Managing Polypharmacy: Are You Taking Too Many Medications?
Too Many Pills? A Look at Polypharmacy in the New York Times Did you catch the recent article in the New York Times (April 30, 2024) titled “You Might Be Taking Too Many Medications”? It raises an important issue – polypharmacy, the practice of taking five or more medications concurrently. While medications can be lifesavers, taking […]
Move Your Body, Boost Your Brain
Feeling forgetful? Battling a bad mood? You might be surprised to learn that the solution to these woes lies not in brain teasers or self-help books, but in your sneakers. A recent New York Times article, “Move It to Improve Memory, Mood and More,” highlights the powerful link between exercise and a sharper mind, sunnier […]
Antidepressants – Potential Harms and Psychotic Side Effects
In the realm of holistic medicine, Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRI) antidepressants are often considered among the most harmful mass-prescribed drugs, frequently making the top five on many holistic doctors’ lists. However, the unique aspect that sets SSRIs apart from other medications lies in their potential to harm individuals who are not even taking the […]