Integrative Psychiatry Articles

Vitamin B12: A Crucial Nutrient for Health
When we talk about a healthy diet, the first thing that comes to mind is eating vegetables and fruits. Plant-based foods are indeed an integral

Hanger Games: The Neurobiology of Food Addiction
Food Addiction as a Major Cause of Obesity Obesity ranks among the top three causes of preventable illness and death in the United States and,

Depression Is As Hard On Your Heart As Obesity
Depression is as bad for your heart as obesity and high cholesterol. This news, startling to some, comes from a report by researchers from the

5 Reasons You Should Have Your Neurotransmitter Levels Measured
Neurotransmitter levels can now be determined by a simple and convenient urine test collected at home. Knowing your neurotransmitter levels can help you to correct

GABA Improves Decision-Making Under Stressful Conditions
Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) is a brain chemical (neurotransmitter) that tends to calm down or inhibit your frazzled, over-excited nerves, literally. This calming down of your

Natural Support for Post Viral Symptoms
Tips for Healing Long-Hauler Symptoms It’s been over a year since this pandemic started, and more and more patients with long-term post-viral symptoms are being

13 Tips for a Great Night’s Sleep
If you find yourself tossing and turning every night or waking up before the birds, you may want to try this list of recommendations for

Neurotransmitter Imbalance Quiz
Neurotransmitter Imbalance Questionnaire The questionnaire below is designed to determine if you may have a depletion in your neurotransmitter levels. It is based on the

Serotonin Deficiency – What Causes it and How To Help
What is Serotonin? Serotonin is one of the most widely recognized of all neurotransmitters. It is intricately involved in numerous core physical processes such as

Depression and Serotonin
DEPRESSION AND YOUR NEUROTRANSMITTERS (SEROTONIN, NOREPINEPRHINE, AND DOPAMINE): WHAT’S THE CONNECTION? By Valerie Balandra ARNP,BC and Dr. Dave INTRODUCTION Depression is one of the most

Natural Treatment for Neurotransmitter Imbalances
Once a deficiency such as depression develops, correcting it is not as simple as eating the right foods. It requires specialized supplementation at higher levels

4 Simple Habits to Avoid Hormone Disruptors
Hormones are the chemical messengers coordinated and managed by the body’s endocrine system in order to regulate many of our essential functions like growth, embryo

Easing Back-to-School Anxiety
Although the start of a new school year is an exciting time, it can also create anxiety and stress for kids and parents alike. If

A ‘Nappuccino’ Can Boost Alertness
For the price of a cup of coffee and 20 minutes of time, you could overcome those slothful slumps in the day and boost your

Can Natural Remedies Help Support Children on the Autism Spectrum?
April is World Autism Month. Started in order to promote autism awareness and acceptance, it draws attention to the thousands of people diagnosed every year

Spring Cleaning Your Diet
Spring has finally sprung. During this time of year, many of us naturally get the urge to clean out the old and bring in the

Improving Focus & Concentration
For those who experience chronic tension, depression or anxiety, relaxing the mind and body might sound like an impossible task. Over the next three weeks

Breathe Right to Focus the Mind
There are many breath control exercises you can practice that are simple to learn, proven to work quickly and easy to do anywhere. The more

Use ‘Mental Models’ to Reduce Anxiety
For those who experience chronic tension, depression or anxiety, relaxing the mind and body might sound like an impossible task. However, using mental models on

The Many Health Benefits of Phenylethylamine (PEA) – Your Brain’s Natural Stimulant
by Dr.Dave on Sep 18, 2017 I use PEA-based supplements, both to augment the effects of prescription medication and as a stand-alone agent, to treat symptoms