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Judy Tsafrir, M.D.

Holistic Adult and Child Psychiatry in Newton, MA

Judy Tsafrir, M.D.

Adventures in Holistic Adult and Child Psychiatry

"The stars are like letters that inscribe themselves at every moment in the sky. Everything in the world is full of signs. All events are coordinated. All things depend on each other. Everything breathes together." —Plotinus

"One only sees what one looks for, one only looks for what one knows." —Goethe

"I did then what I knew how to do. Now that I know better, I do better." —Maya Angelou

"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has." —Margaret Mead

Alzheimer's disease

Common Medications for Allergies, Insomnia, Depression and Anxiety Strongly Linked with Dementia

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I I recently came across reputable research strongly linking two very commonly prescribed types of medication to the development of Alzheimer’s Disease. The first group are medications with anticholinergic effects prescribed to treat depression, insomnia and allergies that are all linked with the development of dementia. In March of 2015, this research was reported in… [Continue reading]

TACA, GAPS vs. Paleo AIP

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The pomegranate, with its many seeds, is an ancient symbol of fertility. It is often eaten on Rosh Hashana, the Jewish New Year, which we just celebrated. One meaning of the custom is that we wish that our good deeds in the ensuing year will be as plentiful as the seeds of the pomegranate. On Rosh… [Continue reading]

Liquid Gold

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Ghee is a totally delicious butter which has been clarified, which means that the milk solids have been removed, and what remains is pure butter fat. It posseses a unique, nutty, toasted carmel-like flavor, and creates a heavenly aroma when you prepare it. For many thousands of years, it has been a central ingredient in… [Continue reading]