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StriveMD Featured on WCIA: Bringing Innovative Ketamine Therapy to Champaign-Urbana
We're excited to announce that StriveMD Wellness and Ketamine of Champaign/Urbana was recently featured on WCIA news! Our team had the opportunity to showcase our innovative approach to treating depression, anxiety, and PTSD using ketamine therapy.
Welcome to StrIVeMD Wellness and Ketamine!
In a world that's becoming increasingly aware of the importance of mental health, the search for effective treatments is paramount. While traditional methods have undoubtedly served many, the side effects accompanying these treatments often leave individuals seeking alternative routes. Enter StrIVeMD Wellness and Ketamine—a practice dedicated to reimagining therapy, shifting paradigms, and introducing the power of tailored alternative care.
Sleep Hygiene
Who could use more sleep? I don’t think I’ve ever met anyone who would say no to that question. I think as a whole, most of us are sleep deprived, whether it is lack of time to sleep or just poor quality.
Ketamine Guidelines, Administration and the Link Between Pain and Depression
This is a summary of Guidelines on the Use of Intravenous Ketamine Infusions for Chronic Pain from the American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, the American Academy of Pain Medicine, and the American Society of Anesthesiologists July...
Ketamine for Post traumatic Stress Disorder
Posttraumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, has been described as “complex somatic, cognitive, affective, and behavioral effects of psychological trauma.”
Depression and Suicidal Behavior
Suicide is a leading cause of death in the United States and the world. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), suicide claimed the lives of 47,000 people.
Psychological and Physical Health – Ways to Help Mood and Memory
Did you know depression alone can cause what looks just like dementia? When not controlled, depression can cause memory problems, poor concentration, personality type changes, sleep issues, apathy, etc.
Ketamine: Prolonging Effects for Treatment of Mood Disorders
The sun is shining. The temperature is warm. No clouds can be seen in the sky. And you have plans to meet with friends at the beach. Sounds like the potential for a great day, right? But if you suffer from depression, despite the sunny blue skies,...
Not Just the Blues: The Truth About PTSD and Depression
Your partner or friend has said they’re worried about you. Maybe you can’t stop reliving the traffic accident you were in a few months back. You’re struggling with mood swings and low self-esteem.
PMS: I Just Want To Be Myself Again
Premenstrual syndrome, or PMS, is something all women know. PMS is characterized by the presence of both physical and behavioral symptoms. The most common behavioral symptom is mood swings.
Ketamine and Other Viable Treatment Strategies for Depression
Depression, or Major Depressive disorder (MDD), is a common mental health disorder in the USA. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), 7.1% of all US adults, or 17.3 million people, had an episode of...
Headaches: Don’t Suffer in Silence
Headaches are ubiquitous. I have never met someone who has never had a headache in their life. As a neurologist, I see a lot of patients specifically for this disorder.