Using Ketamine for Clarity and Healing — Don’t Musk It Up
Bruce Gutman Bruce Gutman

Using Ketamine for Clarity and Healing — Don’t Musk It Up

Ketamine has gained attention in recent years not only as a treatment for depression, anxiety, and PTSD, but also for its unique ability to shift the way we experience our own thoughts and emotions. At therapeutic doses, ketamine can quiet the intensity of emotional reactions, creating a kind of mental “stillness” that allows thoughts to be observed more objectively.

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The Connection Between Hormonal Health and Mental Well-Being
Bruce Gutman Bruce Gutman

The Connection Between Hormonal Health and Mental Well-Being

If you've ever felt out of sorts—tired, anxious, moody, or foggy—without any clear explanation, your hormones could be the missing piece of the puzzle. Hormonal health isn’t just about physical functions like metabolism and reproduction; it plays a direct and powerful role in mental and emotional well-being.

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The Science Behind Ketamine’s Role in Treating PTSD
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The Science Behind Ketamine’s Role in Treating PTSD

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is one of the most complex and difficult mental health conditions to treat. Affecting veterans, first responders, survivors of abuse, and many others, PTSD can disrupt daily life through flashbacks, insomnia, emotional numbness, and intense anxiety.

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The Cost of GLP-1 Medications: Why Prices Vary and What It Means for Patients
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The Cost of GLP-1 Medications: Why Prices Vary and What It Means for Patients

Over the past few years, GLP-1 receptor agonists like semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) and tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Zepbound) have transformed diabetes management and weight loss treatment. However, these medications come with a significant price tag—especially in the United States—where costs are often several times higher than in other countries.

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New Research Reveals How Ketamine Works in the Brain: What This Means for Patients
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New Research Reveals How Ketamine Works in the Brain: What This Means for Patients

Scientists have made an important breakthrough in understanding exactly how ketamine works in the brain, potentially explaining why it's so effective for treating depression. This research, conducted at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory and published in Neuron, provides detailed insights into ketamine's interaction with brain receptors that could lead to better treatments in the future.

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Breaking Free: How Ketamine Therapy May Help Release Trauma
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Breaking Free: How Ketamine Therapy May Help Release Trauma

Trauma can be one of life's most profound teachers. Through our wounds, we often develop deeper empathy, resilience, and understanding of both ourselves and others. However, when trauma's lessons become trapped in our nervous system, they can prevent us from fully engaging with life and experiencing joy, connection, and peace in the present moment.

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Ketamine for PTSD: A New Hope for Healing?
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Ketamine for PTSD: A New Hope for Healing?

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can be a relentless battle, leaving people stuck in cycles of fear, anxiety, and distress. While traditional treatments like therapy and antidepressants help some, many individuals continue to struggle. A recent study, called OKTOP, explored an alternative approach—using low-dose oral ketamine to treat PTSD. The results offer a glimpse of hope for those seeking new options.

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Singapore: Balancing Strict Drug Laws with Groundbreaking Ketamine Treatments for Depression
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Singapore: Balancing Strict Drug Laws with Groundbreaking Ketamine Treatments for Depression

Singapore is renowned for having some of the strictest drug laws in the world. Its zero-tolerance policies, mandatory death penalty for large-scale drug trafficking, and severe penalties for drug consumption have shaped its reputation as a global leader in the fight against drug abuse. However, amidst its tough stance, Singapore is also making headlines for its groundbreaking use of ketamine—a substance with a reputation for recreational drug use—in treating depression.

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Could Ketamine Help Manage Parkinson’s Movement Challenges?
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Could Ketamine Help Manage Parkinson’s Movement Challenges?

Imagine trying to move your hand to pick up a cup, but your brain’s signals don’t quite match the movement your body makes. This mismatch is a significant challenge for people with Parkinson’s disease and a side effect of its most common treatment, levodopa. Scientists are exploring innovative ways to address these movement difficulties, and a new study suggests that ketamine, in very low doses, could be a surprising ally.

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Just Keep Swimming: How Zebrafish and Ketamine Teach Us Resilience
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Just Keep Swimming: How Zebrafish and Ketamine Teach Us Resilience

“Just keep swimming,” Dory—the lovable fish from Finding Nemo—famously said. It’s a mantra of persistence and optimism, encouraging us to keep moving forward despite challenges. But what happens when even Dory might feel like giving up? A recent study in Neuron reveals how the brain responds to failure and how ketamine, a surprising player, can help reignite the will to persevere.

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