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May is Mental Health Awareness Month. In honor of this, Psychiatry Redefined is offering a 50% discount on FIVE of our online courses, now through…
James Greenblatt, MD05/16/2022
For the last few decades, research has been building that shows lithium may be a disease-modifying treatment and preventative agent for Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.…
James Greenblatt, MD04/06/2022
Support a Groundbreaking Research Study! Research has slowly been accruing that suggests a significant subset of patients with anorexia nervosa may have a neuroinflammatory condition…
James Greenblatt, MD03/09/2022
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common type of dementia, officially the seventh leading cause of death in the United States (CDC 2022). And rates are…
James Greenblatt, MD02/28/2022
Researchers looked at two patient cases who suffered from schizophrenia for decades. These patients were asked to share their specific experiences because they were able…
James Greenblatt, MD02/23/2022
Schizophrenia continues to be an enigmatic condition, mostly due to there not being a clear or full understanding of its underlying cause. While studies of…
James Greenblatt, MD02/17/2022
ADHD on the Rise ADHD, or attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, is one of the most common mental health conditions among children in the U.S. The diagnosis rate…
James Greenblatt, MD02/15/2022
A recent literature review led by Adam Włodarczyk, MD, from the Medical University of Gdansk, explores the idea of promoting a ketogenic diet as a…
James Greenblatt, MD02/14/2022
People with anorexia nervosa commonly experience profound distortions in how they view their own bodies. They often see themselves looking in the mirror as fat,…
James Greenblatt, MD02/09/2022
A small-scale study was published in the Journal of Eating Disorders looking at the effect of a ketogenic diet on three obese patients who experienced…
James Greenblatt, MD02/03/2022
Some of the latest research is starting to suggest that replacing carbohydrates in the diet with fat and protein may help treat Alzheimer’s disease, bipolar…
James Greenblatt, MD01/31/2022
It’s been said the world is divided into two kinds of people: those who live to eat and those who eat to live. Those who…
James Greenblatt, MD01/25/2022
Suggesting medicine as a treatment for food addiction raises a red flag with many professionals. They argue that the solution to our nation’s weight problems…
James Greenblatt, MD01/12/2022
In their December 2021 article, “The Corpse Bride Diet,” investigators of the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) describe an experiment they recently conducted to plumb the…
James Greenblatt, MD12/29/2021
I want to connect with you about a subject that has fascinated me since 1990, and which has also become a key component of my…
James Greenblatt, MD12/21/2021
Dr. William Beaumont, known as the “Father of Gastric Physiology,” first met patient Alexis St. Martin in 1822 when he was accidentally shot in the…
James Greenblatt, MD12/18/2021
Article originally published on Altenative Medicine, December 2021. Before even discussing the holidays, there is a critical piece of the anorexia nervosa puzzle that needs…
James Greenblatt, MD12/10/2021
When patients seek standard care for depression or other mental health conditions, only between 55% and 75% feel that their treatment was at least somewhat helpful (Harris…
James Greenblatt, MD12/09/2021
Free form amino acids are one of the most consistent and powerful tools available for supporting depression and other aspects of mental health. Proteins are the…
James Greenblatt, MD11/29/2021
We all know a healthy diet is one of the best ways to live a great life. But sometimes our minds lead us down paths…
James Greenblatt, MD11/15/2021
Psychotherapy has been the first-line treatment for anorexia nervosa for more than a century. While of demonstrated utility in many psychiatric disorders, psychotherapy alone has…
James Greenblatt, MD11/11/2021
High fructose corn syrup (HFCS) is made from corn that is spun at a high velocity and combined with three different enzymes to create thick,…
James Greenblatt, MD11/01/2021
All too often, after an individual with anorexia reaches a stable, healthy weight and appears to be enjoying eating more normally, he or she suddenly…
James Greenblatt, MD10/25/2021
Eating Disorders and Suicide Anorexia is the most lethal diagnosis in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. On average, between 5% and 10%…
James Greenblatt, MD10/18/2021
Nutrient deficiencies often contribute to the stranglehold of appetite disturbances and can intensify devastating patterns of disordered eating. When your body is provided with the…
James Greenblatt, MD10/05/2021
From the Desk of Dr. James Greenblatt Dear friends, Alzheimer’s disease, the most common form of dementia, is a devastating illness. And the latest research…
James Greenblatt, MD09/24/2021
The importance of dietary fat and essential fatty acids (EFAs) in maintaining mental and physical health cannot be underestimated. Although dietary fat has been much…
James Greenblatt, MD09/20/2021
From the Desk of Dr. James Greenblatt Dear friends, How many people do you know that struggle with sleep problems? What if there was a…
James Greenblatt, MD09/17/2021
Appetite control does not have to entail a lifelong battle. To control appetite, you need to experience a sense of fullness rather than a continuous…
James Greenblatt, MD09/13/2021
From the Desk of Dr. James Greenblatt The following is an adaption from my book, Integrative Medicine for Depression: A Breakthrough Treatment Plan that Eliminates Depression Naturally.…
James Greenblatt, MD09/10/2021
I have been practicing child and adolescent psychiatry for more than thirty years, and I have become increasingly convinced there is a connection between zinc…
James Greenblatt, MD09/06/2021
From the Desk of Dr. James Greenblatt The International Society for Orthomolecular Medicine (ISOM) just published a new case report about B12 and reading difficulties.…
James Greenblatt, MD09/03/2021
Your family sits down to dinner one evening and your fourteen-year-old daughter looks with disgust at the plate of chicken placed in front of her.…
James Greenblatt, MD08/30/2021
From the Desk of Dr. James Greenblatt Dear friends, We are facing an unprecedented crisis of mental illness in today’s youth. Mental health and neurological…
James Greenblatt, MD08/27/2021
From the Desk of Dr. James Greenblatt There is a growing body of unequivocal empirical evidence that validates ADHD as a neurologic, brain-based disorder, represented…
James Greenblatt, MD08/20/2021
When I first met Elise, she was 25 years old and had a 13-year-long history of restrictive eating behaviors. She was first put on a…
James Greenblatt, MD08/16/2021
Sugar is a term of endearment. It helps us cope with the painful realities of life. To make it more palatable, we may “sugar-coat” a…
James Greenblatt, MD06/24/2021
This is about you. You are unique. Specifically, you have biochemical uniqueness, a concept which extends to anatomy, the metabolism of vitamins and minerals, and…
James Greenblatt, MD05/13/2021
Anorexia nervosa is a complex disease that requires a carefully coordinated, personalized program for diagnosis and treatment. While conventional psychiatrists rely on medications to cure…
James Greenblatt, MD04/05/2021
Beef Liver Nutrition (+8 Nutrients You Need) This is a guest post from www.carnivoreaurelius.com. Find the original article here. Adding liver to your diet can…
James Greenblatt, MD03/02/2021
Anorexia is not simply “a desire to be thin” taken to the extreme. It is a complex, multi-faceted disorder with physical, mental, social, nutritional, and…
James Greenblatt, MD02/22/2021
Cakes, crackers, and ice cream—there are good reasons we reach for these foods during a binge. Both wheat and dairy are broken down into small…
James Greenblatt, MD01/15/2021
While most people think of lithium as a medication for severe mental health problems, research since the 1970s has strongly suggested that low levels of…
James Greenblatt, MD01/04/2021
Demand for lithium continues to grow at a rapid pace. Due to its use for energy storage in lithium batteries, companies have been working to…
James Greenblatt, MD12/14/2020
It’s been said the world is divided into two kinds of people: those who live to eat and those who eat to live. Those who…
James Greenblatt, MD11/16/2020
Lithium, in its pure form, is a reactive, light-silver colored, alkali metal. It is the lightest metal with the lowest density, having half the density…
James Greenblatt, MD09/25/2020
I’m sure you’ve heard of the old adage, “You are what you eat.” When it comes to anorexia, our children are what they DON’T eat.…
James Greenblatt, MD09/01/2020
Addiction is a powerful word. It unleashes feelings of helplessness, anxiety, and chaos. For many of us, the word evokes the image of a particular…
James Greenblatt, MD08/28/2020
The Discovery of Lithium’s Effects on Uric Acid Crystals Before its use as a medication for bipolar, lithium had a fairly storied history as a…
James Greenblatt, MD06/11/2020
James Greenblatt, MD, Jennifer Dimino, Winnie T. Lee Introduction It was 1534, and the crew of French explorer Jacques Cartier were in trouble. They had…
James Greenblatt, MD04/05/2020
For as long as lithium has been used in medicine, we still don’t have a complete understanding of its underlying effects on our physiology. It…
James Greenblatt, MD04/03/2020
Depression is a disabling illness that can strangle one’s life and spirit and severely reduce both psychological and physical well-being. It is surprisingly common, affecting…
James Greenblatt, MD03/07/2020
Every 10.9 minutes, someone in America fatally harms themselves, with suicide ranking as the 10th leading cause of death in the United States.. Worldwide, suicide…
James Greenblatt, MD02/16/2020
Since its discovery in 1817, researchers in the physical sciences have gained a deeper appreciation of lithium, an alkali earth metal. In October 2019, The…
James Greenblatt, MD01/12/2020
As research has continued to unfold around our understanding of lithium, some fairly interesting effects are starting to be revealed. While benefits for bipolar disorder,…
James Greenblatt, MD11/20/2019
James Greenblatt, MD Misleading Messages: What is the Truth about Cholesterol? The cultural dogma is that cholesterol is an evil villain that needs to be…
James Greenblatt, MD10/14/2019
James Greenblatt, MD & Desiree Delane, MS Introduction The National Institutes for Mental Health provide a succinct definition for schizophrenia as periods of psychosis characterized…
James Greenblatt, MD10/14/2019
James Greenblatt, MD While it is human nature to occasionally ruminate or overanalyze important decisions, these thought patterns normally dissipate quickly freeing us of those…
James Greenblatt, MD10/14/2019
by James Greenblatt, MD Magnesium is a cofactor in more than 325 enzymatic reactions—in DNA and neurotransmitters; in the bones, heart and brain; in every cell…
James Greenblatt, MD10/14/2019
When most people think of lithium, they may think of an old, potentially side-effect prone treatment for bipolar disorder. Yet, many people don’t realize lithium…
James Greenblatt, MD08/27/2019
Finally Focused: Mineral Imbalances & ADHD (Part 2: Magnesium Deficiency) Dr. James Greenblatt In part 1 of this series, we discussed the importance of correcting…
James Greenblatt, MD07/01/2019
Finally Focused: Mineral Imbalances & ADHD (Part 1: Zinc Deficiency & Copper Excess) Dr. James Greenblatt What if there was a safe, effective, inexpensive, and…
James Greenblatt, MD07/01/2019
Alzheimer’s: A Biological Model of Prevention – Finally! (Part 1) Dr. James Greenblatt News media are replete with alarming statistics about the current and future…
James Greenblatt, MD07/01/2019
Psychiatry Redefined The Evolution of Psychiatry: From the Measureless Medicine to Precision Healing by James Greenblatt, MD Measuring the Mind Measurement is the basis of…
James Greenblatt, MD07/01/2019
Malorexia: Anorexia Nervosa Redefined by James Greenblatt, MD Anorexia nervosa is a serious and potentially life-threatening disorder characterized by an intense fear of gaining weight,…
James Greenblatt, MD07/01/2019
Lithium: The Untold Story of the Magic Mineral That Charges Cell Phones and Preserves Memory by James Greenblatt, MD, and Kayla Grossmann, RN As far…
James Greenblatt, MD07/01/2019
Integrative Therapies for Binge Eating Disorder Dr. James Greenblatt As a society, we are bombarded by food daily, and while most of us can regulate…
James Greenblatt, MD06/25/2019
As a medical treatment for bipolar, lithium has a tarnished reputation. Many patients and providers view the drug as side-effect prone or downright dangerous. And…
James Greenblatt, MD03/12/2019
Cluster headaches are a severe form of headache that typically occurs on one side, centered around or above the eye. The headaches last up to…
James Greenblatt, MD02/17/2019
There are certain medical conditions we all fear because of their devastating symptoms and the huge numbers of people they affect. They deserve major public…
James Greenblatt, MD01/24/2019
We pour billions of dollars into medical research on specific diseases each and every year. But, sometimes, despite all of that time and all of…
James Greenblatt, MD12/20/2018
A Brief Overview of the History and Research Early History Lithium has been used in medicine almost since its discovery in the early 1800s.…
James Greenblatt, MD09/22/2018
Anorexia is a challenging condition to treat effectively. Currently, there are no approved medications for treating anorexia nervosa and most of the latest research does…
James Greenblatt, MD07/20/2018
Nutrient Advice from Dr. James Greenblatt An interview with ACN (Association for Comprehensive Neurotherapy) Latitudes Thank you for offering to share your expertise with…
James Greenblatt, MD06/24/2018
Brain derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) is a growth factor for neurons. Discovered in 1982 in samples of brain tissue from pigs, the growth factor has…
James Greenblatt, MD05/06/2018
There are many underlying causes of ADHD including genetic, neurological, environmental, and nutritional influences. Nutritional factors are often overlooked, yet imbalances of many minerals are…
James Greenblatt, MD03/05/2018
Upward Trend of ADHD Diagnoses Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has become the most commonly diagnosed childhood disorder in the United States. An estimated 6.4…
James Greenblatt, MD01/20/2018
While lithium is typically considered just a treatment for mental health conditions, evidence has slowly been building suggesting protective effects against cancer. An early study…
James Greenblatt, MD01/16/2018
Adapted from Nutritional Lithium: The Cinderella Story written by James Greenblatt, MD, and Kayla Grossman, RN. Epigenetics & Psychiatry The field of epigenetics has far-reaching…
James Greenblatt, MD09/10/2017
In psychiatry it has been well-documented that lithium has brain-protecting results when used at highly concentrated therapeutic doses. Pharmaceutical lithium (600-1200mg) has long been considered…
James Greenblatt, MD09/03/2017
By James Greenblatt, MD, and Kayla Grossmann, RN Originally published in the Townsend Letter, October 2015 The Magic Mineral That Charges Cell Phones and Preserves…
James Greenblatt, MD09/03/2017
A Cinderella Story for Brain Health Article adapted from Nutritional Lithium: The Cinderella Story written by James Greenblatt, MD, and Kayla Grossman, RN. As far…
James Greenblatt, MD08/19/2017
ADHD on the Rise ADHD, or attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, is one of the most common mental health conditions among children in the U.S. The diagnosis rate…
James Greenblatt, MD02/15/2022
From the Desk of Dr. James Greenblatt There is a growing body of unequivocal empirical evidence that validates ADHD as a neurologic, brain-based disorder, represented…
James Greenblatt, MD08/20/2021
James Greenblatt, MD, Jennifer Dimino, Winnie T. Lee Introduction It was 1534, and the crew of French explorer Jacques Cartier were in trouble. They had…
James Greenblatt, MD04/05/2020
Finally Focused: Mineral Imbalances & ADHD (Part 2: Magnesium Deficiency) Dr. James Greenblatt In part 1 of this series, we discussed the importance of correcting…
James Greenblatt, MD07/01/2019
Finally Focused: Mineral Imbalances & ADHD (Part 1: Zinc Deficiency & Copper Excess) Dr. James Greenblatt What if there was a safe, effective, inexpensive, and…
James Greenblatt, MD07/01/2019
Nutrient Advice from Dr. James Greenblatt An interview with ACN (Association for Comprehensive Neurotherapy) Latitudes Thank you for offering to share your expertise with…
James Greenblatt, MD06/24/2018
There are many underlying causes of ADHD including genetic, neurological, environmental, and nutritional influences. Nutritional factors are often overlooked, yet imbalances of many minerals are…
James Greenblatt, MD03/05/2018
Upward Trend of ADHD Diagnoses Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has become the most commonly diagnosed childhood disorder in the United States. An estimated 6.4…
James Greenblatt, MD01/20/2018
For the last few decades, research has been building that shows lithium may be a disease-modifying treatment and preventative agent for Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.…
James Greenblatt, MD04/06/2022
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common type of dementia, officially the seventh leading cause of death in the United States (CDC 2022). And rates are…
James Greenblatt, MD02/28/2022
Some of the latest research is starting to suggest that replacing carbohydrates in the diet with fat and protein may help treat Alzheimer’s disease, bipolar…
James Greenblatt, MD01/31/2022
From the Desk of Dr. James Greenblatt Dear friends, Alzheimer’s disease, the most common form of dementia, is a devastating illness. And the latest research…
James Greenblatt, MD09/24/2021
Alzheimer’s: A Biological Model of Prevention – Finally! (Part 1) Dr. James Greenblatt News media are replete with alarming statistics about the current and future…
James Greenblatt, MD07/01/2019
There are certain medical conditions we all fear because of their devastating symptoms and the huge numbers of people they affect. They deserve major public…
James Greenblatt, MD01/24/2019
We pour billions of dollars into medical research on specific diseases each and every year. But, sometimes, despite all of that time and all of…
James Greenblatt, MD12/20/2018
In psychiatry it has been well-documented that lithium has brain-protecting results when used at highly concentrated therapeutic doses. Pharmaceutical lithium (600-1200mg) has long been considered…
James Greenblatt, MD09/03/2017
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. In honor of this, Psychiatry Redefined is offering a 50% discount on FIVE of our online courses, now through…
James Greenblatt, MD05/16/2022
James Greenblatt, MD While it is human nature to occasionally ruminate or overanalyze important decisions, these thought patterns normally dissipate quickly freeing us of those…
James Greenblatt, MD10/14/2019
Nutrient Advice from Dr. James Greenblatt An interview with ACN (Association for Comprehensive Neurotherapy) Latitudes Thank you for offering to share your expertise with…
James Greenblatt, MD06/24/2018
For as long as lithium has been used in medicine, we still don’t have a complete understanding of its underlying effects on our physiology. It…
James Greenblatt, MD04/03/2020
As research has continued to unfold around our understanding of lithium, some fairly interesting effects are starting to be revealed. While benefits for bipolar disorder,…
James Greenblatt, MD11/20/2019
When most people think of lithium, they may think of an old, potentially side-effect prone treatment for bipolar disorder. Yet, many people don’t realize lithium…
James Greenblatt, MD08/27/2019
As a medical treatment for bipolar, lithium has a tarnished reputation. Many patients and providers view the drug as side-effect prone or downright dangerous. And…
James Greenblatt, MD03/12/2019
A Brief Overview of the History and Research Early History Lithium has been used in medicine almost since its discovery in the early 1800s.…
James Greenblatt, MD09/22/2018
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. In honor of this, Psychiatry Redefined is offering a 50% discount on FIVE of our online courses, now through…
James Greenblatt, MD05/16/2022
A recent literature review led by Adam Włodarczyk, MD, from the Medical University of Gdansk, explores the idea of promoting a ketogenic diet as a…
James Greenblatt, MD02/14/2022
From the Desk of Dr. James Greenblatt The following is an adaption from my book, Integrative Medicine for Depression: A Breakthrough Treatment Plan that Eliminates Depression Naturally.…
James Greenblatt, MD09/10/2021
Depression is a disabling illness that can strangle one’s life and spirit and severely reduce both psychological and physical well-being. It is surprisingly common, affecting…
James Greenblatt, MD03/07/2020
by James Greenblatt, MD Magnesium is a cofactor in more than 325 enzymatic reactions—in DNA and neurotransmitters; in the bones, heart and brain; in every cell…
James Greenblatt, MD10/14/2019
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. In honor of this, Psychiatry Redefined is offering a 50% discount on FIVE of our online courses, now through…
James Greenblatt, MD05/17/2022
ADHD on the Rise ADHD, or attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, is one of the most common mental health conditions among children in the U.S. The diagnosis rate…
James Greenblatt, MD02/15/2022
People with anorexia nervosa commonly experience profound distortions in how they view their own bodies. They often see themselves looking in the mirror as fat,…
James Greenblatt, MD02/09/2022
A small-scale study was published in the Journal of Eating Disorders looking at the effect of a ketogenic diet on three obese patients who experienced…
James Greenblatt, MD02/03/2022
It’s been said the world is divided into two kinds of people: those who live to eat and those who eat to live. Those who…
James Greenblatt, MD01/25/2022
Suggesting medicine as a treatment for food addiction raises a red flag with many professionals. They argue that the solution to our nation’s weight problems…
James Greenblatt, MD01/12/2022
In their December 2021 article, “The Corpse Bride Diet,” investigators of the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) describe an experiment they recently conducted to plumb the…
James Greenblatt, MD12/29/2021
Dr. William Beaumont, known as the “Father of Gastric Physiology,” first met patient Alexis St. Martin in 1822 when he was accidentally shot in the…
James Greenblatt, MD12/18/2021
Article originally published on Altenative Medicine, December 2021. Before even discussing the holidays, there is a critical piece of the anorexia nervosa puzzle that needs…
James Greenblatt, MD12/10/2021
We all know a healthy diet is one of the best ways to live a great life. But sometimes our minds lead us down paths…
James Greenblatt, MD11/15/2021
Psychotherapy has been the first-line treatment for anorexia nervosa for more than a century. While of demonstrated utility in many psychiatric disorders, psychotherapy alone has…
James Greenblatt, MD11/11/2021
High fructose corn syrup (HFCS) is made from corn that is spun at a high velocity and combined with three different enzymes to create thick,…
James Greenblatt, MD11/01/2021
All too often, after an individual with anorexia reaches a stable, healthy weight and appears to be enjoying eating more normally, he or she suddenly…
James Greenblatt, MD10/25/2021
Eating Disorders and Suicide Anorexia is the most lethal diagnosis in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. On average, between 5% and 10%…
James Greenblatt, MD10/18/2021
Nutrient deficiencies often contribute to the stranglehold of appetite disturbances and can intensify devastating patterns of disordered eating. When your body is provided with the…
James Greenblatt, MD10/05/2021
The importance of dietary fat and essential fatty acids (EFAs) in maintaining mental and physical health cannot be underestimated. Although dietary fat has been much…
James Greenblatt, MD09/20/2021
Appetite control does not have to entail a lifelong battle. To control appetite, you need to experience a sense of fullness rather than a continuous…
James Greenblatt, MD09/13/2021
I have been practicing child and adolescent psychiatry for more than thirty years, and I have become increasingly convinced there is a connection between zinc…
James Greenblatt, MD09/06/2021
Your family sits down to dinner one evening and your fourteen-year-old daughter looks with disgust at the plate of chicken placed in front of her.…
James Greenblatt, MD08/30/2021
When I first met Elise, she was 25 years old and had a 13-year-long history of restrictive eating behaviors. She was first put on a…
James Greenblatt, MD08/16/2021
Sugar is a term of endearment. It helps us cope with the painful realities of life. To make it more palatable, we may “sugar-coat” a…
James Greenblatt, MD06/24/2021
This is about you. You are unique. Specifically, you have biochemical uniqueness, a concept which extends to anatomy, the metabolism of vitamins and minerals, and…
James Greenblatt, MD05/13/2021
Anorexia nervosa is a complex disease that requires a carefully coordinated, personalized program for diagnosis and treatment. While conventional psychiatrists rely on medications to cure…
James Greenblatt, MD04/05/2021
Anorexia is not simply “a desire to be thin” taken to the extreme. It is a complex, multi-faceted disorder with physical, mental, social, nutritional, and…
James Greenblatt, MD02/22/2021
Cakes, crackers, and ice cream—there are good reasons we reach for these foods during a binge. Both wheat and dairy are broken down into small…
James Greenblatt, MD01/15/2021
It’s been said the world is divided into two kinds of people: those who live to eat and those who eat to live. Those who…
James Greenblatt, MD11/16/2020
I’m sure you’ve heard of the old adage, “You are what you eat.” When it comes to anorexia, our children are what they DON’T eat.…
James Greenblatt, MD09/01/2020
Addiction is a powerful word. It unleashes feelings of helplessness, anxiety, and chaos. For many of us, the word evokes the image of a particular…
James Greenblatt, MD08/28/2020
Malorexia: Anorexia Nervosa Redefined by James Greenblatt, MD Anorexia nervosa is a serious and potentially life-threatening disorder characterized by an intense fear of gaining weight,…
James Greenblatt, MD07/01/2019
Integrative Therapies for Binge Eating Disorder Dr. James Greenblatt As a society, we are bombarded by food daily, and while most of us can regulate…
James Greenblatt, MD06/25/2019
Anorexia is a challenging condition to treat effectively. Currently, there are no approved medications for treating anorexia nervosa and most of the latest research does…
James Greenblatt, MD07/20/2018
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common type of dementia, officially the seventh leading cause of death in the United States (CDC 2022). And rates are…
James Greenblatt, MD02/28/2022
I want to connect with you about a subject that has fascinated me since 1990, and which has also become a key component of my…
James Greenblatt, MD12/21/2021
Free form amino acids are one of the most consistent and powerful tools available for supporting depression and other aspects of mental health. Proteins are the…
James Greenblatt, MD11/29/2021
From the Desk of Dr. James Greenblatt The International Society for Orthomolecular Medicine (ISOM) just published a new case report about B12 and reading difficulties.…
James Greenblatt, MD09/03/2021
It’s been said the world is divided into two kinds of people: those who live to eat and those who eat to live. Those who…
James Greenblatt, MD11/16/2020
Addiction is a powerful word. It unleashes feelings of helplessness, anxiety, and chaos. For many of us, the word evokes the image of a particular…
James Greenblatt, MD08/28/2020
James Greenblatt, MD Misleading Messages: What is the Truth about Cholesterol? The cultural dogma is that cholesterol is an evil villain that needs to be…
James Greenblatt, MD10/14/2019
James Greenblatt, MD & Desiree Delane, MS Introduction The National Institutes for Mental Health provide a succinct definition for schizophrenia as periods of psychosis characterized…
James Greenblatt, MD10/14/2019
When most people think of lithium, they may think of an old, potentially side-effect prone treatment for bipolar disorder. Yet, many people don’t realize lithium…
James Greenblatt, MD08/27/2019
Psychiatry Redefined The Evolution of Psychiatry: From the Measureless Medicine to Precision Healing by James Greenblatt, MD Measuring the Mind Measurement is the basis of…
James Greenblatt, MD07/01/2019
There are many underlying causes of ADHD including genetic, neurological, environmental, and nutritional influences. Nutritional factors are often overlooked, yet imbalances of many minerals are…
James Greenblatt, MD03/05/2018
Upward Trend of ADHD Diagnoses Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has become the most commonly diagnosed childhood disorder in the United States. An estimated 6.4…
James Greenblatt, MD01/20/2018
It’s been said the world is divided into two kinds of people: those who live to eat and those who eat to live. Those who…
James Greenblatt, MD01/25/2022
Suggesting medicine as a treatment for food addiction raises a red flag with many professionals. They argue that the solution to our nation’s weight problems…
James Greenblatt, MD01/12/2022
When patients seek standard care for depression or other mental health conditions, only between 55% and 75% feel that their treatment was at least somewhat helpful (Harris…
James Greenblatt, MD12/09/2021
From the Desk of Dr. James Greenblatt The following is an adaption from my book, Integrative Medicine for Depression: A Breakthrough Treatment Plan that Eliminates Depression Naturally.…
James Greenblatt, MD09/10/2021
From the Desk of Dr. James Greenblatt The International Society for Orthomolecular Medicine (ISOM) just published a new case report about B12 and reading difficulties.…
James Greenblatt, MD09/03/2021
From the Desk of Dr. James Greenblatt Dear friends, We are facing an unprecedented crisis of mental illness in today’s youth. Mental health and neurological…
James Greenblatt, MD08/27/2021
It’s been said the world is divided into two kinds of people: those who live to eat and those who eat to live. Those who…
James Greenblatt, MD11/16/2020
Depression is a disabling illness that can strangle one’s life and spirit and severely reduce both psychological and physical well-being. It is surprisingly common, affecting…
James Greenblatt, MD03/07/2020
James Greenblatt, MD While it is human nature to occasionally ruminate or overanalyze important decisions, these thought patterns normally dissipate quickly freeing us of those…
James Greenblatt, MD10/14/2019
Psychiatry Redefined The Evolution of Psychiatry: From the Measureless Medicine to Precision Healing by James Greenblatt, MD Measuring the Mind Measurement is the basis of…
James Greenblatt, MD07/01/2019
We pour billions of dollars into medical research on specific diseases each and every year. But, sometimes, despite all of that time and all of…
James Greenblatt, MD12/20/2018
Nutrient Advice from Dr. James Greenblatt An interview with ACN (Association for Comprehensive Neurotherapy) Latitudes Thank you for offering to share your expertise with…
James Greenblatt, MD06/24/2018
There are many underlying causes of ADHD including genetic, neurological, environmental, and nutritional influences. Nutritional factors are often overlooked, yet imbalances of many minerals are…
James Greenblatt, MD03/05/2018
Upward Trend of ADHD Diagnoses Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has become the most commonly diagnosed childhood disorder in the United States. An estimated 6.4…
James Greenblatt, MD01/20/2018
While lithium is typically considered just a treatment for mental health conditions, evidence has slowly been building suggesting protective effects against cancer. An early study…
James Greenblatt, MD01/16/2018
Adapted from Nutritional Lithium: The Cinderella Story written by James Greenblatt, MD, and Kayla Grossman, RN. Epigenetics & Psychiatry The field of epigenetics has far-reaching…
James Greenblatt, MD09/10/2017
By James Greenblatt, MD, and Kayla Grossmann, RN Originally published in the Townsend Letter, October 2015 The Magic Mineral That Charges Cell Phones and Preserves…
James Greenblatt, MD09/03/2017
A Cinderella Story for Brain Health Article adapted from Nutritional Lithium: The Cinderella Story written by James Greenblatt, MD, and Kayla Grossman, RN. As far…
James Greenblatt, MD08/19/2017
For the last few decades, research has been building that shows lithium may be a disease-modifying treatment and preventative agent for Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.…
James Greenblatt, MD04/06/2022
From the Desk of Dr. James Greenblatt Dear friends, Alzheimer’s disease, the most common form of dementia, is a devastating illness. And the latest research…
James Greenblatt, MD09/24/2021
While most people think of lithium as a medication for severe mental health problems, research since the 1970s has strongly suggested that low levels of…
James Greenblatt, MD01/04/2021
Demand for lithium continues to grow at a rapid pace. Due to its use for energy storage in lithium batteries, companies have been working to…
James Greenblatt, MD12/14/2020
Lithium, in its pure form, is a reactive, light-silver colored, alkali metal. It is the lightest metal with the lowest density, having half the density…
James Greenblatt, MD09/25/2020
The Discovery of Lithium’s Effects on Uric Acid Crystals Before its use as a medication for bipolar, lithium had a fairly storied history as a…
James Greenblatt, MD06/11/2020
For as long as lithium has been used in medicine, we still don’t have a complete understanding of its underlying effects on our physiology. It…
James Greenblatt, MD04/03/2020
Every 10.9 minutes, someone in America fatally harms themselves, with suicide ranking as the 10th leading cause of death in the United States.. Worldwide, suicide…
James Greenblatt, MD02/16/2020
Since its discovery in 1817, researchers in the physical sciences have gained a deeper appreciation of lithium, an alkali earth metal. In October 2019, The…
James Greenblatt, MD01/12/2020
As research has continued to unfold around our understanding of lithium, some fairly interesting effects are starting to be revealed. While benefits for bipolar disorder,…
James Greenblatt, MD11/20/2019
When most people think of lithium, they may think of an old, potentially side-effect prone treatment for bipolar disorder. Yet, many people don’t realize lithium…
James Greenblatt, MD08/27/2019
Lithium: The Untold Story of the Magic Mineral That Charges Cell Phones and Preserves Memory by James Greenblatt, MD, and Kayla Grossmann, RN As far…
James Greenblatt, MD07/01/2019
As a medical treatment for bipolar, lithium has a tarnished reputation. Many patients and providers view the drug as side-effect prone or downright dangerous. And…
James Greenblatt, MD03/12/2019
Cluster headaches are a severe form of headache that typically occurs on one side, centered around or above the eye. The headaches last up to…
James Greenblatt, MD02/17/2019
There are certain medical conditions we all fear because of their devastating symptoms and the huge numbers of people they affect. They deserve major public…
James Greenblatt, MD01/24/2019
A Brief Overview of the History and Research Early History Lithium has been used in medicine almost since its discovery in the early 1800s.…
James Greenblatt, MD09/22/2018
Anorexia is a challenging condition to treat effectively. Currently, there are no approved medications for treating anorexia nervosa and most of the latest research does…
James Greenblatt, MD07/20/2018
Brain derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) is a growth factor for neurons. Discovered in 1982 in samples of brain tissue from pigs, the growth factor has…
James Greenblatt, MD05/06/2018
While lithium is typically considered just a treatment for mental health conditions, evidence has slowly been building suggesting protective effects against cancer. An early study…
James Greenblatt, MD01/16/2018
Adapted from Nutritional Lithium: The Cinderella Story written by James Greenblatt, MD, and Kayla Grossman, RN. Epigenetics & Psychiatry The field of epigenetics has far-reaching…
James Greenblatt, MD09/10/2017
In psychiatry it has been well-documented that lithium has brain-protecting results when used at highly concentrated therapeutic doses. Pharmaceutical lithium (600-1200mg) has long been considered…
James Greenblatt, MD09/03/2017
By James Greenblatt, MD, and Kayla Grossmann, RN Originally published in the Townsend Letter, October 2015 The Magic Mineral That Charges Cell Phones and Preserves…
James Greenblatt, MD09/03/2017
A Cinderella Story for Brain Health Article adapted from Nutritional Lithium: The Cinderella Story written by James Greenblatt, MD, and Kayla Grossman, RN. As far…
James Greenblatt, MD08/19/2017
Researchers looked at two patient cases who suffered from schizophrenia for decades. These patients were asked to share their specific experiences because they were able…
James Greenblatt, MD02/23/2022
Schizophrenia continues to be an enigmatic condition, mostly due to there not being a clear or full understanding of its underlying cause. While studies of…
James Greenblatt, MD02/17/2022
Some of the latest research is starting to suggest that replacing carbohydrates in the diet with fat and protein may help treat Alzheimer’s disease, bipolar…
James Greenblatt, MD01/31/2022
James Greenblatt, MD & Desiree Delane, MS Introduction The National Institutes for Mental Health provide a succinct definition for schizophrenia as periods of psychosis characterized…
James Greenblatt, MD10/14/2019
Eating Disorders and Suicide Anorexia is the most lethal diagnosis in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. On average, between 5% and 10%…
James Greenblatt, MD10/18/2021
Every 10.9 minutes, someone in America fatally harms themselves, with suicide ranking as the 10th leading cause of death in the United States.. Worldwide, suicide…
James Greenblatt, MD02/16/2020
James Greenblatt, MD Misleading Messages: What is the Truth about Cholesterol? The cultural dogma is that cholesterol is an evil villain that needs to be…
James Greenblatt, MD10/14/2019
Anorexia is a challenging condition to treat effectively. Currently, there are no approved medications for treating anorexia nervosa and most of the latest research does…
James Greenblatt, MD07/20/2018
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