by Erica Zelfand | Jul 13, 2023 | Anxiety, Depression, Dr. Erica Zelfand, Psychedelics, Video
What does psilocybin-assisted therapy look like when clients enter the clinic on antidepressant medication? Common practice is to tell patients on SSRIs and other prescription drugs that they must stop taking their psychiatric medications before they can safely take...
by Erica Zelfand | Jul 13, 2023 | ADD/ADHD, Addiction, Depression, Dr. Erica Zelfand, Hormones, Video
In this video, Dr. Erica Zelfand explains the differences between primary, secondary, and tertiary hypogonadism – the three different kinds of “Low T” (low testosterone). We also discus how each one can be diagnosed and how it may alter treatment for...
by Erica Zelfand | Jul 13, 2023 | Dr. Erica Zelfand, Hormones, Video
In this video Dr. Zelfand talks about the use of clomiphene (Clomid) for men on Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT) and how it works in the male body. This is a follow up video from last week’s discussion of primary, secondary, and tertiary hypogonadism. This...
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, Articles, Chronic Pain, Depression, Dr. Erica Zelfand, Immune, Autoimmune, & Allergies, Psychedelics
Although the ideal way to use ketamine in the treatment of depression and mood disorders likely entails receiving the treatment in a safe and comfortable setting, in an unrushed atmosphere, with a supportive counselor nearby, this is not always the experience that the...