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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?
Stool testing evaluates the gut microbiome, digestive function, inflammation, immune signaling, and microbial balance. The gut influences immunity, hormones, metabolism, brain health, detoxification, and aging. Even subtle gut dysfunction can drive fatigue, brain fog, autoimmune symptoms, weight gain, and chronic inflammation.
In NYC, patients benefit from physician-led stool testing with Dr. Rashmi Gulati, MD at Patients Medical, where microbiome data is integrated into personalized, root-cause medical care.
The gut is no longer viewed as just a digestive organ.
It is a central command center for health.
Patients across New York City and the NY Metro area often experience:
Yet they are told:
This guide explains:
What stool testing measures
Why gut health affects the entire body
How microbiome imbalances drive disease
Why physician-led interpretation matters
Advanced stool testing evaluates:
It goes far beyond parasite screening
Standard GI tests often:
You can have significant gut dysfunction with “normal” scopes.
Identifies:
Low diversity is linked to chronic disease and aging.
Markers show:
Poor digestion causes nutrient deficiencies—even with healthy diets.
Markers include:
Low-grade inflammation often precedes autoimmune disease.
IgA markers reveal:
Chronic immune activation drains energy.
Increased permeability:
Leaky gut affects the entire body.
The gut:
Gut dysfunction contributes to:
ADHD-like symptoms
The gut:
Poor gut health worsens hormonal symptoms.
Gut dysfunction:
Many autoimmune diseases begin in the gut.
The microbiome:
Dysbiosis promotes weight gain.
Without testing:
Targeted gut therapy requires data.
Tracking over time:
Gut healing is a process—not a quick fix.
At Patients Medical, Dr. Rashmi Gulati, MD:
This restores systemic health from the gut up.
Patient: 40-year-old Manhattan resident
Concern: Bloating, fatigue, anxiety
Findings:
Testing revealed low microbial diversity and gut inflammation.
Outcome:
Targeted gut therapy improved digestion, energy, and mood.
Gut health affects the entire body
Stool testing reveals hidden dysfunction
Dysbiosis drives inflammation and aging
Testing guides targeted therapy
Physician interpretation prevents harm
If you’re experiencing digestive issues, inflammation, or unexplained symptoms, Patients Medical in NYC offers physician-led stool testing with Dr. Rashmi Gulati, MD, focused on restoring gut-driven health and longevity.
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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