Metabolic Syndromes

Metabolic Syndromes

Metabolic Syndromes – Causes, Symptoms, Natural Treatments & Integrative Solutions

A New Approach to Metabolic Syndrome

Metabolic syndrome isn’t one disease—it’s a cluster of interconnected imbalances that increase your risk for heart disease, diabetes, and stroke. At Patients Medical, we go beyond symptom control to address the root causes of insulin resistance, obesity, inflammation, and hormonal dysfunction. Using functional and integrative therapies, we help you restore balance, energy, and long-term health—naturally.

What Is Metabolic Syndrome?
Metabolic syndrome is diagnosed when a person has three or more of the following:

  • Elevated waist circumference (abdominal obesity)
  • High triglycerides
  • Low HDL (good) cholesterol
  • High blood pressure
  • Elevated fasting glucose or insulin resistance

It often leads to conditions like Type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), and PCOS. Left unaddressed, it can silently damage your organs over time.

Common Symptoms

Root Causes We Investigate

Functional medicine identifies what’s driving the imbalance—not just treating lab numbers. Common root contributors to metabolic syndrome include:

Diagnostic Testing We Use

Fasting insulin, HOMA-IR, glucose, A1C

Lipid panel (HDL, LDL, triglycerides)

High-sensitivity CRP (inflammation marker)

Hormone panels (thyroid, cortisol, estrogen, testosterone)

Gut microbiome and leaky gut testing

Organic acids (mitochondrial/metabolism function)

Heavy metals and toxin screening

Sleep and oxygen saturation screening (if needed)

Integrative Treatments for Metabolic Syndrome

Medical Nutrition Therapy

We design personalized diets focused on reversing insulin resistance, reducing inflammation, and shrinking visceral fat. Options may include low-glycemic, anti-inflammatory, or intermittent fasting protocols. Foods are selected to improve glucose control, hormone balance, and gut health. Our plans are realistic, sustainable, and customized to your lifestyle and metabolic needs.

Targeted Supplementation

We use evidence-based nutraceuticals such as berberine, chromium, alpha-lipoic acid, omega-3s, magnesium, and CoQ10. These support blood sugar balance, cholesterol optimization, and cellular repair. Supplements are selected based on labs—not guesswork—and monitored closely by your physician for both safety and effectiveness throughout your care plan.

IV Therapy for Metabolic Support

Our IV infusions deliver key nutrients directly into your bloodstream for maximum absorption. These may include glutathione, B-complex, vitamin C, magnesium, carnitine, and NAD+. These therapies support detoxification, mitochondrial function, and inflammation reduction—key areas in reversing metabolic syndrome naturally and safely.

Adrenal & Stress Reset

Chronic stress raises cortisol, promoting belly fat and blood sugar spikes. We use adaptogenic herbs (ashwagandha, rhodiola), acupuncture, breathwork, and stress coaching to restore the cortisol rhythm. As stress hormones normalize, patients experience fewer cravings, improved mood, better sleep, and enhanced metabolism.

Hormone Optimization

Hormones like insulin, thyroid, estrogen, and testosterone play key roles in metabolic health. We test and address imbalances using natural therapies or bioidentical hormones. Balancing these hormones leads to fat loss, stabilized blood sugar, better sleep, and mood regulation—essential for reversing metabolic syndrome at its root.

hormone-optimization

Detox & Inflammation Control

Toxins like BPA, mercury, and pesticides impair hormone receptors and liver detox. We guide you through medical-grade detoxification using liver support (milk thistle, glutathione), dietary changes, sauna, and binders. Reducing toxic burden improves insulin sensitivity, energy, and inflammation across all systems.

Real Case Study: Melissa’s Recovery

Melissa, 44, had high blood pressure, abdominal obesity, prediabetes, and PCOS. Her doctor said she was “on her way to full-blown diabetes.” At Patients Medical, we identified leaky gut, elevated cortisol, and heavy metal toxicity. Over 5 months, Melissa followed a plan of anti-inflammatory meals, adaptogens, IV therapy, and hormone support. Her A1C dropped from 6.1 to 5.4, blood pressure normalized, and she lost 23 pounds—without medication.

Melissa’s Recovery

Testimonials

Meet Our Doctors

Rashmi Gulati, MD

Medical Director of Patients Medical

Stuart Weg, MD

A holistic pain management physician

Dr. Emine Cosar, MD

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Frequently Asked Questions

 It’s a group of risk factors that increase your chance of heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. Left untreated, it can damage your body silently over time.

Yes! With diet, supplements, detox, stress reduction, and hormone support, most patients can reverse the condition and reduce all major risk factors.

 A low-glycemic, anti-inflammatory diet—often Mediterranean or plant-rich—is ideal. We personalize your plan based on labs and lifestyle

 Most patients begin feeling better within 4–6 weeks, with significant improvements in labs and weight in 3–6 months.

Yes. These are all related to metabolic syndrome and are treated as part of our comprehensive metabolic program.

 We are out-of-network, but provide superbills for reimbursement. Some labs may be partially covered depending on your plan.

Begin Your Journey with 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.

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