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The complexity and sophistication of our bodies’ systems should never fail to astound us. For example, your body alone contains over 40 trillion bacteria, the majority of which live in your gut, proving that it’s an amazing ecosystem in and of itself. As with most aspects of our health, what we...

Menopause has become a hot topic lately, and that’s a good thing, because for too long, the “change of life” was shrouded in mystery for many women.  But what we need to catch up about is the period that precedes menopause — which can last from months to years — perimenopause. Some distracting...

Any health condition or set of symptoms that you experience never happen in a vacuum. Your body’s interconnectedness means that getting meaningful treatment and living a healthy life is an effort that requires a deep dive — into what you eat, how often you move, how you manage stress, and...

Did you know that a painful, sometimes debilitating “knot” in your muscle is not an exaggerated or overly vivid description? Musculoskeletal pain of this sort can be life-altering, but a treatment known as trigger point injections gives patients hope and relief. Gain Wellness Center offers trigger point injections and has...

Have you noticed that you experience digestive distress — whether that’s cramping, bloating, constipation, diarrhea, or something else — when you have a big work or school deadline coming up, if you’ve had an argument with your partner, or you’re facing financial problems? The link of mind-body connection is real,...

If there’s one thing that sets us apart as a practice, it’s our customized approach to treating patients. At Gain Wellness Center, you’re never a number, and you’re always an individual. Dr. Mandeep Walia-Bhatia offers a wide range of services to restore your wellbeing and support your health, from helping you manage stress effectively so it...

We now know that not all stress is bad, like when you play a game or go on a first date with someone. Even intense “fight or flight” stress can help you escape danger. However, chronic negative stress, like seemingly unending work stress, a serious conflict with a friend or...

It’s absolutely normal to experience constipation once in a while, but if the bloating and other discomforts that accompany the problem become chronic, your quality of life is noticeably worse. The Gain Wellness Center team treats patients who encounter a range of digestive issues and pursue finding the root cause of the problem...

Your endocrine system produces a host of hormones that regulate so much in your body and mind, influencing everything from weight and growth to libido levels, mood, and how well you sleep. Since your hormones impact so much, when things go awry and they become dysregulated, your well-being is greatly...

As the holidays wound down, and we bid farewell to 2022, you may have considered what you want the next year to be like. Many people simply want to feel more vital and alive. High stress, impossibly busy schedules, a diet that’s less than stellar, and a sedentary lifestyle all...

You’re trying to get out of the grocery store with food for the week, but your toddler isn’t having it and is melting down. You and your spouse are disagreeing about a financial matter. You subsisted on junk food and stayed up all night preparing a work presentation.  Each of...

Do you really know what insulin is and how it works?  Insulin is the hormone that regulates how much glucose is in your blood, and iInsulin resistance is, in essence, a development in your body in which imperceptible changes occur that lead to prediabetes and type 2 diabetes. Because of...

Digestive issues like constipation, bloating, and cramping can slow you down like nothing else. Often, you feel as if you don’t want to get too far away from a bathroom, should you end up needing one suddenly. That’s no way to live. Dr. Mandeep Walia-Bhatia, Dr. Jeremy La Motte, and the...

Skin is the ultimate wash-and-wear outfit. But if all you’re doing is washing, you could be leaving your skin vulnerable to premature aging, skin cancer, and other problems. Fortunately, good skin care doesn’t have to be complicated.  At Metroderm DC: Medical, Laser, and Aesthetic Dermatology Center, our board-certified dermatologists, Todd E. Perkins,...

Think about it. You may have been designed to shun eating animal products, while your best friend can’t function without animal protein. Or perhaps you’re gluten-intolerant and have learned that you pay in discomfort, for even the slightest slip up.  Each of us has different nutritional needs, which is why...

One of the pillars of good health is rest, but our sleep quality often goes up and down, depending on our age, hormone levels, stressful events, and more.  A health condition that severely affects your quality of rest is obstructive sleep apnea. This is when the upper muscles of your...

Girls’ and women’s menstrual cycles present a rhythm that is constant in their lives, once an adolescent first gets her period. Even though the experience is universal, every woman experiences her period uniquely.  Some women have cycles that are like clockwork in their regularity, while others have more of an...

Your endocrine system performs an amazing job: Glands like your pituitary, pancreas, and thyroid are part of a highly sophisticated messaging system that delivers a wide range of hormones your body needs to function. Hormones regulate everything from your sleep and appetite to your fertility and mood. Insulin is the...

There isn’t a person on earth who doesn’t deal with stress every day. The sources of it can change — from looming work deadlines and personal relationship dynamics to difficult life transitions like divorce or the loss of a loved one — and there’s no question it impacts our physical...

If you feel sluggish and fatigued, do you ever wonder if this physical state could have a bearing on your mental health? The answer is yes! Because we believe in the functional medicine model, we dig to find the deeper causes behind our patients’ complaints and discomfort. Many of us...

Dr. Mandeep Walia-Bhatia, and the entire Gain Wellness Center team have based their practice around this fact: They provide care and services that require taking a deep dive into what’s going on in your life and its relation to symptoms you may be suffering.  Their compassionate care takes into account your...

Digestive distress isn’t just a distraction, it can cause embarrassment and downright panic. If you experience the sudden onset of diarrhea, chronic constipation, or other uncomfortable symptoms, they may point to a condition called irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS. Fortunately, Dr. Mandeep Walia-Bhatia, and the Gain Wellness Center team are...

We throw around the term stress quite a bit, but what does it really mean? Stress is a complex set of emotional and physical reactions to demands or threats that are placed on you. Millions of years ago, your stressor might have been a giant lizard that chased you in...

The endocrine system may just be one of your body’s most amazing messaging platforms. It includes organs like your thyroid, pituitary gland, and the hypothalamus, a part of your brain. They all monitor your body’s need for hormones, or the chemical messages they send to many places in your body...

Many of us tend to think of stress as a given, considering we all have jobs, families, and all kinds of duties pulling us in different directions. If you don’t learn to manage it effectively, however, stress can wreak havoc on your physical and mental health.  The causes of stress...

Though pain slows anyone down, you probably feel confident that it will go away at some point. Those with chronic pain disorders have stopped thinking like that, sadly. This type of persistent pain not only attacks your body, but your emotional wellbeing as well. Many chronic pain sufferers report feeling...

Your hormones are critical in enabling the proper functioning of your body’s systems. The endocrine system is a sophisticated messaging system directed by your glands, which produce and send many different hormones to your cells and organs. Hormones control everything from how you sleep and whether you gain or lose...

As the term implies, regenerative medicine is a modality centered around your body’s natural healing abilities and resilience. You witness this regeneration when you cut your finger and it heals, and with proper care, you heal from that leg you broke while skiing.  Dr. Mandeep Walia-Bhatia, Dr. Jeremy La Motte,...

Nothing puts you out of commission faster than a case of knee pain. The instance of knee arthritis doubled in Americans since 1940, and knee injuries from sports and accidents are major culprits, but not the only ones.  Dr. Mandeep Walia-Bhatia, Dr. Jeremy La Motte, and the entire Gain Wellness...

Digestive issues can really put your life on hold. They’re uncomfortable, potentially embarrassing, and can limit your activities.  Leaky gut syndrome (LGS) is a condition that causes distressing symptoms linked to excessive intestinal permeability. To be treated successfully for LGS, you must be working with a physician who recognizes the...

There are countless benefits and advances for which we have traditional, evidence-based medicine to thank, from vaccines to chemotherapy. However, many times it’s better to look more deeply into an individual’s health condition in addition to treating a set of symptoms.  This is where functional medicine comes in. This approach...

It isn’t just viruses, infections, and injury that cause health problems. We’ve learned that many more things impact health, from how easy it is to travel to see your doctor to how close stores with healthy food are to you.  Lifestyle is also a key to maintaining your health —...

Few things can undermine the flow and joy of your life more than digestive problems. The interesting thing is, these issues may not always stem from the sources you think they do. Since the Gain Wellness Center team strives not only to treat your symptoms, but to find their root...

Our endocrine systems — which manufacture our hormones — regulate a multitude of processes throughout our bodies, from our sleep patterns and moods to growth and metabolism performance.  Certain glands produce an array of hormones, and these include your pancreas, which produces insulin, your sex-hormone-producing ovaries, and your pituitary gland,...

Chronic joint pain, often linked to arthritis, affects a startling number of people – about 15 million, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). Traditional treatments for chronic joint pain include pain medications, application of heat and cold on painful spots, physical therapy, and invasive surgery. However, there’s an...

A type of musculoskeletal pain that doesn’t get a lot of press, but impacts your life significantly nonetheless is that which originates from your trigger points — deep discomfort resulting from a knotted muscle that simply will not relax, no matter what you try.  Something that makes it challenging for...

Chiropractic care is key to addressing many types of pain, from disc or back-related pain and sciatica discomfort to neck pain and headaches. Your chiropractor can expand your mobility and improve your overall health, in addition to eliminating pain.  Because our philosophy at Gain Wellness Center is based on partnership...

About 15 million Americans suffer from arthritic joint pain every year, averaging one out of four people. Not only can arthritis be painful, but it can interfere with the movement of your joints. If you’re looking for a non-invasive, natural approach to healing your body, you should consider platelet-rich plasma...

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