Postpartum Depression (PPD) Part 2 of 2

Functional Medicine Nutritionist, specializing in preconception and prenatal care   Postpartum Depression (PPD) Part II: How to Prevent It   Postpartum depression (PPD) is the most common complication of childbirth, exceeding gestational diabetes and preterm birth. There are numerous known psychological and risk factors for PPD, including life stressors, lack of support and depression. In our previous […]

Postpartum Depression (PPD) Part 1 of 2

Postpartum Depression (PPD) Part I: Contributing Factors It’s estimated that 1 in 7 women experience postpartum depression(PPD). What’s the difference between PPD and the ‘normal’ fatigue and brain fog experienced by new moms? PPD usually lasts longer and is more debilitating than the common fatigue of a new mom. PPD can hit immediately after giving birth to 12 […]

New Uses for Ketamine

According to the National Institutes of Health, Ketamine is by far the most versatile drug available in anesthesia and possibly in all of medicine. Designed over 50 years ago as an anesthetic, recent use of Ketamine in psychiatry and pain treatment has seen dramatic growth. Health care providers are increasingly turning to Ketamine infusions for treatment […]

Postpartum Psychosis

Postpartum psychosis is a very serious mental illness that usually starts in the days or weeks after birth. You may not be able to look after yourself or your baby very well. There are many different symptoms, which include: feeling severely depressed being manic – excessively energetic and talkative quick changes of mood feeling very […]

There is a Reason Major Depression Hurts

Neuromechanics of Major Depression and Pain Major depression is often associated with painful physical symptoms such as a headache, backache, stomach ache, joint ache, general fatigue and muscle ache. In fact, 65% of people with depression complain of pain. And there is a good reason–it’s biological. Depression and pain share a common neurochemical pathway in […]

Suicide Prevention Effect of Ketamine

Ketamine in Suicide Prevention Tragic losses of life from suicide, like the recent passing of iconic designer Kate Spade and the chef, storyteller, and writer Anthony Bourdain are absolutely devastating…and preventable. Each year, nearly 45,000 Americans die by suicide. Furthermore,  for every suicide, 25 more are attempted. With dire statistics like this, we must find a better […]

Ketamine: New Hope for Depression

Ketamine: Essential Medicine Those suffering from treatment-resistant depression may now have new hope! A new study shows that Ketamine, a club drug known as ‘special K’, may be an effective treatment for depression. Ketamine is a class III schedule drug.  Hospitals and other medical settings have the approval to use as an anesthetic. Ketamine’s discover […]

When a Friend Attempts Suicide

Suicide Touches Everyone When a person attempts suicide, it’s a terrible time for the whole family, as well as friends and other loved ones. Often the attention goes only to the person who attempted suicide. This is understandable. However, family and friends are also victims of suicide, in a different way. Common questions if a friend […]

How Anxiety and Depression Relates to Addiction

Struggling with Anxiety or Depression For people who struggle with anxiety or depression, drugs or alcohol may seem like a miraculous solution. Unfortunately, that solution is a short-term one for the fear, discomfort, hopelessness or pain they are experiencing. Using drugs or alcohol to relieve symptoms of anxiety and depression only makes those problems worse. […]

Understanding Depression

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How Depression Works Depression is a mood disorder that changes the way you think, feel, and perceive the world. Also, known as, clinical depression or major depressive disorder, it can lead to persistent feelings of sadness and loss of interest along with other emotional and physical symptoms. More than just a spell of the blues, […]