Clinical Pearls
Dr. Hedaya (along with 3 other clinicians) was asked by the Institute for Functional Medicine to spend 15 minutes talking about what he thinks is the most important clinically relevant advice he can offer. You will likely be surprised.
What Is Orthomolecular Psychiatry?
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Why do antidepressants?
One reason they fail has to do with about the role of some specific ingredients necessary for neuronal function. The first ingredient is L-tryptophan. A person who is taking an antidepressant medication has to have a healthy balanced diet. Key issue: He or she has to get enough protein in their diet. Most depressed people […]
Is This Really Bipolar Disorder?
Is This Really Bipolar Disorder? 18-year-old female freshman in 2012 who presents with rapid cycling bipolar type 1, suicidal at times, insomnia, exhaustion, insomnia, memory issues, tremor, PMS. Atypical presentation: visual and auditory hallucinations/illusions, depersonalization, synthesia; responds well to benzos. Medication failure: Lithium, Lamictal, Seroquel, Xanax, BCP. Chronic sinusitis, ETOH seizures-TLE-like, cataplexy/REM Latency. Diet: High […]
Precision Medicine applied to Psychiatry
Samantha, a 14-year old girl, was brought to my office by her mother. When I first saw her, she was withdrawn, barely made eye contact, and had her headphones in even as she was answering my questions. She was depressed, had been diagnosed with ADD, and an anxiety disorder, but her mother did not want […]
Toxic Dormitories & Mold
While a college education is a necessary educational step for most people, colleges and universities are under increasing scrutiny due to their high cost and poor performance on a variety of measures. One area not discussed, but of fundamental importance is the dormitory itself. As a psychiatrist and functional medicine physician, I have seen many […]
Dr. Robert Hedaya Explains How to Use Genetic Testing Medically
At The Whole Psychiatry & Brain Recovery Center, genetic testing is used as part of an entire whole person workup. Genetic test results are assessed vis a vis personal history, physical exam and other lab data. This provides the most personalized form of Personalized Medicine. Patients come from across the country to avail themselves of […]
Whole Psychiatry: Healthy Mind, Healthy Body
Dr. Robert Hedaya’s concept of Whole Psychiatry looks at both traditional psychiatry and functional medicine to get a complete view of a patient’s psychological and physical health. This armchair discussion with Dr. Hedaya and Rabbi Shais Taub, a leading authority on Jewish mysticism, will compare and contrast the medical and mystical viewpoints. These vital insights […]