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Are There Lifestyle Restrictions While On Ketamine Therapy
As a doctor who specializes in administering ketamine treatment for various conditions, I often encounter questions from patients regarding lifestyle restrictions during the course of their therapy. Ketamine therapy has gained significant attention in recent years for its potential to alleviate symptoms of depression, anxiety, PTSD, and chronic pain when other treatments have failed. However,
Who Is a Suitable Candidate For Ketamine Therapy?
In the realm of mental health treatment, the emergence of ketamine therapy has sparked both curiosity and hope. Traditionally utilized as an anesthetic agent, ketamine has now found its niche in the realm of psychiatry, offering a glimmer of promise for individuals grappling with treatment-resistant depression, anxiety disorders, PTSD, and other psychiatric conditions. As a
Is Ketamine Covered By Insurance?
As a doctor deeply invested in mental health care, I’ve witnessed firsthand the transformative power of ketamine therapy for patients battling treatment-resistant depression, PTSD, and other mood disorders. However, for many years, one significant barrier stood in the way of widespread access to this life-changing treatment: insurance coverage. Today, I’m thrilled to share the news
Can Ketamine Be Combined With Other Medications?
As a doctor deeply entrenched in the field of mental health, I am continually exploring novel treatment avenues to better serve my patients. One such avenue that has garnered significant attention in recent years is the use of ketamine for various mental health conditions, particularly treatment-resistant depression. Ketamine has emerged as a promising agent in
What Is the Duration of Ketamine Effects?
Welcome to the next blog in our Ketamine Awareness Course. I am often asked ” What is the the duration of Ketamine effects and how often will I need dosing? The duration of ketamine’s effects can vary depending on several factors, including the dose administered, the route of administration, and individual differences in metabolism. When
How Is Ketamine Administered?
As a physician deeply immersed in the field of pain management and psychiatric care, few substances captivate me quite like ketamine. This versatile medication has earned its stripes as a powerful tool in treating various conditions, from chronic pain to depression. However, what often gets overlooked is the diverse array of delivery methods available, each
Is Ketamine Addictive?
In recent years, ketamine has garnered attention not only as a powerful anesthetic but also for its potential therapeutic applications in treating conditions like depression and chronic pain. However, with its rising popularity, questions about its addictive potential have emerged. Given the opioid epidemic, this is a valid and important concern. No one wants to
What Are The Potential Side Effects of Ketamine
Navigating the Potential Side Effects of Ketamine: A Physician’s Perspective In recent years, ketamine has garnered attention not only as an anesthetic agent but also as a promising treatment for various psychiatric conditions, particularly depression. As a physician, it’s crucial to navigate the potential side effects of ketamine with both caution and awareness. While its
How Does Ketamine Work?
This blog is going to be a little more scientific than others I usually write, but really the only way to accurately answer the question. Demystifying Ketamine: Understanding Its Mechanism of Action from a Physician’s Perspective In the realm of medicine, few substances have garnered as much intrigue and controversy as ketamine. Originally developed as
What Conditions Can Ketamine Treat?
Unlocking the Potential: Exploring the Range of Conditions Ketamine Can Treat As a physician, I’m constantly seeking innovative treatments to address a myriad of health conditions, especially those that have proven resistant to traditional therapies. In recent years, one such treatment has captured the attention of the medical community for its remarkable versatility and effectiveness:
Is Ketamine Safe?
Exploring Ketamine: A Doctor’s Perspective on Safety As a medical professional, one of the questions I encounter frequently revolves around the safety of ketamine. This powerful anesthetic has gained attention not only for its established use in surgery and pain management but also for its emerging applications in mental health treatment. So, let’s delve into
5 Simple Steps Toward a Healthier You
Happy New year!! I love January. The start of a new year- a blank slate to be filled in with new experiences, meeting new people, eating at good, new restaurants, hanging with my family, playing some golf, helping patients to improve their lives and so much more. I often think “How can I help people
Coping With Anxiety and Depression Over Thanksgiving
5 Ways That Medical Marijuana Can Help You Cope With Anxiety and Depression Over the Holidays. For most people, Thanksgiving means spending quality time with family, gathering around a huge meal, and interacting with people you may not see often. Even in the best of scenarios, we are pressed for time, have more responsibilities, and
How Medical Marijuana Can Help Veterans Win Their Battle Over PTSD
Three Ways Medical Cannabis Can Potentially Aid in Alleviating the Symptoms of PTSD. Somewhere in our lives, most of us have had nurses, doctors, or other people in the healthcare system who we didn’t click with, or we felt had empathy for the situation we were facing. In fact, for many years dissociation was considered
Why Was Marijuana Made Illegal in the 1st Place?
With the thousands of stories, you hear about medical marijuana helping people with anxiety, pain, depression, PTSD and the overwhelming number of medical research and studies validating the benefits of cannabis, have you ever wondered why Marijuana was made illegal in the first place? Did you know that it was a combination of personal agendas,
Resources For Indigenous Women Struggling With Mental Illness
Resources For Indigenous Women Struggling With Mental Illness Resources For Indigenous Women Struggling With Mental Illness – From centuries-old healing practices to burial mounds that hold those who led with a determined resilience, the lands have a history unmatched in other parts of the world. From the mountains, forests, deserts, and endless bodies of natural
Top Resources to support African American Men
Top Resources to Support African American Men We’ve compiled a list of the top resources to support African American Men who are struggling with wellness issues and/or mental illness. A Look At The Statistics Over the past decade, overdose death rates have increased for all demographics in America. That being so, the overdose death rates
Essential Self-Care Resources for African American Women
Essential Self-Care Resources for African American Women Understanding The Problem Substance abuse and co-occurring mental health disorders are significant problems in the United States, but some populations are more affected than others. African American women are more negatively impacted by addiction, and they suffer from addiction worse than other populations in the US. Currently, approximately 6.2% of
Understanding all the ADHD Resources
Understanding all the ADHD Resources – Imperfect Storm: The ADHD Crises. In broad terms, living in the digital age contributed significantly. Sitting in front of screens planted the seeds. Easy access to digital doctors through telehealth made diagnosis a few clicks away. More Screen Time = More ADHD Risk | Understanding all the ADHD Resources The internet and
Does Platelet Rich Plasma work for Neuropathy?
Does Platelet Rich Plasma work for Neuropathy? Platelet Rich Plasma for Neuropathy -Introduction Neuropathy is a debilitating condition that affects the nerves in your body. This can cause pain, tingling, numbness, and other uncomfortable symptoms. If you’re suffering from neuropathy, it’s important to talk with a doctor about possible treatments. One of those options might
