nutrition and mental health
Whole Cod Liver: A Super Food Flying Under the Radar
By Dr. Tsafrir | | 5 Comments
This week one of my patients told me about a nutrient-dense food I had never heard of, Icelandic Cod Liver. Recently there has been a controversy in the news about the advisability of taking fish oil supplements and that previous health claims about their benefits had been exaggerated. A July 2024 Harvard newsletter featured a…
Read More The PsychoSpiritual Function of the Continuous Glucose Monitor
By Dr. Tsafrir | | 19 Comments
We are embarking upon a time of radical new beginnings. The spring equinox occurring today at 5:24 PM EST marks the start of the astrological calendar, defined by the sun reaching 0 degrees Aries, the first sign of the zodiac. Aries, a fire sign symbolized by the ram, is associated with determination, initiative, passion,…
Read More Blessings for the New Year and an Invitation
By Dr. Tsafrir | | 6 Comments
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,…
Read More Two Holistic Psychiatrists Talking: Self Care and COVID-19
By Dr. Tsafrir |
My friend and fellow holistic psychiatrist, Courtney Snyder, MD, and I have embarked upon a new project entitled “Two Holistic Psychiatrists Talking…” We plan on recording ourselves weekly discussing a variety of topics related to holistic psychiatry. Our inaugural conversation explores holistic approaches to self-care during this time of great uncertainty. Please let us know…
Read More Brain Health, the Immune System and Cultivating Resilience
By Dr. Tsafrir | | 10 Comments
Given my conviction that the vast majority of psychiatric conditions are caused by inflammation of the brain, most of the recommendations that I make to patients in my practice of holistic psychiatry are designed to support the immune system which decreases inflammation. Depression, anxiety, attentional difficulties, brain fog, and other cognitive changes are all mediated…
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