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Why Feeding Your Kid Like a Precious Snowflake Is Worth The Trouble

by Ellen Vora, MD on Nov 30, 2018 / Share

It’s a lot of effort to feed your kid well. Here’s why it’s worth it.

Change The Structure Of The Work Week

by Ellen Vora, MD on Nov 30, 2018 / Share

We are overdue for a fundamental change to the way we structure work.

Women, Stop Apologizing

by Ellen Vora, MD on Nov 30, 2018 / Share

When I overhear myself and other women, we seem to be in a constant state of apologizing for our existence. It’s not serving us. With one foot squarely on humility, it’s time to open ourselves to It’s time to strike the balance between humility and recognizing our light and sharing it with the world. #sorrynotsorry

The Real Reason to Avoid Psych Meds

by Ellen Vora, MD on Nov 14, 2018 / Share

I encourage people to avoid starting psych meds whenever possible, but not for the reason you might think.

Less Stigma = More Meds

by Ellen Vora, MD on Nov 12, 2018 / Share

Some musings on the changing stigma of mental health issues.

The Real Reason To Avoid Psych Meds

by Ellen Vora, MD on Nov 9, 2018 / Share

I encourage people to avoid starting psych meds whenever possible, but not for the reason you might think.

Less Stigma = More Meds

by Ellen Vora, MD on Nov 8, 2018 / Share

Some musings on the changing stigma of mental health issues.

Benzo Withdrawal = Despair

by Ellen Vora, MD on Nov 7, 2018 / Share

In my practice, I’ve witnessed many of my patients struggle with various aspects of benzodiazepine tapering and withdrawal. It’s an indescribably difficult experience. Not enough doctors recognize this issue, and far too many patients going through this feel alone in their experience.

Could Accutane, Yaz and Yasmin Be Affecting Your Health?

by Ellen Vora, MD on Nov 5, 2018 / Share

In my practice I’ve noticed a few meds that seem to impact health long after they’ve been discontinued. Accutane (the acne medication), and the birth control pills Yaz and Yasmin come immediately to mind.

 

Is More Access to Mental Health Care Actually A Good Thing?

by Ellen Vora, MD on Nov 4, 2018 / Share

Controversial topic, but we need to talk about this. People who are suffering need care, but is access to care actually helping or harming?

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Dr. Vora takes a functional medicine approach to mental health–considering the whole person and addressing the problem at the root, rather than reflexively prescribing medication to suppress symptoms.

She specializes in depression, anxiety, insomnia, adult ADHD, bipolar and digestive issues.

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