Ketamine therapy has increasingly become a promising option for individuals seeking effective mental health treatment, especially for conditions like treatment-resistant depression (TRD). Ketamine is one of the only anesthesia medications that does not suppress the body’s ability to protect its airway, suppress the respiratory system or cardiovascular system. Its potential benefits for individuals with kidney issues and minimal interactions with other medications make it an ideal option for many.

Could it be possible that your medication is causing or worsening the depletion of vital nutrients and vitamins as your body metabolizes it? Do you feel as though your symptoms have progressively gotten a bit worse after originally improving since first starting your anti-depressant medication?

For more information on the risks and benefits of ketamine, check out Andrew Huberman's latest podcast to learn more.

Treatment-resistant depression is a severe and debilitating condition that affects millions of people worldwide. Those with depression are roughly three times more likely than the general population to commit violent crimes. Traditional antidepressant medications and therapies may not always provide relief for these individuals, leading researchers and healthcare providers to explore alternative treatments. One such treatment that has gained attention is ketamine.

With many patients hearing about the success that Ketamine (through both IV treatments or assisted psychotherapy) is having on Treatment Resistant Depression, suicidal ideations and PTSD, more of them are interested in knowing if their health insurance covers Ketamine treatments. Find out the answers to all your questions surrounding medication assistance, insurance reimbursement, and Ketamine treatments.

What's the connection between sleep and mental health? Sleep deprivation can affect your mental health and psychological state. Those who battle mental health problems are more likely to have a sleep disorder such as insomnia.

Consequently, sleep issues are significantly common in people with depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder.

Keep reading to find out the impact sleep has on your hormones and why you will want to stay ahead of this as you attempt to achieve and maintain a healthy lifestyle, including staying hydrated!

There is always this weird, counterintuitive conversation that occurs when you or someone you know achieves some level of health or dieting success, that involves “celebrating” that success with the same foods or drinks that you gave up in the first place to achieve the success…

Ironic… no?

Yet, it isn’t some level of deficiency or survival mechanism kicking in that is driving those desires and cravings. It is simply your brain doing what you have trained it to do (for most people) since you were younger: boost dopamine with feel good foods.

The depletion of willpower and the weight of decision fatigue eventually build up enough pressure for your brain to throw in the white towel and take a much needed KitKat break.

While some may call it “evolution”, others lean on the fact that our brains are only responding in the same manner that we have trained them to do over our lifespan.

Keep reading to discover how to break these loopholes and not keep spiraling into a sugar coma after hard, stressful days throughout the week or weekend.

Two of the most common complaints from patients in the functional medicine space are: Low Energy and Brain Fog. And, with the previous year we have all experienced, along with the extra stressors, most Americans have felt a little of one or the other… or a ton of BOTH.

What is news to most people, is that usually fatigue, brain fog and low energy levels share the same root cause. That is why specific supplements and habits improve both simultaneously.

In this article, we dive into some of the easiest habits and hacks to implement for your mental health in order to boost low energy levels and clear your foggy brain.