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What do gut health, arthritis and diabetes have in common? Maybe everything.
The number of Americans with autoimmune disease is on the rise, and recent studies have found a connection between gut health and these potentially fatal conditions.
Over 23.5 million Americans are affected by over 80 identified autoimmune diseases, making them among the most prevalent diseases in the U.S. according to the National Institutes of Health. Common autoimmune diseases include rheumatoid arthritis, celiac disease, Graves’ disease, type 1 diabetes, multiple sclerosis and lupus.
The growing consensus is autoimmune diseases are likely caused by a combination of environmental and genetic factors. Among them is a condition known as “leaky gut.”
With leaky gut, toxins and bacteria are allowed to enter the bloodstream by passing through the lining of the intestines. This can then provoke an autoimmune response in those genetically susceptible to autoimmune disease.
At WellcomeMD, we use advanced labs to better understand your genetics, gut health and microbiome (the helpful bacteria we rely on to process food). These labs equip you to make informed nutritional and lifestyle decisions, reduce guesswork and get results.
With our advanced genetic testing, we can often detect hard-to-diagnose autoimmune diseases such as lupus, celiac disease and Sjögren syndrome, among others. Then we can offer strategies to halt or even reverse the effects of these conditions.
For example, if a patient is diagnosed with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), advanced testing could clarify the patient’s gut health. With this context, small changes in nutrition and eating habits could address the cause of the IBS rather than writing a prescription to address the symptoms.
Our doctors, Neal Carl and Mary Colfer, are double board-certified in Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine. They combine their traditional medical background with their understanding of advanced lab testing to help you create, manage and execute a plan for your optimal health.
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Jennifer Chung, MD is board-certified by the American American Board of Internal Medicine, with expertise in hormone imbalances and nutrition.
Dr. Chung received her undergraduate and medical degree from The University of Virginia, attended a and her residency at Duke University. She is currently completing training for board certification in Functional Medicine by Institute for Functional Medicine.
Dr. Chung’s philosophy is the look at the whole person - the interplay between their physical health conditions, their mental and emotional states, and their environment.
Dr. Richard Peebles is a lifelong Richmond resident, and a career-long Richmond physician. He is a board-certified internal medicine specialist with over 20 years of experience.
Dr. Peebles received his undergraduate degree from James Madison University and his medical degree from Virginia Commonwealth University of Medicine, where he also completed both his internship and residency.
“I make sure to spend time with each of my patients, ask them about their health history. I like to get to know them and their lifestyle. That’s the only way you can really treat a patient, address their health concerns, and put them on the path to healing and better health.”
Dr. Tasha Dickerson is a lifelong Richmond resident, and a career-long Richmond physician. She has nearly two decades of practice in family medicine, and has a special interest in, and has completed coursework in functional medicine.
Dr. Dickerson took her medical training at Virginia Commonwealth University, and is certified in family practice by the National Board of Physicians and Surgeons.
"I am dedicated to providing comprehensive and personalized care for my patients," she says.
Betsy Miller, MD has practiced medicine in Richmond since 2008 after she completed her residency at VCU Medical Center.
She spent seven years as an Internal Medicine staff physician at VCU Medical Center, providing inpatient and outpatient care. At the same time, she served as an assistant professor in the VCU School of Medicine. Most recently, she operated her own direct primary care practice, providing primary care using an integrative health model.
Dr. Miller holds a special interest in integrative medicine and blends conventional and functional medicine to find a wellness plan that meets the needs of each patient.
Nishan Seneviratne, DO received his undergraduate degree from Virginia Tech, earned his D.O. from Campbell University in North Carolina, and returned to Virginia Tech to complete his residency.
Before entering medical school, Dr. Seneviratne was a certified personal trainer, worked as a rehabilitation specialist, and received a certification from the Institute of Integrative Nutrition.
Whether his patients need help managing chronic disease, becoming healthier to prevent disease, intensifying workouts, or just optimizing their health to meet the demands of a busy life, Dr. Seneviratne can help.
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