Health Matters

Diet

A Look Inside Brain Network Abnormalities

Robert J. Hedaya MD, DLFAPA, ABPN, CFM on October 14, 2021

Minor head injuries, mold, chronic infections, a poor diet can "break" a brain.

Minor head injuries, mold, chronic infections, a poor diet can "break" a brain.

Coronavirus Disease 2019

Post-COVID-19 Syndrome

Robert J. Hedaya MD, DLFAPA, ABPN, CFM on July 6, 2020

While some physicians are attributing Post Covid-19 symptoms to anxiety or depression, we believe that is not likely.

While some physicians are attributing Post Covid-19 symptoms to anxiety or depression, we believe that is not likely.

Anxiety

Coronavirus: A Physician's Perspective

Robert J. Hedaya MD, DLFAPA, ABPN, CFM on March 4, 2020

Are you in a panic about coronavirus?

Are you in a panic about coronavirus?

Traumatic Brain Injury

Traumatic Brain Injury After-Effects Show Up in Adults

Robert J. Hedaya MD, DLFAPA, ABPN, CFM on October 25, 2019

Have you ruled out TBI as the cause of your memory issues, sluggish energy, or mood issues? The after-effects of a car accident or fall can show up decades later.

Have you ruled out TBI as the cause of your memory issues, sluggish energy, or mood issues? The after-effects of a car accident or fall can show up decades later.

Environment

A 12-Step Program That Has Helped Patients Transform

Robert J. Hedaya MD, DLFAPA, ABPN, CFM on September 4, 2019

What if you could do deep inner work with others like yourself in a safe structured environment for one dollar?

What if you could do deep inner work with others like yourself in a safe structured environment for one dollar?

Depression

Toxic Dormitories and Mold

Robert J. Hedaya MD, DLFAPA, ABPN, CFM on April 3, 2019

Janet was a top athlete and student whose level of motivation was so great that she pushed herself through depression, fatigue, and lassitude.

Janet was a top athlete and student whose level of motivation was so great that she pushed herself through depression, fatigue, and lassitude.

Environment

How to Find Joy in 10 Seconds!

Robert J. Hedaya MD, DLFAPA, ABPN, CFM on March 4, 2019

My wife goes through life with her salience network turned up around art, space, and religious studies.

My wife goes through life with her salience network turned up around art, space, and religious studies.

Gender

The Dissolution of Gender

Robert J. Hedaya MD, DLFAPA, ABPN, CFM on February 13, 2019

It is nothing short of astounding that after millions of years, the fundamental facts of human gender are becoming blurry.

It is nothing short of astounding that after millions of years, the fundamental facts of human gender are becoming blurry.

Environment

Up Your Oxygen Level

Robert J. Hedaya MD, DLFAPA, ABPN, CFM on January 25, 2019

We spend much time working in buildings with sealed windows, in vehicles with closed windows, in homes with closed windows. This reduces the amount of oxygen, leading to problems

We spend much time working in buildings with sealed windows, in vehicles with closed windows, in homes with closed windows. This reduces the amount of oxygen, leading to problems

Useful information for anyone who has mental health issues.

OCD

Lyme Disease Symptoms and Diagnosis

Robert J. Hedaya MD, DLFAPA, ABPN, CFM on November 2, 2018

Lyme disease should be ruled out—or in—only by a thorough workup. Know the symptoms so you can track changes in yourself and tell your physician what you're experiencing.

Lyme disease should be ruled out—or in—only by a thorough workup. Know the symptoms so you can track changes in yourself and tell your physician what you're experiencing.

Depression

Can Treatment Resistant Depression Be Successfully Treated?

Robert J. Hedaya MD, DLFAPA, ABPN, CFM on October 26, 2018

The prevailing attitude in mainstream psychiatry is that half to two-thirds of people with depression won't ever fully recover. But there is effective treatment.

The prevailing attitude in mainstream psychiatry is that half to two-thirds of people with depression won't ever fully recover. But there is effective treatment.

Mild Cognitive Impairment

General Anesthesia May Unmask Hidden Cognitive Decline

Robert J. Hedaya MD, DLFAPA, ABPN, CFM on October 11, 2018

General anesthesia is not to be taken lightly. Older people or those at risk for dementia need to be pre-screened to assess the risk of cognitive consequences.

General anesthesia is not to be taken lightly. Older people or those at risk for dementia need to be pre-screened to assess the risk of cognitive consequences.

Depression

Hope and Healing Research

Robert J. Hedaya MD, DLFAPA, ABPN, CFM on October 5, 2018

Do you or a loved one feel hopeless? Are you working professionally with a patient who is despairing? Read this classic book to learn how to turn things around.

Do you or a loved one feel hopeless? Are you working professionally with a patient who is despairing? Read this classic book to learn how to turn things around.

Suicide

Suicide's Often Overlooked Causes

Robert J. Hedaya MD, DLFAPA, ABPN, CFM on August 16, 2018

People who are suicidal are drowning in a sea of both disturbed biology and disturbed life events.

People who are suicidal are drowning in a sea of both disturbed biology and disturbed life events.

Psychopharmacology

Can B12 Boost Your Response to Psych Meds?

Robert J. Hedaya MD, DLFAPA, ABPN, CFM on August 10, 2018

If your psych medication isn't working like it used to, B12 may be the issue.

If your psych medication isn't working like it used to, B12 may be the issue.

Fear

Movies and Misery

Robert J. Hedaya MD, DLFAPA, ABPN, CFM on August 9, 2018

Are movies making you miserable?

Are movies making you miserable?

Psychopharmacology

Could a B12 Boost Help Your Patient Respond to Treatment?

Robert J. Hedaya MD, DLFAPA, ABPN, CFM on April 20, 2018

Vitamin B12 is a key component of several metabolic pathways in the brain.

Vitamin B12 is a key component of several metabolic pathways in the brain.

options for reversing early Alzheimer's exist.

Alzheimer’s can be prevented and mild cognitive impairment can be reversed by addressing these factors in at-risk individuals. Science has moved past the “one-pill-for-every-ill”.