How Long Does Chronic Pain Last?
September 3, 2022
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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What Is Manic Depression?
October 19, 2021
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 of
7 Simple Steps to Getting Your Life Back on Track in Recovery
October 11, 2019
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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I am going to die in this dentist’s chair. My eyes are closed, but I can still see skulls outlined with white against a black
Supplements for Pain
August 14, 2019
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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
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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
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Healthy, Happy and Independent: Tips and Resources for Seniors According to the National Institute on Aging, one-third of all American seniors not living in nursing
Mindfulness-Based Prevention Outcomes for Cocaine Dependence Improved by Ketamine Injection
July 27, 2019
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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