Sleep Hygiene

Good Sleep Hygiene is important because quality sleep is essential to living a healthy life. While sleeping, our body detoxifies and heals. Lack of sleep can lead to impaired memory, weight gain, mood swings, and other imbalances in the body. Our Functional Health Team works with you to discover what lifestyle factors may be impairing your sleep cycle, and helps to find ways to optimize the sleep that you are getting. 

This includes:

• Minimizing sleep-inhibiting substances
• Creating a conducive sleep environment
• Sleep planning and preparation
• Mindfulness for sleeping disorders
• Helpful nutrients for sleep

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Most of us can remember back to elementary school science when we learned about the role of our digestive tract. We learned how it helps us digest our food so we can utilize those nutrients for energy. However, that’s hardly scratching the surface on how powerful and complex the gastrointestinal system is and why gut health is central to overall health.

“ALL DISEASE BEGINS IN THE GUT.” -HIPPOCRATES

This is especially true when it comes to the potential of our gut microbiome, also known as the gut flora. It is estimated that there are tens of trillions of different microorganisms in the gut, creating a unique blend of microorganisms in each and every individual. Research suggests that many health issues begin as imbalances in the digestive system. In order to help improve health, we have to get to the root of the problem, which often leads us back to resolving imbalances or issues in the digestive tract or gut microbiome. New research is also starting to show a strong connection between the gut and the brain, as well as the ability of the gut bacteria to influence neurotransmitter levels and inflammation in the body. Our diet can also trigger changes in the gut microbiome, for better or for worse. It’s important to determine which foods are best for your body’s digestive system, so you can be sure you’re not doing more harm than good. This means not only looking into food allergies and food sensitivities but also foods that generally create more inflammation in the body. Our goal is to help you get the most out of what you’re consuming, to best fuel and nourish your body.

Here’s how we evaluate gut health:

• Comprehensive Gastrointestinal Stool Analysis
• Breath Testing
• Intestinal Permeability Testing
• Bloodwork
• Questionnaires

Serving Brooklyn & All NYC Neighborhoods

Located in Downtown Brooklyn, our clinic welcomes clients from Park Slope, Fort Greene, DUMBO, Williamsburg, and beyond for gut health support, functional nutrition, and digestive wellness plans.