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Conspiracy theories abound these days. In a rapidly changing world overrun with uncertainty, governmental distrust, and fear, it’s one way of making sense of the chaos. A conspiracy theory is defined as a theory that rejects the consensually accepted explanation for an event such as the pandemic and instead credits a covert powerful group or…

On December 21, 2020, the largest planets in our solar system, Jupiter and Saturn, will meet at 0 degrees Aquarius, a highly significant event both astronomically and astrologically. This very special reunion of Jupiter and Saturn will be able to be seen all over the world. During the week surrounding December 21st, if the skies are…

The Autumnal Equinox falls on Tuesday, September 22 at 9:30 AM EST in the Northern Hemisphere. This is the moment in the cycle of the seasons when the amount of daylight and darkness will be exactly equal. It is the time of perfect balance between the polarities of day and night. I find it reassuring,…

I wish it need not have happened in my time,” said Frodo. “So do I,” said Gandalf, “and so do all who live to see such times. But that is not for them to decide. All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us.” —J.R.R. Tolkein “The Fellowship…

This is a conversation about our perspective on the importance of the acknowledgment of unconscious factors such as shame and guilt that contribute to our participation in creating the conditions that perpetuate racism and social injustice. We draw upon the important work of Robin DiAngelo and her concept of White Fragility.

In this second part of our mini-series on mold, we cover our approach to evaluating mold toxicity. This includes which laboratory studies test for mold toxicity and how testing can be ordered, and how does one go about testing the environment for mold toxins? We also discuss the steps involved in the medical treatment of…

Mold Toxicity is a condition that can cause a wide variety of psychiatric and medical symptoms and can be the root cause of diverse diagnoses related to every organ system. When it is not identified, it obviously cannot be treated. Mold Toxicity is of particular importance in psychiatry, as it commonly presents as anxiety, depression,…

Ever since reading the book “Overpowered” by the late professor of physiology and biophysics at Columbia University, Dr. Martin Blank,  my eyes were opened to the threat posed  to all life on the planet by electromagnetic frequencies. Last September I attended a conference in California for health care practitioners about the damaging biological effects of EMF…

Undermethylation is the most common biochemical imbalance found in depression. It is also very common in ADHD, addictions, eating disorders, antisocial personality disorder, autism and schizoaffective disorder. In this conversation we discuss: the important role of methylation, the consequences of undermethylation, personality traits and symptoms, associated diagnoses, evaluation and testing, treatment and dietary recommendations, and…

Nutrient imbalances, inflammation, and toxicity, but more specifically: Under and Overmethylation Pyrrole Disorder Copper Toxicity/Overload Mast Cell Activation Mold toxicity Food Sensitivity Candida/Yeast Overgrowth (with brief mention of Lyme, Bartonella, EMF sensitivity, head and neck trauma and instability of the upper cervical spine) We also discuss the challenges people can experience as they discontinue psychiatric…

Uncertainty is an inevitable part of the human condition. In this third episode of “Two Holistic Psychiatrists Talking” we discuss how to cultivate an increased tolerance for it using mind, body and spiritual strategies. These practices can help to ground us in this time of the pandemic when the experience of uncertainty is magnified. “Things…

In Episode 2 of “2 Holistic Psychiaristrists Talking” we address a number of challenges to relationships that have come about with social distancing and wearing masks: including those that relate to: introverts and extroverts, older teens and young adult children living with their parents, roommates, those living alone, those in vulnerable populations, medical workers and…