I Repaired It!

Varsha Rathod, M.D.

Dr. Varsha Rathod is a Board Certified Rheumatologist and Internist. Preventive Medicine has focused on a combination of traditional and holistic medicine since 1967. For more information about alternative solutions, visit http://www.preventivemedicinestl.com or call 314-997-5403.

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From Fatigue To Vitality… The Hormone Health Connection Depression, fatigue, chronic pain, weight gain, and anxiety are among the most common complaints of patients seen in my office I hear these symptoms described on a daily basis

Understanding Your Immune System

Cold weather has finally made its way to the Midwest Winter conditions set up an environment that weakens our immune system and we become more prone to the flu’, cold, bronchitis, pneumonia, and other illnesses

Do You Know What You Are Eating?

With our busy lives, many of us eat drive thru’ meals, skip meals, or rely on packaged foods to provide our bodies with nutrients Its easy to assume that the foods we purchase are going to be good for us

Take Back Your Life!

Five months ago, a new patient came to my office with complaints of depression, memory loss, severe fatigue and occasional suicidal thoughts The patient tried numerous prescription medications that did not help and was desperate to function in life again

The holiday season can tempt us to stray from our thoughtful diet routines However, we can change our mindset and view this time as an opportunity to build new and healthier traditions

Should I Get the Flu Shot?

Winter 2009 Flu Update Have you ever woke up and felt a tickle in your throat, heaviness behind your eyes, drippy nose, or maybe an ear ache I’m sure you recognize these as pre-symptoms of the cold or flu

Movement for the Mind, Body, & Soul

Movement of your body to music, or a ‘heldstretch’, exercises muscle control and sensory perception This kind of thoughtful movement works both sides of the brain as well as the frontal lobes