How Ketamine Can Help Create a Flexible Nervous System for Emotional Resilience
Our lives are filled with stressors that challenge our emotional and physical well-being. How we respond to these challenges often depends on the flexibility of our nervous system. This flexibility allows us to adapt, recover, and thrive despite adversity. A “flexible” nervous system and “emotional regulation” are terms you may be coming across lately. Below, […]
Can Ketamine Help Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)?
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that occurs in a predictable seasonal pattern, often beginning in the fall and lasting through the winter months. The disorder is marked by symptoms such as persistent sadness, fatigue, and changes in appetite and sleep patterns. SAD is thought to result from a combination of reduced […]
How Mindfulness Meditation & Ketamine Could Help Internet Gambling Disorder (IGD)
New research proves the efficacy of mindfulness meditation for reducing the severity and cravings of Internet Gambling Disorder (IGD), an increasingly occurent disorder in our ever-evolving digital world. We explore the potential of combining mindfulness meditation and ketamine-assisted therapy for IGD.
Research Review: How Ketamine Induces Certain Brainwaves
A new (May 2024) study from MIT, along with contributions from researchers across Boston, has illuminated how ketamine influences brain activity at the molecular level. The researchers found that ketamine triggers gamma oscillations at all doses, and at higher doses, these are intermittently interrupted by slow-delta oscillations.
Ketamine Research: The Timing & Mechanisms Behind Ketamine’s Neuroplastic Effects
Part of ketamine’s efficacy is the amazing window of neuroplasticity it provides. A recent study has found that ketamine rapidly increases the potential for new dendritic spine formation (spinogenesis), with the peak effect occurring 2-4 hours after administration before dissipating by 12 hours.
Ketamine Research: Exploring Effects & Experiences of Ketamine in Group Couples Therapy
A new study investigates the impact of combining a “relational dose” of ketamine with Imago relationship therapy on couples. The research revealed notable enhancements in relationship satisfaction following the treatment, with the positive effects lasting up to 15 months.
Research Review: How Ketamine Restores Neural Connections Lost Due to Stress within 24 Hours
A promising study has shown that ketamine can repair neural pathways damaged by chronic stress (in just 24 hours!), which plays a key role in its long-lasting antidepressant effects. We review the key points.
Current Research on Ketamine for Migraines & Headaches
Migraine pain & chronic headaches are notoriously difficult to treat, but recent studies suggest that ketamine might offer new hope for those suffering from chronic migraines and headaches. We explore the most recent research & reviews on ketamine and management of these conditions.
