Are you familiar with any good arguments for the soul? Many people today don’t know any. Here’s one I think you should know: the qualia argument. It runs as follows: Mary is a 55 year old neuroscientist. She lives in
Is the Color Purple an Illusion?
Panic Attacks: A Loss of Bodily Ownership
Those who suffer from panic attacks often feel their body is turning on them. As their heart beats out of their chest, as they get tunnel vision, there is a strange sense that their own body is outside of their
On the Fear of Taking Xanax
Many of my patients with panic attacks are afraid to take Xanax— even occasionally. I often reassure them that, if they take it 2x/week, no habituation will occur. It’s also important that they take it a couple of times so
Tips for Success with Ketamine Therapy
When you swallow a vitamin C tab, it doesn’t matter what’s on your mind. You can believe vitamin C is a waste of time, but your immune system will still benefit. Whereas other experiences are more dependent on your state
Medical Marijuana for Bipolar Disorder
As a psychiatrist, I sometimes meet patients with bipolar disorder who went many years without any major issues. Then, something changes, and disaster strikes. Their notorious symptoms return. One patient told me he had used marijuana from age 22 until 35,
How Marijuana Cures PTSD
PTSD is difficult to treat. Take it from me, I am a psychiatrist with my own private practice in Hawaii. And I treat veterans (and non veterans) with PTSD every day. To those of us without PTSD, it can be hard
Heal Depression Rapidly
Psychiatry may be on the verge of a new era. Everyone knows that SSRI antidepressants, drugs like Prozac and Lexapro, have been around a long time. Their efficacy is overblown. Studies show they are no more than 40-50% effective. They’re
Re-Grow and Heal Your Nervous System
Our brains have a lot in common with plants. Perhaps this is why plant-based medicines work so well. Plants are simply a lot smarter than drug companies are… after all, they’ve been producing medicines for a lot longer than the
Are Fragrances Medicinal?
While some people rave about essential oils, others aren’t so sure. Have you ever wondered, what is the evidence that a fragrance can have a medicinal effect? Believe it or not, there is a hospital study from Japan showing that