In this conversation Dr. Judy Tsafrir and I discuss how we evaluate and treat some of the more common root causes of depressed mood that we see in our daily work -

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)
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We also discuss the challenges people can experience as they discontinue psychiatric medication, when these underlying issues haven't been addressed.

In this conversation Dr. Judy Tsafrir and I address:

• The relationship between uncertainty, fear and anxiety
• Consider where we all fall on the spectrum of being able to tolerate uncertainty vs cling or grasp to certain outcomes.
• The toll clinging to outcomes/needing to have things turn out in a certain way, can have our our mind, body and spirit.

However, most of the conversation focuses on:

• Strategies and practices that can help us feel grounded during this time of uncertainty. 

My friend and fellow holistic psychiatrist, Judy Tsafrir, MD, and I have begun a new project.   We look forward to sharing weekly conversations on useful topics that relate to holistic psychiatry. 

In this first video:

Self-Care During COVID 19...
we discuss physical, emotional and spiritual aspects of self care.

Specific links mentioned:

• Tapping Solution app
• Quote and book - "Help. Thanks. Wow" by Annie Lamott
• New York Fire Fighters Applauding New York Healthcare Workers

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Let us know if there are any topics you would be interested in hearing about.

Wishing you peace and wellbeing,
Courtney ​