Robin A. Bernhoft, M.D. maximizes your total wellness and helps to alleviate symptoms of chronic pains and illnesses with individualized nutrition and supplementation plans.
If your body is your temple, then food is your foundation, and a healthful diet is the best way to keep your body, your temple, functioning smoothly. Today, there are so many options for our diet, a majority of which are not nutritious and can cause more health problems.
However, Robin A. Bernhoft, M.D. creates individualized nutrition plans that looks at your diet now and pinpoints the deficiencies or dietary complications (such as allergies and intolerances) that are causing you ill health, dietary distress, or disease.
Call Robin A. Bernhoft, M.D. at (805) 586-3432 and schedule a consultation to discover how optimized nutrition can help you feel better today.
Poor nutrition and nutrient deficiencies can create a slew of problems in your daily life, causing both short term and long term complications to your health and wellbeing. Some common deficiencies Robin A. Bernhoft, M.D. looks for include:
- Iron
- Potassium
- Calcium
- Vitamin D
- Vitamin B12
- Folate
- Magnesium
Be sure to let Robin A. Bernhoft, M.D. know if you are experiencing any of these common symptoms of nutritional deficit:
- Fatigue
- Brittle or Dry Hair
- Swollen Tongue
- Cracked or Inflamed Lips
- Lack of Appetite
- Mood Changes
- Diarrhea or Constipation
- Rash or Easy Bruising
- Impaired Night Vision
Why Professional Grade Supplements?
Research has shown that most over the counter supplements either do not contain what they claim, or what they contain is not biologically active. We have chosen supplements with proven value and contents that are accurately indicated, which allows us to best determine how your body is reacting to said supplement.
Professional grade and single ingredient supplements also mean that you’re not accidentally ingesting something that is harmful for you.
Functional Medicine Approach to Nutrition
With a sustained and complete nutrition plan that addresses the needs and deficits of an individual, a functional approach to your diet can fill in the gaps and boost your overall wellness. Optimal nutrition may assist in healing and recovery of the following health concerns (to name only a few):
- Unhealthy weight gain and/or sudden weight loss
- Slow metabolism
- Diabetes and insulin resistance
- High cholesterol, high blood pressure and other cardiovascular concerns
- Painful joint disorders including arthritic conditions
- Fatigue and mood imbalances
- Digestive disorders
- Impaired memory and concentration
- Immune system disorders
- Decreased libido and sexual health
- Osteoporosis/osteopenia
- Food allergies and Irritable bowel syndrome
Food Is Your Foundation
Robin A. Bernhoft, M.D. has helped numerous Ojai, California patients enhance their nutrition and create a sustainable diet and supplement plan to optimize their wellbeing.