Sayana Medical & Wellness Center

Sayana Medical & Wellness Center Functional Medicine Doctor. Getting to the Root Cause of your health concerns is our specialty!

02/09/2026

When people focus only on ovarian hormones, they often miss the bigger picture.

Stress physiology, sleep, inflammation, and metabolic health all influence how the entire hormonal system functions. Supporting the “upstream” systems first is often what allows more targeted treatments to actually work.

This is why integrative care starts with foundations — not just isolated hormone levels.

02/08/2026

Your adrenal glands play a much bigger role in hormonal health than most people realize.

Chronic stress and elevated cortisol can disrupt the balance of other hormones — and in some women, this can contribute to symptoms that look like early perimenopause.

Understanding the stress–hormone connection is an important step toward supporting long-term hormonal health.

02/06/2026

Hormones aren’t something to be afraid of — but they’re also not something to experiment with on your own.

The safest and most effective way to use hormone therapy is with a trained provider who can assess your individual needs, monitor your response, and make thoughtful adjustments along the way.

Good outcomes come from good guidance.

If you’re considering hormone therapy, make sure it’s done thoughtfully and with proper support.

The most powerful medicine isn’t reactive — it’s preventive.Like Thomas Edison once said, the doctor of the future teach...
01/16/2026

The most powerful medicine isn’t reactive — it’s preventive.
Like Thomas Edison once said, the doctor of the future teaches patients how to care for their bodies.
Many chronic conditions start silently, long before symptoms appear.
The goal? Catch things early, make informed decisions, and shape your long-term health with intention.

01/15/2026

One of the most common complaints I hear from women 35+?
Hair loss. Thinning. Seeing “gaps or holes through their once thick hair".

If you’re noticing changes in your hair — especially during perimenopause — here’s what I recommend:

💉 Start with labs
Check your:
• Iron & ferritin
• Vitamin D
• Thyroid (TSH, Free T3, Free T4)
• Hormones (especially estrogen, progesterone, testosterone)

🌿 Functional Medicine Options:
• Rosemary oil
• Viviscal or Nutrafol
• Support root causes (hormones, nutrition, inflammation)

💊 Conventional Options:
• Rogaine foam (topical minoxidil — use 2x/day)
• Oral minoxidil — very effective but can increase body hair and lower blood pressure, so it’s not for everyone

✨ Hair loss is frustrating, but you’re not powerless. The key is approaching it from both sides — internal and topical, functional and conventional.

01/10/2026

“What’s the difference between internal medicine and functional medicine?”

I get this question often — especially because I’m trained in both.
Here’s the short answer:
Internal medicine asks if your labs are within normal range.
Functional medicine asks if your labs are optimal for YOU.

🧪 Example: B12
Normal range = 300–1000
You at 350? Technically “normal”
But are you thriving? Probably not.

Functional medicine is about understanding your story — the why behind your symptoms

Because you don’t just want to be normal — you want to feel your best.

01/01/2026

Traveling or gathering this season? Here's how I help my patients stay healthy — even when everyone around them is sniffling 🤧

As both an internist and functional medicine MD, this is my immune support protocol:

💊 Zinc
💊 Buffered Vitamin C (gentler on the stomach)
💊 Vitamin D
💊 Mushroom Immune Blend (adaptogens + immune boosters)

If symptoms start:
🛡️ Add Throat Spray (3–5x/day)
🛡️ Add Turmeric + Bromelain to calm inflammation in the lungs and airways

Plus:
✔️ Wash hands often
✔️ Hydrate
✔️ Sleep 7–8 hrs — sleep is your #1 immune booster
✔️ Wear a mask if needed

✨ We’ve bundled these into a grab-and-go Winter Immune Kit — message us or click the link in bio to get yours.

12/31/2025

A lot of women come in asking, “Can I just get hormones?”
But here’s the truth: Your body has to be ready to receive them.

Enter: Functional Pause — where functional medicine meets perimenopause and menopause

We look at:
🧪 Gut health
🧪 Liver function
🧪 Detox pathways

Because if your body isn’t clearing toxins or processing hormones properly, you may:
⚠️ Have side effects
⚠️ Need higher and higher doses
⚠️ Not get the results you were hoping for

This is how we do hormone therapy smarter, not harder.

12/30/2025

One of the most common things I see?
Women who are “doing fine” but their lab results tell a different story.

Fatigue. Brain fog. Poor sleep. Weight changes.
They might seem like hormone or age issues but often, it’s unrecognized chronic stress.

I use an adrenal cortex test (saliva-based) to check cortisol rhythms throughout the day

Sometimes the biggest red flag is just how good you’ve gotten at pushing through.

Your body deserves more than staying in survival mode.

12/29/2025

It’s winter travel season — and whether you're staying local or flying across the globe, don’t wait until you get sick to be prepared.

Here are the top 5 medications I recommend you ask your doctor for ahead of time:
💊 Z-Pack – for bronchitis or sinus infections
💊 Xifaxan or Cipro – for food poisoning
💊 Zofran – for nausea (magic for travel bugs, but may cause constipation)
💊 Paxlovid – for COVID
💊 Tamiflu – for the flu

Best case: you don’t need them.
Worst case: you’ll be so glad you had them on hand — especially when traveling out of state or abroad.

✨ Bonus: Don’t forget to pack OTC essentials:
✔️ Flu + COVID tests
✔️ Electrolyte powder
✔️ Imodium, DayQuil/NyQuil
✔️ Melatonin for time zones

12/26/2025

Stress is part of life but your ability to recover is what truly determines your health.

That’s where HRV (Heart Rate Variability) comes in.
It tells you how well your body bounces back from stress.

One simple tool I recommend is the HeartMath HRV monitor, it's a small clip you wear on your ear that gives you real-time feedback on how your nervous system is doing

✨ Higher HRV = better recovery, resilience, and long-term hormone balance.
This is a game-changer, especially during perimenopause when your system is more sensitive to stress than ever.

12/26/2025

Want to lose weight naturally without over-restricting or overdoing it?
Here are 3 of my favorite supplements to help support metabolism, blood sugar, and inflammation:

Vitamin D — helps with insulin sensitivity and metabolic regulation

High-potency Fish Oil — reduces inflammation and supports fat metabolism

Berberine — naturally supports blood sugar balance and gut health

✨ Bonus:
Don’t forget the lifestyle foundation:
💧 Stay hydrated
🥗 80g+ of protein daily
🌾 30g+ of fiber
⏰ No food 2–3 hours before bed

It’s the little things that move the needle.

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14006 Riverside Drive, Unit 18
Sherman Oaks, CA
91604

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 7pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 7pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 7pm
Thursday 8:30am - 7pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

+18183314386

Website

http://sayanamdsupplements.com/

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