by Erica Zelfand | Jul 13, 2023 | Advocacy, Psychedelics, Video
Unlike conventional pharmaceuticals, psychedelic medicines offer both brain chemistry-altering science and mystical experiences. The nuances and proposed mechanisms of these synergistic properties of psychedelics are explored herein, blending intangible, spiritual...
by Erica Zelfand | Jul 13, 2023 | Articles, Depression, Healthy Living
Why you should never, ever take Tylenol after drinking. Acetaminophen (also known as Paracetamol, and sold under the brand name Tylenol in North America) is a contentious drug, and one that I typically recommend my patients avoid taking. That’s because...
by Erica Zelfand | Jul 13, 2023 | Anxiety, Chronic Pain, Depression, Healthy Living
Move over serotonin, inflammation is the new target of depression treatment Is inflammation a bad thing? Not necessarily: Inflammation helps the cells of the immune system fight infections and repair injuries. Like many things, however, the key to inflammation...
by Erica Zelfand | Jul 13, 2023 | Anxiety, Articles, Depression, Food & Mood, Healthy Living
Smart choices for a happy brain In last week’s post I explored the ways in which inflammation can cause depression. The science shows that we cannot blame genetics alone for depression, and that’s a good thing: it means there is a lot we can do to heal our brains....
by Erica Zelfand | Jul 13, 2023 | Addiction, Articles, Dr. Erica Zelfand, Healthy Living
What vitamin B3 has to do with addiction Taking a vitamin B3 (niacin) supplement may help treat alcohol use disorder and ease the symptoms of alcohol withdrawal. Alcohol use disorder (AUD, or alcoholism) is a medical condition in which it is very difficult to control...
