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StriveMD Featured on WCIA: Bringing Innovative Ketamine Therapy to Champaign-Urbana
We're excited to announce that StriveMD Wellness and Ketamine of Champaign/Urbana was recently featured on WCIA news! Our team had the opportunity to showcase our innovative approach to treating depression, anxiety, and PTSD using ketamine therapy.
Welcome to StrIVeMD Wellness and Ketamine!
In a world that's becoming increasingly aware of the importance of mental health, the search for effective treatments is paramount. While traditional methods have undoubtedly served many, the side effects accompanying these treatments often leave individuals seeking alternative routes. Enter StrIVeMD Wellness and Ketamine—a practice dedicated to reimagining therapy, shifting paradigms, and introducing the power of tailored alternative care.
Why Does Ketamine Work for Depression and Other Mood Disorders?
When an individual suffers from depression, chronic pain, and other related illnesses it may be beneficial to receive ketamine infusion treatments. This therapy is considered an alternative based treatment to traditional medications with long-lasting...
No One Wants to Be Sick – Vitamin C Infusions
This is a story familiar to all of us during the winter. Frequency and duration can vary but at some point in time, everyone seems to get sick. Whether it’s a tickle in the throat, a mild headache, or just feeling run down, the common cold is...
Migraine and Gut Health: What you Need to Know
Most people who have migraines also experience nausea and vomiting during an attack, but what if that connection goes deeper – into the gut? What if there is a link between migraine and gut health and by taking care of your gut you may be able to better...
What is Glutathione and its Benefits?
Glutathione is a potent antioxidant found in our red blood cells and is made in the liver. It is responsible for neutralizing reactive oxygen species (ROS) like free radicals that can cause damage and death to cells.
Dehydration: Prevalence, Dangers, and Effective Treatment
According to studies, Seventy-five percent of all Americans are dehydrated EVERY day. Although the study showed that most people had, in fact, drank 8 glasses of fluids per day, they still had net fluid loss, leading to chronic dehydration.
Hangover: Most have suffered but no one truly understands
Alcohol can be a good thing and a bad thing. In moderation, according to the Mayo Clinic, there is some evidence that it can help lower your risk of developing diabetes, heart disease, or stroke.
The Sad Truth about Antidepressants
We see a lot of patients with chronic disease in clinic. Most of our patients have depression as well, that they attribute to their chronic disease.
Ketamine and Suicide: How an anesthetic, once used recreationally is breaking the mold...
Ketamine and Suicide: How an anesthetic, once used recreationally is breaking the mold and saving lives. Could this be the cure for depression you’ve been looking for?
Post Concussion Syndrome, PTSD, and Neuro Inflammation: Is there a Link?
Injuries to the head are very common, unfortunately. From athletes of all ages, work place accidents, fender benders, and head butts from grandchildren while rough housing, I have seen all sorts of head injuries that resulted in a stereotypical...
Ketamine for Mood Disorders
There has been a lot in the news regarding Ketamine and its use and potential benefits in a variety of mood disorders,- including major depressive disorders. This includes a 2017 article in the American Journal of Psychiatry suggesting Ketamine may be...