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 -...
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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...
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,...
Integrative Psychiatry Supplement Spotlight: L-Theanine
While it may seem straightforward, integrative or holistic psychiatry can actually cover a pretty large spectrum. On one end of the...
A Bridge Between Psychiatry and Dentistry: Mouth Taping and the Vagus Nerve
In the realm of integrative psychiatry, we pay attention to the connection of our physical and mental well-being. Oral health, often...
Unraveling the Benefits of Ketamine Therapy Beyond Depression: A Focus on Rumination and the DMN
At Driftless Integrative Psychiatry, we're continually exploring innovative treatments. While ketamine's benefits for treatment-resistant...
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,...
Thyroid and Mental Health: A Deep-Dive from an Integrative Psychiatry Viewpoint
Have you ever wondered why we feel the way we do? If you've been feeling mentally off lately, the answer might not be in your head, but...
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...
Group Psychedelic Therapy for Physician Burnout
If you're a physician, there's a good chance that you may think that psychedelic therapy benefits sound too good to be true. Physicians...
The 5 things to bring with you on your ketamine personal retreat
5 things to bring with you on a ketamine personal retreat.
Depression during pregnancy and postpartum: An Integrative and Precision Medicine-based Approach
An integrative and precision medicine approach to depression during pregnancy and postpartum
Why music matters for ketamine assisted psychotherapy
Music has a profound impact on psychedelic journeys. It both complements and enhances the psychedelic experience. Separately, music and...
Mental Health and Long COVID
What we know, how integrative psychiatry can help, and how to navigate long or long haul COVID symptoms. Do You Have Long COVID? If...
Saunas and Depression
Saunas and Depression Saunas - we’ve heard of them more and more and see pictures of them tucked away in the Canadian forests. They are...
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