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08/01/2025

My go-to morning smoothie that keeps me energized my hormones happy ✨🥤

My mornings can be hectic but the idea of skipping a nourishing breakfast? Not an option for this doc!

This smoothie is my daily ritual. It’s protein-packed, blood sugar-friendly, and full of ingredients that support metabolism, gut health, and steady energy. It also keeps me satiated for between 3-4 hours!
Here’s what goes in:

💚 1 scoop grass-fed protein (I use ) 🦴1 serving Collagen 🫐 1/4 cup frozen berries 🥬 a large handful of spinach, about two cups   🥄 2 tbsp ground flax or chia seeds, I used blends  🥥 1 cup of unsweetened almond milk or goats milk kefir 🧊1/2 cup of ice
  I change up my berries, my leafy greens and my seeds to keep things fun, but what never changes is the base: Protein + Fat + Veg + Fiber 💯trust me, this smoothie is good and filling and will absolutely change your life!

Comment “EQUIP” and I’ll send you the link to order my favorite protein powder for 15% off!

07/31/2025

“Wait… you’re still taking exams?”

That’s the reaction I often get when friends find out I’ve been studying for board exams—again. But yes, even after we’re board-certified, doctors continue recertifying, learning, and sometimes sitting for actual, old-school paper tests!

For this most recent exam, I studied from January to May—squeezing in chapters between patients, after bedtime stories with my kids, or with my husband’s support for longer weekend study sessions. And let me tell you, it’s not quite as easy as it was back when I was a med student at . (Thanks, Distraction. 😅)

But I’m thrilled to share that I’ve officially recertified in Integrative Medicine through the American Board of Physician Specialties! 🎉

I feel so lucky to have a “job” that fills me with joy and gives me endless chances to grow, evolve, and learn. Behind the scenes, I’m reading journal articles, consulting with colleagues, staying board-certified—and yes, also trying to live my best life along the way 🤗.

Most of all, I do it to be the best partner in your care.

With love always,
Dr D💛

07/11/2025

3 Proven Tips to Boost Your HDL (aka the good cholesterol) 💪🩸

I had a great convo with on why understanding your cholesterol markers! Having a good HDL, tracks with more favorable outcomes, so let’s learn how we can improve it!

Here’s how to raise your HDL and support better cardiovascular function, according to research:

🥑 Eat MORE monounsaturated fats  Think avocado, olive oil, nuts + seeds. These help increase your HDL and reduce inflammation.

🥓 Cut BACK on saturated fats   Limit fatty meats and fried foods that can drive up LDL (“bad” cholesterol). About 30% of us are exquisitely sensitive to this!

🏃🏼‍♀️🏊🏽 Get your heart rate going!
Aerobic Exercise >120 minutes/week increases HDL by ~5%! Running, swimming or signing up for a Zumba class at your gym are all good options!

Lab work is a top priority for me and my patients! Learn more about managing your cholesterol and metabolic health at http://levels.link/anjali

02/17/2025

Skiing offers the best life lessons! ⛷️⛷️

Take Risks
Befriend failure
Loosen expectations
& Have fun

Hope you’re all enjoying the long weekend IG! Learning to ski as an adult is no joke, but cute jumpsuits help 🤭😉

02/07/2025

If you were my patient, and you asked me “How can I support my heart health” here’s what I would tell you…

Start with your diet. Evaluate your plate and make sure you’re eating the right type of food. What do these look like? My top foods full of heart-loving nutrients include…

🍓 Berries – Antioxidant powerhouses
🐟 Fatty fish – Rich in omega-3s
🥑 Avocados – Healthy fats for a happy heart
🌰 Walnuts – Packed full of ALA
🌱 Flaxseeds – Tiny seeds with big omega benefits
🍅 Tomatoes – Red & ripe with lycopene

Equally important is lifestyle habits that can impact your heart health! Make sure that you’re getting daily movement 🏃‍♀️managing stress 🧘‍♀️avoiding smoking 🚭and limiting alcohol 🍷

Our heart is one of the hardest working muscles in our bodies, take care of it the same way you would any other part of your body!

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01/31/2025

Looking for inspiration to level up your lunch game? 🍴

Quick. Nourishing. Simple. Delicious - all qualities I keep in mind when preparing my lunches! These are a few of my favorite simple high protein lunch ideas that pack 30 grams or more of protein. Each option also contains plenty of fiber, healthy fats and can be paired with your favorite complex carb for a satisfying, nourishing lunch. 🍲

A protein-centered lunch can help…
✔️ Keeps you full longer
✔️ Supports muscle & metabolism
✔️ Maintain stable blood sugar

And help you stay on track whether you’re looking to gain muscle, lose/maintain weight or just want to feel your best!

Looking for more nutrition and health guidance? ⭐️ Comment LEARN to get our monthly nutrition newsletter full of helpful tips & tricks like these sent straight to your inbox.

01/24/2025

If you’re struggling with constant fatigue, joint pain, GI distress, or some combination of these (and more!) you may be dealing with inflammation.

And I want to be the one to tell you, inflammation IS reversible! 🔄 Your environment, your lifestyle habits, your diet, they all play a role in the level of inflammation in your body. Address the problem of inflammation head on by addressing these factors, starting with your diet.

Focus on nourishing your body on a cellular level with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant rich, nutrient-dense whole foods and limiting known inflammatory triggers. What does this look like? 👀

❌less refined sugars and ✅more whole fruits and vegetables

❌less seed oils and ✅more healthy fats

❌less highly processed meats and ✅more high quality, lean proteins

❌less refined grains & gluten and ✅more fibrous legumes & whole grains

Are you a female looking to improve your metabolic health and reduce inflammation? Let’s talk! Comment “YGHU” and I’ll DM you the details on how to join my invitation-only women’s health network!

01/10/2025

Five Simple Breakfasts with 25g of protein – perfect for keeping your blood sugar balanced, your energy steady, and your cravings in check. 💪✨

Protein is essential to building and maintaining muscle, decreasing your risk of metabolic disease and having a healthy body mass. The RDA is .8g/kg which in my opinion is WAY too low, and we should be aiming for much higher! A few ways to approach your unique protein needs…

💥consume 1g of protein per lb of ideal body weight.
💥aim for 100g of protein per day at minimum
💥eat no less then 25-30 grams per meal, 3x meals a day with 1-2x snacks

If you can stick to at least one of these approaches, I promise you’ll notice yourself feeling more satiated after meals and making gains in the gym 💪🏼

Start building these PRO habits at breakfast by trying one (or all!) of these protein-packed, simple combos.

What’s your favorite high protein breakfast combo? Drop your recommendations in the comments! 👇🏼

12/13/2024

Celebrate the flavors of the holidays but with ingredients better for your metabolic health! 👩🏻‍🍳🍪

The key is to look for the classic holiday flavors without artificial flavorings & ingredients or tons of added sugars. I focus on looking for the simplest, most straightforward ingredients and of course real food first - real butter in my baking please!

Bonus points if you can incorporate functional foods like adaptogens in your hot cocoa ☕️or probiotics in your baking (I use greek yogurt!).

What’s your favorite holiday flavor? 🍪🎅🏻Follow along at for more functional medicine doctor approved tips and tricks to support your metabolic health!

12/06/2024

Last month of 2024, let’s make it the best one yet… who’s with me?! 🎊

With just under 30 days left this year, I encourage you to put aside any negative thoughts or self-doubt and instead put that energy towards making these remaining days of 2024 some of the best days yet! Lean into the cooler weather, shorter days and overall *cozier* energy and implement some of these small healthy habits into your daily routine every day moving forward until next year - and so on! I promise you, making big goals into smaller habits not only make them more manageable, but more enjoyable 😘

Which of these resonate with you? Anything I missed? Drop your ideas in the comments so we can work on them together! 🫶🏻👇🏼

12/02/2024

A self-love guide for all the women out there chugging their way through the hustle and bustle of the holiday season. Remember - you can’t be the best host, the best gift giver, the best anything without filling your own cup and taking care of your own needs first!

I encourage you to keep these tidbits in the back of your mind over the next few weeks and cultivate an environment of self-love & care

❤️Make time for the daily movement we know will clear your mind and fuel your body.

❤️ Listen to your body - be in tune to your body and know when it’s telling you “slow down, stay grounded.”

❤️Don’t skip meals - moderate.

❤️Practice self-care in it’s simplest form… make yourself breakfast, take the hot shower, or sleep in an extra 10 minutes. You deserve to be taken care of also.
❤️ Chew your food! - really slowing down and chewing our food can help signal satiety and combat overeating.

❤️Balance your cocktails - keep a 1:1 ratio of alcohol to water - stay hydrated and love your liver.

Don’t yourself get caught up in the overwhelming hustle and bustle of the holiday season. It’s okay to slow down, it’s okay to skip the event, it’s ok to just be still. Who’s with me?!

If you’re a woman looking for support & guidance during the busy season, I invite you to join my women’s health network, Your Goddess Health Unleashed. Comment “YGHU” and I’ll DM you a link to sign up for a free 30 day trial! 👋🏼

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1915 I Street NW, 7th Floor
Washington D.C., DC
20006

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 6pm
Tuesday	8am - 6pm
Wednesday	8am - 6pm
Thursday	8am - 6pm
Friday	8am - 6pm

Telephone

+12022517541

Website

https://dcimedicine.com/new-patient-fb/

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The District Center for Integrative Medicine (DCIM), founded and directed by Dr. Anjali Dsouza, heals patients through a deeply individualized and holistic approach to health. We treat individuals with chronic complaints and conditions that persist despite the conventional managed-care model, as well as those looking to achieve the highest level of wellness. By prioritizing the patient-physician relationship, we take the time and resources to understand every aspect of your medical history, as well as nutritional and environmental factors that affect your well-being. Our role is to acknowledge your body’s innate capacity to heal, and to cultivate it.