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Achalasia

Achalasia is a rare swallowing disorder in which the muscle at the bottom of the esophagus does not relax and the esophagus does not push food down normally. It needs treatment from a gastroenterologist or surgeon. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care alongside that treatment, and they do not replace it.

Acne

Acne is a common skin condition in which hair follicles clog with oil and dead skin cells and become inflamed, causing blackheads, whiteheads, pimples or deeper lumps. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered as complementary care for people with acne. This care works alongside dermatology treatment and does not replace it.

Acromegaly

Acromegaly is a rare hormone disorder, usually caused by a benign pituitary tumor, in which too much growth hormone enlarges the hands, feet and face and strains many organs. It needs treatment from an endocrinologist. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care for symptoms such as joint pain, poor sleep and stress, after the condition is under medical management.

Acute Motor Axonal Neuropathy (AMAN)

Acute motor axonal neuropathy is an axonal form of Guillain-Barré syndrome, in which the immune system attacks the motor nerve fibers and causes rapid muscle weakness. It is a medical emergency that needs hospital treatment. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care during recovery, after medical management, and never in place of it.

Addiction Management

Addiction is a long-term condition in which a person keeps using a substance or behavior despite harm. It needs medical and behavioral treatment. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care for stress, sleep and withdrawal discomfort, alongside your physician and treatment program. They do not replace that care.

Addison’s Disease

Addison’s disease is a rare condition in which the adrenal glands cannot make enough cortisol and related hormones, most often because the immune system has damaged them. It requires lifelong hormone replacement prescribed by a physician. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care for symptoms such as fatigue, stress and poor sleep, alongside that treatment.

Adrenal Fatigue

Adrenal fatigue is a popular term for ongoing tiredness, poor sleep and low stamina blamed on worn-out adrenal glands, but it is not a recognized medical diagnosis. Persistent fatigue needs a medical evaluation to find its real cause. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care for stress, sleep and tiredness, alongside that evaluation.

Adult Still’s Disease

Adult Still’s disease is a rare inflammatory condition that causes daily fevers, a fleeting rash and joint inflammation. It needs treatment by a rheumatologist. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care for pain, fatigue and stress, alongside your medical treatment. They do not treat the disease or replace your medicines.

Agammaglobulinemia

Agammaglobulinemia is a rare inherited immune disorder in which the body cannot make mature B cells or antibodies, leaving people open to serious infections. It requires lifelong care from an immunologist, including antibody replacement. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care for symptoms such as stress, fatigue and sleep, and they do not replace medical treatment.

Alopecia

Alopecia is hair loss from the scalp or other parts of the body, and it has several different causes, including autoimmune disease, inherited sensitivity to hormones, stress, medicines and scalp conditions. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered as complementary care for people with alopecia. This care works alongside medical evaluation and treatment and does not replace them.

Alopecia Areata

Alopecia areata is an autoimmune condition in which the immune system attacks hair follicles and causes patchy hair loss on the scalp or body. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered as complementary care for people with alopecia areata. This care works alongside dermatology treatment and does not replace it.

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.

Amyloidosis

Amyloidosis is a rare group of diseases in which misfolded proteins build up as amyloid deposits in the heart, kidneys, nerves and other organs. It needs specialist medical treatment. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care for symptoms such as pain, fatigue, sleep and stress, alongside your medical team and never in place of it.

Ankylosing Spondylitis

Ankylosing spondylitis is a long-term inflammatory disease that mainly affects the spine and the joints where the spine meets the pelvis, causing back pain and stiffness. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered as complementary care for pain, stiffness and quality of life. This care works alongside your rheumatologist’s treatment and does not replace it.

Anti-GBM Nephritis

Anti-GBM nephritis is a rare, serious autoimmune kidney disease in which antibodies attack the filtering membranes of the kidneys, and sometimes the lungs. It needs urgent treatment by a kidney specialist. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care after the disease is under medical management, never as a replacement for it.

Anxiety

Anxiety is persistent or excessive worry and fear that is hard to control and interferes with daily life, often with physical symptoms such as a racing heart or muscle tension. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered as complementary care for anxiety symptoms. They work alongside therapy and medical care and do not replace them.

Appetite Management

Appetite management means understanding and steadying hunger, fullness and cravings so that eating matches what your body needs. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered as complementary care for appetite, stress and sleep patterns that drive overeating. This care works alongside nutrition advice and medical care and does not replace them.

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.

Asthma

Asthma is a long-term condition in which the airways become inflamed and narrow, causing wheezing, cough, chest tightness and shortness of breath. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered as complementary care for people with asthma. This care works alongside your physician’s treatment and your prescribed inhalers and does not replace them.

Athlete’s Foot

Athlete’s foot, also called tinea pedis, is a common, contagious fungal infection of the skin of the feet, usually starting between the toes. Antifungal medicine is the main treatment. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, herbal medicine, Ayurvedic medicine and acupuncture are offered only as complementary care alongside your medical care, and the research behind them is limited.

Autoimmune Angioedema

Autoimmune angioedema is a rare condition in which the immune system disrupts the body’s own swelling controls, causing repeated attacks of deep swelling in the face, lips, throat, gut or limbs. It needs diagnosis and treatment by a physician. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care alongside that treatment, never in place of it.

Autoimmune Dysautonomia

Autoimmune dysautonomia is a group of conditions in which the immune system attacks parts of the autonomic nervous system, the network that controls heart rate, blood pressure, digestion and sweating. It needs specialist medical care. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care for symptoms, alongside your neurologist and other physicians.

Autoimmune Encephalitis

Autoimmune encephalitis is a rare, serious condition in which the immune system attacks the brain, causing seizures, confusion, behavior changes and memory problems. It is a medical emergency that needs urgent hospital care. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care during recovery, with your treating team’s knowledge. They do not treat the brain inflammation or replace your medicines.

Autoimmune Hepatitis

Autoimmune hepatitis is a long-term condition in which the immune system attacks the liver and causes inflammation that can lead to scarring if untreated. It needs ongoing treatment by a physician, usually a liver specialist. 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 liver disease or replace your medicines.

Autoimmune Inner Ear Disease (AIED)

Autoimmune inner ear disease (AIED) is a rare condition in which the immune system attacks the inner ear, causing hearing loss that often worsens over weeks to months, with tinnitus or dizziness in some people. It needs prompt specialist care, usually with steroids. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care for symptoms such as tinnitus and stress.

Autoimmune Myocarditis

Autoimmune myocarditis is inflammation of the heart muscle driven by the immune system, and it needs medical treatment, often under a cardiologist. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care, after your condition is under medical management and with your treating team’s knowledge. This care does not treat the heart inflammation itself or replace your medicines.

Autoimmune Oophoritis

Autoimmune oophoritis is a rare condition in which the immune system attacks the ovaries, which can lead to irregular periods, early menopause and reduced fertility. It needs care from a physician, usually a gynecologist or endocrinologist. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care alongside your medical team. They are not a treatment for the ovarian disease.

Autoimmune Orchitis

Autoimmune orchitis is a rare condition in which the immune system attacks the testicles, which can cause pain, swelling and reduced fertility. It needs evaluation and treatment by a physician, often a urologist or rheumatologist. 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, not as a treatment for the testicular inflammation.

Autoimmune Pancreatitis

Autoimmune pancreatitis is a rare form of pancreatic inflammation in which the immune system attacks the pancreas. It needs diagnosis and treatment by physicians, usually a gastroenterologist. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care for symptoms and well-being, with your treating team’s knowledge. They do not treat the disease itself.

Autoimmune Polyendocrine Syndrome Type II (Schmidt Syndrome)

Autoimmune polyendocrine syndrome type II, also called Schmidt syndrome, is a rare condition in which the immune system attacks more than one hormone gland, most often the adrenal glands, thyroid and pancreas. It needs lifelong care from an endocrinologist. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care for symptoms such as fatigue and stress, alongside your hormone treatment and never in place of it.

Autoimmune Polyglandular Syndromes (Types I, II and III)

Autoimmune polyglandular syndromes are rare conditions in which the immune system attacks two or more hormone-producing glands, such as the adrenals, thyroid, parathyroids and pancreas. They need lifelong care from an endocrinologist. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care for symptoms such as fatigue, stress and sleep, alongside your medical treatment.

Autoimmune Retinopathy

Autoimmune retinopathy is a rare condition in which antibodies made by the immune system appear to attack the retina, causing vision loss. It needs care from an eye specialist and often a wider medical workup. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care alongside that treatment, not as treatment for the retina.

Autoimmune Urticaria

Autoimmune urticaria is a form of long-lasting hives in which the immune system makes antibodies that switch on the skin’s mast cells, causing itchy welts and sometimes swelling. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered as complementary care for itch, sleep and stress. This care works alongside your physician’s treatment and does not replace antihistamines or other prescribed medicines.

Baló’s Concentric Sclerosis

Baló’s concentric sclerosis is a rare inflammatory demyelinating disease of the brain in which the protective coating of nerve fibers is damaged in a layered, ring-like pattern, usually treated as a variant of multiple sclerosis. It needs specialist neurological care. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care alongside that treatment, never in place of it.

Barrett’s Esophagus

Barrett’s esophagus is a change in the lining of the lower esophagus, usually after long-standing acid reflux, that slightly raises the risk of esophageal cancer. It needs medical care and regular endoscopic surveillance. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care for reflux symptoms, alongside your gastroenterologist’s care and never in place of it.

Behcet’s Disease

Behçet’s disease is a rare, long-term inflammatory condition that causes repeated mouth and genital ulcers and can also affect the eyes, skin, joints, blood vessels and nervous system. It needs treatment from a physician, usually a rheumatologist. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care alongside that medical treatment, never in place of it.

Bell’s Palsy (Facial Paralysis)

Bell’s palsy is a sudden weakness or paralysis of the muscles on one side of the face, caused by dysfunction of the facial nerve. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered as complementary care during recovery. This care works alongside prompt medical evaluation and treatment and does not replace them.

Bipolar Disorder

Bipolar disorder is a lifelong mood condition with episodes of depression and of mania or hypomania, which change sleep, energy, judgment and behavior. It needs treatment directed by a psychiatrist or other physician. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, our care is supportive only: acupuncture, Ayurvedic and herbal medicine for stress, sleep and physical symptoms, with your treating team’s knowledge. It does not replace medicines or psychiatric care.

Brain Fog

Brain fog is an everyday term for foggy thinking, poor concentration and forgetfulness, and it is a symptom of other problems rather than a diagnosis. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered as complementary care for brain fog and the sleep, stress and fatigue that often go with it. This care works alongside a medical search for the cause and does not replace it.

Bronchiectasis

Bronchiectasis is a long-term lung condition in which the airways are permanently widened and damaged, causing daily cough, mucus and repeated chest infections. It needs medical treatment from a physician or lung specialist. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care for symptoms such as breathlessness, fatigue and stress, alongside that treatment.

Bronchitis

Bronchitis is inflammation of the bronchial tubes that carry air to the lungs, causing cough and mucus. It is acute when it follows an infection and chronic when a mucus cough continues for months. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered as complementary care for cough, fatigue and related symptoms. This care works alongside your physician and does not replace medical evaluation or treatment.

Bruxism

Bruxism is repeated clenching or grinding of the teeth, or bracing of the jaw, that happens during sleep or while awake and is often not done on purpose. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered as complementary care for jaw tension, pain, stress and sleep. This care works alongside your dentist or physician and does not replace dental protection or treatment.

Bullous Pemphigoid

Bullous pemphigoid is an autoimmune skin disease that causes large, tense, fluid-filled blisters and often intense itching, mostly in older adults. It needs treatment from a physician, usually a dermatologist. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care alongside that treatment, never in place of it.

Bursitis

Bursitis is swelling and irritation of a bursa, a small fluid-filled cushion that reduces friction between bones, tendons, muscles and skin, most often in the shoulder, elbow, hip or knee. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered as complementary care for the pain. This care follows a physician’s diagnosis, works alongside medical treatment and does not replace it.

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Carpal tunnel syndrome is numbness, tingling and pain in the hand caused by pressure on the median nerve as it passes through the wrist. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered as complementary care for symptoms. This care works alongside your physician’s diagnosis and treatment and does not replace splinting, injections or surgery.

Castleman Disease (CD)

Castleman disease is a rare group of disorders in which lymph nodes enlarge because of abnormal immune cell growth, sometimes with body-wide inflammation. It needs diagnosis and treatment by physicians, often a hematologist. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care for symptoms such as fatigue, pain and poor sleep, alongside your medical team and never in place of treatment.

Celiac Disease

Celiac disease is an autoimmune condition in which eating gluten damages the lining of the small intestine, and it needs medical diagnosis and a strict lifelong gluten-free diet. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care for symptoms such as digestive discomfort and stress, alongside your physician’s care and never in place of the gluten-free diet.

Cervicogenic Headache (Neck-Related Headache)

Cervicogenic headache is a headache that starts in a problem in the neck and is felt in the head, usually on one side. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered as complementary care for neck-related headache. This care works alongside your medical evaluation and treatment, such as physical therapy, and does not replace them.

Chagas Disease

Chagas disease is an infection with the parasite Trypanosoma cruzi, spread mainly by triatomine (“kissing”) bugs, that can silently damage the heart and digestive tract over years. It needs medical diagnosis and specialist care. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care for symptoms such as stress, fatigue and constipation, alongside your physicians, never in place of them.

Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy

Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy is nerve damage in the hands and feet caused by some cancer drugs, leading to numbness, tingling and pain. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered as complementary care for these symptoms, with your oncology team’s knowledge. This care does not treat the cancer and does not replace your oncology care.

Chronic Bloating

Chronic bloating is a long-lasting feeling of abdominal fullness, pressure or trapped gas, sometimes with a visibly swollen belly. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered as complementary care for bloating and related digestive symptoms. This care works alongside a medical evaluation of the cause and does not replace diagnosis or treatment.

Chronic Constipation

Chronic constipation means infrequent, hard or difficult bowel movements that last for months, often with straining, bloating and a feeling of incomplete emptying. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered as complementary care for constipation symptoms. This care works alongside your physician’s evaluation and treatment and does not replace them.

Chronic Cough

Chronic cough is a cough that lasts 8 weeks or longer in an adult and is a symptom of an underlying condition, not a disease in itself. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered as complementary care for people with a persistent cough. This care follows a medical evaluation of the cause and does not replace it or prescribed treatment.

Chronic Diarrhea

Chronic diarrhea means loose or watery stools that last four weeks or longer, and it has many possible causes that a physician should identify. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered as complementary care for bowel symptoms, mainly in functional diarrhea and irritable bowel syndrome. This care works alongside your medical evaluation and does not replace it.

Chronic Indigestion (Dyspepsia)

Chronic indigestion, or dyspepsia, is recurring pain, burning, fullness or early satiety in the upper abdomen, often with bloating or nausea. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered as complementary care for these symptoms. This care works alongside your physician’s evaluation and treatment and does not replace them.

Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy (CIDP)

Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP) is a rare, treatable immune-mediated disease in which the body attacks the covering of the peripheral nerves, causing weakness, numbness and tingling that develop over weeks to months. It needs treatment directed by a neurologist. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care for symptoms, alongside your medical treatment.

Chronic Pain Syndrome

Chronic pain syndrome is pain that lasts longer than three months and affects mood, sleep and daily activity, often alongside or beyond its original cause. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered as complementary care for pain and its effects. This care works alongside your physicians’ evaluation and treatment and does not replace them.

Chronic Pancreatitis

Chronic pancreatitis is long-term inflammation of the pancreas that causes scarring, ongoing abdominal pain and problems digesting food. It needs medical treatment from your physicians. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care for symptoms such as pain and stress, alongside your medical care and never in place of it.

Chronic Recurrent Multifocal Osteomyelitis (CRMO)

Chronic recurrent multifocal osteomyelitis is a rare inflammatory bone disease, not an infection, that causes bone pain and swelling in one or more bones and often begins in childhood. It needs diagnosis and treatment by a specialist. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care for pain, stress and general well-being, alongside medical treatment.

Cicatricial Pemphigoid

Cicatricial pemphigoid is a rare, long-term autoimmune disease in which the immune system attacks the lining of the mouth, eyes and other mucous membranes, causing blisters and scarring. It needs treatment from physicians, often including eye and skin specialists. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care for symptoms, alongside your medical treatment.

Cluster Headache

Cluster headache is a rare, extremely painful headache disorder with attacks on one side of the head, usually around the eye. It needs diagnosis and treatment by a physician, ideally a neurologist. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care for stress, sleep and well-being, alongside your medical treatment and never in place of it.

Cogan’s Syndrome

Cogan’s syndrome is a rare autoimmune condition that inflames the eyes and inner ears and can cause hearing loss, vertigo and, in some people, inflammation of blood vessels. It needs specialist medical treatment, often with corticosteroids. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care for symptoms such as stress, sleep and tinnitus, after medical management is in place.

Cold Agglutinin Disease

Cold agglutinin disease is a rare autoimmune condition in which antibodies attach to red blood cells and, with complement activation, destroy them, causing anemia and cold-triggered symptoms in the hands and feet. It needs care from a hematologist. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care for symptoms such as fatigue and sleep, alongside your medical treatment.

Cold and Flu

The common cold and influenza (flu) are viral infections of the nose, throat and airways that cause congestion, sore throat, cough and, with flu, fever and body aches. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered as complementary care during and after illness. This care works alongside your physician, vaccination and any prescribed antiviral treatment, and does not replace them.

Cold Sores

Cold sores, also called fever blisters or herpes labialis, are painful blisters on or around the lips caused by the herpes simplex virus, which stays in the body and can flare up again. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, herbal medicine, Ayurvedic medicine and acupuncture are offered as complementary care, and the research is limited. This care does not replace antiviral treatment or your physician.

Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)

Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) is a rare chronic pain condition, usually in an arm or leg after an injury or surgery, with pain far out of proportion to the original problem. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered as complementary care for pain and function. The research for CRPS itself is thin, and this care works alongside your physicians and does not replace their treatment.

Congenital Heart Block

Congenital heart block is a rare condition in which the electrical signal between the upper and lower chambers of the heart is delayed or blocked, found before birth or in early infancy. It needs care from cardiologists and, often, a pacemaker. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care, after medical management is in place and with your treating team’s knowledge.

COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)

COPD is a long-term lung disease in which airflow out of the lungs is persistently limited, causing breathlessness, cough and mucus. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered as complementary care for breathlessness and quality of life. This care works alongside your lung doctor’s treatment and does not replace inhalers, oxygen, rehabilitation or other prescribed care.

Coxsackie Myocarditis

Coxsackie myocarditis is inflammation of the heart muscle caused by a coxsackievirus infection, and it can range from mild to life-threatening. It needs urgent medical evaluation and cardiology care. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care for fatigue, sleep and stress during recovery, after your heart condition is under medical management.

CREST Syndrome

CREST syndrome is the older name for limited cutaneous systemic sclerosis, a rare autoimmune disease that thickens the skin of the fingers and face and affects blood vessels and the esophagus, and sometimes the lungs. It needs care from a rheumatologist. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care for symptoms such as cold fingers, pain and stress.

Crohn’s Disease

Crohn’s disease is a lifelong inflammatory bowel disease that can inflame any part of the digestive tract, causing pain, diarrhea, weight loss and fatigue. It needs treatment from a physician, usually a gastroenterologist. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care alongside that treatment, never in place of it.

Cushing’s Syndrome

Cushing’s syndrome is a hormone disorder caused by long-term exposure to too much cortisol, most often from steroid medicines and less often from a tumor. It needs diagnosis and treatment by a physician. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care for symptoms such as stress, low mood and poor sleep, alongside your medical treatment.

Cyclical Vomiting Syndrome

Cyclical vomiting syndrome is a chronic gut-brain disorder of repeated, stereotyped episodes of intense nausea and vomiting, with normal health in between. It needs diagnosis and treatment from a physician, often a gastroenterologist or neurologist. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care alongside that treatment, not in place of it.

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.

Depression

Depression is a medical mood disorder with lasting low mood or loss of interest, along with changes in sleep, energy, thinking and daily functioning. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered as complementary care for depression and related sleep and stress problems. This care works alongside treatment from your physician or mental health professional and does not replace it.

Dermatitis

Dermatitis is inflammation of the skin that causes redness, itching and sometimes blisters, scaling or cracking. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered as complementary care for the itch, sleep disruption and stress that come with it. This care works alongside your doctor’s diagnosis and treatment and does not replace them.

Dermatitis Herpetiformis

Dermatitis herpetiformis is an intensely itchy, blistering skin rash caused by the same gluten-driven immune reaction that underlies celiac disease. It is treated medically, mainly with a strict gluten-free diet and often dapsone. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care for itch, stress and sleep, alongside that medical treatment.

Dermatomyositis

Dermatomyositis is a rare autoimmune disease that causes a distinctive skin rash and muscle weakness, and it can also affect the lungs and other organs. It needs treatment from a physician, usually a rheumatologist or dermatologist. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care for symptoms such as pain, fatigue and poor sleep, alongside your medical treatment.

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.

Diabetic Neuropathy

Diabetic neuropathy is nerve damage caused by long-term high blood sugar, most often causing numbness, tingling or burning pain that starts in the feet. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered as complementary care for neuropathy symptoms. This care works alongside your diabetes treatment and does not replace it.

Discoid Lupus

Discoid lupus is a chronic autoimmune skin condition that causes round, scaly, red patches that can leave scars, often on the face, ears and scalp. It needs diagnosis and treatment by a physician, usually a dermatologist. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care for stress, sleep and fatigue, alongside your medical treatment.

Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis

Diverticulosis is the presence of small pouches in the wall of the colon, and diverticulitis is inflammation or infection of those pouches. Diverticulitis needs medical evaluation and treatment. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care for ongoing digestive symptoms, alongside your physician’s care and never in place of it.

Dressler’s Syndrome

Dressler’s syndrome, also called post-myocardial infarction syndrome, is inflammation of the sac around the heart (the pericardium) that can develop after a heart attack, heart surgery or other heart injury. It needs prompt medical diagnosis and treatment. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care for sleep, stress and recovery, after the condition is under medical management and alongside your cardiology team.

Duodenal Ulcer

A duodenal ulcer is an open sore in the lining of the duodenum, the first part of the small intestine just after the stomach. It needs medical diagnosis and treatment, usually acid-lowering medicine and testing for Helicobacter pylori infection. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care alongside your physician’s treatment, never in place of it.

Dyspnea

Dyspnea is the medical word for shortness of breath, the uncomfortable sense of not getting enough air, and it can signal a heart, lung or other condition that needs medical evaluation. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care for breathlessness, once its cause is under medical management. This care does not replace diagnosis or treatment.

Eating Disorders

Eating disorders are serious mental health conditions in which eating habits and intense concern about weight or shape harm physical health and daily life. They need treatment from physicians, mental health professionals and nutrition specialists. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care for anxiety, stress and sleep, alongside that treatment and never in place of it.

Eczema

Eczema, most often atopic dermatitis, is a long-lasting skin condition that causes dry, red, intensely itchy patches that flare and settle over time. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered as complementary care for eczema, especially itch, sleep and stress. This care works alongside your doctor’s treatment and does not replace it.

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.

Emphysema

Emphysema is a chronic lung disease in which the walls of the air sacs are destroyed, so the lungs lose elasticity and exchange oxygen poorly, and it needs ongoing treatment by your physicians. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care for breathlessness and well-being, alongside your medical care.

Endometriosis

Endometriosis is a long-term condition in which tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside it, often causing pelvic pain and sometimes difficulty getting pregnant. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered as complementary care for endometriosis-related pain and wellbeing. This care works alongside your gynecologist’s diagnosis and treatment and does not replace them.

Environmental and Seasonal Allergies

Environmental and seasonal allergies are immune reactions to everyday airborne substances such as pollen, mold, dust mites and pet dander, causing sneezing, congestion and itchy eyes. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered as complementary care for allergy symptoms. This care works alongside your medical care, including allergy testing and medicines, and does not replace it.

Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE)

Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) is a chronic immune-mediated condition in which white blood cells called eosinophils build up in the esophagus and cause swallowing trouble and food getting stuck. It needs diagnosis and treatment by a physician. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care for symptoms such as stress, sleep and digestive discomfort, alongside your medical treatment.

Eosinophilic Fasciitis

Eosinophilic fasciitis is a rare autoimmune-type disorder in which the fascia, the tissue under the skin, becomes inflamed and thickened, causing swelling, tightness and pain in the limbs. It needs diagnosis and treatment by a physician. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care for symptoms such as pain, poor sleep and stress, alongside your medical treatment.

Eosinophilic Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (Churg-Strauss Syndrome)

Eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (EGPA), formerly Churg-Strauss syndrome, is a rare autoimmune disease in which asthma, high eosinophil counts and inflamed blood vessels can damage the lungs, nerves, skin, heart and other organs. It needs specialist medical treatment. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care for symptoms, alongside your physicians.

Epilepsy

Epilepsy is a brain condition in which the brain repeatedly produces sudden bursts of abnormal electrical activity, causing seizures. It needs medical diagnosis and treatment by a physician, usually a neurologist. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care, for stress, sleep and well-being, alongside your medical treatment and never in place of it.

Erythema Nodosum

Erythema nodosum is an inflammatory reaction in the fat under the skin that causes tender red lumps, most often on the shins. It is often a sign of another condition, so it needs a medical evaluation to find the cause. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care for discomfort, alongside that evaluation and treatment, and do not treat the cause.

Essential Mixed Cryoglobulinemia

Essential mixed cryoglobulinemia is a rare immune disorder in which abnormal antibodies clump in the blood in the cold and can inflame small blood vessels, affecting the skin, joints, nerves and kidneys. It needs medical evaluation and specialist treatment. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care for symptoms such as pain and fatigue, alongside that treatment.

Essential Tremor

Essential tremor is a common nervous system condition that causes rhythmic shaking, most often of the hands during movement. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered as complementary care, mainly for stress, sleep and well-being. The research on these therapies for the tremor itself is limited, and this care works alongside your neurologist’s treatment and does not replace it.

Evans Syndrome

Evans syndrome is a rare autoimmune disease in which the immune system attacks the body’s own red blood cells and platelets, and sometimes white blood cells. It needs treatment from a physician, usually a hematologist. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care for symptoms such as tiredness and poor sleep, alongside that treatment and never in place of it.

Failed Back Syndrome

Failed back syndrome, also called failed back surgery syndrome, is back or leg pain that continues or appears after spine surgery done to relieve it. It needs evaluation and treatment by your surgeon or pain specialist. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care alongside that treatment, and they do not replace it.

Fatigue

Fatigue is ongoing tiredness, weakness or lack of energy that does not fully go away with rest, and it is a symptom of many different conditions rather than a diagnosis. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered as complementary care for fatigue alongside a medical search for its cause. This care does not replace that evaluation or any treatment your physician advises.

Fertility

Fertility is the ability to conceive and carry a pregnancy, and it depends on the reproductive systems and hormones of both partners. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered as complementary care for people trying to conceive, mainly for stress and general wellbeing. This care works alongside your physicians and fertility specialists, does not replace testing or treatment, and cannot promise a pregnancy.

Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia is a long-term condition of widespread pain, often with fatigue, unrefreshing sleep and trouble with memory and concentration. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered as complementary care for pain, sleep and stress. This care works alongside your physician’s diagnosis and treatment, including exercise and medicines, and does not replace them.

Fibrosing Alveolitis

Fibrosing alveolitis, now usually called idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, is a lung disease in which scar tissue builds up in the air sacs and makes breathing harder. It needs treatment from a physician, often a lung specialist. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care alongside that treatment, not as a treatment for the scarring itself.

Food Intolerances

Food intolerance is a non-allergic reaction to a food or food component, most often causing bloating, gas, cramps or diarrhea. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered as complementary care for the digestive symptoms that come with it. This care does not diagnose intolerances, rule out allergy or celiac disease, or replace advice from your physician or dietitian.

Frozen Shoulder

Frozen shoulder, also called adhesive capsulitis, is a condition in which the shoulder becomes painful and progressively stiff as the joint capsule tightens. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered as complementary care for shoulder pain and stiffness. This care works alongside your physician and physical therapy and does not replace them.

Gas (Flatulence)

Gas and flatulence mean excess air or gas in the digestive tract that is passed through the rectum or released by belching, often with bloating or cramping. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered as complementary care for gas-related digestive symptoms. This care works alongside medical evaluation and does not replace it.

Gastroparesis

Gastroparesis is a chronic condition in which the stomach empties food more slowly than normal, causing nausea, vomiting, bloating and early fullness. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered as complementary care for these symptoms. This care works alongside your gastroenterologist and primary care physician and does not replace them or your prescribed treatment.

GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease)

GERD is a long-term condition in which stomach contents flow back into the esophagus often enough to cause heartburn, regurgitation or tissue damage. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered as complementary care for reflux symptoms. This care works alongside your physician’s evaluation and treatment and does not replace your medicines or testing.

Gestational Diabetes

Gestational diabetes is high blood sugar that is first found during pregnancy. It needs care from your obstetric team, including blood sugar monitoring and sometimes insulin. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care for stress, anxiety and general well-being, alongside your medical care. They are not treatments for the diabetes itself.

Giant Cell Arteritis (Temporal Arteritis)

Giant cell arteritis, also called temporal arteritis, is inflammation of the large and medium-sized arteries, often those of the head, in people over 50, and it can cause sudden permanent vision loss. It is a medical emergency that needs prompt treatment by a physician. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care, after the condition is under medical management.

Giant Cell Myocarditis

Giant cell myocarditis is a rare, rapidly progressive inflammation of the heart muscle that can be life-threatening and needs urgent care from a cardiology team. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care, for symptoms such as fatigue, stress and poor sleep, after the condition is under medical management and with your cardiologist’s knowledge. They do not treat the disease.

Glomerulonephritis

Glomerulonephritis is inflammation of the glomeruli, the tiny filters in the kidneys, and it can reduce kidney function or lead to kidney failure. It needs diagnosis and treatment by a physician, usually a kidney specialist. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care for symptoms and treatment side effects, alongside your medical care.

Goiter

A goiter is an enlarged thyroid gland, the butterfly-shaped gland at the front of the neck, and it can occur with normal, low or high thyroid hormone levels. It needs a physician’s evaluation to find the cause and rule out nodules of concern. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care alongside your medical care, not as treatment for the goiter.

Goodpasture’s Syndrome

Goodpasture’s syndrome is a rare autoimmune disease in which antibodies attack the filtering units of the kidneys and the air sacs of the lungs, and it needs urgent specialist treatment. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care for symptoms such as fatigue, itching, poor sleep and treatment side effects, after your medical team has the disease under management.

Gout

Gout is a form of inflammatory arthritis in which urate crystals build up in a joint and cause sudden, severe pain, swelling and redness. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered as complementary care for gout pain and flares. This care works alongside your physician’s treatment and does not replace uric acid medicines or flare treatment.

Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis

Granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA) is a rare autoimmune disease in which inflamed small and medium blood vessels can damage the nose and sinuses, lungs and kidneys. It needs specialist treatment with immune-suppressing medicines. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care for symptoms, alongside your physicians and never in place of them.

Graves’ Disease

Graves’ disease is an autoimmune condition in which antibodies overstimulate the thyroid gland, causing hyperthyroidism, and sometimes eye and skin changes. It needs diagnosis and treatment by a physician. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care for symptoms such as stress and poor sleep, alongside your medical treatment and never in place of it.

Guillain-Barré Syndrome

Guillain-Barré syndrome is a rare, acute illness in which the immune system attacks the peripheral nerves, causing weakness, numbness and sometimes paralysis. It is a medical emergency that needs hospital care. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care during recovery, after the condition is under medical management and never in place of it.

Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis

Hashimoto’s thyroiditis is an autoimmune condition in which the immune system attacks the thyroid gland, often leading to an underactive thyroid. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered as complementary care for symptoms and well-being. This care works alongside your physician’s thyroid monitoring and treatment and does not replace them.

Heartburn and Acid Reflux

Heartburn is a burning feeling in the chest or throat, usually caused by acid reflux, when stomach contents flow back up into the esophagus. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered as complementary care for heartburn and reflux symptoms. This care works alongside your physician’s advice and does not replace medical evaluation or prescribed medicines.

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.

Hemolytic Anemia

Hemolytic anemia is a condition in which red blood cells are destroyed faster than the bone marrow can replace them, leaving too few to carry oxygen. It needs a medical diagnosis and treatment of its cause, sometimes urgently. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care alongside your physicians, never as a replacement.

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.

Herpes Simplex

Herpes simplex is a lifelong viral infection that causes recurring blisters or sores, most often on the lips (oral herpes) or genital area. It needs a physician’s diagnosis and, when advised, antiviral medicine. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, our care is supportive only: acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine may help with stress, discomfort and well-being alongside your medical care. They do not treat the virus.

Hiatal Hernia

A hiatal hernia occurs when part of the stomach pushes up through the opening in the diaphragm into the chest, which can cause heartburn and regurgitation. It is a structural condition that needs medical evaluation and, for some people, surgery. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, our care is supportive only: acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine for reflux symptoms, alongside your physician’s treatment.

Hidradenitis Suppurativa

Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS), also called acne inversa, is a long-term inflammatory skin disease that causes painful lumps, abscesses and draining tunnels in skin folds such as the armpits and groin. It needs medical treatment, usually from a dermatologist. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care for pain, stress and sleep, alongside your medical treatment.

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.

Hives

Hives, also called urticaria, are itchy, raised welts that appear and fade on the skin, sometimes with deeper swelling called angioedema. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered as complementary care for long-lasting hives and the itch, sleep loss and stress that go with them. This care works alongside your physician’s evaluation and treatment and does not replace it.

Hormonal Imbalance

Hormonal imbalance is a general term for having too much or too little of one or more hormones, which can come from thyroid disease, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), perimenopause, stress or other causes. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered as complementary care for symptoms such as irregular periods, hot flashes, poor sleep and stress. This care works alongside medical testing and treatment and does not replace them.

Hyperhidrosis

Hyperhidrosis is excessive sweating that goes beyond what the body needs to regulate temperature. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered as complementary care for people living with it. Research on these approaches for hyperhidrosis itself is very limited, so this care works alongside a medical evaluation and does not replace it.

Hyperthyroidism

Hyperthyroidism is a condition in which the thyroid gland makes too much thyroid hormone, speeding up the body’s processes. It needs diagnosis and treatment by a physician. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care for symptoms such as stress, poor sleep and fatigue, alongside your medical treatment and never in place of it.

Hypoglycemia

Hypoglycemia is low blood sugar, which can disturb the brain and body and sometimes becomes an emergency. It needs medical evaluation to find the cause and a physician’s plan for treatment and prevention. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care for stress, sleep and general well-being, alongside medical care and never in place of it.

Hypothyroidism

Hypothyroidism is a condition in which the thyroid gland does not make enough thyroid hormone, which slows many of the body’s processes. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered as complementary care for symptoms such as fatigue, low mood and sluggishness. This care works alongside your physician’s thyroid treatment and monitoring and does not replace them.

IgA Nephropathy

IgA nephropathy is a kidney disease in which IgA antibody deposits in the kidney’s filters and cause inflammation and scarring that can slowly reduce kidney function. It needs ongoing care from a physician, usually a kidney specialist. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care for symptoms such as fatigue, poor sleep and stress, alongside your medical treatment.

IgA Vasculitis (Henoch-Schönlein Purpura)

IgA vasculitis, also called Henoch-Schönlein purpura, is inflammation of small blood vessels that can cause a purple rash, joint pain, belly pain and kidney problems. It needs medical evaluation and, in some people, specialist treatment. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care alongside your physicians, never in place of them.

IgG4-Related Disease

IgG4-related disease is a rare immune-mediated condition in which inflammation and scarring (fibrosis) can build up in one or more organs. It needs diagnosis and treatment by physicians, usually specialists. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care for symptoms such as stress, poor sleep and dry mouth, alongside your medical treatment.

Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)

Immune thrombocytopenia, also called immune thrombocytopenic purpura or ITP, is an autoimmune condition in which the immune system destroys platelets, the blood cells that help clotting, so bruising and bleeding become more likely. It needs care from a physician, usually a hematologist. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care, never in place of medical treatment.

Inclusion Body Myositis (IBM)

Inclusion body myositis is a rare, slowly progressive muscle disease that causes weakness, most often in people over 50. It needs diagnosis and care from a neuromuscular specialist, and no treatment is known to stop it. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care for pain, stress and sleep, alongside your medical team.

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.

Insomnia

Insomnia is trouble falling asleep, staying asleep or waking too early, along with daytime tiredness or difficulty functioning. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered as complementary care for sleep problems. This care works alongside your physician’s evaluation and standard treatment, such as cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia, and does not replace them.

Interstitial Cystitis (IC)

Interstitial cystitis, now usually called interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome, is a long-lasting condition of bladder pain or pressure with urgency and frequency that is not caused by infection. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered as complementary care for pain and quality of life. This care works alongside your urologist’s treatment and does not replace it.

Irregular Periods

Irregular periods are menstrual cycles that vary in length, timing, flow or duration, or that are missed altogether. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered as complementary care alongside a medical evaluation of the cause. This care does not replace that evaluation or any treatment your doctor prescribes.

Irritability

Irritability is a lowered tolerance for frustration that shows up as annoyance, impatience or quick anger. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered as complementary care to support stress, sleep and mood. Irritability is a symptom with many possible causes, so this care works alongside a medical or mental health evaluation and does not replace it.

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common long-term disorder of how the gut and brain communicate, causing belly pain with constipation, diarrhea or both. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered as complementary care for IBS symptoms. This care works alongside your physician’s diagnosis and treatment and does not replace them.

Juvenile Arthritis

Juvenile arthritis, usually called juvenile idiopathic arthritis, is long-lasting joint inflammation that begins before age 16. It needs treatment from a pediatric rheumatologist. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care for pain and well-being, never as a replacement for medical treatment or the child’s medical team.

Juvenile Myositis (JM)

Juvenile myositis is a rare autoimmune disease of childhood in which the immune system inflames muscles and often the skin, causing weakness and rashes. It needs treatment by a pediatric rheumatologist. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are discussed only as possible supportive care for comfort and well-being, always with the treating medical team’s knowledge and never in place of medical treatment.

Knee Pain

Knee pain is discomfort in or around the knee, most often from osteoarthritis, patellofemoral pain or a meniscal tear, and it can also follow injury or other joint disease. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered as complementary care for knee pain. This care works alongside your physician, exercise and physical therapy and does not replace them.

Lactose Intolerance

Lactose intolerance is a condition in which the body does not break down lactose, the sugar in milk, well enough, causing bloating, gas, cramps or diarrhea after dairy. It is diagnosed and managed mainly through diet with your physician or dietitian. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care for digestive symptoms, not as a treatment for lactase deficiency.

Lambert-Eaton Syndrome

Lambert-Eaton syndrome is a rare autoimmune disorder in which the connection between nerves and muscles works poorly, causing weakness, and it is often linked to small cell lung cancer. It needs specialist neurological care. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care for symptoms like fatigue and stress, after your condition is under medical management.

Leaky Gut

Leaky gut is a popular term for increased intestinal permeability, in which the gut lining lets more than usual pass from the intestine into the body. It is recognized in some diseases, but it is not an established stand-alone diagnosis. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care for digestive symptoms, alongside your physician’s evaluation.

Lichen Planus

Lichen planus is a long-lasting inflammatory condition that causes itchy, purplish bumps on the skin and white or sore patches in the mouth, genitals, nails or scalp. It needs medical diagnosis and treatment, and our care is supportive only. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered alongside your physician’s or dentist’s care, mainly for comfort, stress and well-being.

Lichen Sclerosus

Lichen sclerosus is a long-term inflammatory skin condition that most often causes white, thin, itchy or sore patches on the genital and anal skin. It needs medical diagnosis and treatment, usually with prescription steroid ointment. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care for symptoms such as discomfort and stress, alongside your physician’s treatment.

Ligneous Conjunctivitis

Ligneous conjunctivitis is a rare eye condition in which firm, woody, fibrin-rich membranes form on the lining of the eyelids, usually because of an inherited plasminogen deficiency. It needs care from an eye specialist and often a hematologist. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care for general symptoms such as stress and sleep, alongside your medical care.

Linear IgA Disease (LAD)

Linear IgA disease is a rare autoimmune condition in which IgA antibodies target the layer that anchors the skin, causing itchy, painful blisters. It needs diagnosis and treatment by a physician, usually a dermatologist. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care for symptoms such as itch, pain and stress, alongside your medical care.

Low Back Pain

Low back pain is pain, tension or stiffness in the lower back, and it is the leading cause of disability worldwide. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered as complementary care for low back pain. This care works alongside your physician, exercise and physical therapy and does not replace them or a medical evaluation of new or serious symptoms.

Low Testosterone

Low testosterone, or male hypogonadism, means the body makes too little testosterone, which can cause low sex drive, fatigue and loss of muscle. It needs a physician’s diagnosis and treatment. 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, never in place of it.

Lupus

Lupus is a long-term autoimmune disease in which the immune system attacks the body’s own tissues and causes inflammation in the skin, joints, kidneys and other organs. It needs ongoing treatment from a physician, usually a rheumatologist. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care for symptoms such as pain, fatigue and stress, alongside your medical care.

Lyme Disease (Chronic Symptoms)

Chronic Lyme disease symptoms are ongoing fatigue, pain, sleep problems and trouble thinking clearly that some people have for months after treatment for Lyme disease. The cause is not well understood, and any new or worsening illness needs a physician’s evaluation. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care for symptoms, alongside your medical care.

Melasma

Melasma is a common skin condition that causes brown or gray-brown patches, usually on the face, and is linked to sun exposure, hormones and genetics. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered as complementary care alongside a dermatologist’s treatment and daily sun protection. Research on these approaches is limited, and they do not replace medical care.

Ménière’s Disease

Ménière’s disease is a long-term inner ear disorder that causes repeated attacks of vertigo, fluctuating hearing loss, ringing in the ear and a feeling of fullness. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered as complementary care for symptoms such as dizziness, tinnitus and stress. This care works alongside your ear, nose and throat or neurology care and does not replace it.

Menopausal Symptoms

Menopausal symptoms are the physical and emotional changes, such as hot flashes, night sweats, poor sleep and mood changes, that come with the fall in estrogen around the end of the menstrual years. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered as complementary care for these symptoms. This care works alongside your doctor’s guidance and does not replace it.

Menopause

Menopause is the natural, permanent end of menstrual periods, confirmed after 12 months without a period, when the ovaries make much less estrogen. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered as complementary care for symptoms such as hot flashes, poor sleep and low mood. This care works alongside your medical care and does not replace it.

Menstrual Pain

Menstrual pain, also called dysmenorrhea, is cramping pain in the lower abdomen that comes with a period and can spread to the back or thighs. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered as complementary care for period pain. This care works alongside medical evaluation of the cause and does not replace it.

Metabolic Syndrome

Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of related problems, including extra weight around the waist, high blood pressure, high blood sugar and abnormal blood fats, that together raise the risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered as complementary care alongside your physician’s treatment and healthy lifestyle changes, not in place of them.

Microscopic Polyangiitis (MPA)

Microscopic polyangiitis is a rare autoimmune disease in which small blood vessels become inflamed, most often harming the kidneys and lungs. It is serious and needs treatment by physicians, usually a rheumatologist and kidney specialist. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care for symptoms such as fatigue, pain and sleep, alongside your medical care.

Migraine

Migraine is a neurological condition that causes recurring attacks of moderate to severe headache, often with nausea and sensitivity to light and sound. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered as complementary care to help with migraine frequency, stress and sleep. This care works alongside your physician’s diagnosis and treatment and does not replace them.

Mixed Connective Tissue Disease (MCTD)

Mixed connective tissue disease is a rare autoimmune disease that combines features of lupus, scleroderma, myositis and rheumatoid arthritis, along with a specific antibody called anti-U1 RNP. It needs ongoing care from a rheumatologist. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care for symptoms such as pain, cold hands and fatigue, alongside your medical care.

MOG Antibody Disease (MOGAD)

MOGAD is a rare autoimmune condition in which antibodies against a protein on nerve insulation are linked to inflammation in the optic nerves, spinal cord or brain. It needs diagnosis and treatment by a neurologist. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care for symptoms such as fatigue, pain and poor sleep, alongside your medical treatment.

Mood and Personality Disorders

Mood disorders, such as depression and bipolar disorder, disrupt a person’s emotional state, while personality disorders involve long-standing patterns of thinking, feeling and relating that cause distress. These conditions need diagnosis and treatment by a physician or mental health professional. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care alongside that treatment.

Morning Sickness

Morning sickness is nausea and vomiting in early pregnancy that can happen at any time of day. It is common, usually settles in the second trimester, and can become severe enough to need medical treatment. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture and related care are offered only as supportive care, with your obstetric provider managing your pregnancy and aware of the care you receive.

Mucha-Habermann Disease

Mucha-Habermann disease, also called PLEVA, is a rare skin condition that causes crops of red-brown spots that can blister, crust and leave scars. It needs diagnosis and treatment by a physician, usually a dermatologist. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care for itch, stress and sleep, alongside your medical care.

Mucous Membrane Pemphigoid

Mucous membrane pemphigoid is a rare, long-term autoimmune disease that causes blisters and sores on the lining of the mouth, eyes and other moist surfaces, and it can scar. Despite the older name “benign,” it needs treatment from a physician, often with eye and skin specialists. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care alongside that treatment, never in place of it.

Multifocal Motor Neuropathy (MMN)

Multifocal motor neuropathy is a rare, immune-mediated condition that causes slowly progressive, uneven weakness in the arms and legs, usually without numbness. It needs diagnosis and treatment by a neurologist. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care, such as for fatigue, stress and comfort, alongside your medical treatment.

Multiple Sclerosis

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a long-term autoimmune disease in which the immune system damages the protective coating of nerves in the brain, optic nerves and spinal cord. It needs care from a neurologist. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care, for example for fatigue, pain and stress, alongside your medical treatment.

Muscle Cramps

Muscle cramps are sudden, painful, involuntary tightenings of a muscle, most often in the calf, foot or thigh, that last from seconds to a few minutes. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered as complementary care for people troubled by cramps. Research on these approaches is limited, and this care works alongside your medical evaluation.

Myasthenia Gravis

Myasthenia gravis is a chronic autoimmune condition in which antibodies disrupt the signal between nerves and muscles, causing weakness that worsens with activity. It needs specialist medical treatment. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care, for example for fatigue, stress and sleep, alongside the care of your neurologist.

Myofascial Pain Dysfunction

Myofascial pain dysfunction, also called myofascial pain syndrome, is a long-lasting muscle pain condition in which tender knots called trigger points cause local and sometimes referred pain. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered as complementary care for it. This care works alongside your medical evaluation and does not replace it.

Myositis

Myositis is a group of rare autoimmune conditions in which the immune system attacks the muscles, causing inflammation and weakness, and sometimes the skin, lungs or joints. It needs diagnosis and treatment by a physician, usually a rheumatologist or neurologist. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care for pain, fatigue, sleep and stress, alongside your medical treatment.

Narcolepsy

Narcolepsy is a chronic brain disorder of sleep and wake control that causes overwhelming daytime sleepiness and, in some people, sudden muscle weakness with strong emotions. It needs diagnosis and treatment by a physician, ideally a sleep specialist. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care for sleep quality, stress and mood, alongside your medical treatment.

Neck Pain

Neck pain is pain or stiffness in the neck, sometimes spreading to the shoulders, upper back or arms, and it is one of the most common causes of musculoskeletal pain and disability. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered as complementary care for neck pain. This care works alongside your medical evaluation, exercise and physical therapy, and does not replace them.

Neonatal Lupus

Neonatal lupus is a rare condition in which a mother’s autoantibodies cross the placenta and temporarily affect her baby’s skin, liver, blood counts or heart. It needs care from obstetric, pediatric and cardiology specialists. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care for the mother’s own stress, sleep and autoimmune symptoms, never as treatment for the baby.

Nerve Compression

Nerve compression, often called a pinched nerve, happens when a nerve or nerve root is pressed by nearby bone, disc, muscle or tendon, causing pain, numbness, tingling or weakness. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered as complementary care for symptoms such as pain. This care works alongside your physician’s diagnosis and treatment and does not replace them.

Neuromyelitis Optica (Devic’s Disease)

Neuromyelitis optica is a rare autoimmune disease in which the immune system attacks the optic nerves and spinal cord. It needs treatment from a neurologist. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care for symptoms such as pain, fatigue and poor sleep, alongside your medical team and never in place of it.

Neutropenia

Neutropenia is a lower-than-normal count of neutrophils, the white blood cells that fight bacterial and fungal infections. It needs medical evaluation to find the cause, and fever with neutropenia is an emergency. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care alongside your physicians, not as a way to treat the low count or replace medical treatment.

Occipital Neuralgia

Occipital neuralgia is sharp, shooting or electric-shock pain in the back of the head and upper neck, caused by irritation of the occipital nerves. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered as complementary care for the pain and muscle tension. This care works alongside your physician’s diagnosis and treatment and does not replace them.

Ocular Cicatricial Pemphigoid

Ocular cicatricial pemphigoid is a rare autoimmune disease in which long-term inflammation and scarring of the eye’s surface can threaten vision. It needs ongoing care from an eye specialist, usually with immune-suppressing treatment. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care for comfort and well-being, alongside your physicians and never in place of them.

Optic Neuritis

Optic neuritis is inflammation of the optic nerve that causes sudden vision loss, usually in one eye, often with pain on eye movement. It needs urgent medical evaluation and treatment. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care once you are under medical management, never as treatment for the nerve inflammation or a replacement for your doctors.

Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis is a long-term joint condition in which the cartilage and other tissues of a joint change over time, causing pain, stiffness and reduced movement. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered as complementary care for osteoarthritis symptoms. This care works alongside your physician’s treatment and does not replace it or change the joint itself.

Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis is a condition of low bone mass and weakened bone structure that makes fractures more likely, often from a minor fall. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered as complementary care for related symptoms such as pain, along with support for healthy habits. This care works alongside your physician’s bone-health treatment and does not replace it.

Ovarian Cysts

Ovarian cysts are fluid-filled sacs that form on or inside an ovary, and most in women of reproductive age are harmless and go away on their own. They need a medical diagnosis first. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care for symptoms such as pelvic pain, alongside your gynecologist’s care and never in place of it.

Palindromic Rheumatism (PR)

Palindromic rheumatism is a rare condition of sudden, recurring attacks of joint pain and swelling that clear up between episodes. It needs evaluation and monitoring by a physician, usually a rheumatologist. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care for pain and well-being alongside that medical care, not as a treatment for the disease itself.

Paraneoplastic Cerebellar Degeneration (PCD)

Paraneoplastic cerebellar degeneration is a rare condition in which the immune system, reacting to a cancer, damages the cerebellum and causes loss of balance and coordination. It needs urgent specialist care for both the neurological problem and the cancer. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care, alongside your neurology and oncology teams.

Parkinson’s Disease

Parkinson’s disease is a progressive condition of the brain that causes tremor, stiffness, slowed movement and a range of non-movement symptoms such as poor sleep, constipation and low mood. It needs treatment directed by a physician, usually a neurologist. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care for symptoms, alongside your medical treatment.

Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria (PNH)

Paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria is a rare blood disorder in which the immune system’s complement proteins destroy red blood cells, causing anemia, fatigue and a risk of dangerous blood clots. It needs treatment from a blood specialist. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care for fatigue, stress and sleep, alongside your hematologist’s treatment.

Parry-Romberg Syndrome (Progressive Hemifacial Atrophy)

Parry-Romberg syndrome is a rare condition in which tissue on one side of the face slowly shrinks, causing visible asymmetry and sometimes eye, nerve or jaw problems. It needs diagnosis and treatment by medical specialists. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care for headache, stress and quality of life, alongside that specialist care. They do not treat the atrophy itself.

Parsonage-Turner Syndrome

Parsonage-Turner syndrome is a rare nerve disorder that causes sudden, severe shoulder or arm pain followed by weakness. It needs medical evaluation and treatment by a physician. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care, for pain and recovery, alongside your medical team and never in place of it.

Pars Planitis (Intermediate Uveitis)

Pars planitis is a long-lasting inflammation in the middle and outer parts of the eye, a form of intermediate uveitis, and it can threaten vision. It needs ongoing care from an eye specialist. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care, for stress, sleep and treatment burden, alongside your eye specialist’s treatment.

Pemphigoid Gestationis

Pemphigoid gestationis, formerly called herpes gestationis, is a rare autoimmune skin disease of pregnancy that causes intense itching and blisters. It is not caused by the herpes virus. It needs care from an obstetrician and a dermatologist. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care for itch, stress and sleep, with your doctors’ knowledge and agreement.

Pemphigus

Pemphigus is a group of rare autoimmune diseases in which antibodies attack the proteins that hold skin cells together, causing painful blisters and erosions on the skin and in the mouth. It needs diagnosis and ongoing treatment by a physician, usually a dermatologist. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care, for example for stress and sleep, once your medical team is directing treatment.

Peptic Ulcer

A peptic ulcer is an open sore in the lining of the stomach or the first part of the small intestine, most often caused by Helicobacter pylori infection or by anti-inflammatory pain medicines. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered as complementary care for symptoms and well-being. This care does not replace the testing and medicines your physician uses to heal an ulcer.

Peripheral Neuropathy

Peripheral neuropathy is damage to the nerves outside the brain and spinal cord, causing numbness, tingling, burning pain or weakness, most often in the feet and hands. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered as complementary care for neuropathy symptoms. This care works alongside the medical search for the cause and your physicians’ treatment and does not replace them.

Perivenous Encephalomyelitis

Perivenous encephalomyelitis is inflammation of the brain and spinal cord in which the protective myelin around nerve fibers is damaged near small veins. It is a serious neurological condition that needs urgent medical diagnosis and specialist treatment. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care for symptoms such as fatigue, stiffness, sleep and stress, after your medical team is in charge.

Pernicious Anemia (PA)

Pernicious anemia is an autoimmune condition in which the body cannot absorb vitamin B12, leading to anemia and sometimes nerve problems. It needs medical diagnosis and lifelong B12 replacement. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care for symptoms such as fatigue, poor sleep and stress, alongside your physicians’ treatment.

Piriformis Syndrome

Piriformis syndrome is deep buttock pain, sometimes with sciatica-like pain down the leg, thought to come from the piriformis muscle irritating the sciatic nerve. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered as complementary care for the pain and muscle tension. This care works alongside your medical evaluation and does not replace it.

Pituitary Disorders

Pituitary disorders are conditions in which the pituitary gland, a pea-sized gland at the base of the brain, makes too much or too little of its hormones, often because of a tumor. They need diagnosis and treatment by physicians. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care for symptoms such as stress, poor sleep and fatigue, alongside your medical treatment.

Plantar Fasciitis

Plantar fasciitis is a common cause of heel pain, felt where the thick band of tissue along the bottom of the foot attaches to the heel bone. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered as complementary care for heel pain. This care works alongside your medical evaluation and treatment and does not replace stretching, footwear changes or other treatment your clinician advises.

POEMS Syndrome

POEMS syndrome is a rare disorder linked to an abnormal plasma cell growth, causing nerve damage, hormone problems, skin changes and other effects throughout the body. It needs treatment by physicians, usually hematologists and neurologists. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care for symptoms, alongside your medical treatment, and do not treat the disease.

Polyarteritis Nodosa

Polyarteritis nodosa is a rare disease in which inflamed, damaged medium-sized arteries can reduce blood flow to the skin, nerves, gut, kidneys and other organs. It needs treatment from physicians, usually a rheumatologist, with steroids and often other immune-suppressing drugs. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care, alongside your medical treatment.

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common hormonal condition that can cause irregular periods, excess androgen effects such as acne or extra hair growth, and metabolic problems such as insulin resistance. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered as complementary care for PCOS symptoms. This care works alongside your physician’s diagnosis and treatment and does not replace them.

Polymyalgia Rheumatica

Polymyalgia rheumatica is an inflammatory condition that causes pain and morning stiffness in the shoulders, hips and neck, mostly in people over 50. It needs medical diagnosis and treatment, usually with glucocorticoids. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care alongside your physicians, and they do not treat the disease itself.

Polymyositis

Polymyositis is a rare autoimmune disease in which the immune system inflames skeletal muscle, causing weakness that builds over weeks to months. It needs diagnosis and treatment from a physician, usually a rheumatologist or neurologist. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care for symptoms such as aches, fatigue and poor sleep, alongside your medical team and never in place of it.

Post-Concussion Syndrome

Post-concussion syndrome is a group of symptoms such as headache, dizziness, poor sleep, fatigue and trouble concentrating that continue for weeks or months after a concussion or mild brain injury. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered as complementary care for these symptoms. This care works alongside your physician’s evaluation and treatment and does not replace them.

Postherpetic Neuralgia

Postherpetic neuralgia is burning, stabbing or aching nerve pain that lasts for months in the area of skin where a shingles rash occurred. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered as complementary care for the pain, poor sleep and stress that can come with it. This care works alongside your physician’s treatment and does not replace it.

Postmyocardial Infarction Syndrome

Postmyocardial infarction syndrome, also called Dressler syndrome, is inflammation of the sac around the heart that can develop after a heart attack. It needs medical diagnosis and treatment from your cardiologist. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care for recovery symptoms such as stress, poor sleep and fatigue, after the condition is under medical management and with your care team informed.

Post-Partum Care

Post-partum care is the medical and emotional support a mother needs while her body recovers after childbirth, usually the first six weeks and often longer. It is led by your obstetric provider and other physicians. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care for comfort, mood, sleep and lactation, with your doctors’ knowledge and never in place of their care.

Postpericardiotomy Syndrome

Postpericardiotomy syndrome is an inflammatory reaction of the sac around the heart that can follow heart surgery, causing fever, chest pain and sometimes fluid around the heart. It needs medical treatment and follow-up by your surgeon or cardiologist. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care for recovery symptoms, after the condition is under medical management and with your care team informed.

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.

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that can follow experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event, with intrusive memories, avoidance, negative changes in mood and thinking, and a constant state of alert. PTSD needs diagnosis and treatment by a physician or mental health professional. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care alongside that treatment.

Pre-diabetes

Pre-diabetes means blood sugar is higher than normal but not yet high enough to be called type 2 diabetes. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered as complementary care for people with pre-diabetes, alongside diet, activity and the monitoring and treatment directed by their physician. This care does not replace medical testing or prescribed treatment.

Pregnancy Symptoms

Pregnancy symptoms are the physical and emotional changes the body goes through during pregnancy, such as nausea, tiredness, back pain and mood changes. Pregnancy needs care from your obstetric provider, and Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, offers acupuncture, Ayurvedic guidance and herbal medicine only as supportive care alongside that care, after your provider knows about it. We do not manage the pregnancy itself.

Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)

Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is a pattern of physical, emotional and behavioral symptoms that appears in the days before a period and eases once bleeding starts. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered as complementary care for PMS symptoms. This care works alongside your physician’s evaluation and treatment and does not replace them.

Primary Biliary Cholangitis

Primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) is a long-term autoimmune disease in which the small bile ducts in the liver are slowly damaged. It needs treatment and monitoring by a physician, usually a liver specialist. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care for symptoms such as itching, fatigue and poor sleep, alongside your medical team and never in place of it.

Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis

Primary sclerosing cholangitis is a rare, long-term liver disease in which the bile ducts become inflamed and scarred. It needs ongoing care from a liver specialist. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture and carefully chosen Ayurvedic therapies are offered only as supportive care for fatigue, sleep and stress, with herbs used rarely and only with your hepatologist’s agreement. They do not treat the disease.

Progesterone Dermatitis

Progesterone dermatitis is a rare skin reaction that flares in a cycle, usually in the second half of the menstrual cycle, as progesterone rises. It needs diagnosis and treatment by a physician, often an allergist, dermatologist or gynecologist. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care for itch, stress and sleep. They do not treat the underlying hormone reaction.

Prolapse

Prolapse is the slipping of an organ from its usual position, most often the bladder, uterus or rectum bulging into the vagina when pelvic floor support weakens. It is a structural problem that needs evaluation by a physician. Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, offers acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine only as supportive care for symptoms, alongside medical treatment, and cannot reposition or repair a prolapse.

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.

Psoriasis

Psoriasis is a long-lasting immune-mediated skin condition that causes red, scaly, often itchy patches, and it can also affect the nails and joints. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered as complementary care alongside your dermatologist’s treatment, including for stress and general well-being. Research is limited, and this care does not replace medical treatment.

Psoriatic Arthritis

Psoriatic arthritis is a long-term inflammatory arthritis that usually occurs in people who have psoriasis, causing joint pain, swelling and stiffness. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered as complementary care for pain, stress and general wellbeing. They do not treat the underlying disease or replace your rheumatologist’s treatment.

Psychosis

Psychosis is a loss of contact with reality, with hallucinations, delusions or disorganized thinking, and it needs prompt medical and psychiatric treatment. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care, once the condition is under medical management and with your treating team’s knowledge. This care never replaces antipsychotic medication or psychiatric follow-up.

Pulmonary Edema

Pulmonary edema is a buildup of fluid in the air sacs of the lungs that makes breathing difficult, and it is often a medical emergency. It needs urgent medical diagnosis and treatment of its cause. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care, after the condition is under medical management and with your treating team’s knowledge.

Pure Red Cell Aplasia (PRCA)

Pure red cell aplasia is a rare blood disorder in which the bone marrow stops making red blood cells, causing anemia, while white cells and platelets stay normal. It needs diagnosis and treatment by a physician, usually a hematologist. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care for symptoms such as fatigue and poor sleep, once the condition is under medical management.

Pyoderma Gangrenosum

Pyoderma gangrenosum is a rare inflammatory skin disease that causes rapidly spreading, painful ulcers. It needs diagnosis and treatment by a physician, usually with a dermatologist, and often involves immune-suppressing medicine. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care for things like pain, stress and sleep, once the disease is under medical management.

Rashes

A rash is a change in the color, texture or look of the skin, such as redness, bumps, blisters, scaling or welts, and it can have many causes. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered as complementary care for the itch and discomfort of rashes once the cause has been medically identified. This care does not replace a diagnosis or medical treatment.

Raynaud’s Phenomenon

Raynaud’s phenomenon is a condition in which the small blood vessels of the fingers and toes tighten too much in the cold or under stress, causing episodes of white, blue and red color changes, numbness and pain. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered as complementary care for symptoms. This care works alongside medical evaluation and does not replace it.

Reactive Arthritis

Reactive arthritis is a form of inflammatory arthritis that starts after an infection elsewhere in the body, usually in the gut or urinary and genital tract. It needs diagnosis and treatment by a physician, often a rheumatologist. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care alongside that treatment, mainly for pain and stiffness, and never as a replacement for it.

Recurrent Miscarriage

Recurrent miscarriage, also called recurrent pregnancy loss, means losing two or more pregnancies, and it calls for evaluation by a physician who specializes in pregnancy loss. Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, offers acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine only as supportive care, for stress and general well-being, alongside your medical team. These therapies have not been shown to prevent miscarriage, and we do not manage or treat the causes of pregnancy loss.

Relapsing Polychondritis

Relapsing polychondritis is a rare autoimmune disease in which cartilage, most often in the ears, nose and airways, becomes inflamed in repeated flares. It needs specialist medical care, and airway or heart involvement can be serious. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care for pain, fatigue, sleep and stress, alongside your physicians.

Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS)

Restless legs syndrome is a sleep-related movement disorder with an urge to move the legs, usually with uncomfortable sensations that start at rest and worsen in the evening. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered as complementary care for symptoms and sleep. This care works alongside your physician’s evaluation and does not replace iron testing or prescribed treatment.

Retroperitoneal Fibrosis

Retroperitoneal fibrosis is a rare immune-mediated condition in which inflamed fibrous tissue forms behind the abdomen, often around the aorta, and can squeeze the ureters and block the kidneys. It needs specialist medical treatment. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care for symptoms such as pain, fatigue and stress, alongside your physicians’ care.

Rheumatic Fever

Rheumatic fever is an autoimmune reaction that can follow a strep throat infection and can inflame the heart, joints, skin and brain. It needs urgent medical diagnosis and treatment, mostly in children and teenagers. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care for lingering symptoms, after the condition is under medical management.

Rheumatoid Arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis is a long-term autoimmune disease in which the immune system inflames the lining of the joints, causing pain, swelling, stiffness and, if untreated, joint damage. It needs treatment directed by a physician, usually a rheumatologist. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care alongside that treatment, never in place of it.

Rosacea

Rosacea is a long-lasting inflammatory skin condition of the central face that causes flushing, redness, visible blood vessels and sometimes acne-like bumps. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered as complementary care for people living with rosacea, with attention to triggers and stress. This care works alongside your dermatologist and does not replace medical treatment.

Sarcoidosis

Sarcoidosis is an inflammatory disease in which clusters of immune cells called granulomas form in organs, most often the lungs. It needs medical evaluation and treatment by your physicians. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care for symptoms such as fatigue, breathlessness, pain and poor sleep, alongside your medical care.

Schizophrenia

Schizophrenia is a serious, long-term brain disorder that changes how a person thinks, perceives and behaves, and it needs treatment from a psychiatrist. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care, for sleep, stress and well-being, alongside psychiatric treatment. They do not replace antipsychotic medication or psychiatric follow-up.

Sciatica

Sciatica is pain, tingling or numbness that travels from the lower back or buttock down one leg when the sciatic nerve or one of its roots is irritated. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered as complementary care for sciatica pain. This care works alongside your medical evaluation and treatment and does not replace them.

Scleritis

Scleritis is a painful, sight-threatening inflammation of the white outer wall of the eye, often linked to an autoimmune disease elsewhere in the body. It needs prompt care from an eye doctor. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care for general symptoms such as stress and sleep, alongside your medical treatment.

Scleroderma

Scleroderma is a rare autoimmune connective tissue disease that causes the skin to thicken and harden, and in its systemic form can also affect the blood vessels and internal organs. It needs specialist medical care, usually from a rheumatologist. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care for symptoms such as cold fingers and fatigue, alongside your medical treatment.

Shingles

Shingles is a painful, blistering rash caused by the chickenpox virus waking up in a nerve, usually on one side of the body or face. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered as complementary care for shingles pain and the nerve pain that can follow it. Shingles needs prompt medical evaluation, and this care does not replace antiviral treatment or your physician’s care.

SIBO (Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth)

SIBO, or small intestinal bacterial overgrowth, means too many bacteria, or the wrong kinds, are living in the small intestine, which can cause bloating, gas, abdominal pain and diarrhea. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered as complementary care for digestive symptoms. This care does not replace testing, antibiotics or treatment of the underlying cause.

Sjögren’s Disease

Sjögren’s disease is a long-term autoimmune condition in which the immune system attacks the glands that make tears and saliva, causing dry eyes and dry mouth, and sometimes affecting other organs. It needs care from a physician, often a rheumatologist. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care for symptoms, alongside your medical treatment and never in place of it.

Sleep Apnea

Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder in which breathing repeatedly pauses or becomes shallow during sleep, leading to broken sleep, daytime sleepiness and strain on the heart. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered as complementary care alongside a sleep physician’s diagnosis and treatment. This care does not replace CPAP or other prescribed therapy.

Sleep Disorders

Sleep disorders are conditions that disturb the quality, timing or amount of sleep, from insomnia and sleep apnea to restless legs and body-clock problems. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered as complementary care, mainly for insomnia and sleep quality. This care works alongside a physician’s evaluation and standard treatment and does not replace them.

Smoking Cessation

Smoking cessation is the process of quitting cigarettes and other tobacco products, which is hard because nicotine is addictive and smoking is tied to daily habits and stress. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered as complementary support for cravings, stress and sleep during a quit attempt. This care works alongside counseling and medicines from your physician and does not replace them.

Sports Injury

A sports injury is damage to a muscle, ligament, tendon, bone or joint that happens during sport or exercise, either suddenly or from repeated overload. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered as complementary care for pain and recovery. This care works alongside your medical evaluation and rehabilitation and does not replace them.

Stiff Person Syndrome

Stiff person syndrome is a rare autoimmune disorder of the nervous system that causes muscle stiffness and painful spasms, often set off by noise, touch or stress. It needs specialist neurological treatment. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care for pain, tension, stress and sleep, alongside your neurologist’s treatment and never in place of it.

Stress

Stress is the body and mind’s response to demands or threats, and it becomes a health concern when it is intense, repeated or long-lasting. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered as complementary care to help with stress, sleep and tension. This care works alongside medical and mental health care when needed and does not replace it.

Susac’s Syndrome

Susac’s syndrome is a rare immune-mediated disease of the small blood vessels of the brain, retina and inner ear that can affect thinking, vision and hearing. It needs urgent specialist treatment. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care for symptoms such as headache, tinnitus, stress and poor sleep, alongside your physicians’ treatment and never in place of it.

Sympathetic Ophthalmia (SO)

Sympathetic ophthalmia is a rare, sight-threatening inflammation in both eyes that can follow a penetrating injury or surgery to one eye. It needs urgent, specialist eye care. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care for stress, sleep and treatment side effects, after the condition is under an ophthalmologist’s care and never in place of it.

Takayasu’s Arteritis

Takayasu’s arteritis is a rare inflammation of the aorta and its major branches that can narrow or weaken the arteries. It needs specialist medical treatment. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care for symptoms such as stress, poor sleep and fatigue, alongside your rheumatologist’s treatment and never in place of it.

Tendinitis and Tendinopathy

Tendinopathy is a painful, often long-lasting problem in a tendon, the tissue that joins muscle to bone, usually caused by repeated overload. Tendinitis and tendinosis are older terms for inflammatory and degenerative forms. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered as complementary care for tendon pain. This care works alongside your medical evaluation and rehabilitation and does not replace them.

Tennis Elbow

Tennis elbow, also called lateral epicondylitis, is pain on the outer side of the elbow caused by overload of the forearm tendon that attaches there. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered as complementary care for tennis elbow pain. This care works alongside your medical evaluation and rehabilitation and does not replace them.

Tension-Type Headache

Tension-type headache is the most common kind of headache, causing a dull, pressing or tightening pain on both sides of the head. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered as complementary care for tension-type headache. This care works alongside your doctor’s diagnosis and treatment and does not replace them.

Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (TTP)

Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) is a rare, life-threatening blood disorder in which tiny clots form in small blood vessels, using up platelets and damaging red blood cells and organs. It is a medical emergency that needs hospital treatment from a hematology team. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care after the condition is under medical management.

Thyroid Eye Disease (TED)

Thyroid eye disease (TED) is an autoimmune inflammation of the tissues around the eyes, most often in people with Graves’ disease, that can cause bulging, redness, dryness and double vision. It needs care from an endocrinologist and an eye specialist. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care for symptoms such as dryness, stress and sleep, alongside that medical care.

Thyroid Nodules

Thyroid nodules are lumps within the thyroid gland in the neck; most are benign, but a small share are cancerous, so every nodule needs medical evaluation. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care for stress, sleep and general well-being, alongside your physician’s monitoring and treatment. They are not a way to shrink or treat a nodule.

Tinnitus

Tinnitus is the sensation of hearing ringing, buzzing or other sound when no outside sound is present. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered as complementary care for the distress, sleep and stress that often come with tinnitus. This care works alongside your medical and hearing evaluation and does not replace it.

Tolosa-Hunt Syndrome (THS)

Tolosa-Hunt syndrome is a rare inflammatory condition behind the eye that causes severe one-sided eye pain with double vision, and it needs prompt diagnosis and steroid treatment from a neurologist or ophthalmologist. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care once the condition is under medical management. They do not treat the inflammation itself.

Topical Steroid Withdrawal

Topical steroid withdrawal is a skin reaction of burning, itching and redness that some people develop after stopping long-term use of medium to high-potency steroid creams. It needs medical guidance. Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ offers acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine only as supportive care for itch, sleep and stress, alongside your physician. No clinical trials of these therapies exist for this condition, and we never advise changing prescribed steroids.

Transverse Myelitis

Transverse myelitis is inflammation across a section of the spinal cord that can cause weakness, numbness and bladder or bowel problems. It is a medical emergency that needs urgent specialist treatment. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care for pain, sleep and stress, after your condition is under medical management and with your neurology team’s knowledge.

Trigeminal Neuralgia

Trigeminal neuralgia is a nerve condition that causes sudden, severe, electric shock-like pain on one side of the face. It needs diagnosis and treatment by a physician, usually a neurologist. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care for pain and stress, alongside your medical treatment and never in place of it.

Type 1 Diabetes

Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune condition in which the body stops making insulin, so blood sugar must be managed with lifelong insulin and medical monitoring. It needs ongoing care from a diabetes team. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care for related symptoms and stress, and never replace insulin or your physicians.

Ulcerative Colitis

Ulcerative colitis is a lifelong inflammatory bowel disease that causes inflammation and sores in the lining of the colon and rectum, with bloody diarrhea and abdominal pain. It needs specialist medical treatment. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care for symptoms and well-being, alongside your gastroenterologist’s care and never in its place.

Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease (UCTD)

Undifferentiated connective tissue disease (UCTD) means you have symptoms and blood test signs of an autoimmune connective tissue disease but do not yet fit a specific diagnosis such as lupus or scleroderma. It needs ongoing care from a rheumatologist. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care for symptoms, alongside your medical treatment.

Urticaria

Urticaria, also called hives, is a skin condition with itchy, raised welts that come and go, sometimes with deeper swelling called angioedema. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered as complementary care for itch, sleep and stress. This care works alongside your physician’s evaluation and treatment and does not replace them.

Uterine Fibroids

Uterine fibroids are common noncancerous growths in the muscle of the uterus that can cause heavy periods, pelvic pressure and pain. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered as complementary care for fibroid-related symptoms. This care works alongside your gynecologist’s evaluation and treatment. It is not shown to remove fibroids and does not replace medical or surgical care.

Uveitis

Uveitis is inflammation of the uvea, the middle layer of the eye, and it can cause pain, redness and blurred vision and may lead to permanent vision loss. It needs prompt care from an eye specialist. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care for stress, sleep and treatment burden, alongside your eye specialist’s treatment.

Vasculitis

Vasculitis is a group of rare diseases in which the immune system inflames blood vessels, which can narrow or weaken them and damage organs. Many forms are serious and need specialist treatment, often with immune-suppressing drugs. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care for symptoms, alongside your medical treatment and never in place of it.

Vertigo and Dizziness

Vertigo is a false sense of spinning or movement, and dizziness is a broader word for feeling lightheaded, unsteady or off balance. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered as complementary care once the cause has been medically evaluated. This care works alongside your physician’s diagnosis and treatment and does not replace them.

Vitiligo

Vitiligo is an autoimmune skin condition in which pigment-making cells are lost, leaving pale or white patches on the skin and sometimes the hair. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered as complementary care alongside dermatology treatment. This care does not replace medical treatment, and the research on it is limited.

Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada Disease

Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada disease is a rare autoimmune condition in which the immune system attacks pigment-producing cells in the eyes, ears, skin, hair and the membranes around the brain. It threatens vision and needs prompt treatment by an eye specialist. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care, never as treatment for the eye disease.

Warm Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia

Warm autoimmune hemolytic anemia is a condition in which the immune system makes antibodies that destroy the body’s own red blood cells, causing anemia. It needs treatment by a physician, usually a hematologist. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care for symptoms such as fatigue, poor sleep and stress, alongside your medical treatment.

Weight Gain

Weight gain is an increase in body weight that can come from extra body fat, fluid, or muscle, and it has many possible causes, including eating and activity patterns, sleep, stress, hormones and some medicines. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered as complementary care alongside your physician’s evaluation. They support healthy habits and do not replace medical assessment or treatment.

Whiplash

Whiplash is a neck injury caused by a sudden back-and-forth movement of the head, most often in a car collision, and it can cause neck pain, stiffness and headaches. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered as complementary care for whiplash symptoms. This care works alongside your medical evaluation and rehabilitation and does not replace them.

Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome

Zollinger-Ellison syndrome is a rare condition in which a gastrin-producing tumor, called a gastrinoma, drives the stomach to make too much acid, causing severe ulcers and diarrhea. It needs diagnosis and treatment by physicians. At Netra Integrative Health Clinic in South Plainfield, NJ, acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal medicine are offered only as supportive care for symptoms such as pain, nausea, stress and fatigue, alongside your medical team.

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