Embracing a New Treatment Model for Anorexia Nervosa
Anorexia nervosa is a treatable condition, especially when you focus on the underlying nutritional and biochemical causes. Having worked in the field of eating disorders for over 25 years, I’ve seen...
View ArticlePrecision Medicine in Anorexia Nervosa: A New Approach to Treatment
In the realm of eating disorder treatment, much of the focus has predominantly concentrated on caloric intake and weight restoration. While attaining metabolic stability and nutritional adequacy is a...
View ArticleIntegrative Medicine in Psychiatry
Original article: https://www.psychiatrictimes.com/view/integrative-medicine-in-psychiatry Since the introduction of chlorpromazine in 1954, pharmaceutical approaches have been the mainstay treatment...
View ArticleRediscovering Inositol: A Hidden Gem in Functional Psychiatry
Article by Josh Habansky, MSN, PMHNP-BC As a functional psychiatric nurse practitioner, inositol is one of my favorite supplements to recommend to patients. It is often overlooked in favor of more...
View ArticleThe New Hope Model: Disordered Eating & The Restoration of Brain Health
Throughout many decades of working with thousands of patients who are struggling with eating disorders, my research has proven time and time again that disordered eating is caused by biology, not by a...
View ArticleCurcumin: A Potent Ally in Functional Psychiatry
Curcumin is a go-to herbal supplement for integrative and functional medicine providers due to its broad spectrum of well-studied health benefits. Traditionally used in Ayurvedic medicine, this potent...
View ArticleIt’s Time to Prioritize Nutrition in Medical Education
It’s Time to Give Nutrition Its Proper Place in Medical Education We all know the importance of a healthy diet. Eat your veggies, cut back on processed foods, stay hydrated — it’s nutrition 101,...
View ArticleA New Way Forward for Anorexia Nervosa Treatment
Embracing a New Treatment Model for Anorexia Nervosa Anorexia nervosa (AN) is a treatable condition, especially when you focus on the underlying nutritional and biochemical causes. Having worked in...
View ArticleExploring OPCs as a Safe, Effective Alternative for ADHD
For many living with ADHD, focusing on even the simplest task can feel like trying to catch smoke with your hands—it’s frustrating and impossible to pin down. This is a daily struggle for many kids...
View ArticleMental Health in the Sun: The Role of Vitamin D Deficiency in Mental Illness
Original article published in Psychiatric Times. Revisiting Vitamin D in Psychiatry Of the many researched integrative medicine interventions for the treatment of mental health conditions, perhaps one...
View ArticleWhat is Functional Medicine for ADHD?
Imagine sitting in class, staring at the math problem in front of you, but no matter how hard you try, your mind keeps drifting off like a balloon floating away. The teacher says you’re not paying...
View ArticleLow-Dose Lithium: A New Frontier in Mental Health Treatment
Original article published in Psychiatric Times. Rethinking Lithium Treatment Lithium has long remained at the forefront of effective treatments for bipolar disorder.1 However, due to safety concerns,...
View ArticleFunctional Medicine is Changing the Way Therapists Treat OCD Patients
When it comes to treating OCD, therapists are often the unsung heroes on the front lines. Unlike psychiatrists or other providers who might see a patient once a month, therapists are the ones meeting...
View ArticleThink Zinc: Micronutrient Supplementation for the Treatment of Anorexia Nervosa
Original article published in Psychiatric Times. Our model for treating anorexia nervosa (Anorexia Nervosa) is broken. Treatments are so poorly effective that it has been labeled “a crisis in care.”1...
View ArticleThe Importance of Iron in ADHD: A Functional Psychiatry Perspective
ADHD is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders, affecting millions of children and adults worldwide. Depending on the specific subtype, individuals with ADHD can experience challenges...
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