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Discover the hidden food sensitivities causing you chronic health problems

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Your gut is your second brain. Continuing to eat foods you are sensitive to causes stress to your digestive tract, immune system and brain.

– Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Immune reactions to food are extremely common and lead to a number of chronic conditions.

This food sensitivity test will reveal foods causing you reactions and identify the best diet for you

Give yourself the opportunity to tell the doctor what you have been experiencing and how it got to this stage.

Based on that conversation and the results of your labs, the nature, degree and source of your health issues will be determined.

An individualized treatment plan will be recommended, started and adjusted as needed based on your feedback until you experience thriving optimal health.

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“96% of people who suffer from chronic sinusitis are ‘fungal sensitized,’ meaning they have immune  responses triggered by inhaled fungal organisms.”

– The Mayo Clinic

Health from home

Healthcare Redefined

A virtual appointment from the comfort of your own home.

Being proactive is your best chance. During this COVID-19 pandemic, quality healthcare must continue. We are your partner in health every step of the way.

Indigo Health Clinic is different from other clinics. Our licensed healthcare providers address the root cause of disease not just symptoms, and use advanced personalized testing to formulate individually tailored treatment plans.

FAQS

These food sensitivity symptoms listed below are extremely common and cause lots of suffering. It is possible to reduce or eliminate them when they are properly diagnosed and treated.

Abdominal pain (after eating)

Asthma

Autoimmune diseases

Bloating and/or Gas

Brain fog or Excessive fatigue

Chronic ear infections

Constipation or diarrhea

Depression, anxiety, ADD, ADHD

Food cravings for sugar or carbs

Foul breath

Headaches or migraines

Heartburn

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

Insomnia

Intolerance to certain foods

Joint pain or arthritis

Nausea or vomiting

Nutritional deficiencies

Poor immune system

Skin rashes, hives, acne, eczema, psoriasis

“Food Sensitivities are resolved by personalizing your diet and sticking to it.”

– The Mayo Clinic

Optimizing Your Health
Will Keep You Healthy and Strong.

For your body’s health system to function well, it must act fast, be well controlled, not overreact and provide the body the protection it needs. Your body’s physiology requires certain resources to help it operate at its best.

Some of the ways we help your body is by bringing down inflammation, modulating the immune system, enhancing detoxification, boosting antioxidant status and fine-tuning nutrition.

The better your body functions, the better it may respond to possible infections.

Therapy journey

Mold Facts

01

Predisposing Factors

Predisposing factors for mold include genetic predisposition, history of exposure to mold or water-damaged buildings, a weakened immune system due to pathogenic burden, and autoimmune diseases.

02

Rapid Mutations

Fungi have the ability to dodge your immune system by rapidly mutating, while at the same time producing chemicals that suppress your immune system.

03

Toxic Molds

There are three types of mold – allergenic molds, pathogenic molds and toxic molds. Toxic molds produce mycotoxins like aflatoxins, which grows on peanuts, grains and coffee. Mycotoxins tend to affect more biological systems in your body than do pesticides or heavy metals.

04

Neurological System.

Mycotoxins are so toxic because they can cross directly into your brain and alter your emotional state. Neurological symptoms are commonly seen with mold toxicity. This creates the potential for mold-induced sinusitis to lead to serious brain complications if left untreated.

05

Chronic Sinusitis

If you have chronic sinusitis, you must rule out a possible fungal infection. Antibiotics and steroids can actually worsen fungal-related infections by destroying your body’s natural biological terrain, creating an internal incubation ground for fungi. Steroids may temporarily decrease inflammation but they suppress your immune response. Thus perpetuating the underlying problem.

06

Severity of Symptoms

The type and severity of your symptoms depend on the types of mold present, the extent of your exposure, your age and general health, and your existing sensitivities or allergies.

Immune reactions to mold toxins are extremely common, poorly diagnosed and lead to a number of chronic conditions.

Indigo Integrative Health Clinic is a medical practice staffed with doctors who care.

It is not the typical “medical factory” where you sit in a giant waiting room filling out forms before you are seen by a harried doctor who spends five minutes with you and sends you off with a pharmaceutical prescription. Indigo’s providers do a true consultation with you as a collaborator in your own health care.

A typical new patient consultation consists of the opportunity for you to describe in detail your symptoms, how those symptoms make you feel and how having them affects your life.

At Indigo we treat the whole person, NOT just your symptoms. Integrative medicine differs from most conventional medical practices in that identifying the cause of the symptoms is the primary focus of the diagnostic efforts.

Treatment is designed to address the root cause, not just to interrupt, or mask the symptoms. If your goal is to return to a state of vibrant health, make an appointment to see our doctors and get the correct diagnosis, treatment and care you deserve.

Our testimonials

What our patients say

Alexandra M.

"You brought me back to life! Thank you for the detailed and thoughtful health evaluation that helped create a plan that has lifted me back up after 2 very close back to back pregnancies. The supplement support and hormone therapy has put my body and spirit back on track."

Anonymous

"Dr. Sharkar gave me my life back. After exhausting every avenue to heal multiple health conditions, I had reached a dead end—until Indigo. Dr. Sharkar’s personal and clinical experience with thyroid healing gave me hope. Today, my body is healthier than it’s been since birth, and I’m deeply grateful for this transformation."

Cayce E.

"Working with Indigo was the best decision I’ve made for my health. I was quickly diagnosed and treated with targeted supplements and lifestyle changes, and my labs steadily improved to normal. Dr. Sharkar and her team are thorough, effective, and kind. I feel healthier and more energized than I have in over a decade!"

Jenna E.

"I just want to send my heartfelt gratitude to you all at indigo. The change I’m seeing in myself in more than one way just makes me so thankful. I’ve looked for this change in so many doctors' offices over the years and never found a place who could give me what I needed."

Joy K.

"Beautiful environment, balanced with personal and professional, but mostly if you follow their guidance, it works!"

K. E.

"Indigo Integrative Health is a GEM! I am already feeling better than I have in years. I am beyond grateful and couldn't recommend Indigo enough."

Kate D.

"I am not being dramatic when I say Dr Sharkar saved my life. I was having a very hard time since the birth of my daughter. She identified the problem and I started treatment right away. I had seen a lot of doctors before Dr. Sharkar and no one has ever compared. I owe her everything. She has given me my life back."

Katherine L.

"Before Indigo, I struggled daily with gut issues, dizziness, acne, and fatigue. Nothing worked- until I found Indigo. Yes, it was an investment of time and money- but one that changed my life. I no longer feel bloated, woozy, or in pain. Most importantly, I had a healthy pregnancy and thriving postpartum experience. What sets Indigo apart is their genuine care and commitment- I’ve never felt so supported. Today, I feel better than I ever imagined possible"

Kelly S.

"I was close to giving up to having a 'normal' life after multiple separate but related health issues, and never getting a comprehensive review of my entire body through traditional medicine. I have only been in the care of Indigo for a few months, but am now looking forward to my future potential as a healthy human! If you’re on the fence, reach out."

L. A.

"The entire Indigo team is phenomenal—warm, welcoming, and genuinely invested in their patients’ health. From day one, they made me feel cared for and supported. Their dedication, expertise, and the invaluable information they've shared with me have been life-changing. I am beyond grateful for their time and attention and highly recommend Indigo to anyone looking to take control of their health in a truly transformative way!"

Margaret G.

"My entire life, I had GI issues that were just dismissed by regular doctors. I knew [working with Indigo} was going to be expensive but I figured I might as well just go for it, get to the bottom of it. So after working with Indigo, I am no longer chronically ill. I'm sleeping better. I'm able to live life without any of that complication now. They’ve been miracle workers, medical detectives who get to the bottom of what's causing your symptoms. It's been life changing."

Marta S.

"Indigo didn’t just treat my Lyme. They helped me rebuild from the inside out. My body is now stronger and more grounded than ever before. Yes, it’s an investment. But it was the only path to root-level healing. It was scary to move away from conventional medicine, but this approach—holistic, evidence-informed, human—was what I needed to truly heal. I’m now able to live my life to the fullest."

Maureen M.

"After four years of worsening chronic symptoms, wasted money on random tests, and the prospect of lifelong medications, I came to Indigo exhausted. In just three months under Indigo’s care, my symptoms are steadily improving. This is truly the best care I’ve ever received. Indigo shouldn’t be a last resort - it should be the first place you go to understand and heal your body."

Paula R.

"This place is amazing. I no longer struggle with IBS symptoms. I have been so impressed with the level of attention and care received here. It's truly incredible. SO highly recommended."

Rina G.

"I can’t remember the last time my body felt this healthy. I came to Indigo with multiple autoimmune flares and prescriptions I hoped to move away from. Having worked with other functional providers, I can confidently say none match Indigo’s organization, attention to detail, and quality of care. My OBGYN was so impressed with my progress, she asked for Dr. Sharkar’s info. This has been one of the best investments I’ve made in my health- I’d do it again in a heartbeat. "

Rosie P.

"The way that my health has changed since Indigo is pretty drastic. After working with the Indigo team, I found out that I had Hashimoto's,. I finally got the medical help that I actually needed. I was able to conceive and have a baby. It's a higher evolution of medicine from my perspective. I love Indigo. It elevated my life"

Rosie P.

"The way that my health has changed since Indigo is pretty drastic. After working with the Indigo team, I found out that I had Hashimoto's. I finally got the medical help that I actually needed. I was able to conceive and have a baby. It's a higher evolution of medicine from my perspective. I love Indigo. It elevated my life."

S. O.

"The care and treatment I have received from Indigo Integrative Health Clinic has, without exaggeration, saved my life. I had been suffering for over 3 years with serious symptoms [...].The medical industry gave up on me. Indigo gave me accurate and thorough testing and was able to diagnose me quickly. I was put on an effective treatment plan that showed me improvements in my health quicker than I thought possible."

Sonia K.

"This clinic literally saved me after a terrible shingles outbreak and a horde of autoimmune disorders. Competent, compassionate, excellent doctors. Cannot recommend them strongly enough. What they do at Indigo is the future of medicine. "

Stephanie H.

"No doctor that I've been to with any of my symptoms, even talked about Lyme.. Dr. Sharkar understood it inside and out and answered every question I had—about long-term outcomes, healing timelines, and everything in between. I feel like I have my life back!"

“Food sensitivities are on the rise.”

– The Mayo Clinic

Experience the best

At Indigo Health Clinic, we have been boosting immune systems and treating food sensitivities successfully for over ten years. We are the best and most trusted integrative medical practice in Washington, D.C. We care for you like family.

With our knowledge and advanced testing, we are able to create a specific and unique treatment plan that suits your individual needs.

Schedule your appointment today

Call us at (202) 499-7535 to talk about the best option for you.

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Indigo Health Clinic

  • 90-120 Minute Initial
    Health Consultation
    With our doctors
  • Advanced Functional Medical Testing
    A deeper look within
  • Advanced Knowledge
    of Nutrition
    Years of nutrition study
  • Minimal Side-Effects
    of Treatment
    Minimally invasive treatment options not driven by pharmaceuticals
  • Doctor’s Dictate Treatment
    We treat people not insurance companies

Most clinics

  • 5-20 Minutes
    On average with your doctor
  • Basic Conventional Testing
    Surface level
  • Minimal Knowledge of Nutrition
    Nutrition as an elective
  • Moderate to Severe Side-Effects of Treatment
    Numerous side-effects from pharmaceuticals
  • Insurance Dictates Treatment
    Treatment based on insurance coverage

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