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Why are we so scared of the new Coronavirus? By Danny Park, MD
March 19, 2020

Why are we so scared of the new Coronavirus? By Danny Park, MD

With all the hysteria regarding this new invasive virus, it is hard to know what is true and what is simply hysteria. So many things are closing, including schools, extracurricular activities, concerts, and sporting events.

Recession Depression – How Financial Market Fluctuations can Lead to Increased Anxiety...
March 15, 2020

Recession Depression – How Financial Market Fluctuations can Lead to Increased Anxiety...

Recession Depression – How Financial Market Fluctuations can Lead to Increased Anxiety and Mood Disorders.

Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy for Alcoholism
January 20, 2020

Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy for Alcoholism

Drinking is a norm in our society. With the holidays, this is a very common thing to do with friends and family. It’s definitely possible to have fun without drinking (I like Red Bull) but drinking is a CNS depressant and causes a feeling of relaxation.

Vomiting after Marijuana Use
January 18, 2020

Vomiting after Marijuana Use

Recreational marijuana was legalized on January 1, 2020, making Illinois the 11th state in the country to do so. Purchasers of marijuana must be 21 years old and can buy marijuana with or without a medical card.

Potential Treatment of Neurodegenerative disorders: Antioxidants
January 10, 2020

Potential Treatment of Neurodegenerative disorders: Antioxidants

Neurodegenerative disorders are abundant but treatments are far and few between. These disorders are highly associated with the detrimental effects of reactive oxygen species from oxidative stress.

Why Does Ketamine Work for Depression and Other Mood Disorders?
January 8, 2020

Why Does Ketamine Work for Depression and Other Mood Disorders?

When an individual suffers from depression, chronic pain, and other related illnesses it may be beneficial to receive ketamine infusion treatments. This therapy is considered an alternative based treatment to traditional medications with long-lasting...

No One Wants to Be Sick – Vitamin C Infusions
January 5, 2020

No One Wants to Be Sick – Vitamin C Infusions

This is a story familiar to all of us during the winter. Frequency and duration can vary but at some point in time, everyone seems to get sick. Whether it’s a tickle in the throat, a mild headache, or just feeling run down, the common cold is...

Migraine and Gut Health: What you Need to Know
January 5, 2020

Migraine and Gut Health: What you Need to Know

Most people who have migraines also experience nausea and vomiting during an attack, but what if that connection goes deeper – into the gut? What if there is a link between migraine and gut health and by taking care of your gut you may be able to better...

What is Glutathione and its Benefits?
December 30, 2019

What is Glutathione and its Benefits?

Glutathione is a potent antioxidant found in our red blood cells and is made in the liver. It is responsible for neutralizing reactive oxygen species (ROS) like free radicals that can cause damage and death to cells.

Dehydration: Prevalence, Dangers, and Effective Treatment
October 14, 2019

Dehydration: Prevalence, Dangers, and Effective Treatment

According to studies, Seventy-five percent of all Americans are dehydrated EVERY day. Although the study showed that most people had, in fact, drank 8 glasses of fluids per day, they still had net fluid loss, leading to chronic dehydration.