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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,...

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...