Integrative nutrition and specialized health plans are available at the Gastro Center of Maryland. Dr. Pia Prakash, Dr. Josh Rosenbloom, Dr. Eduardo Castillo, and Dr. Dado Xu and their staff offer individualized treatment programs for each patient they see at their locations in Olney, Columbia and Annapolis, Maryland.
Integrative nutrition is a combination of medical insight and conventional nutrition methods. This involves natural, nutritional elements that incorporate raw, organic and unprocessed foods in the diet. This type of nutritional planning allows for the maximum amount of nutrition to come from foods in their most natural state. Nutrients received through foods are the easiest and most effective for the body to utilize. Supplements are also used to ensure that the patient receives the recommended daily allowance of each nutrient needed by the body.
Holistic means "all" or "considering every aspect." When used in the context of medicine or healing, holistic means treating the mind, body, and spirit, not just addressing the physical symptoms. It involves getting to the core of a symptom by examining all facets a person presents with. When it comes to nutrition, holistic means feeding the mind and spirit through nourishing the physical body, providing nutrients that support optimal brain function, and promoting clearer thinking and better concentration.
Integrative nutrition establishes the nutrients needed by the body for optimal functioning and explores the benefits of fresh, wholesome, unprocessed food in the diet. This type of nutrition improves the function of the digestive tract, pushing it to work efficiently and promoting intestinal health. Integrative nutrition is a perfect blend of medicine and nutrition that helps heal the body through the foods included in the diet. Call or book an appointment online to receive your personalized health plan.
At Gastro Center of Maryland, we accept most major insurance plans. Here is a short-list of just some of the most popular plans we accept.
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"Great treatment I wish all doctor offices were like this one. The nurses were great and dr was great. I truly can't say enough about this office..."
"Professional staff. They follow up with results. Appointments are always on time. Never a delay."
"Dr. Rai is one of the best doctors that I have ever met and the best gastroenterologist I have ever known. He has excellent bedside manners..."
"Professional staff. They follow up with results. Appointments are always on time. Never a delay."
"Great treatment I wish all doctor offices were like this one. The nurses were great and dr was great. I truly can't say enough about this office..."
