NYC’s Leading Integrative Health Care Center
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?
Alcohol is not just a social lubricant—it’s a central nervous system depressant that can worsen mood, sleep, gut health, and hormonal balance. At Patients Medical in New York City, we go beyond standard warnings. Using functional medicine, we investigate why alcohol affects your system and provide natural tools to help you maintain mental and physiological balance.
We treat the whole person—not just the habit.
Alcohol acts on neurotransmitters like GABA and glutamate, initially producing relaxation but often leading to emotionally plummeting, disrupted sleep, and metabolic imbalance. Its depressive effects can undermine mood, energy, and immune health—even at moderate levels
Look out for these red flags:
Alcohol’s impact is amplified when your body is already vulnerable:
We use in-depth testing to uncover what’s really going on:
Mark, 38, had nightly 2–3 glasses of wine to unwind. He woke up groggy, anxious, and foggy. Testing revealed low magnesium, high CRP, disrupted cortisol rhythm, and mild gut dysbiosis.
His 6-week integrative protocol included:
Results:
Yes—it initially relaxes but ultimately slows neurotransmission, disrupts sleep, and depletes mood-regulating nutrients.
Absolutely—especially if one is already nutritionally or hormonally imbalanced.
Yes—under supervised care, nutrients like B-vitamins and magnesium can support detox and mood recovery.
Not necessarily—but reducing frequency/quantity and boosting recovery supports emotional health.
When administered by trained professionals, IV glutathione and vitamin C are generally safe and supportive.
We address root imbalances that often drive dependency—but addiction requires
We are out-of-network but offer superbills. Labs and detox services may be partly reimbursable.
Yes—we coordinate nutrient and detox support alongside any medications.
Schedule a personalized evaluation to map your physiology and build a targeted plan at Patients Medical.
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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