Castro Integrative Medicine of Charlottesville

Castro Integrative Medicine of Charlottesville We provide Holistic, Root Cause Medicine tailored to meet your unique health needs.
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Specializing in cutting-edge treatments, personalized nutrition, detox, testing, preventative care and chronic illness management, our goal is to empower lasting wellness. Dr. Castro has been successfully treating chronic and degenerative diseases and promoting healthy aging for over 20 years. We provide a range of treatments that promote healthy body processes and enhance detoxification. We also offer bio-identical hormone replacement therapies to help offset deterioration from aging and improve quality of life. At Castro Integrative Medicine, we treat the underlying causes of illness and not simply use drugs to decrease symptoms. This approach is increasingly important as the rise in today’s illnesses continues to increase causing chronic fatigue, pain, excessive inflammation, dementia, autism, cancer, heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. The treatments offered are those developed by innovative clinicians around the world that, though not embraced by conventional medicine in the United States, nonetheless have scientific evidence to support their use, and more importantly, have clearly demonstrated clinical safety and success.

Why not try a gluten break in 2026? Not because gluten is “bad.”And not because you need to be restrictive.But because f...
01/09/2026

Why not try a gluten break in 2026?

Not because gluten is “bad.”
And not because you need to be restrictive.

But because for some bodies, gluten can quietly contribute to inflammation, immune activation, and nervous system strain - especially when stress, gut imbalance, or chronic symptoms are already in the picture.

Research shows gluten may increase intestinal permeability and stimulate immune signaling in certain individuals. When that happens, symptoms don’t always stay digestive. They can show up as fatigue, brain fog, joint discomfort, skin changes, disrupted sleep, or a general sense of not feeling like yourself.

Taking gluten out for 4–8 weeks isn’t a lifetime commitment. It’s simply a way to observe how your body responds when a potential stressor is removed - and whether energy, clarity, or inflammation shift as a result.

At Castro Integrative Medicine, we don’t follow food trends. We look at root causes and how the gut, immune system, and nervous system are functioning together.

Sometimes gluten matters.
Sometimes it doesn’t.
The goal is understanding your body.

How to try a gluten break:
• Remove wheat, barley, and rye for 4–8 weeks
• Focus on whole, nutrient-dense foods instead of substitutes
• Journal daily about energy, digestion, mood, sleep, and inflammation
• Reintroduce thoughtfully and notice how your body responds

At CIMC, this kind of thoughtful approach is part of a much bigger picture. We help patients in Charlottesville and beyond understand what’s driving symptoms and how to support the body as a whole.

Reach out today to find out more about our holistic approach to healing:

☎️ 434-956-4100
📧 info@CIMCville.com

Winter doesn’t just affect energy levels.It affects how the nervous system functions - and how the body regulates inflam...
01/09/2026

Winter doesn’t just affect energy levels.
It affects how the nervous system functions - and how the body regulates inflammation.

Shorter days, disrupted routines, cold exposure, and prolonged stress can keep the nervous system from fully shifting into rest and recovery. When that stress response stays active, inflammatory signaling can remain elevated, making symptoms harder to resolve.

That’s when things like low energy, brain fog, disrupted sleep, lingering inflammation, and changes in mood or mental clarity can persist - even when you’re doing the “right” things.

This isn’t a motivation issue.
And it isn’t something to push through.

When the nervous system stays under strain, both physical and mental health can be affected. Supporting it at the root level can be an important part of calming inflammation, improving recovery, and helping the body function more steadily.

At CIMC, we take a root-cause approach to care, looking at why recovery has stalled and how to support the systems - including the nervous system - that allow the body to reset.

Feeling worse, doesn't mean your body can't handle detox. It usually means more is being released than your body can cle...
01/07/2026

Feeling worse, doesn't mean your body can't handle detox. It usually means more is being released than your body can clear at one time.

Headaches, fatigue, brain fog, digestive changes, or skin flares are often signs that detox byproducts are circulating instead of being eliminated. When clearance systems can’t keep up, symptoms increase rather than resolve.

When symptoms show up, many people respond by restricting food further or adding more detox products - which can increase stress and slow clearance.

This is why detox isn’t about restriction or pushing harder. It’s about understanding how the body processes and clears what’s released - and supporting those systems so detox can happen more efficiently.

At CIMC, we take a thoughtful, integrative approach to detox, focusing on supporting the body rather than stressing it - so people feel better, not worse, as they move forward.

Post-Holiday Detox Isn’t a Cleanse - It’s About Supporting Your Detox PathwaysAfter the holidays, many people notice lin...
01/06/2026

Post-Holiday Detox Isn’t a Cleanse - It’s About Supporting Your Detox Pathways
After the holidays, many people notice lingering symptoms — low energy, brain fog, digestive changes, inflammation, or just feeling “off.”

This doesn’t mean your body isn’t detoxing. It means your detox pathways are overloaded.

Your body detoxes every day through the liver, gut, kidneys, lymphatic system, and at the cellular level. After weeks of increased sugar, alcohol, processed foods, stress, and disrupted sleep, those systems often need support - not restriction.

When detox pathways are already overwhelmed, cleanses can actually backfire. Detox requires nutrients, hydration, circulation, and a regulated nervous system. Extreme restriction can increase stress and slow the very processes the body needs to clear waste efficiently.

This is where holistic, integrative care comes in.

At CIMC, we support detox pathways by working at the cellular, circulatory, and whole-blood level, helping the body reset more effectively:
Vitamin C IV – fast, powerful antioxidant support to restore energy and cellular resilience
PC IV Push – supports cell membranes so detox can actually happen at the cellular level
Ozone IV – deep oxygenation and immune support for whole-body healing
EBOO – our most powerful detox therapy, providing advanced, whole-blood filtration and circulation support for a true, head-to-toe systemic reset

These therapies don’t force detox.
They help the body do what it’s already designed to do - more efficiently and with greater resilience.

Detox support continues at home, too. Hydration, gentle movement, quality sleep, and temporarily reducing alcohol and added sugar help lower the overall load so detox pathways can catch up.

Detox isn’t a one-time cleanse.
It’s an ongoing process of supporting the systems that protect and restore your health.
That’s how a real post-holiday fresh start happens.

Eat better.
Exercise more.
Cut back on sugar.
Eat more vegetables.
Spend less time on your phone.
Go to bed earlier.
Tak...
01/05/2026

Eat better.
Exercise more.
Cut back on sugar.
Eat more vegetables.
Spend less time on your phone.
Go to bed earlier.
Take your supplements every day.
Drink more water.
Finally “get it together.”

These are the kinds of New Year’s resolutions almost everyone makes - and almost everyone struggles to keep when they try to do them all at once.

That’s not a motivation problem. It’s a strategy problem.

Real, lasting change doesn’t happen from doing everything perfectly. It happens by choosing one small, manageable habit and repeating it until it becomes part of your life.

At CIMC, we focus on helping patients build sustainable routines that support those small daily choices.

At CIMC, we help make consistency easier. Our health-promoting IV therapies support your body at the cellular level, helping with energy, immune function, inflammation regulation, and overall resilience. When IVs are scheduled and you’re coming in regularly, staying consistent doesn’t rely on willpower - it becomes part of your routine.

This year doesn’t need to be all-or-nothing. It needs to be sustainable.

Let’s build a health plan that actually sticks.
To learn more, visit our website:

🔗 www.CIMCville.com or reach out to schedule an appointment:

📞 434-956-4100
📧 info@CIMCville.com

Happy New Year from Castro Integrative Medicine!As we welcome 2026, we’re looking ahead with optimism and intention. A n...
01/01/2026

Happy New Year from Castro Integrative Medicine!

As we welcome 2026, we’re looking ahead with optimism and intention. A new year is a chance for new goals, new possibilities, and a fresh start.

✨ This Could Be Your Year ✨

If the last few years have been marked by exhaustion, brain fog, flares, or feeling like your body just won’t cooperate, you’re not alone.

This could be your year...
The year you regain energy.
The year inflammation finally quiets.
The year symptoms start to make sense.
The year your body gets the support it’s been asking for.

At Castro Integrative Medicine, we work with patients navigating autoimmune conditions, chronic Lyme, environmental illness, and complex health challenges. We take the time to listen, look deeper, and create personalized care that supports healing at the root - not just symptom management.

If you’re ready for a different approach, we’re here to help.

📞 434-956-4100
📧 info@CIMCville.com

As this year comes to a close, we’re grateful for the trust you place in us and the opportunity to care for your health....
12/25/2025

As this year comes to a close, we’re grateful for the trust you place in us and the opportunity to care for your health. This season is a reminder to pause, reflect, and rest - and to carry hope and intention into the year ahead.

Wishing you a peaceful holiday season and a healthy, restorative New Year. We look forward to continuing to support you on your health journey in 2026.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year,
Castro Integrative Medicine

Colder months often bring a surprising rise in inflammation - even when you’re not sick.
Joint stiffness, headaches, sin...
12/22/2025

Colder months often bring a surprising rise in inflammation - even when you’re not sick.

Joint stiffness, headaches, sinus irritation, fatigue, and that general “inflamed” feeling all tend to show up more in winter.

There are real biological reasons for this:
• Cold weather constricts blood vessels, reducing circulation
• Dry indoor air irritates tissues and heightens reactivity
• Less sunlight downshifts vitamin D and inflammatory regulation
• Holiday stress, disrupted routines, and sugar-heavy eating add to the load

The good news?

Small, consistent habits can help your body stay more balanced: hydration, morning light, humidity support, gentle movement, quality sleep, and nutrient-dense foods - along with supporting your drainage pathways.

Your body can handle winter beautifully when given the right inputs.

Supplement Feature: Nuchido TIME+The holiday season brings joy - and a lot of invisible stress on your cells.Alcohol, ri...
12/18/2025

Supplement Feature: Nuchido TIME+

The holiday season brings joy - and a lot of invisible stress on your cells.

Alcohol, richer foods, late nights, travel, and disrupted routines all increase oxidative stress and can quickly drain NAD+, the molecule your cells rely on for energy production, DNA repair, and healthy aging.

Why NAD+ matters:
NAD+ levels naturally decline with age and drop even faster during periods of stress. Research on Nuchido TIME+ shows it can increase NAD+ levels by up to 210%, helping support cellular energy, resilience, and repair when your body needs it most.

Signs your NAD+ may be dipping:
• fatigue that feels “out of proportion”
• brain fog or slower thinking
• reduced stress or exercise recovery
• feeling more inflamed than usual
• disrupted or shallow sleep

Simple ways to protect NAD+ this season:
• hydrate deeply (electrolytes work especially well)
• get morning sunlight to anchor circadian rhythm
• aim for consistent sleep and wake times when possible
• build in short stress resets - walking, breathing, stretching
• consider NAD+ support (like Nuchido TIME+) if appropriate for your body

A few intentional shifts can help support how your cells produce energy, repair damage, and respond to increased holiday stress.

We currently have Nuchido TIME+ in stock while supplies last, or you can order it anytime through our Fullscript link in the Linktree in our instagram bio.

Your body has a built-in “cooling curve” that prepares your brain for sleep. Even a one-degree difference can determine ...
12/16/2025

Your body has a built-in “cooling curve” that prepares your brain for sleep. Even a one-degree difference can determine how easily you fall asleep and how deeply you rest.

Research shows that people with stable 24-hour temperature rhythms sleep longer, wake less often, and feel more alert the next day. And this rhythm is surprisingly easy to support.

A few tips backed by sleep science:
• Keep your bedroom cool
• Use breathable bedding
• Let one foot out from under the covers
• Dim lights early to support melatonin
• Create a simple evening wind-down routine

These small adjustments help regulate your circadian rhythm, calm your nervous system, and set the stage for restorative, high-quality sleep.
Simple changes --> meaningful results.

Castro Integrative Medicine will be closed from December 23 to January 2 for the holidays.We will reopen with normal bus...
12/15/2025

Castro Integrative Medicine will be closed from December 23 to January 2 for the holidays.
We will reopen with normal business hours on Tuesday, January 6.

Wishing you a healthy, restorative holiday season!

Enjoy the Holidays Without the Blood Sugar CrashHoliday meals are meant to be enjoyed, but they can be tough on your blo...
12/12/2025

Enjoy the Holidays Without the Blood Sugar Crash

Holiday meals are meant to be enjoyed, but they can be tough on your blood sugar.

Heavier foods, sweets, and lots of sitting can lead to glucose spikes that leave you tired, bloated, cranky, or reaching for more food.

The good news? A few simple, science-backed habits can soften those spikes and help you feel more balanced all season long.

1. Take a walk 10–30 minutes after eating.
Even a short stroll helps your muscles pull glucose out of your bloodstream - one of the most effective, research-backed ways to smooth out blood sugar.

2. Break up sitting with mini movement “snacks.”
Just 1–3 minutes of movement every 30 minutes (stretching, air squats, walking to another room) can lower glucose by 15–20%.

3. Eat protein + veggies before the starches.
This simple shift in meal order can reduce glucose peaks by 40–50% - without restricting what you eat.

You don’t need all three.
Even one can make a meaningful difference.

The goal isn’t restriction.
The goal is steady energy, a stable mood, and feeling good throughout the season.

Address

1402 Greenbrier Place
Charlottesville, VA
22901

Opening Hours

Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+14349564100

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