Dr. ArunaDepression is not chemical imbalance to be fixed with medication. Yes, meds can provide symptom relief, but usually at a high cost in terms of side effects and because they do not address the underlying root causes.
Dr. ArunaMy humble attempt to break down some of the myths about mental illnesses and how it should be treated.
Dr. ArunaI met with the young lady and used my training in Functional Medicine and Ayurveda, to solve this puzzle. In addition to anxiety and depression, she also had symptoms of heart burn, headaches, acne, skin rash, and was overweight. From an Ayurvedic lens, she was severely inflamed, and this inflammation was manifesting in various organ systems in her body – the gut, brain, skin, etc. I explained the treatment which focused on eliminating this inflammation.
Dr. ArunaIt has been said that the brain and mind are the last frontier to conquer. The field of modern psychiatry has undergone so many changes within the last century that it has left some practitioners and clients confused and bewildered. Depression syndrome exemplifies the changes and trends in thinking within the field of mental health.
Dr. ArunaThere are only a few emergency situations in the practice of psychiatry. However, these emergencies can be devastating not just to the patient, their family, and society, but everyone involved, including the care providers. And suicide is the most feared of them all.
Dr. ArunaHere is a success story of treating anxiety & depression with an integrative approach.