Integrative Psychiatry Articles

Pyroluria – A Hidden Cause of Addictions, ADHD, Anxiety and Other Afflictions
by Dr.Dave on Sep 4, 2017 Pyrrole disorder or pyroluria is a genetic condition in which an individual produces an abnormally large number of pyrroles. Affected individuals may

PEA – Your Brain’s Natural Stimulant for Higher Performance and Increased Longevity
by Dr.Dave on Mar 26, 2017 PEA (beta-phenylethylamine) PEA is a naturally occurring brain chemical that has the potential to: Extend life span Improve performance Create a

Vitamin D and Fish Oil Improve Cognition and Mood by Supporting Serotonin
by Dr.Dave on Jul 17, 2016 Vitamin D and Fish oil are among the supplements I recommend most often to my patients and clients. I take them

Ashwagandha Improves Sexual Functioning and Satisfaction In Women
by Dr.Dave on Mar 11, 2016 The use of ashwagandha, or Indian Ginseng, in traditional Ayurvedic medicine can be traced back 4000 years. This herb is known

The Effects of Sugar on the Brain and Memory
by Dr.Dave on Jan 5, 2016 Americans are undeniably great consumers of added sugar. The average person’s intake is over 126 grams of sugar daily, which is

S-Acetyl Glutathione: What Is It and Why Everyone Over Age 35 Should Be Taking It?
by Dr.Dave on Feb 4, 2015 Aging is a natural process that we all go through but, as we age, we become more vulnerable to health problems,
Low Norepinephrine – Depressed, Inflamed & in Pain
by Dr.Dave on Jan 18, 2015 Norepinephrine, also known as noradrenaline, is an excitatory neurotransmitter produced in the central nervous system as well as by the
Functional Medicine: Can it Cure Your Mental Illness?
by Dr.Dave on Nov 17, 2014 Depression and other mental disorders are diagnosed through patient interview and reporting of symptoms to their doctor. But if the patient forgot some

The 4 Faces of Adrenal Fatigue – Finale: “Just Plain Tired.”
by Dr.Dave on Sep 24, 2014 The 4 Faces of Adrenal Burnout from Integrative Psychiatry, Inc This is the 5th and final installment of my 5 (duh) part mini-series

The 4 Faces of Adrenal Fatigue – Part 4: “Wired and Tired, Inflamed and in Pain”
by Dr.Dave on Sep 10, 2014 “Wired and Tired” – Inflamed and in Pain Part 4 of my 5 part mini-series on adrenal fatigue focuses on the

The 4 Faces of Adrenal Fatigue – Part 3: “Wired and Tired, Allergic and Infected”
by Dr.Dave on Sep 7, 2014 Today’s blog constitutes the third installment of my mini-series review of Integrative Psychiatry’s “4 Faces of Adrenal Fatigue” and each

The 4 Faces of Adrenal Fatigue – Part 2: “Wired for Sound”
by Dr.Dave on Sep 3, 2014 #1 – “Wired for Sound” or Supernova Diva In my last blog (The 4 Faces of Adrenal Fatigue – Part 1), I

The 4 Faces of Adrenal Fatigue – Part 1: Introduction
by Dr.Dave on Aug 31, 2014 The 4 Faces of Adrenal Burnout from Integrative Psychiatry, Inc At the heart of our clinical philosophy lies the belief that your genes, uterine
Neurotransmitters, Inflammation, L-methyl Folate, & Depression
You are depressed and taking medication. You feel somewhat better but not all the way well. Should you switch antidepressants or have another major
Feeling Down & Anxious? Here Are Tips on How to Increase Serotonin Levels
by Dr.Dave on Aug 8, 2014 If you are dealing with depression, anxiety or insomnia, your body may be running out of serotonin. Low serotonin level is also

L-Theanine: Good for What Ails You and Your Neurotransmitters
Have you ever wondered why so many treatment recommendations include, either by itself or in combination with other ingredients, the supplement L-theanine? Why is that?

Increasing Dopamine and Norepinephrine Improves Symptoms of Depression – Especially Fatigue
by Dr.Dave on Jul 1, 2014 Recent medical studies have demonstrated what we clinicians have suspected for years: moderately intense physical exercise alleviates core symptoms of depression. It
Keep Calm and Sleep Well With Neuroscience TravaCor
by Dr.Dave on Jun 26, 2014 Neuroscience TravaCor is known for stimulating the production of serotonin (a neurotransmitter that regulates mood, sleep and behavior), and its calming effect.

Low Dopamine Depression
In one of Dr. Dave’s recent installments, A Tale of Two (Hundred Twenty Seven) Depressions, he emphasized the diverse nature of the diagnosis called “depression.”
How to Boost Your Dopamine Levels
by Dr.Dave on Jun 2, 2014 Our mood is regulated by certain chemicals in our body. These components make it possible for us to feel different types