Medical Conditions

Conditions Dr Jyotsna Verma Can Help Address Naturally

Gut Health Issues

CANDIDA

Candida is an overgrowth of the parasitic yeast, Candida albicans, which can result from a diet lacking in fiber and oversaturated with processed foods and hidden sugars. Such an unbalanced diet can induce bacterial dysbiosis along the digestive tract, respiratory tract, genitourinary system, as well as on your skin and nails. Dr Jyotsna Verma addresses Candida by healing the gut lining, rebuilding the intestinal microbiome, and eliminating the yeast through diet and botanical remedies. Additionally, Dr Jyotsna Verma educates her patients about effectively modifying their lifestyle to prevent future Candida recurrences.

LEAKY GUT

Leaky gut syndrome occurs when particles of food, bacteria, parasites, or toxins pass through a compromised intestinal mucosa, thereby invoking an inflammatory response when your body detects them as foreign molecules. These particles “leak” through the intestinal wall and into the bloodstream due to increased intestinal permeability, which could be due to a multitude of factors. Dr Jyotsna Verma will work with you to heal your gut by assessing and removing foods you are sensitive to, repairing your gut lining, and restoring a healthy and balanced gut microbiome.

CROHN’S DISEASE

Crohn’s disease, one of the main forms of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), is an autoimmune condition where discontinuous regions along any part of the digestive tract are inflamed throughout the entire gastric mucosa. The condition has major effects on digestion, nutrient absorption, and overall quality of life with symptoms ranging from abdominal pain and cramps to fatigue, severe anemia, diarrhea, and fever. Dr Jyotsna Verma focuses on reducing inflammation, building a strong and healthy gut microbiome, and reducing stress with dietary and lifestyle modifications and acupuncture.

ULCERATIVE COLITIS

Ulcerative colitis, an autoimmune gastrointestinal disease, is a condition where the colon and rectum are continuously mucosally inflamed. Poor digestion and thus, compromised nutrient update, as well as numerous physical symptoms such as abdominal discomfort, bloody diarrhea, mild fever, and fatigue, can take an emotional toll. As perceived stress further exacerbates flare-ups, Dr Jyotsna Verma focuses on healing the body using a combination of acupuncture, diet modification, supplements, and botanicals to reduce physical and emotional stress and minimize inflammation.

IBS

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is associated with many symptoms ranging from abdominal pain, changes in bowel habits, bloating and flatulence, to extra-intestinal symptoms like headaches and joint pain. Stress can further exacerbate IBS symptoms and seemingly halt digestion in its tracks. Dr Jyotsna Verma approaches IBS holistically by assessing and addressing gut motility, an imbalanced gut microbiome, anxiety, and how best to draw blood towards the digestive tract to promote digestion and nutrient absorption. Dr Jyotsna Verma helps educate her patients on diet and lifestyle, as well as appropriate stress management techniques.

MALABSORPTION

Your ability to absorb nutrients from food is essential to your overall health— After all, you are not what you eat, you are what you absorb! Malabsorption can result if you are sensitive or allergic to certain proteins or sugars, like gluten or lactose, if you have insufficient digestive enzymes, an underactive stomach, or gut dysbiosis. It can also occur over time as a result of chronic stress and inflammation. Dr Jyotsna Verma holistically assesses your symptoms through food sensitivity and blood analysis to develop a comprehensive understanding of the state of your body and digestive system.

Skin Conditions

ACNE

Acne is an inflammatory skin condition that can result from a number of factors ranging from diet, stress, allergies, and environmental pollutants, to sleep quality, exercise, and imbalances in your gut and hormones. Dr Jyotsna Verma’s holistic approach to healing your skin emphasizes whole foods, botanical medicine, and supplements, as well as support for your detoxification pathways and stress management (think acupuncture).

PSORIASIS

Psoriasis is a condition that results from accelerated cell turnover, meaning that your bottom skin cells are rushing through their replication cycle while the top layer does not have enough time to properly shed, resulting in thick, silvery dry scales. Inflammation, gut dysbiosis, and diminished liver function from dietary and emotional stress can exacerbate flare-ups, Dr Jyotsna Verma focuses on decreasing inflammation, enhancing liver function and digestion, and reducing stress by way of dietary changes, appropriate supplementation, and medicinal herbs.

ECZEMA

Eczema, also known as dermatitis, is an inflammatory skin condition whereby you may develop itchy, red and irritated patches on the skin. The etiology of the condition is multifactorial; it can be brought upon by coming into contact with allergens, chemical irritants, and certain medications, or you can have an inherited tendency to develop an atopic allergy. Dr Jyotsna Verma will address all of the potential causes of your eczema and help you heal your skin from within with targeted dietary and lifestyle modifications, supplements, and botanicals.

ROSACEA

Rosacea is a chronic inflammatory skin condition that involves redness, broken capillaries, bumpy lesions and sometimes scarring on the nose and cheeks. Rosacea flare-ups may be triggered by a slew of environmental factors such as heat, cold, humidity, gusts of wind or sun exposure, as well as lifestyle factors like strenuous exercise and alcohol consumption. Dr Jyotsna Verma’s holistic approach to healing your rosacea concentrates on reducing overall inflammation in your body through food, restoring a balanced gut microbiome, and cleansing and supporting your detoxification organs.