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You Don't Know Me: A Psychiatrist's Version

Bengi B. Melton, M.D.

May 24
4 min

You Don't Know Me: A Psychiatrist's Version

Mental health issues are more widely discussed than ever before, but the confusion around the role of mental health professionals persists.

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What is the difference between alternative medicine, functional medicine, and integrative medicine?

Kriste Babbitt, M.D.

Apr 18
3 min

What is the difference between alternative medicine, functional medicine, and integrative medicine?

With the pace and demands of modern life, it's no wonder that we are seeking relief from stress, toxicity, and disease burden. Many,...

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Ketamine: An Effective Option for Treatment Resistant Mental Health Conditions

Megan Vardeman, PA-C

Oct 4, 2022
3 min

Ketamine: An Effective Option for Treatment Resistant Mental Health Conditions

There are approximately 21 million Americans diagnosed with major depression, which represents about 8.4 percent of all U.S. adults.(1)...

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A Quick Guide to Optimizing Nutrition with a Focus on Micronutrients

Megan Vardeman, PA-C

May 31, 2022
3 min

A Quick Guide to Optimizing Nutrition with a Focus on Micronutrients

A large part of our work here at YWP centers around optimizing nutrition and educating our patients on consuming nutritious, good-for-you...

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Mycotoxins and their Impact on Health: What are Mycotoxins?

Megan Vardeman, PA-C

May 11, 2022
2 min

Mycotoxins and their Impact on Health: What are Mycotoxins?

Mycotoxins are metabolites produced by fungi like mold. They include some of the most prevalent toxins in the environment and most of us...

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Megan Vardeman, PA-C

Apr 27, 2022
3 min

Low Dose Naltrexone (LDN)

A Potential Treatment Option for difficult to manage and treatment resistant mental health disorders and autoimmune conditions Naltrexone...

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Gut Health and Your Microbiome What is the gut microbiome and why is it so important?

Megan Vardeman, PA-C

Apr 6, 2022
3 min

Gut Health and Your Microbiome What is the gut microbiome and why is it so important?

You might have heard that your gut’s microbiome is an important key to your overall health. But what is a microbiome? We term the...

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Megan Vardeman, PA-C

Mar 30, 2022
4 min

What is a leaky gut?

Gut health forms the foundation of one’s entire well-being. Our gut is the point of contact between the inner workings of our body and...

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Inflammatory Depression: Why Does it Matter, and Could it be Affecting Me?

Megan Vardeman, PA-C

Mar 23, 2022
4 min

Inflammatory Depression: Why Does it Matter, and Could it be Affecting Me?

Increased inflammation is associated with a host of issues in the body. Chronic inflammation leads to chronic disease. Does this also...

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