Genetic Testing Genomind The Genecept Assay Test Panel at a Glance Pharmacodynamic GENE PHYSIOLOGICAL ROLE IMPACT OF MUTATION TREATMENT IMPACT Serotonin Transporter (SLC6A4) Protein responsible for reuptake of serotonin from the synapse Inhibition of this protein by SSRIs, which may lead to increased risk for non-response/side effects Use caution […]
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“Everyone seems to be talking about fat these days. That fat somehow is good now and can help with weight loss and disease prevention. How can that be true when for decades we all were told that fat was the bad guy?” asks this week’s house call. “What are its benefits? […]
Perlmutter’s Guide to the Glycemic Index Whether you are sick, well, overweight, metabolically compromised, experiencing brain issues, or just want to preserve your mental wellbeing, understand that the Glycemic Index plays a pivotal role. Choose foods with a lower GI while making sure they are gluten-free. This will maintain healthy levels […]
Question: I have bad stomach pain after taking a drug for a bladder condition. I was also on Prozac, Elavil and Lorazepam at the time, for bladder and depression issues. I stopped the Prozac because I wanted to take less drugs, because now I also have to take Prevacid. So, […]
In long term management of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), diet is more important than medication. You need adequate fiber to maintain a soft, formed, moist, preferably daily bowel movement. Inadequate bowel motility causes constipated stool that irritates the bowel wall and causes colon spasms. Eating too large a meal (especially […]
Metabolic Syndrome was the headline issue at last week’s annual meeting of psychiatrists (APA). What is it? Do you fit the criteria? What can you do about it? What Is It? Metabolic Syndrome is common and it increases your risk of dying from a heart attack by 3 1/2 times. […]