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Anti-Aging and Longevity Treatments Remember when you were in college and stayed up all night drinking beer, eating pizza, and partying; yet you still were able to attend class in the morning? How many of you could do that now?
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) isn’t just “joint pain”—it’s a systemic autoimmune attack affecting 1.3 million Americans. At Patients Medical in NYC, we go beyond immunosuppressants. Our integrative approach uncovers why your immune system attacks healthy joints—and uses evidence-based natural therapies to reduce flares, heal inflammation, and prevent progression.We treat the whole immune system, not just your symptoms.
RA is a chronic autoimmune disease where the immune system mistakenly attacks joint linings (synovium), causing:
Functional medicine digs deeper than genetics. Key triggers include:
We use cutting-edge labs to identify RA drivers:
Sarah, 44, had progressive RA for 8 years despite methotrexate. Our testing revealed:
After 6 months of treatment (gut healing, antiviral herbs, detox IVs):
While there’s no medical “cure,” functional remission is possible. Our patients achieve this by:
Common triggers include:
✔ Food sensitivities (gluten/dairy)
✔ Stress (raises cortisol and inflammation)
✔ Hidden infections (dental issues, UTIs)
✔ Weather changes (barometric pressure shifts)
We identify your personal triggers with advanced testin
We dig deeper with:
Early intervention can slow or halt progression. Key strategies:
No! While biologics suppress immunity, we combine them with natural therapies to:
Absolutely. Studies show:
Chronic stress:
➔ Increases pro-inflammatory cytokines (IL-6, TNF-alpha)
➔ Weakens gut lining → leaky gut
➔ Depletes cortisol, worsening immune dysfunction
Solutions: Acupuncture, adaptogens (ashwagandha), and mindfulness.
Nighttime flares happen because:
Fix: Evening turmeric tea, lymphatic massage, and low-dose melatonin.
We’re out-of-network but provide:
Note: Many lab tests (CRP, vitamin D) are insurance-eligible.
Patients Medical specializes in gently helping the patient identify the root cause of their medical issues and then assist them to recover from their problems to help them move forward to good health.
To schedule an in person on Tele-medicine appointment, please call our office at (212) 794-8800 or email us at info@PatientsMedical.com We look forward to hearing from you
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