Geriatric Specialty Care in South Plainfield, NJ

Arthritis, memory concerns, recovery after stroke and other conditions of later life seen at Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ. Each page below explains the condition and how acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are used alongside your medical care.

Search within Geriatric Specialty Care

Geriatric Specialty Care conditions

Showing all conditions

Alzheimer’s Disease

Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive brain disease that gradually affects memory, thinking and daily function, and it is the most common cause of dementia. It needs diagnosis and ongoing care from physicians. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care alongside that medical care, and they do not treat the disease itself.

Arthritis

Arthritis is a general term for more than 100 conditions that cause pain, stiffness and swelling in the joints, most often osteoarthritis or an autoimmune type such as rheumatoid arthritis. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered as complementary care for joint pain and function. This care works alongside your rheumatologist or physician and does not replace your medicines.

Dementia

Dementia is a decline in memory, thinking and everyday function that is caused by a brain disease such as Alzheimer disease or vascular disease. It needs diagnosis and treatment by a physician or specialist. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care, after medical evaluation, alongside the treating team and never in place of it.

Diabetes

Diabetes is a chronic condition in which the body cannot make or use insulin well enough, so blood sugar stays too high and can damage nerves, eyes, kidneys and blood vessels over time. It needs medical treatment and monitoring. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care, alongside your physician and never in place of your medicines.

Edema

Edema is swelling caused by extra fluid collecting in the body’s tissues, most often in the feet, ankles and legs. It is a sign of an underlying problem, such as vein, heart, kidney, liver or lymphatic disease, and needs a medical evaluation first. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care, alongside your physician.

Heart Disease

Heart disease is a group of conditions that affect the heart’s blood supply, muscle, rhythm or valves, and it needs treatment from a physician or cardiologist. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care, with your treating team’s knowledge. They do not treat the heart disease itself or replace your medical care.

Hemorrhoids

Hemorrhoids are swollen vascular cushions in the lower rectum and anus that can cause bleeding, itching, pain and a feeling of fullness or a lump. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered as complementary care for comfort and bowel habits. This care works alongside medical evaluation, since rectal bleeding needs a proper diagnosis, and does not replace it.

High Blood Pressure

High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a long-term condition in which the force of blood against artery walls stays too high, raising the risk of heart attack, stroke and kidney disease. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered as complementary care for stress, sleep and general well-being. They do not replace blood pressure monitoring or prescribed medicines.

High Cholesterol

High cholesterol means there is too much LDL cholesterol or other fat in the blood, which over time raises the risk of plaque in the arteries, heart attack and stroke. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered as complementary care alongside lifestyle changes and your physician’s treatment. They do not replace cholesterol medicines or blood tests.

Incontinence

Incontinence is the accidental loss of urine or stool, ranging from an occasional leak to constant loss of control. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered as complementary care alongside a medical evaluation. This care does not replace diagnosis, pelvic floor therapy, medicines or surgery when you need them.

Post-Stroke Rehabilitation

Post-stroke rehabilitation is the medically directed process of regaining movement, speech, swallowing, thinking and independence after a stroke. It needs a physician and a rehabilitation team. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care once your stroke is under medical management, and they never replace therapy or prescribed medicines.

Prostate Health

Prostate health means keeping the prostate, a small gland below the bladder, working well, with attention to enlargement, inflammation and cancer. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered as complementary care for urinary and pelvic symptoms. We do not diagnose prostate disease or replace screening, medicines, surgery or cancer treatment.

No items found.

Not seeing your condition?

Call us at (908) 402-7301 to talk about your condition and treatment options.

(908) 402-7301 Schedule Appointment→

Board Certified and State Licensed Practitioner