Recently it has become increasingly clear that many patients who call requesting an initial psychiatric consultation are suffering from a common condition known as Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS). MCAS can present with extremely diverse fluctuating symptoms. Brain fog, anxiety, depression and insomnia are among the most common symptoms, and thus it is truly unfortunate… [Continue reading]
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Dynamic Neural Retraining System (DNRS): A Therapy for the Trauma of Living with Chronic Illness
It is not uncommon for individuals with severe chronic health conditions, such as Mold Toxicity, Lyme Disease, Fibromyalgia and Multiple Chemical Sensitivity to develop a post traumatic syndrome. They literally experience damage to the area of the brain called the limbic system, the deep structure in the brain responsible for feeling and reacting. The structures which… [Continue reading]
Cumulative Organic Chemical Hyper-Toxicity: The Root Cause of Many Illnesses
Patients with inflammatory illnesses such as auto-immune and neuro degenerative conditions, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue and many psychiatric conditions see rheumatologists, dermatologists, neurologists and psychiatrists who do not ask the essential question, “Why does this person have this condition?” The standard of care for neuro degenerative and autoimmune conditions is the prescription of very expensive and… [Continue reading]
A New Moon in Aries & Making Use of Astrological Timing
On April 5, 2019 at 4:50 AM EST there will be a new moon at 15 degrees Aries. A new moon occurs every 29.5 days when the orbiting Moon aligns with the Sun. The energy of the new moon is associated with new beginnings and the planting of seeds, literally and metaphorically. Farmers know that… [Continue reading]
Game Time on the Planet
An old Danish proverb warns, “Its difficult to prophesy, especially about the future”. And yet, it is hard not to feel despairing in the face of daily alarming reports of the rapidly accelerating unfolding disaster of climate change on our planet; rising temperatures and sea levels, increased frequency and intensity of extreme weather events, the… [Continue reading]
