NYC’s Leading Integrative Health Care Center
NYC’s Leading Integrative Health Care Center
Yeast infections—whether vaginal, oral, intestinal, or skin-based—are often treated with a quick cream or pill. But for many people, the infection returns again and again. At Patients Medical in New York City, we take a deeper, integrative approach.
We aim to not only resolve the immediate infection—but also uncover the underlying cause so it doesn’t come back.
Yeast infections are caused by the overgrowth of Candida, a type of fungus naturally found in the body. When Candida becomes imbalanced—due to antibiotics, hormonal shifts, diet, or stress—it can overgrow and cause symptoms like itching, irritation, or discharge.
Common types include:
Depending on the type, symptoms may include:
We go beyond surface symptoms to identify what’s fueling the overgrowth. Common root causes include:
To create a personalized healing plan, we run advanced functional medicine labs such as:
We prescribe anti-yeast, anti-inflammatory diets that:
Rebuild microbial balance with probiotics and prebiotics
We use powerful natural anti-fungals, including:
All dosed precisely by our physicians based on lab data.
Customized IV infusions provide immune support and detox:
For patients with hormonal triggers:
Cortisol regulation through adrenal support
For systemic or recurring infections, we repair the gut:
We help you avoid reinfection by:
Sophia, 38, had been struggling with monthly yeast infections for nearly two years. OTC creams worked temporarily, but the symptoms always returned.
Testing showed:
We created a 10-week plan:
By week 6, Sophia’s symptoms resolved—and 6 months later, no recurrences.
A combination of anti-yeast diet, natural antifungals, and probiotic support can clear most mild to moderate infections within 1–2 weeks.
For some severe cases, yes—but many people see full resolution with targeted natural therapies.
Absolutely. Sugar and processed foods feed Candida. Removing them can starve the infection.
Recurrent infections often signal gut issues, hormone imbalance, or poor immunity.
Yes—especially strains like Lactobacillus acidophilus and Saccharomyces boulardii.
You should consult a physician, especially for recurring or persistent infections.
Yes—elevated cortisol can lower immune defenses and disrupt gut flora.
Yes. We use advanced stool and urine tests to identify Candida overgrowth.
Yes—Candida can affect the mouth, skin, gut, and even mental clarity.
We are out-of-network but provide superbills for possible reimbursement. Many lab tests may be partially covered.
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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