Viibryd (Vilazodone) is a relatively popular new antidepressant that has been found effective for treating symptoms of major depression. Many people have had success with this antidepressant and tend to not experience as many of the other side effects associated with most SSRI’s such as: weight gain and sexual dysfunction. Although this drug may be …
Prozac (Fluoxetine) is among the most popular antidepressant medications on the market. It operates as an SSRI (selective-serotonin reuptake inhibitor) meaning it prevents the reuptake of the neurotransmitter serotonin. It is thought to help with both depression and anxiety, but it is also prescribed for a number of other conditions. Although most people end up …
Ketamine is a drug that is used to induce sedation in humans in a controlled environment. It is also used recreationally and is referred to as “Special K.” Ketamine is an NMDA antagonist that functions as a sedative, analgesic, and has therapeutic properties when used with an anesthetic. In regards to recreational usage, Ketamine has …
Based on the symptoms experienced as a result of lower levels of dopamine, it is thought that dopamine plays just as big of a role as serotonin in treating depression. Why then are medications used to treat depression primarily dealing with targeting serotonin only? Because people have been brainwashed by pharmaceutical companies? Maybe. It could …
I tend to think that one of the best treatments for depression is epinephrine (adrenaline). This is based totally on my subjective experience. Although I know that high amounts of epinephrine are not necessarily healthy for the long term in regards to physical health, they can significantly increase arousal, improve mood, improve mental acuity, cognition, …
Most people that lift weights know that creatine helps give people an extra pump to their muscles after consistent supplementation. Typically it takes about 4-5 weeks of supplementing 5 grams per day to experience a noticeable effect on the body. But could creatine also have beneficial effects on the brain and mood? Some studies suggest …
Medical marijuana has a variety of uses in everyday society. Some people swear by it as the best treatment for their health conditions. Various health conditions that medical marijuana is used for include: nausea and vomiting associated with cancer chemotherapy, acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS), pain management, and muscle spasms. The fact is that there …