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By James Greenblatt, MD In Nutritional Lithium

Lithium for Irritability Related to Autism

Autism spectrum disorders (ASD or, commonly, “autism”) are neurodevelopmental disorders characterized by impaired communication, challenges with social interactions and social…

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Nutritional Lithium

Lithium for Irritability Related to Autism

Autism spectrum disorders (ASD or, commonly, “autism”) are neurodevelopmental disorders characterized by impaired communication, challenges with social interactions and social cue processing, and repetitive behaviors.1…

James Greenblatt, MD01/12/2023

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Depression Nutritional Lithium

Lithium & Depression

Lithium has been used medicinally since the days of Ancient Greece, and over much of the last century it has enjoyed a prominent position within…

James Greenblatt, MD01/11/2023

Nutritional Lithium

Lithium Side Effects

As the Renaissance physician Paracelsus famously wrote, “All things are poison / and nothing is without poison / the dosage alone makes it so a…

James Greenblatt, MD01/10/2023

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Nutritional Lithium

Lithium Dosing

Despite being one of the oldest elements in the known universe, lithium remains, to this day, shrouded in mystery. What is lithium? Is it a…

James Greenblatt, MD01/09/2023

Addiction Nutrition & Supplementation

Alcoholism, Vitamin B3 & the Future of Psychiatry

Bill Wilson and Niacin Therapy It is worth noting that when Bill Wilson, the founder of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), was asked what he would like…

James Greenblatt, MD01/05/2023

Integrative Medicine

The Revolution of Modern Psychiatry: A Call to Action

Join the Revolution of Modern Psychiatry: A Call-to-Action for All Mental Health Clinicians Are current psychiatric medications not working for your patients? Are you ready…

James Greenblatt, MD12/29/2022

Alzheimer's & Dementia Nutritional Lithium

Lithium: The Cinderella Story About a Mineral That May Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease

Every four seconds, someone in the world develops dementia. Worldwide, an estimated 35.6 million people already live with a form of this neurodegenerative disorder, and…

James Greenblatt, MD12/21/2022

Integrative Medicine

Why Mental Health Professionals Need More Functional Medicine Training

Our current mental health care system isn't addressing patient needs and concerns. Of patients seeking standard care for depression or other mental health conditions, only…

James Greenblatt, MD12/02/2022

Nutrition & Supplementation Suicide Prevention

Medical Myths: From 64 Ounces of Water Per Day to “Healthy” Low Cholesterol

I started Psychiatry Redefined in an effort to address the challenges present in mainstream psychiatry’s approach to patient care. Considering the poor efficacy of a…

James Greenblatt, MD11/18/2022

Nutrition & Supplementation Suicide Prevention

Suicide Prevention Beyond Lithium: A Role for Folate?

I started Psychiatry Redefined because present challenges and obstacles in our current medical approach to mental health care. Treating patients with a one-size-fits-all, medication-based strategy…

James Greenblatt, MD11/17/2022

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Anxiety Depression

Quitting Antidepressants: Why Is It Called Discontinuation Syndrome?

Decades of reporting by patients, small studies, and large surveys have shown that antidepressant withdrawal is indeed a real risk factor for taking the medicine,…

James Greenblatt, MD11/11/2022

Depression Integrative Medicine

Anti-Inflammatory Medication for Depression

Psychiatry Redefined began as an effort to address the deficiencies in modern psychiatry’s approach to mental health care. Treating patients with medications based almost exclusively on an…

James Greenblatt, MD11/08/2022

Anxiety Depression

Are SSRI Antidepressants the New Valium?

For nearly a century, the American pharmaceutical industry has been at the leading edge of creating new lifesaving medications for patients all around the world.…

James Greenblatt, MD11/04/2022

white and blue medication pill on pink textile

Anxiety Depression

A Brief History of Antidepressants and SSRIs

Depression has been around since the first days of humankind. For centuries, if not millennia, doctors and physicians treated “melancholia” as simply a depressed mood,…

James Greenblatt, MD11/01/2022

Anxiety Depression

The Problem With Current Treatment Approaches for SSRI Withdrawal

More than 37 million adults in America are currently taking antidepressants. These rates have more than tripled since 2000, an astoundingly high number for any…

James Greenblatt, MD10/29/2022

Anxiety Depression Nutrition & Supplementation

Why is Vitamin B6 Ignored as a Potential Treatment in Psychiatry?

A recent study highlights the potential of vitamin B6 as a tool for improving mental health. In the study of 478 young adults, it was…

James Greenblatt, MD10/13/2022

Integrative Medicine

The Moral Imperative to Changing Mental Health Treatment

Are current treatments or medications not working for you or your patients? Are you sick of managing symptoms and not treating root causes? It’s time…

James Greenblatt, MD06/16/2022

Eating Disorders

Mental Health Awareness Month: Eating Disorders

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

Anxiety Depression

Mental Health Awareness Month: Depression & Anxiety

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

Alzheimer's & Dementia Nutritional Lithium

The Benefits of Lithium for Dementia Treatment

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

Anorexia Nervosa

Infection & Autoimmunity in Patients with Anorexia

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 & Dementia Gut-Brain Connection Nutrition & Supplementation

Treating Alzheimer’s Disease with a Ketogenic Diet

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

Nutrition & Supplementation Schizophrenia & Psychosis

The Effects of a Ketogenic Diet on Schizophrenia

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

Nutrition & Supplementation Schizophrenia & Psychosis

The Potential for Recovery from Schizophrenia with a Ketogenic Diet: Two Case Reports

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 Binge-Eating Eating Disorders

Is There A Link Between ADHD & Eating Disorders?

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

Depression Nutrition & Supplementation

The Ketogenic Diet: An Underutilized Tool in Fighting Depression?

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

Anorexia Nervosa Eating Disorders Nutrition & Supplementation

The Essential Role of Amino Acids in Combating Anorexia

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

Binge-Eating Eating Disorders Nutrition & Supplementation

A Small Study Examining the Effects of Ketogenic Diets on Binge Eating

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

Alzheimer's & Dementia Nutrition & Supplementation Schizophrenia & Psychosis

Ketogenic Diets for Mental Health – What Does the Research Say?

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

Binge-Eating Eating Disorders Integrative Medicine

The New Hope Model: Eliminating Binge Eating and Food Cravings

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

Binge-Eating Eating Disorders Integrative Medicine

Binge Eating: Controlling Appetite with Medications

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

Anorexia Nervosa Eating Disorders

As America’s Eating Disorders Increase, What Role Does Social Media Play?

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

Gut-Brain Connection Nutrition & Supplementation

Grape Seed Extract Increases Lifespan of Older Mice: The Health Benefits of OPCs for the Body & Brain

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

Binge-Eating Eating Disorders Nutrition & Supplementation

Controlling Appetite with an Un-Diet

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

Anorexia Nervosa Eating Disorders

Anorexia and the Holidays

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

Integrative Medicine

The Need for More Training Programs in Functional Medicine for Mental Health

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

Gut-Brain Connection Nutrition & Supplementation

Amino Acids & Mental Health: Part 1

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

Anorexia Nervosa Eating Disorders Nutrition & Supplementation

What is Orthorexia?

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

Anorexia Nervosa Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Eating Disorders Nutrition & Supplementation

Anorexia Nervosa: Why We Are Failing Our Starving Children

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

Binge-Eating Eating Disorders Nutrition & Supplementation

What Not to Eat? High Fructose Corn Syrup

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

Anorexia Nervosa Eating Disorders Nutrition & Supplementation

Preventing Relapse in Anorexia Nervosa: The 5-Step Plan

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

Binge-Eating Eating Disorders Suicide Prevention

Eating Disorders, Self-Harming Behavior & Suicide

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

Binge-Eating Eating Disorders Nutrition & Supplementation

Controlling Appetite With Vitamin & Mineral Supplements

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

Alzheimer's & Dementia Nutritional Lithium

Two Simple Approaches for Prevention of Cognitive Decline & Dementia

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

Anorexia Nervosa Eating Disorders Nutrition & Supplementation

Essential Fatty Acids: A Common Nutritional Deficiency in Anorexia

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

Nutrition & Supplementation Sleep Disorders

Vitamins D & B Complex, and Sleep Disorders: New Research

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

Binge-Eating Eating Disorders Nutrition & Supplementation

Controlling Appetite with Amino Acid Supplements

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

Depression Integrative Medicine

Depression Redefined: Taking a Functional Medicine Approach

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

Anorexia Nervosa Eating Disorders Nutrition & Supplementation

Zinc: An Essential but Overlooked Element in the Fight Against Anorexia

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

Gut-Brain Connection Integrative Medicine Nutrition & Supplementation

New Case Report: Reading Difficulties & Vitamin B12 Deficiency

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

Anorexia Nervosa Eating Disorders Nutrition & Supplementation

Diet Alert: Vegetarianism and the Risks of Anorexia Nervosa

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

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Integrative Medicine

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Redefined: A Call for Help

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

ADHD Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Nutrition & Supplementation

A Functional Medicine Approach to ADHD: Using OPCs

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

Anorexia Nervosa Eating Disorders Nutrition & Supplementation

Breaking Down Anorexia: Lessons From Decades of Treating Patients

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

Addiction Binge-Eating Eating Disorders

Food Addiction: The Science of Sugar

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

Binge-Eating Eating Disorders

You Are Extraordinary: The Genetics of Appetite and Weight Control

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 Eating Disorders

Is There a Role for Medications in Anorexia Treatment?

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

Nutrition & Supplementation

Is Liver Good For You?

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 Nervosa Eating Disorders Nutrition & Supplementation

Malorexia: Anorexia Nervosa in the Modern Age

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

Binge-Eating Eating Disorders Nutrition & Supplementation

Food Addiction: The Chemistry of Dairy & Wheat

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

Nutrition & Supplementation Nutritional Lithium

Lithium As a Nutrient

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

Nutritional Lithium

Lithium Mining & Indigenous Populations

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

Binge-Eating Eating Disorders Gut-Brain Connection Integrative Medicine

The New Hope Model: Eliminating Binge Eating and Food Cravings

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

Nutritional Lithium

The Commercial Uses of Lithium: Lithium-Ion Batteries & White Lithium Grease

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

Anorexia Nervosa Eating Disorders Nutrition & Supplementation

Answers to Anorexia: Malnourished Minds

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

Binge-Eating Eating Disorders Gut-Brain Connection

Addicted to Food: My Dopamine Made Me Do It

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

Nutritional Lithium

The Rise & Fall of a Patent Medicine: Lithia Water

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

ADHD Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Nutrition & Supplementation

OPCs for the Treatment of ADHD: A Functional Medicine Approach

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

Bipolar Disorder Nutritional Lithium

Lithium & Inflammation

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 Integrative Medicine

Functional Medicine for Depression

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

Nutritional Lithium Suicide Prevention

3 Meta-Analyses in 2020 Report that Naturally Occurring Lithium in Drinking Water Associated with Lower Suicide Rates

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

Nutritional Lithium

A Nobel-Winning Technology Reaffirms a Noble Nutritional

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

Bipolar Disorder Nutritional Lithium

Telomeres & the Anti-aging Effects of Lithium

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

Gut-Brain Connection Nutrition & Supplementation Suicide Prevention

Medical Heresy: Low Cholesterol is Dangerous!

Misleading Messages: What is the Truth about Cholesterol? The cultural dogma is that cholesterol is an evil villain that needs to be eradicated for true…

James Greenblatt, MD10/14/2019

Gut-Brain Connection Nutrition & Supplementation Schizophrenia & Psychosis

A Functional Perspective on Gluten, Psychosis, and Schizophrenia

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

Anxiety Integrative Medicine Nutrition & Supplementation

Functional Therapies for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

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

Depression Nutrition & Supplementation

Magnesium: The Missing Link in Mental Health?

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

Bipolar Disorder Gut-Brain Connection Nutritional Lithium

Potential Gastrointestinal Benefits of Lithium

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

ADHD Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Nutrition & Supplementation

Finally Focused: Mineral Imbalances & ADHD Part II

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

ADHD Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Nutrition & Supplementation

Finally Focused: Mineral Imbalances & ADHD Part I

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 & Dementia

Alzheimer’s: A Biological Model of Prevention – Finally!

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

Gut-Brain Connection Integrative Medicine Nutrition & Supplementation

Psychiatry Redefined: The Evolution of Functional Psychiatry

Measuring the Mind Measurement is the basis of all scientific medicine. Clinical diagnoses, treatments, and success rates all rely on definitive, quantifiable data that can…

James Greenblatt, MD07/01/2019

Anorexia Nervosa Eating Disorders Nutrition & Supplementation

Malorexia: Anorexia Nervosa Redefined

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

Nutritional Lithium

Nutritional Lithium and Memory Preservation

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

Binge-Eating Eating Disorders Nutrition & Supplementation

Functional Therapies for Binge Eating Disorder

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

Bipolar Disorder Nutritional Lithium

Lithium: Viral Infections & Low White Blood Cell Counts

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

Nutritional Lithium

Lithium and the Treatment of Cluster Headaches

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

Alzheimer's & Dementia Nutritional Lithium

Why Lithium Should Be Part of the Alzheimer’s Solution

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

Alzheimer's & Dementia Integrative Medicine

A Functional Medicine Approach for Alzheimer’s

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

Bipolar Disorder Nutritional Lithium

Lithium Carbonate as a Treatment for Bipolar Disorder

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 Nervosa Eating Disorders Nutritional Lithium Suicide Prevention

Lithium and Anorexia

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

ADHD Anxiety Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Integrative Medicine Nutrition & Supplementation OCD

Key Nutrients for ADHD, OCD and Tics

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

Nutritional Lithium

Lithium and Brain Derived Neurotrophic Factor

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

ADHD Gut-Brain Connection Integrative Medicine

Integrative Treatments for Behavioral Problems in Children

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

ADHD Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Gut-Brain Connection Integrative Medicine Nutrition & Supplementation

Optimizing ADHD Treatment with Oligomeric Proanthocyanidins (OPCs)

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

Integrative Medicine Nutritional Lithium

Lithium and Cancer

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

Integrative Medicine Nutritional Lithium

Nutritional Lithium: Orchestrating Our Genes & Optimizing Our Moods

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

Alzheimer's & Dementia Nutritional Lithium

Lithium in Drinking Water May Reduce Incidence of Dementia

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

Integrative Medicine Nutritional Lithium

Lithium: The Untold Story of the Magic Mineral

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

Integrative Medicine Nutritional Lithium

Lithium’s Billion Year Journey

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 Binge-Eating Eating Disorders

Is There A Link Between ADHD & Eating Disorders?

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

ADHD Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Nutrition & Supplementation

A Functional Medicine Approach to ADHD: Using OPCs

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

ADHD Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Nutrition & Supplementation

OPCs for the Treatment of ADHD: A Functional Medicine Approach

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

ADHD Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Nutrition & Supplementation

Finally Focused: Mineral Imbalances & ADHD Part II

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

ADHD Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Nutrition & Supplementation

Finally Focused: Mineral Imbalances & ADHD Part I

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

ADHD Anxiety Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Integrative Medicine Nutrition & Supplementation OCD

Key Nutrients for ADHD, OCD and Tics

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

ADHD Gut-Brain Connection Integrative Medicine

Integrative Treatments for Behavioral Problems in Children

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

ADHD Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Gut-Brain Connection Integrative Medicine Nutrition & Supplementation

Optimizing ADHD Treatment with Oligomeric Proanthocyanidins (OPCs)

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

Alzheimer's & Dementia Nutritional Lithium

Lithium: The Cinderella Story About a Mineral That May Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease

Every four seconds, someone in the world develops dementia. Worldwide, an estimated 35.6 million people already live with a form of this neurodegenerative disorder, and…

James Greenblatt, MD12/21/2022

Alzheimer's & Dementia Nutritional Lithium

The Benefits of Lithium for Dementia Treatment

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 & Dementia Gut-Brain Connection Nutrition & Supplementation

Treating Alzheimer’s Disease with a Ketogenic Diet

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

Alzheimer's & Dementia Nutrition & Supplementation Schizophrenia & Psychosis

Ketogenic Diets for Mental Health – What Does the Research Say?

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

Alzheimer's & Dementia Nutritional Lithium

Two Simple Approaches for Prevention of Cognitive Decline & Dementia

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 & Dementia

Alzheimer’s: A Biological Model of Prevention – Finally!

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

Alzheimer's & Dementia Nutritional Lithium

Why Lithium Should Be Part of the Alzheimer’s Solution

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

Alzheimer's & Dementia Integrative Medicine

A Functional Medicine Approach for Alzheimer’s

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

Alzheimer's & Dementia Nutritional Lithium

Lithium in Drinking Water May Reduce Incidence of Dementia

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

Anxiety Depression

Quitting Antidepressants: Why Is It Called Discontinuation Syndrome?

Decades of reporting by patients, small studies, and large surveys have shown that antidepressant withdrawal is indeed a real risk factor for taking the medicine,…

James Greenblatt, MD11/11/2022

Anxiety Depression

Are SSRI Antidepressants the New Valium?

For nearly a century, the American pharmaceutical industry has been at the leading edge of creating new lifesaving medications for patients all around the world.…

James Greenblatt, MD11/04/2022

Anxiety Depression

A Brief History of Antidepressants and SSRIs

Depression has been around since the first days of humankind. For centuries, if not millennia, doctors and physicians treated “melancholia” as simply a depressed mood,…

James Greenblatt, MD11/01/2022

Anxiety Depression

The Problem With Current Treatment Approaches for SSRI Withdrawal

More than 37 million adults in America are currently taking antidepressants. These rates have more than tripled since 2000, an astoundingly high number for any…

James Greenblatt, MD10/29/2022

Anxiety Depression Nutrition & Supplementation

Why is Vitamin B6 Ignored as a Potential Treatment in Psychiatry?

A recent study highlights the potential of vitamin B6 as a tool for improving mental health. In the study of 478 young adults, it was…

James Greenblatt, MD10/13/2022

Anxiety Depression

Mental Health Awareness Month: Depression & Anxiety

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

Anxiety Integrative Medicine Nutrition & Supplementation

Functional Therapies for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

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

ADHD Anxiety Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Integrative Medicine Nutrition & Supplementation OCD

Key Nutrients for ADHD, OCD and Tics

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

Bipolar Disorder Nutritional Lithium

Lithium & Inflammation

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

Bipolar Disorder Nutritional Lithium

Telomeres & the Anti-aging Effects of Lithium

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

Bipolar Disorder Gut-Brain Connection Nutritional Lithium

Potential Gastrointestinal Benefits of Lithium

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

Bipolar Disorder Nutritional Lithium

Lithium: Viral Infections & Low White Blood Cell Counts

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

Bipolar Disorder Nutritional Lithium

Lithium Carbonate as a Treatment for Bipolar Disorder

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

Depression Nutritional Lithium

Lithium & Depression

Lithium has been used medicinally since the days of Ancient Greece, and over much of the last century it has enjoyed a prominent position within…

James Greenblatt, MD01/11/2023

Anxiety Depression

Quitting Antidepressants: Why Is It Called Discontinuation Syndrome?

Decades of reporting by patients, small studies, and large surveys have shown that antidepressant withdrawal is indeed a real risk factor for taking the medicine,…

James Greenblatt, MD11/11/2022

Depression Integrative Medicine

Anti-Inflammatory Medication for Depression

Psychiatry Redefined began as an effort to address the deficiencies in modern psychiatry’s approach to mental health care. Treating patients with medications based almost exclusively on an…

James Greenblatt, MD11/08/2022

Anxiety Depression

Are SSRI Antidepressants the New Valium?

For nearly a century, the American pharmaceutical industry has been at the leading edge of creating new lifesaving medications for patients all around the world.…

James Greenblatt, MD11/04/2022

Anxiety Depression

A Brief History of Antidepressants and SSRIs

Depression has been around since the first days of humankind. For centuries, if not millennia, doctors and physicians treated “melancholia” as simply a depressed mood,…

James Greenblatt, MD11/01/2022

Anxiety Depression

The Problem With Current Treatment Approaches for SSRI Withdrawal

More than 37 million adults in America are currently taking antidepressants. These rates have more than tripled since 2000, an astoundingly high number for any…

James Greenblatt, MD10/29/2022

Anxiety Depression Nutrition & Supplementation

Why is Vitamin B6 Ignored as a Potential Treatment in Psychiatry?

A recent study highlights the potential of vitamin B6 as a tool for improving mental health. In the study of 478 young adults, it was…

James Greenblatt, MD10/13/2022

Anxiety Depression

Mental Health Awareness Month: Depression & Anxiety

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

Depression Nutrition & Supplementation

The Ketogenic Diet: An Underutilized Tool in Fighting Depression?

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

Depression Integrative Medicine

Depression Redefined: Taking a Functional Medicine Approach

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 Integrative Medicine

Functional Medicine for Depression

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

Depression Nutrition & Supplementation

Magnesium: The Missing Link in Mental Health?

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

Eating Disorders

Mental Health Awareness Month: Eating Disorders

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 Binge-Eating Eating Disorders

Is There A Link Between ADHD & Eating Disorders?

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

Anorexia Nervosa Eating Disorders Nutrition & Supplementation

The Essential Role of Amino Acids in Combating Anorexia

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

Binge-Eating Eating Disorders Nutrition & Supplementation

A Small Study Examining the Effects of Ketogenic Diets on Binge Eating

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

Binge-Eating Eating Disorders Integrative Medicine

The New Hope Model: Eliminating Binge Eating and Food Cravings

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

Binge-Eating Eating Disorders Integrative Medicine

Binge Eating: Controlling Appetite with Medications

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

Anorexia Nervosa Eating Disorders

As America’s Eating Disorders Increase, What Role Does Social Media Play?

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

Binge-Eating Eating Disorders Nutrition & Supplementation

Controlling Appetite with an Un-Diet

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

Anorexia Nervosa Eating Disorders

Anorexia and the Holidays

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

Anorexia Nervosa Eating Disorders Nutrition & Supplementation

What is Orthorexia?

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

Anorexia Nervosa Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Eating Disorders Nutrition & Supplementation

Anorexia Nervosa: Why We Are Failing Our Starving Children

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

Binge-Eating Eating Disorders Nutrition & Supplementation

What Not to Eat? High Fructose Corn Syrup

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

Anorexia Nervosa Eating Disorders Nutrition & Supplementation

Preventing Relapse in Anorexia Nervosa: The 5-Step Plan

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

Binge-Eating Eating Disorders Suicide Prevention

Eating Disorders, Self-Harming Behavior & Suicide

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

Binge-Eating Eating Disorders Nutrition & Supplementation

Controlling Appetite With Vitamin & Mineral Supplements

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

Anorexia Nervosa Eating Disorders Nutrition & Supplementation

Essential Fatty Acids: A Common Nutritional Deficiency in Anorexia

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

Binge-Eating Eating Disorders Nutrition & Supplementation

Controlling Appetite with Amino Acid Supplements

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

Anorexia Nervosa Eating Disorders Nutrition & Supplementation

Zinc: An Essential but Overlooked Element in the Fight Against Anorexia

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

Anorexia Nervosa Eating Disorders Nutrition & Supplementation

Diet Alert: Vegetarianism and the Risks of Anorexia Nervosa

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

Anorexia Nervosa Eating Disorders Nutrition & Supplementation

Breaking Down Anorexia: Lessons From Decades of Treating Patients

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

Addiction Binge-Eating Eating Disorders

Food Addiction: The Science of Sugar

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

Binge-Eating Eating Disorders

You Are Extraordinary: The Genetics of Appetite and Weight Control

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 Eating Disorders

Is There a Role for Medications in Anorexia Treatment?

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 Nervosa Eating Disorders Nutrition & Supplementation

Malorexia: Anorexia Nervosa in the Modern Age

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

Binge-Eating Eating Disorders Nutrition & Supplementation

Food Addiction: The Chemistry of Dairy & Wheat

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

Binge-Eating Eating Disorders Gut-Brain Connection Integrative Medicine

The New Hope Model: Eliminating Binge Eating and Food Cravings

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

Anorexia Nervosa Eating Disorders Nutrition & Supplementation

Answers to Anorexia: Malnourished Minds

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

Binge-Eating Eating Disorders Gut-Brain Connection

Addicted to Food: My Dopamine Made Me Do It

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

Anorexia Nervosa Eating Disorders Nutrition & Supplementation

Malorexia: Anorexia Nervosa Redefined

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

Binge-Eating Eating Disorders Nutrition & Supplementation

Functional Therapies for Binge Eating Disorder

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 Nervosa Eating Disorders Nutritional Lithium Suicide Prevention

Lithium and Anorexia

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 & Dementia Gut-Brain Connection Nutrition & Supplementation

Treating Alzheimer’s Disease with a Ketogenic Diet

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

Gut-Brain Connection Nutrition & Supplementation

Grape Seed Extract Increases Lifespan of Older Mice: The Health Benefits of OPCs for the Body & Brain

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

Gut-Brain Connection Nutrition & Supplementation

Amino Acids & Mental Health: Part 1

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

Gut-Brain Connection Integrative Medicine Nutrition & Supplementation

New Case Report: Reading Difficulties & Vitamin B12 Deficiency

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

Binge-Eating Eating Disorders Gut-Brain Connection Integrative Medicine

The New Hope Model: Eliminating Binge Eating and Food Cravings

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

Binge-Eating Eating Disorders Gut-Brain Connection

Addicted to Food: My Dopamine Made Me Do It

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

Gut-Brain Connection Nutrition & Supplementation Suicide Prevention

Medical Heresy: Low Cholesterol is Dangerous!

Misleading Messages: What is the Truth about Cholesterol? The cultural dogma is that cholesterol is an evil villain that needs to be eradicated for true…

James Greenblatt, MD10/14/2019

Gut-Brain Connection Nutrition & Supplementation Schizophrenia & Psychosis

A Functional Perspective on Gluten, Psychosis, and Schizophrenia

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

Bipolar Disorder Gut-Brain Connection Nutritional Lithium

Potential Gastrointestinal Benefits of Lithium

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

Gut-Brain Connection Integrative Medicine Nutrition & Supplementation

Psychiatry Redefined: The Evolution of Functional Psychiatry

Measuring the Mind Measurement is the basis of all scientific medicine. Clinical diagnoses, treatments, and success rates all rely on definitive, quantifiable data that can…

James Greenblatt, MD07/01/2019

ADHD Gut-Brain Connection Integrative Medicine

Integrative Treatments for Behavioral Problems in Children

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

ADHD Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Gut-Brain Connection Integrative Medicine Nutrition & Supplementation

Optimizing ADHD Treatment with Oligomeric Proanthocyanidins (OPCs)

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

Integrative Medicine

The Revolution of Modern Psychiatry: A Call to Action

Join the Revolution of Modern Psychiatry: A Call-to-Action for All Mental Health Clinicians Are current psychiatric medications not working for your patients? Are you ready…

James Greenblatt, MD12/29/2022

Integrative Medicine

Why Mental Health Professionals Need More Functional Medicine Training

Our current mental health care system isn't addressing patient needs and concerns. Of patients seeking standard care for depression or other mental health conditions, only…

James Greenblatt, MD12/02/2022

Depression Integrative Medicine

Anti-Inflammatory Medication for Depression

Psychiatry Redefined began as an effort to address the deficiencies in modern psychiatry’s approach to mental health care. Treating patients with medications based almost exclusively on an…

James Greenblatt, MD11/08/2022

Integrative Medicine

The Moral Imperative to Changing Mental Health Treatment

Are current treatments or medications not working for you or your patients? Are you sick of managing symptoms and not treating root causes? It’s time…

James Greenblatt, MD06/16/2022

Binge-Eating Eating Disorders Integrative Medicine

The New Hope Model: Eliminating Binge Eating and Food Cravings

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

Binge-Eating Eating Disorders Integrative Medicine

Binge Eating: Controlling Appetite with Medications

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

Integrative Medicine

The Need for More Training Programs in Functional Medicine for Mental Health

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

Depression Integrative Medicine

Depression Redefined: Taking a Functional Medicine Approach

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

Gut-Brain Connection Integrative Medicine Nutrition & Supplementation

New Case Report: Reading Difficulties & Vitamin B12 Deficiency

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

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Integrative Medicine

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Redefined: A Call for Help

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

Binge-Eating Eating Disorders Gut-Brain Connection Integrative Medicine

The New Hope Model: Eliminating Binge Eating and Food Cravings

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 Integrative Medicine

Functional Medicine for Depression

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

Anxiety Integrative Medicine Nutrition & Supplementation

Functional Therapies for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

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

Gut-Brain Connection Integrative Medicine Nutrition & Supplementation

Psychiatry Redefined: The Evolution of Functional Psychiatry

Measuring the Mind Measurement is the basis of all scientific medicine. Clinical diagnoses, treatments, and success rates all rely on definitive, quantifiable data that can…

James Greenblatt, MD07/01/2019

Alzheimer's & Dementia Integrative Medicine

A Functional Medicine Approach for Alzheimer’s

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

ADHD Anxiety Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Integrative Medicine Nutrition & Supplementation OCD

Key Nutrients for ADHD, OCD and Tics

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

ADHD Gut-Brain Connection Integrative Medicine

Integrative Treatments for Behavioral Problems in Children

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

ADHD Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Gut-Brain Connection Integrative Medicine Nutrition & Supplementation

Optimizing ADHD Treatment with Oligomeric Proanthocyanidins (OPCs)

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

Integrative Medicine Nutritional Lithium

Lithium and Cancer

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

Integrative Medicine Nutritional Lithium

Nutritional Lithium: Orchestrating Our Genes & Optimizing Our Moods

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

Integrative Medicine Nutritional Lithium

Lithium: The Untold Story of the Magic Mineral

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

Integrative Medicine Nutritional Lithium

Lithium’s Billion Year Journey

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

Nutritional Lithium

Lithium for Irritability Related to Autism

James Greenblatt, MD01/12/2023

Depression Nutritional Lithium

Lithium & Depression

Lithium has been used medicinally since the days of Ancient Greece, and over much of the last century it has enjoyed a prominent position within…

James Greenblatt, MD01/11/2023

Nutritional Lithium

Lithium Side Effects

As the Renaissance physician Paracelsus famously wrote, “All things are poison / and nothing is without poison / the dosage alone makes it so a…

James Greenblatt, MD01/10/2023

Nutritional Lithium

Lithium Dosing

Despite being one of the oldest elements in the known universe, lithium remains, to this day, shrouded in mystery. What is lithium? Is it a…

James Greenblatt, MD01/09/2023

Alzheimer's & Dementia Nutritional Lithium

Lithium: The Cinderella Story About a Mineral That May Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease

Every four seconds, someone in the world develops dementia. Worldwide, an estimated 35.6 million people already live with a form of this neurodegenerative disorder, and…

James Greenblatt, MD12/21/2022

Alzheimer's & Dementia Nutritional Lithium

The Benefits of Lithium for Dementia Treatment

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 & Dementia Nutritional Lithium

Two Simple Approaches for Prevention of Cognitive Decline & Dementia

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

Nutrition & Supplementation Nutritional Lithium

Lithium As a Nutrient

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

Nutritional Lithium

Lithium Mining & Indigenous Populations

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

Nutritional Lithium

The Commercial Uses of Lithium: Lithium-Ion Batteries & White Lithium Grease

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

Nutritional Lithium

The Rise & Fall of a Patent Medicine: Lithia Water

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

Bipolar Disorder Nutritional Lithium

Lithium & Inflammation

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

Nutritional Lithium Suicide Prevention

3 Meta-Analyses in 2020 Report that Naturally Occurring Lithium in Drinking Water Associated with Lower Suicide Rates

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

Nutritional Lithium

A Nobel-Winning Technology Reaffirms a Noble Nutritional

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

Bipolar Disorder Nutritional Lithium

Telomeres & the Anti-aging Effects of Lithium

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

Bipolar Disorder Gut-Brain Connection Nutritional Lithium

Potential Gastrointestinal Benefits of Lithium

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

Nutritional Lithium

Nutritional Lithium and Memory Preservation

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

Bipolar Disorder Nutritional Lithium

Lithium: Viral Infections & Low White Blood Cell Counts

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

Nutritional Lithium

Lithium and the Treatment of Cluster Headaches

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

Alzheimer's & Dementia Nutritional Lithium

Why Lithium Should Be Part of the Alzheimer’s Solution

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

Bipolar Disorder Nutritional Lithium

Lithium Carbonate as a Treatment for Bipolar Disorder

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 Nervosa Eating Disorders Nutritional Lithium Suicide Prevention

Lithium and Anorexia

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

Nutritional Lithium

Lithium and Brain Derived Neurotrophic Factor

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

Integrative Medicine Nutritional Lithium

Lithium and Cancer

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

Integrative Medicine Nutritional Lithium

Nutritional Lithium: Orchestrating Our Genes & Optimizing Our Moods

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

Alzheimer's & Dementia Nutritional Lithium

Lithium in Drinking Water May Reduce Incidence of Dementia

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

Integrative Medicine Nutritional Lithium

Lithium: The Untold Story of the Magic Mineral

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

Integrative Medicine Nutritional Lithium

Lithium’s Billion Year Journey

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

Nutrition & Supplementation Schizophrenia & Psychosis

The Effects of a Ketogenic Diet on Schizophrenia

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

Nutrition & Supplementation Schizophrenia & Psychosis

The Potential for Recovery from Schizophrenia with a Ketogenic Diet: Two Case Reports

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

Alzheimer's & Dementia Nutrition & Supplementation Schizophrenia & Psychosis

Ketogenic Diets for Mental Health – What Does the Research Say?

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

Gut-Brain Connection Nutrition & Supplementation Schizophrenia & Psychosis

A Functional Perspective on Gluten, Psychosis, and Schizophrenia

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

Nutrition & Supplementation Suicide Prevention

Medical Myths: From 64 Ounces of Water Per Day to “Healthy” Low Cholesterol

I started Psychiatry Redefined in an effort to address the challenges present in mainstream psychiatry’s approach to patient care. Considering the poor efficacy of a…

James Greenblatt, MD11/18/2022

Nutrition & Supplementation Suicide Prevention

Suicide Prevention Beyond Lithium: A Role for Folate?

I started Psychiatry Redefined because present challenges and obstacles in our current medical approach to mental health care. Treating patients with a one-size-fits-all, medication-based strategy…

James Greenblatt, MD11/17/2022

Binge-Eating Eating Disorders Suicide Prevention

Eating Disorders, Self-Harming Behavior & Suicide

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

Nutritional Lithium Suicide Prevention

3 Meta-Analyses in 2020 Report that Naturally Occurring Lithium in Drinking Water Associated with Lower Suicide Rates

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

Gut-Brain Connection Nutrition & Supplementation Suicide Prevention

Medical Heresy: Low Cholesterol is Dangerous!

Misleading Messages: What is the Truth about Cholesterol? The cultural dogma is that cholesterol is an evil villain that needs to be eradicated for true…

James Greenblatt, MD10/14/2019

Anorexia Nervosa Eating Disorders Nutritional Lithium Suicide Prevention

Lithium and Anorexia

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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