Being Aware of Your Own Mental Health Symptoms
June 5, 2023 No Comments
Mental health symptoms can be complex and difficult to recognize. For many people with a mental health diagnosis, symptom awareness can be a challenge. However,
The Connection Between Sleep and Ketamine Treatments
June 5, 2023 No Comments
Did you know that there are certain things you can do to potentially improve your ketamine treatment experience? Setting yourself up for success is all
Self-Care Practices for Mental Health
June 5, 2023 No Comments
Self-care is a topic that’s recently become very popular. So many products are branded with a self-care focus and there are so many books on
Some Unexpected Benefits of Ketamine Treatments
June 5, 2023 No Comments
Ketamine treatments are known for helping with symptoms of depression, but there are so many other benefits that can be found. In this blog, we’ll
Ketamine for Addiction Treatment
June 5, 2023 No Comments
One of the many reasons why ketamine treatments are an exciting development for the mental health field is the wide variety of applications they can
Why Is Ketamine Beneficial for People With PTSD?
June 2, 2023 No Comments
Ketamine treatments are a mental health option that’s been gaining popularity recently, primarily due to their effectiveness and quick results. Ketamine can be beneficial for
Deciding to Start Ketamine Treatments
June 2, 2023 No Comments
Exploring mental health treatment options can feel overwhelming, complex, and hopeful. Ketamine treatments are becoming more and more popular for those with severe mental health
Preparing for Ketamine Treatments
June 2, 2023 No Comments
Ketamine treatments for mental health are relatively new, but that doesn’t mean they aren’t effective. In fact, ketamine can be more efficient and provide better
Utilizing Ketamine Treatments and Psychotherapy: Unlocking Vast Potential
June 2, 2023 No Comments
Struggling with mental health can feel isolating and challenging. There are so many different treatment options available and it can be difficult to determine the
Types Of Migraines
June 2, 2023 No Comments
Migraines are much more than just severe headaches. They are complex and not-so-well-understood neurological disorders that can be extremely debilitating and affect millions of US
Examples Of OCD Symptoms
May 5, 2023 No Comments
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental health disorder characterized by obsessions (recurring, intrusive thoughts, urges, and mental images), and compulsions (repetitive behaviors and mental acts).
Ketamine Infusions: A Revolutionary Treatment for Mental Health and Pain
April 2, 2023 No Comments
Ketamine is a drug that has been used for decades as an anesthetic and analgesic in medical settings. However, in recent years, researchers have discovered
Is Addiction A Mental Health Condition?
March 3, 2023 No Comments
Addiction is a complex phenomenon that affects millions of Americans. It is characterized by persistent, compulsive use of a substance or engaging in potentially addictive
What Causes PTSD?
February 2, 2023 No Comments
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a serious mental health condition that can develop after a person experiences or witnesses a traumatic event. It is a
Can Ketamine Infusions Treat Chronic Migraines?
January 8, 2023 No Comments
Chronic migraines are a form of chronic pain that can significantly impair a person’s quality of life. It is characterized by recurrent, severe headaches that
IV Vitamin Therapy & Glutathione
December 18, 2022 No Comments
Glutathione is a powerful antioxidant found naturally in the body. It helps protect cells from damage and keeps the body functioning optimally. But as we
Anxiety & Migraines
November 4, 2022 No Comments
There is a strong connection between anxiety and migraines – according to some experts, about 20 percent of people with episodic migraines also have anxiety,
What Is Major Depressive Disorder?
November 4, 2022 No Comments
Major depressive disorder, also known as clinical depression, affects a wide variety of people. It causes symptoms that can interfere with your ability to work,
How To Stop OCD Compulsions
October 12, 2022 No Comments
We all have those occasional moments where you feel a strong urge to go back and check that we locked the door or turned off
What Are Ocular Migraines?
October 12, 2022 No Comments
Migraines are severe headaches that cause throbbing pain on one side of the head and can lead to other symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, and
How Long Does Chronic Pain Last?
September 3, 2022 No Comments
Chronic pain, by definition, is a long-lasting form of pain. If you’re part of the 20 percent of American adults with chronic pain, you know
How Many People Have PTSD?
September 3, 2022 No Comments
PTSD used to be known by different names, like shell shock or the soldier’s disease, but it’s an actual mental health condition that can happen
Personality Disorder & Substance Use Disorder
August 7, 2022 No Comments
The co-occurrence of personality disorders (PD) and substance use disorders (SUD) is very prevalent, with some reports suggesting that between 34 and 73 percent of
IV Therapy: How To Speed Up Muscle Recovery
August 7, 2022 No Comments
Quick muscle recovery after intense exercise is essential for athletes and individuals who want to stay in top form. Unfortunately, traditional recovery methods, such as
IV Vitamin Therapy: How to Boost Your Immune System
July 1, 2022 No Comments
For most people, a healthy immune system has always been equated to their family genes and living the right way – eating healthy foods, staying
How to Help Someone with Social Anxiety
July 1, 2022 No Comments
Social anxiety disorder (SAD) is one of the most prevalent anxiety disorders, affecting an estimated 15 million American adults every year, according to the ADAA.
How To Cope With Pandemic Anxiety
June 4, 2022 No Comments
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused many people a great deal of anxiety, and understandably so. From lockdowns and economic instability to dealing with personal cases
The Prevalence of Neuropathic Pain and Depression
June 4, 2022 No Comments
Neuropathic pain and depression are two very common chronic health conditions that affect millions of people all over the world. While these conditions can be
How Does Addiction Change the Brain?
May 7, 2022 No Comments
Addiction, also known as substance abuse disorder, is a chronic illness whose development and maintenance are influenced by biology, psychology, and social and environmental settings.
Migraines & Mental Illness: How Are They Connected?
May 7, 2022 No Comments
Millions of people suffer from migraines and mental illnesses like depression and anxiety disorders. The symptoms are often the same, making doctors, researchers, and patients
What Does Chronic Pain Feel Like?
February 1, 2022 No Comments
Millions of American adults suffer from chronic pain, about 20 percent – too many, in fact. If you’re experiencing pain, don’t wait for it to
What Happens When PTSD is Triggered?
February 1, 2022 No Comments
If you’re a military veteran or someone who survived a trauma, the sound of breaking glass or firecrackers may result in fear, anxiety, a fast
You Can Live With Chronic Pain
January 31, 2022 No Comments
You smashed your hand in the car door, and it’s hurt and swollen. The why of the pain is obvious, and relief may involve an
Treating The Symptoms Of Anxiety
January 31, 2022 No Comments
Everybody has a bad day or experiences the blues. Sometimes, you’re thrown into a funk by a sad news story or find yourself anxious about
Crossing the Goal Line; Bringing Ketamine Treatments to the Clinic
December 14, 2021 No Comments
What Is Manic Depression?
October 19, 2021 No Comments
If you are one of nearly six million Americans experiencing mood swings, trouble eating, or problems sleeping, then you may be having the first symptoms
Am I Depressed?
September 22, 2021 No Comments
Depression is a rampant mental health illness affecting more than 17 million adults in the U.S. every year, plus another two million children between three
How To Help Someone With OCD
August 25, 2021 No Comments
As a mental health illness, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) affects nearly three million people in the United States annually. Though sometimes regarded dismissively in today’s culture,
Adding Bitter Flavors to Decrease Glucose intake | Medical Weight Loss Alexandria Virginia
November 21, 2019 No Comments
The above is a video from Wholistic matters. There was a recent study from the AHA demonstrating that individuals with differences in the ability to
New Treatments for depression in Alexandria, Virginia
October 20, 2019 No Comments
CONTACT NOVA Health Ketamine Center: 703-844-0184 | Depression Treatment Center Depression Medications Medication can be an effective intervention for treating the symptoms of depression. Not
What is Scopolamine?
October 12, 2019 No Comments
Scopolamine has been used in multiple forms (patches, tablets, nasal sprays, and IV) for nausea, sea-sickness, and even depression. It is a muscarinic acetylcholine receptor
California Addiction Treatment Data
October 11, 2019 No Comments
California’s Treatment Data In each year between 2007 and 2017, the Pacific division, which includes the State of California has had the largest number
7 Simple Steps to Getting Your Life Back on Track in Recovery
October 11, 2019 No Comments
7 Simple Steps to Getting Your Life Back on Track in Recovery If you’re in recovery, you’re probably looking for other ways to help get
Senior Resources links
October 11, 2019 No Comments
Many aging adults are unaware of the available care options and programs that can help them maintain their independence and quality of life. So we
Suicide is preventable: How can we help our teens?
September 12, 2019 No Comments
Call 703-844-0184 for phone consultation if you are interested in trying Ketamine for the treatment of depression, OCD, PTSD, or other mood disorders. Every October,
SingleCare Guide to medication Management
September 11, 2019 No Comments
SingleCare just published a piece called Seniors’ Guide to Medication Management, which covers important tips and tricks for seniors and their caregivers to properly handle prescriptions.
Can a Ketogenic Diet Benefit Patients With Mental Health Disorders?
September 4, 2019 No Comments
For more than 50 years, researchers have examined the effect of a ketogenic diet on patients with behavioral health disorders.1 Despite this breadth of research, most of the
What is Complex Regional Pain Syndrome?
August 22, 2019 No Comments
Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) is a chronic pain condition most often affecting one of the limbs (arms, legs, hands, or feet), usually after an
Is a Club Drug the New Holy Grail for Depression Treatment
August 16, 2019 No Comments
Clinical depression is a mental health condition that affects millions of people every year and is commonly found in those with a substance use disorder or addiction. Very
I tried ketamine to treat my depression. Within a day, I felt relief.
August 16, 2019 No Comments
I am going to die in this dentist’s chair.
Supplements for Pain
August 14, 2019 No Comments
Reviewing the Efficacy of Dietary Supplements to Manage Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain The 7 Best Natural Muscle Relaxers Known to Man For further discussion regarding these
An Ingredient in Cough Syrup Could Work as an Antidepressant
August 9, 2019 No Comments
Everything from shrooms and weed to molly and ketamine—once known mainly as party drugs—are finding a place in clinical trials for depression and other mental health conditions. Precisely how they work on the brain,
Healthy, Happy and Independent: Tips and Resources for Seniors
July 30, 2019 No Comments
Healthy, Happy and Independent: Tips and Resources for Seniors
Mindfulness-Based Prevention Outcomes for Cocaine Dependence Improved by Ketamine Injection
July 27, 2019 No Comments
A single ketamine infusion improved several treatment outcomes in adults with cocaine dependence who were engaged in mindfulness-based behavior modification, according to study data published
Ketamine Infusion Combined With Magnesium as a Therapy for Intractable Chronic Cluster Headache
July 24, 2019 No Comments
Ketamine Infusion Combined With Magnesium as a Therapy for Intractable Chronic Cluster Headache: Report of Two Cases Chronic cluster headache (CH) is a rare, highly
Ketamine could be first of new generation of rapid acting antidepressants, say experts
July 22, 2019 No Comments
Ketamine is the first truly new pharmacological approach to treating depression in the past 50 years and could herald a new generation of rapid-acting antidepressants,
Study Finds Ketamine Nasal Spray Effective For Treating Depression: What You Should Know
June 30, 2019 No Comments
A new study finds that a nasal spray formulated from the anesthetic ketamine is a safe, fast-acting, and effective treatment for treatment-resistant depression. Researchers presented the findings
Study Shows How Ketamine Reverses Depression—and How its Benefits Could Be Extended
June 27, 2019 No Comments
The powerful but temporary benefits of ketamine against depression might be extended if the new brain-cell connections it promotes could be preserved, according to a
This bacteria may help endurance athletes excel
June 27, 2019 No Comments
Bacteria and endurance athleticism Veillonella , which consumes lactate, blooms in marathon runners ndurance athletes’ ability to keep going may be thanks, in part, to
Chronic noncancer pain patients may find relief from an unlikely source
June 26, 2019 No Comments
Denver—Chronic noncancer pain patients may find relief from an unlikely source, according to a team of Canadian researchers. Their retrospective study found that IV infusion
Dextromethorphan/quinidine pharmacotherapy in patients with treatment resistant depression: A proof of concept clinical trial
June 20, 2019 No Comments
Abstract Background At least one-third of patients with major depressive disorder (MDD) have treatment-resistant depression (TRD), defined as lack of response to two or more
New Horizons in OCD Research and the Potential Importance of Glutamate. Can We Develop Treatments That Work Better and Faster?
June 20, 2019 No Comments
First-line treatments for obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) – cognitive behavior therapy drug therapy with selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) or both – are quite effective for
How Ketamine Opens a New Era for Depression Treatment
June 15, 2019 No Comments
Researchers have discovered that ketamine, a drug of choice for club-goers for decades, can be used to fight severe cases of the blues. For more
Ketamine Study Reveals How to Make It an Even Better Depression Treatment
April 30, 2019 No Comments
In early March, the FDA approved a nasal spray for depression based on ketamine, a substance once known only as a rave drug. Despite its reputation, ketamine is
Long known as a party drug, ketamine now used for depression, but concerns remain
April 9, 2019 No Comments
A decades-old anesthetic made notorious as a party drug in the 1980s is resurfacing as a potential “game-changing” treatment for severe depression, patients and psychiatrists
Listening to ketamine
April 4, 2019 No Comments
The fast-acting drug offers a new way to treat depression and fathom its origins. Recent approval of a nasal spray promises to expand access, but
From Popular Anesthetic to Antidepressant, Ketamine Isn’t the Drug You Think It Is
March 25, 2019 No Comments
An hour before we spoke, Darragh O’Carroll, an emergency room physician from Hawaii, had just given an elderly patient a sedating shot of ketamine. The
Ketamine: A Promising Novel Therapy for Anxiety and PTSD
March 24, 2019 No Comments
Ketamine was originally approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as an anesthetic, but is increasingly being used to treat mood disorders, such
VA to offer new ketamine-based nasal spray to help combat depression
March 22, 2019 No Comments
The newest FDA-approved medication to treat severe depression, a nasal spray based on the anesthetic (and misused hallucinogenic party drug) ketamine, will soon be available
The FDA Approved a Ketamine-Like Nasal Spray for Hard-to-Treat Depression
March 19, 2019 No Comments
Treatment-resistant depression affects 1 in 3 of the estimated 16.2 million adults in the US who have suffered at least one major depressive episode. For them, two or
Fast-Acting Depression Drug, Newly Approved, Could Help Millions
March 18, 2019 No Comments
A nasal spray version of the drug ketamine has shown promise as an antidepressant, even if its properties still aren’t well understood. Of the 16 million American
Hippocampal Perineuronal Nets Are Required for the Sustained Antidepressant Effect of Ketamine
March 13, 2019 No Comments
For a conclusion of this study – the current experiments demonstrate that PNNs, the specialized extracellular matrix that surrounds PV cells in the vHipp, are
A scientist used the psychedelic drug in a quest for enlightenment, and it became the basis for the movie ‘Altered States’
March 13, 2019 No Comments
Physician and psychoanalyst John C. Lilly. (John Bryson/Life Images Collection/Getty Images) John C. Lilly took his first dose of ketamine to help with his chronic
Celastrol increases the number of IL1R1 receptors in the brain
March 11, 2019 No Comments
Call NOVA Health Recovery at 703-844-0184 for a free consultation for a weight loss program that fits you. Celastrol increases the number of IL1R1 receptors
How the antidepressant ketamine rapidly awakens the brain, and why its effects vary more in women
March 11, 2019 No Comments
In small doses, the anesthetic ketamine is a mildly hallucinogenic party drug known as “Special K.” In even smaller doses, ketamine relieves depression — abruptly
Dozens of clinics now offer ketamine to patients with depression
March 11, 2019 No Comments
Gerard Sanacora, a professor of psychiatry at Yale University, has treated hundreds of severely depressed patients with low doses of ketamine, an anesthetic and popular
Northern Virginia Ketamine Infusion Center
March 10, 2019 No Comments
We have been providing Ketamine Treatments for patients with PTSD, Depression, Pain, anxiety, and multiple other disorders for over 24 years both in the hospital
Bait and Switch: the Great Ketamine “Breakthrough”
March 10, 2019 No Comments
NOVA Health Recovery – Ketamine Infusion Center in Alexandria, Virginia offers Ketamine Infusions and nasal spray 7 days a week with evening hours as well.
FDA Approves Ketamine Nasal Spray to Treat Depression
March 10, 2019 No Comments
NOVA Health Recovery – Ketamine Infusion Center in Alexandria, Virginia offers Ketamine Infusions and nasal spray 7 days a week with evening hours
Treating Inflammation To Target Depression
January 8, 2019 No Comments
It’s possible that depression changes immune responses and triggers inflammation similar to how stress does. It’s not entirely certain. But the notion that depression
How Stress Fosters Inflammation
January 8, 2019 No Comments
Whenever the immune system is attacked by infections (viruses or bacteria), toxins, or even physical injury (such as a knee injury), it
Depression Linked With Brain Inflammation, Opening Up New Avenues For Treatment
January 8, 2019 No Comments
Diagnosing a patient with clinical depression can be difficult; depression is a complex illness that can be caused by one or a mix