Here’s how we eat better on flights.
On Being A Woman
Stepping out of my comfort zone today to riff on the state of being a woman in our country today. One small bite of an enormous topic.
Why Silent Disco Should Be A Part of Your Exercise Routine
This goofy, judgement-free way of dancing is the latest addition to the microcize repertoire.
Do Something Creative Today
We need to tap into our creativity on a daily basis. Is this happening in your life?
Weight Loss (Part 2)
Today we discuss staying ahead of your hunger and the controversial idea of abstaining from the drug-like foods.
Have Anxiety? You Need To Do This 1-Week Zero Caffeine Test
Original article in mindbodygreen
Photo: Guille Faingold
September 9, 2018 — 9:36 AM
As a holistic psychiatrist practicing in busy New York City, there are two traits nearly all of my patients have in common: anxiety and caffeine consumption.
And for the record, in general, I think that caffeine is safe, common, normal, enjoyable, and even potentially beneficial. I have nothing inherently against it! However, if you happen to suffer from anxiety, panic attacks, OCD, insomnia, or depression, and you consume caffeine, it’s time to recognize that caffeine very likely plays a role in your symptoms.
This Integrative Psychiatrist Wants You To Treat Depression Like The Flu
Photo: Lawren Lu
September 1, 2018 — 9:25 AM
If you ask anyone on the street what causes depression, and come across someone who knows a thing or two about mental illness, you’re bound to get an answer like “a chemical imbalance” or perhaps even “a serotonin deficiency.”
This idea has been so effectively marketed to us that we almost unanimously accept it as fact. You might be surprised to hear this theory has not been well-documented in the scientific literature. Through blood test, lumbar puncture, and brain scan, the well-meaning world of mental health researchers has failed to document this so-called chemical imbalance of depression.
The Real Cause of Depression is About Way More Than Just Serotonin
Original article in mindbodygreen
Photo: Boris Jovanovic
August 30, 2018 — 9:25 AM
Many of us have been taught that depression is the result of a genetic chemical imbalance. And while there is certainly a genetic component to depression, and, yes, neurotransmitters like serotonin do play a role in mood, depression actually has many potential root causes.
I’m An Integrative Psychiatrist: Here Are 9 Things I Recommend Before Antidepressants
Link to original article on mindbodygreen.
Photo: Death to Stock
August 4, 2018 — 9:40 AM
As a culture, we have a total lack of creative thinking when it comes to treating depression. When we or someone we know is depressed, we often think their only two options are prescription psychiatric medications and therapy. And most likely, medication is front of mind. Well, without going into the pros and cons of psychiatric medications, let’s say this: Medication is not the only option when it comes to treating depression. As a holistic psychiatrist, I know firsthand that there are many avenues that often go unexplored.
Should You Bother With All This Crap?
My attempt to answer the question: should you bother…going gluten-free, optimizing your diet, quitting alcohol, quitting coffee. Are these sacrifices worthwhile for you?