Issue 15: Psychiatric disorders and herbs

Scott Mendelson, MD

In this issue…

New Research

Dr. Spelman reviews a new study that evaluates and safety and effectiveness of ozone therapy on patients displaying mild to moderate COVID-19 symptoms.

Topic of the Day

As shown in clinical studies over the last decade, chronic severe stress causes damage to mitochondrial function. In the topic of the day, Dr. Spelman discusses various strategies for managing stress and depression with botanicals, in relation to the monoamine and BDNF hypotheses.

Interview

Dr. Spelman speaks with Scott Mendelson, MD, a practicing psychiatrist with a PhD in biopsychology, on using herbs to treat psychiatric disorders.