If you’ve read my blog on the entourage effect , you know CBD does better when it has its friends around it. A lot better. The entourage effect occurs when CBD is administered along with the cannabinoids and terpenes that naturally occur with it: they work together to create a more potent therapeutic effect than with […]

What you’ll learn What is the entourage effect and why it is so powerful The difference between CBD isolate and full spectrum hemp oil, also called CBD, so it can be confusing!  How to choose the best form of CBD In the world of holistic medicine and healthy eating, we talk about how whole, unprocessed […]

What you’ll learn How GABA operates in the brain and body The role GABA plays in anxiety How supplemental GABA can reduce anxiety When it comes to relieving anxiety, GABA is the neurotransmitter you want to talk to.  Think of GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid) as your cellular brakes. This chemical messenger’s job is to calm cells […]

What you’ll learn: Why CBD can do so many seemingly unrelated things in the body What the endocannabinoid system is (ECS) How the ECS works to promote healing and calm in your body How the ECS protects the brain How CBD uses the ECS to bring your body back into balance CBD seems to have […]

We all know that feeling. The sun has gone down and you’re snuggled in bed, or maybe relaxing on the couch with a cup a tea. You aren’t hungry, but ice cream starts to sound really good. Or maybe it’s a cookie or a brownie left over from your children’s dinner; whatever it is, it’s […]

Shiloh Coleman recently invited me to be a guest on his “Purpose in the Process” podcast, “because I find your approach to health care both interesting and compelling … I love to dig into the why behind the how of just about any process, whether related to business and career, health and well-being, adventurous living, […]

We as a country are still reeling from the unspeakable tragedy of the Parkland, Fl, shootings. After Sandy Hook we said “never again.” That is when I wrote this article in the Huffington Post, on Feb 19, 2013, about the effects of psychiatric drugs in causing violence. And then we let 1,607 mass shootings happen. Here is a map of […]

Q. My wife and I are moving from our house into an older condominium. It’s charming, but should we be concerned about lead paint? A. Your confusion is understandable. Most information about lead paint toxicity concerns exposure in children, who are at higher risk because they are smaller, still developing and are more likely to […]

Let food be thy medicine, and medicine be thy food. —Hippocrates We know that the brain can be greatly influenced by what we eat, and researchers are beginning to figure out why. The very makeup of brain cells depends on the presence of specific nutrients. Omega-3 fatty acids, for example, are an integral part of […]

Almost 40% of American adults have harmful levels in their bodies… It started with Flint, Michigan, where outraged parents complained of toxic concentrations of lead in their drinking water. But anyone who reads newspapers, watches TV or goes online knows that lead continues to be a national problem. A Hidden Danger: While attention has largely […]

By Dr. Mercola Depression is a very serious health problem and can be terminal, as up to 30,000 people who are depressed commit suicide every year. But are antidepressants the best approach? Contrary to popular belief, there are safer—and oftentimes far more effective—alternatives to the drug route, as explained here by Dr. Hyla Cass, a […]

Push the play button below to hear the interview on “10 Minute Wellness Tips” Nationally acclaimed innovator and expert in the fields of integrative medicine, psychiatry, and addiction recovery, Dr. Cass helps individuals to take charge of their health. One area is in withdrawing from both psychiatric medication and substances of abuse with the aid […]

Welcome to my September Newsletter 1. Integrative Medicine for Mental Health conference in San Diego 2. Iasis Neurofeedback 3. September Discount 4. Evolution of Medicine Summit 5. Love Your Body Institute 1. Integrative Medicine for Mental Health Conference I’m at the Integrative Medicine for Mental Health conference in San Diego – learning a lot, from details […]

It’s been quite a week. Sean Croxton completed his Depression Sessions, where I did an interview on getting off psych meds, and the following day,  a Q & A. Then I had an interview with Marc David on the Future of Healing series which continues (free) for a while longer. Both of my interviews are […]

The Depression Sessions have just begun! Then we have The Future of Healing starting June 22 and The Healthy Heart Summit, July 13. You can’t help but get educated in all these vital areas with these amazing resources. All are available for free during their course, and also able to be purchased for ongoing use for a nominal […]

Depression is not a Prozac deficiency! As a functional medicine psychiatrist, I was really excited when Sean Croxton of Underground Wellness told me he was going to host the Depression Sessions. It’s goal is to bring to public awareness the root causes of depression as well as treatments that not only won’t mask the symptoms, […]

I’m excited to announce that I’m a featured expert in a great upcoming event: The Future of Healing Online Conference You can register now for FREE by clicking here. The all-video Future of Healing Online Conference goes live on June 22nd. It showcases the voices of 70+ top professionals and thought-leaders who’ll help us step […]

On this Memorial Day weekend, I would like us to take some time to remember those who served our country in the ultimate way, and to offer comfort to the loved ones they left behind. Then there are many more who are living every day with their service-related injuries, and I offer my gratitude to […]

Here’s a great way to improve just about every area of your health in as little as ten minutes! My friends Brad Costanzo and Bob Serling at 10 Minute Wellness Tips have just released a series of short, right on point interviews with 26 leading health experts. And, yes, I’m one of the featured interviews. […]

How Nutritional and Alternative Treatments Can Help You Avoid Using Drugs for Depression Dr. Joseph Mercola interviews Dr. Hyla Cass, M.D. By Dr. Mercola Depression is a very serious health problem and can be terminal, as up to 30,000 people who are depressed commit suicide every year. But are antidepressants the best approach? Contrary to […]