Wellness
Did you know that many ear, nose and throat issues begin with health conditions in other areas of the body? Many ENT specialists focus solely on the upper respiratory and ear area when diagnosing and treating these conditions, but never consider the entire wellness of the patient. The same is true for many Sleep Medicine specialists. At Julie Zweig, MD Integrative Sleep & ENT, Dr. Julie Zweig is one of the only ENT and Sleep Medicine specialists that looks beyond the obvious ENT or insomnia symptoms and uses an integrative approach while incorporating functional and holistic medicine for diagnosis and treatment.
Dr. Julie Zweig is a double board-certified ENT and Sleep Medicine specialist, one of the few women in her field that has these credentials. She is also unique in her integrative approach to overcoming ENT and Sleep Medicine issues. Dr. Zweig understands the ear, nose and throat connections to overall wellness and how many of the symptoms of ENT concerns can be overcome without surgery. Her advanced integrative/functional medicine approach has helped many of her patients be cured of their symptoms by focusing on improving their overall wellness and health.
What Is Integrative and Functional Medicine?
With integrative medicine, all factors that influence health are considered – mind, body, spirit, social relationships and the environment and every treatment plan is customized to the patient. Dr. Zweig utilizes functional medicine to uncover the source of ENT and Sleep Medicine conditions, which looks at each patient’s genetic, biochemical, environmental and lifestyle influences. This medical approach takes into consideration the complexity of disease – one condition often has different potential causes, and different triggers may result in similar conditions.
Holistic Approach to Wellness
Dr. Julie Zweig has a rare ability to find the source of symptoms and applies the right wellness solution to obtain amazing results for her patients using the least invasive treatment possible. The solution is often not obvious – simply performing sinus surgery may not address the underlying cause of symptoms if they are related to gut health, hormone imbalances and other wellness issues. Many ENT and Sleep Medicine issues can be managed or even cured using wellness methods including continuously testing cortisol, glucose monitoring, hormone testing/replacement therapy, genetic testing and functional/holistic medicine treatments.
If you have been to one ENT specialist after another without relief for your symptoms, it is time to consider that your sinus or inner ear problem may not be all in your head. Dr. Zweig is one of the only double board-certified ENT specialists in the country that provides an integrative approach while combining functional and wellness medicine within her practice. To learn more, call us at Julie Zweig, MD Integrative Sleep & ENT in Alpharetta, GA to schedule a consultation with Dr. Zweig.
Select Diagnostic and Treatment Services
Sleep Evaluation
Poor sleep is often a root cause of why you don’t feel well. There is a deep interplay between your sleep quantity and quality and the key other factors that affect your health and well-being. As part of our wellness programs we often encourage patients to undergo a comprehensive sleep evaluation to ensure they are getting the rest they need.
Genetic Testing
Genetic testing provides deep insight into what makes your body and mind unique. Your genetic code affects how your body reacts to its environment. Knowing your unique composition helps us target the most effective treatment options.
Gut Health
Your gut communicates with the brain through nerves and hormones and is a critical part of maintaining your overall health. When your gut is healthy, it contains the bacteria and immune cells needed to protect against infections from bacteria, viruses, and fungi. We focus on the scientific ways to restore the microbiome balance within the many parts of your gastrointestinal tract.
Hormone Optimization
Your hormones control most of your body’s functions. There are many causes of hormone imbalance, the most common of which is the natural aging process. As we age, some of our hormone levels naturally decline. Bio-identical Hormone Replacement Therapy can help reverse hormone decline and decrease the signs of aging.
Lifestyle Changes
At Z Wellness we believe in minimizing the use of invasive procedures and long-term medications. The right choices in simple lifestyle changes such as nutritional modifications, sleep routines, and exercise programs may be all you need to get your health back on track.
Supplements
Sometimes even the most healthy diets don’t provide us with all of the nutrients our bodies need. This is where dietary supplements come into play. It is important to work with a physician or nutrition expert before taking supplements. Not all supplements do what they promise, and many times we end up taking supplements we don’t truly need.
Stress Management
It goes without saying that chronic stress can negatively affect your mental health. Research also shows that stress often has negative effects on your physical health. For example, chronic stress may increase inflammation and worsen the effects of chronic illness.
Aesthetics
Looking your best can help you feel your best. We are pleased to offer aesthetic enhancement services including Botox®, fillers, and facial contouring.
Contact our office today to schedule an appointment with Dr. Zweig.
