The Connection Between Candida Overgrowth and Mental Health
While this may sound a little unsettling, the most common fungi taking up residence in our gut is Candida albicans . Candida albicans ...
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Underutilized Integrative Medicine Treatment Approaches for Long COVID
A recent study came out that revealed an estimated 7% of American adults have experienced long COVID. That is 17.8 million individuals -...
Beyond SSRIs for Depression: An Integrative Medicine Approach
While typical antidepressant medications such as SSRIs (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors) have their place in depression treatment...
Metabolic Psychiatry: The Connection Between Mitochondria and Depression
Thanks to important research on the connection between metabolic health and psychiatry, there is a greater understanding between...
A Hidden Cause of ADHD and Bipolar 2 Disorder
Integrative Psychiatry and Mental Health: Beyond Traditional Diagnosis In integrative psychiatry, it's not uncommon to encounter...
The Emerging Role of Low Dose Naltrexone in Integrative Psychiatry
In integrative psychiatry, we often address complex mental health issues stemming from various sources of inflammation, such as diet,...
Mast Cells, Gut Function, and Autism: The Digestive Puzzle
At our clinic, it is common for individuals with autism to also present with concurrent gut issues. While this article is not focusing...
Targeting Microglia and Mitochondria for Effective Chronic TBI Treatment
Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) lead to a cascade of cellular disruptions and physiological changes, with the microglia and mitochondria...
Natural Treatments for Psychosis: From Omega-3s to Probiotics and CBD
Schizophrenia is a complex psychiatric disorder with multiple contributing factors, including genetics, environment, brain chemistry, and...
Lyme Disease and its Connection with Mental Health
Lyme borreliosis, commonly known as Lyme disease, is a tick-borne illness caused by the Borrelia burgdorferi bacterium. While its most...
Understanding hsCRP and how it impacts mental health
Understanding hsCRP and How It Impacts Mental Health Elevated levels of hsCRP not only signal potential cardiovascular risks but also...
PCOS: A Comprehensive Guide for the Integrative Psychiatrist
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrine disorder affecting women of reproductive age. For the integrative psychiatrist,...
The Intersection of Ketamine, Microglia, and the Kynurenine Pathway
In today's post, I dive into the literature to learn more about the connection between microglia, ketamine, and the kynurenine pathway. ...
Understanding Homocysteine: A Vital Marker in Integrative Psychiatry
In the realm of psychiatric care, the role of neurotransmitters and hormones is often emphasized. However, a lesser-known but significant...
Integrating Longevity Medicine into Psychiatric Care: Part 2
Addressing the Impact of Psychiatric Drugs on Metabolic Health and Embracing a Holistic Approach In the previous blog post, we explored...
What Impact Does Ketamine Have on the Brain?
As an integrative psychiatrist, I have witnessed the transformative power of ketamine therapy in treating various mental health...
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