Depression is one of the leading mental health conditions in the United States. And while many people are familiar with certain symptoms, such as persistent sadness and hopelessness, there are other symptoms that aren’t as well known, such as weight changes and sleep issues. Learning to recognize the symptoms of...
About 12% of Americans get migraines. And while a migraine is a type of headache, many other symptoms can accompany this headache, including constipation, changes in vision, and confusion. And while migraines are common, many people struggle to find treatments that work. Ketamine Integrative Medicine takes an alternative approach to...
Depression affects people of all ages and all walks of life. About 20% of children and teens experience bouts of depression by the time they’re age 18, and more than 6% of all American adults experience it, too. It’s a complex mental health condition, and it can impact your life...
Around 28% of American adults live with chronic pain, which is pain that lasts for 12 weeks or longer. Chronic pain can sap your energy, limit your mobility, and increase your risk of developing anxiety, depression, and other health complications. Unfortunately, it’s also difficult to identify and treat effectively. Chronic...
An estimated 10% of American adults have a substance use disorder. Also referred to simply as substance abuse, the disorder is characterized by a pattern of substance misuse that interferes with a person’s health, relationships, or responsibilities. Substance abuse takes many forms. Some people take legal prescription drugs for a...
Pain is your body’s way of telling you something isn’t right. Suffering an acute injury or recovering from surgery can bring pain, and it typically resolves on its own as your body heals. But what happens if that pain doesn’t go away or it continues to get worse? Pain becomes...
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health disorder that’s brought on by experiencing a traumatic event. It’s a common but serious condition, and about one in 11 people living in the United States will be diagnosed with PTSD in their lifetime. Annette Lusko, DO, and our team specialize in...
If you stub your toe, you can feel pain. If you’re recovering from surgery, you can feel pain. But what if you suffer headaches, body aches, or some other pain without an obvious physical cause? It could be due to psychological distress. Psychogenic pain is a pain disorder that primarily...
Clinical depression is defined as a mental health disorder that persistently causes a sad mood and a loss of interest in activities. It’s one of the most common mental health conditions in the United States, and it affects about 16 million Americans. Depression can make daily life challenging, and it...
About 4 million American adults live with fibromyalgia, a chronic condition that causes musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, and brain fog. These symptoms can make daily life challenging, from keeping up at the job to maintaining relationships with family and friends. Fibromyalgia isn’t well understood. Different people experience different symptoms, and it’s...
The COVID-19 pandemic has triggered dramatic changes throughout everyday life — and in the medical community as well. Not only are providers across the country postponing elective procedures, but many are also encouraging people to avoid in-office appointments to reduce their risk of exposure to this highly contagious coronavirus.But what...
It’s natural to experience anxiety, sadness, and other emotions after going through or witnessing a traumatic event. For many people, these feelings fade with time, but for those with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety and other distressing emotions don’t disappear. Post-traumatic stress disorder is a mental health disorder that can...
Anxiety is the most common mental health issue in the United States, affecting an estimated 40 million American adults. It’s characterized by feelings of worry, nervousness, and panic attacks. But, did you know that anxiety can affect more than just your mind? Mental and physical health have long been considered...
Depression is a common mental health problem that affects more than 16 million Americans. It’s a complex condition, and it’s often characterized by feelings of hopelessness, sadness, and disinterest in daily life. Although it’s common, it can impact every individual differently. There’s often no clear cause of depression, but for...
Nearly 7 million American adults have obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), which is a type of anxiety that triggers persistent obsessions and compulsions. Often negative and distressing, compulsions can quickly inhibit your ability to participate fully in everyday life. Everyone has recurring thoughts and actions from time to time, but for...
Nearly 6 million Americans report experiencing intrusive thoughts. And studies estimate that many more don’t disclose intrusive thoughts they may have to their doctors or therapists. Put simply, intrusive thoughts are unwanted, recurring thoughts that you can’t seem to control. They might be violent or disturbing in nature, and they...
More than 38 million Americans experience migraine headaches, and for 4 million of that number, these headaches are chronic. Chronic migraines have the power to diminish your quality of life, affect your performance at work or school, and more. Migraines are notoriously difficult to diagnose and treat. But, at Ketamine...
Are you always worried or on edge? Do you feel like something bad is just about to happen? Or do you struggle to quiet your thoughts when you go to sleep at night? All these could be signs of an anxiety disorder. A common mental health condition, anxiety can cause...
Are you curious about the benefits of ketamine? A drug traditionally used for anesthetic purposes, ketamine therapy is a powerful treatment that can help you overcome pain or illness that may be holding you back from enjoying life. Annette Lusko, DO, and our team at Ketamine Integrative Medicine specialize in...
An estimated 20 million Americans have substance use disorders. Substance abuse, also called addiction, is an uncontrollable urge to use harmful substances despite negative effects on your health and life. Alcohol abuse is the most common type of substance abuse. People can also get addicted to prescription and illegal drugs....
Thirty-nine million adults and children in the United States live with migraines. Migraine headaches are characterized by localized pain on one side of the head, visual disturbances, and sensitivity to light and sound. Some people even suffer nausea, vomiting, and dizziness. Migraine pain is common, and it can be...
About 15% of new moms experience postpartum depression, a form of severe depression that can develop during pregnancy or shortly after giving birth. Different than “baby blues,” postpartum depression is a severe mood disorder that often requires medical care. Pregnancy and having a baby causes dramatic changes in your body...
Teens experience more societal pressure and stress today than ever before. Whether it’s bullying or pressure to perform in school or sports, it’s no surprise that adolescent depression and anxiety diagnoses are on the rise. In fact, nearly 20% of teens will be affected by depression by the time they...
Ketamine infusion therapy is growing in popularity as a treatment for a number of mental health conditions. First used as an anesthetic, ketamine has pain-relieving and relaxing effects when used under medical supervision. A growing number of doctors are recommending ketamine therapy for post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD. About 8%...
Ketamine and antidepressants both target brain chemicals that regulate your mood, but that’s where their similarities end. The exceptional value of ketamine lies in the way it differs from antidepressants — a benefit that can make the difference between life and death for patients with severe depression and suicidal tendencies....
If you have chronic pain, you’re not alone. This issue, defined as pain that lasts for months or even years, affects millions of men and women across the United States. In fact, more than 26 million American adults suffer from frequent back pain, one of the most common locations of...
