Stress Reduction Therapy

Why Stress Demands a New, Holistic Approach

Stress is often dismissed as a mental or emotional burden—but it’s much more than that. Chronic stress can lead to serious physical health conditions like diabetes, hypertension, thyroid dysfunction, and adrenal fatigue. At Patients Medical in New York City, we combine conventional, functional, and holistic medicine to address the root causes of stress and restore your body’s natural balance.

We don’t just manage symptoms. We help you reclaim resilience—physically, mentally, and emotionally.

What Is Chronic Stress?

Chronic stress is a prolonged state of psychological and physiological tension that can impair every system in the body. Unlike short-term stress that resolves quickly, chronic stress keeps the body in a state of high alert—raising cortisol levels, disrupting hormones, weakening immunity, and impairing digestion.

Common Physical & Emotional Symptoms:

  • Constant fatigue or burnout
  • Irritability, anxiety, or depression
  • Brain fog and trouble concentrating
  • Sleep disturbances
  • Digestive issues like IBS or bloating
  • Hormonal imbalance
  • Weakened immune system

Weight gain, especially around the abdomen

Diagnostic Testing We Use

At Patients Medical, we use comprehensive labs to uncover biochemical imbalances:

Root Causes: Why Are You Stuck in Stress Mode?

Functional medicine goes beyond symptom relief to uncover what’s really causing stress overload. Common root contributors include:

  • Adrenal Dysfunction: Prolonged stress exhausts the adrenal glands and depletes cortisol reserves.
  • Leaky Gut & Inflammation: Gut-brain axis disruption affects mood and immunity.
  • Toxin Accumulation: Heavy metals and environmental toxins impair cellular health.
  • Sleep Deprivation: Reduces resilience and amplifies cortisol production.
  • Nutrient Deficiencies: Low magnesium, B vitamins, or omega-3s increase susceptibility to stress.
  • Poor Blood Sugar Regulation: Fluctuations in glucose can trigger irritability and anxiety.
  • Hormonal Imbalances: Estrogen, testosterone, thyroid, and cortisol must be in sync.

Our Integrative Approach to Stress Reduction

Our treatments are customized based on your symptoms, labs, and lifestyle. Every plan blends mind-body medicine with evidence-based therapies.

Nutritional Therapy

We tailor anti-inflammatory diets to reduce stress on the body and support adrenal repair. Plans may include:

  • Whole-foods, nutrient-dense diets
  • Magnesium- and omega-3-rich foods
  • Elimination diets to uncover food sensitivities
  • Blood sugar balancing protocols

IV Nutrient Therapy

Custom IVs support energy, immunity, and brain function:

  • Magnesium
  • B-complex vitamins
  • Vitamin C
  • Glutathione
  • Adaptogenic herbal infusions

     

Herbal & Natural Supplementation

Physician-monitored herbs and nutraceuticals to soothe the nervous system:

  • Ashwagandha
  • Rhodiola
  • Holy basil
  • L-theanine
  • Phosphatidylserine

Mind-Body Medicine

We offer therapies to reset your nervous system and promote emotional wellbeing:

  • Guided meditation
  • Acupuncture
  • Breathing techniques
  • Yoga therapy
  • Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) referrals

Hormone Balancing

We address cortisol, thyroid, and sex hormone imbalances with:

  • Bioidentical hormone therapy
  • Thyroid optimization
  • Lifestyle and supplement protocols

Case Study: James’ Recovery from Burnout

James, 42, came to us after months of burnout, brain fog, and 15 lbs of weight gain. Labs revealed low morning cortisol, elevated CRP (inflammation), and dysbiosis in his gut.

We designed a 90-day plan including:

  • Adaptogenic herbal support
  • A clean, anti-inflammatory diet
  • Gut microbiome repair
  • IV vitamin therapy
  • Mindfulness-based stress reduction

Within 3 months, James had improved energy, better sleep, reduced belly fat, and restored clarity—all without pharmaceuticals.

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

Stress reduction therapy is an integrative treatment approach that combines natural remedies, lifestyle changes, diagnostic testing, and mind-body therapies to address the physical and emotional effects of chronic stress.

If you’re experiencing fatigue, brain fog, digestive issues, poor sleep, mood swings, or frequent illness, these may be signs that chronic stress is impacting your body. We conduct detailed assessments to identify stress-related imbalances.

We use salivary cortisol tests, hormone panels, nutritional deficiency screenings, gut microbiome tests, and inflammatory markers to understand how stress is affecting your body.

Not necessarily. Our integrative approach focuses on natural treatments like nutritional support, herbal medicine, IV therapy, and lifestyle coaching. Medications are only considered if clinically necessary.

Adrenal fatigue refers to the depletion of your adrenal glands due to prolonged stress. We treat it through diet, adaptogenic herbs, targeted supplementation, and stress management techniques to restore hormone balance.

Many patients begin to feel better within a few weeks, but full recovery from chronic stress may take several months depending on the severity of the symptoms and underlying imbalances.

Yes. Our stress therapy program supports mental wellness by addressing nutritional, hormonal, and lifestyle factors that contribute to mood disorders. We also refer to mental health specialists when appropriate.

Absolutely. Certain foods can regulate cortisol levels, stabilize blood sugar, and reduce inflammation, all of which help the body cope with stress more effectively.

We are an out-of-network provider. Some lab tests and services may be eligible for reimbursement depending on your insurance plan. We’ll provide itemized receipts (superbills) for submission.

Call our office at 212-794-8800 or visit PatientsMedical.com to request an appointment. We’ll begin with a comprehensive evaluation and develop a customized plan tailored to your needs.

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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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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Patients Medical PC
1148 Fifth Avenue, Suite 1B New York, NY 10128

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