Dr. Mintz's Blog

Ketamine Continues to Make Headlines as Treatment for Depression

"I hardly recognized the buoyant person I’d become," says this New York Times opinion piece writer on her experience treating her severe depression with Ketamine.

Jun 1st, 2021

You don't have to "pace" with Long COVID

The Washington Post has an article about how people can live with Long COVID by pacing their activity. However, there are other options to get your life back, other than just slowing down.

Jan 16th, 2023

Long COVID Gut Connection

Disruption of the bacteria in the gut by COVID-19 could lead to or worsen Long COVID

Dec 10th, 2022

Coughs after colds appear worse after COVID

I am concerned that patients' symptoms after a typical infection are worse after having COVID.

Dec 3rd, 2022

What is a GLP-1?

GLP-1 analogues like Ozempic and Mounjaro have received a lot of attention because of their ability to help with weight loss.

Nov 20th, 2022

What it’s like to be a COVID long-hauler

Having Long COVID can have a major impact on patients life. Fortunately, there is treatment available.

Nov 20th, 2022

Though there is no standard definition for Long COVID, it is a condition that occurs in some patients infected by COVID where symptoms of fatigue, respiratory symptoms, and mental issues such as brain fog can last for many months.

Nov 2nd, 2022

Why we need to move on from COVID, and how to do this safely

Despite the low risk of dying from COVID, many are still not engaging in pre-COVID activities, like seeing friends are going to restaurants. However, there are things beyond masking and vaccines that may help even the most reluctant get back to normal

Oct 21st, 2022

Time to Talk about the "Inconvenient Truth" in Healthcare

While there will likely always be differences on how to best address the problem of healthcare in this county, if we are ever going to make progress on this issue, we must first be able to talk about some of the core issue surrounding our failing health

Aug 21st, 2022

Should you take Paxlovid if you Test Positive?

Paxlovid is a real game changer in the course of the pandemic, but it might not be right for everyone.

Jul 31st, 2022

Advances in Weight Loss

New medications have recently become available to help patients lose weight when combined with diet and exercise.

Jul 20th, 2022

It’s time to stop being afraid of COVID

With vaccines, boosters, and treatments currently available, it's time for those who are still COVID hesitant to get back to their normal lives.

Jul 8th, 2022

Keep Your Lungs Healthy During COVID

While we are still in the middle of a pandemic, it's important to keep your lungs as healthy as possible.

Feb 9th, 2021

COVID 19 is real. It's time to shut everything down.

Warnings about limiting activity are not an over-reaction. This is a serious and deadly disease and we need to change our activities, no matter how difficult.

Mar 15th, 2020

New Treatment for Severe Depression

Spravato (nasal esketamine) is a new treatment for patients who have tried multiple medications, but failed to find relief (known as treatment resistant depression).

Feb 22nd, 2020

Getting a Good Night's Sleep

Getting a good night sleep is difficult. Here are some tips to try.

Feb 13th, 2020

The Budtender Will See You Now

In many states, patients are getting therapy recommendations from non-clinicians, which may have some serious risks.

Dec 7th, 2019

Saving Money on Prescriptions for Seniors

Here are a few ways to save money on prescriptions, especially for seniors.

Oct 26th, 2019

A good night's sleep is important

A good night's sleep is very important.

Oct 1st, 2019

CBG

Is CBG the Next CBD? Here's What You Should Know

Aug 28th, 2019

CBD Can Be Useful, But Be Careful Where You Purchase

CBD can be a wonderful tool to improve your health, but you must be very cautious when buying online because it the amounts of CBD can vary and it can contain harmful things like pesticides and parasites.

Mar 11th, 2019

Not too late to get your flu shot

It's not too late to get your flu shot.

Jan 26th, 2019

Stress Can Do Harm to Your Body

Here are several ways that stress can harm the body

Oct 13th, 2018

Changing Medications to Over the Counter Status Is A Bad Idea

Jul 28th, 2018

Medical Marijuana Lowers Opioid Prescriptions.

Medical Marijuana Lowers Opioid Prescriptions by 30%

Jul 24th, 2018

Learning About Medical Cannabis Can Be Hard- Even for Doctors

Jul 16th, 2018

6 Good Reasons to Consider Probiotic Supplements

Here Are Six Good Reasons to Consider Probiotic Supplements

May 2nd, 2018

The Future of Medicine

The primary care doctor is vanishing. Secure yours today!

Apr 8th, 2018

Is microwaving food in plastic really safe?

Mar 2nd, 2018

Is all that wireless technology really safe?

Radiation from cell phones and other RF technologies are likely safe

Feb 19th, 2018

Signs of Colon Cancer

Don't ignore the signs of colon cancer

Feb 9th, 2018

Do Vitamins Really Work?

It's unclear whether taking a multivitamin is really worth it.