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A Psychiatry of Permission
There is so much shame wrapped up in the decision to see a psychiatrist. By the time someone finds their way to me—whether in an...


Hypermobility and Anxiety: Why Some Bodies Feel Everything More Deeply
Joint hypermobility—often seen in Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) or Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder (HSD)—is frequently misunderstood as...


Personalized Depression Approaches
Depression is one of the most common mental health conditions and in psychiatry, we are aware that depression can present differently...


Thinking Holistically About Ketamine and Psychedelics
When I first started providing ketamine assisted psychotherapy (KAP) as a psychiatrist in my practice, I focused on learning the craft...


Navigating OCD in Functional Medicine: When “More” Isn’t Better
One of my goals with writing blogs is providing education for physicians and other healthcare professionals who specialize in functional...


Understanding the Connection between Depression and Blood Sugar
Research inspiration for this post: Fanelli, G. et al. The interface of depression and diabetes: treatment considerations. Transl...


Three Hidden Causes of Mood Swings Beyond Typical Psychiatric Diagnoses
Silos in healthcare As an integrative psychiatrist, my work involves recognizing patterns in the individuals I care for, especially when...


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 ...


Ketogenic Diet for Mental Health: What You Need to Know
We are seeing more and more research coming out regarding ketogenic diets and their potential utility for treating mental health...


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 -...

Integrative Psychiatry Supplement Spotlight: Sulforaphane
Sulforaphane is finding its way into the psychiatric treatment world. This main phytochemical found in cruciferous vegetables such as...


Side Effects of Ketamine: What to Know
Ketamine is a powerful medication and psychedelic utilized for mental health symptoms such as depression, suicidal ideation, stuck...

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...


Being Curious and Keeping an Open Mind in Healthcare: Why it Matters
Inviting Open Dialogue Healthcare providers have a crucial opportunity to rebuild trust and bridge longstanding gaps in the...

Melatonin and Mental Health
One of the most well-known sleep supplements is melatonin. So let's dive into the details of this well-known supplement that can be...

ADHD Treatment from an Integrative and Functional Medicine Perspective
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a prevalent neuropsychiatric condition, presenting challenges in various aspects of...


Ask the Holistic Psychiatrist: How do you measure inflammation?
As a holistic psychiatrist, I often encounter questions about how physical health intersects with mental well-being, particularly...


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,...
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