What is periodicity and how does it control biological function? The biorhythms of the body depend on it. When health deteriorates, so does periodicity. What can be done to support healing and recovery from dysregulation using energy medicine? Read on to find out!
Alice W. Lee, MD
Glutathione and Metallothionein: Cocreating Mental Health
Embark on an insightful exploration into the realms of mental health, uncovering the pivotal roles of glutathione and metallothionein. Discover practical treatment approaches for detoxification and healing, enriched by authentic experiences and expert wisdom. Join me as we navigate the complex landscape of biochemical pathways and psychiatric medications, paving the way for holistic wellness.
Read moreThe Best of the Best
My Holistic Updates began on August 16, 2016, and currently contain more than 197 articles on holistic mental health and psychiatric medication withdrawal. In today's article, I want to show you around Holisticpsychiatrist.com and recommend some of my best articles and podcasts to you.
Read moreWhat's in a Name? A Rose by Any Other Name . . .
Juliet once said in Shakespeare's play, Romeo and Juliet, "What's in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet." This may be perfectly true for Romeo, but not as easily translated when it comes to the labels we give to patients in psychiatry. Read on for my fable on flowers and names and mental illness.
Read moreDon't Stuff a Size 14 Illness into a Size 7 Treatment
Content and process are the yin and yang of any successful treatment. This week I found myself learning this lesson once again in my daily work with patients. Read on to learn more about what I mean.
Read moreCreating Requires Courage and Curiosity
A number of clinicians have approached me to ask how they can do what I do. Their requests make me appreciate the path that has allowed me to create a new, effective way for treating mental illness. Read on for more of my reflections.
Read moreDo Planetary Energies Influence Our Moods and Circumstances?
Over the centuries, people have been curious about planetary effects on human life. I indulged my curiosity when I called Ken Bresee, a renowned astrologist, for an astrological reading. Read on for more reflections on this topic.
Read moreFollowing the Twists and Turns of Change During Treatment
In my holistic practice, I have learned to assess patients' needs and introduce interventions based on a good psychiatric history that appreciates the importance of change. Read on for additional reflections on this topic.
Read moreHow the Infinite Intention Technique is Uniquely Effective
Just like its name, the Infinite Intention Technique carries facets and uses that are easily adaptable for different problems. In this article, I compare this technique to other energy medicine techniques and go over its versatility and power. Read on for more of my reflections.
The Invisible Self: Repressed Traumas' Power Over Our Psyches
When something unlocks the closet of repressed memories along with their associated states of being, unresolved traumas emerge, replaying the same horror movie frozen in their hidden cryotube of time. Read on for my experiences that have expanded my awareness of the subconscious and how repression of chronic stress/traumas can profoundly affect our psychological development and condition.
Read moreMy Personal Story of Becoming a Holistic Psychiatrist
What allows a psychiatrist to be open to using supplements and apply them in one's practice? What experiences are required to help a doctor gain the compassion and motivation to stick with a holistic path even at great risk to one's personal career? I'm excited to share my experiences from my decision to be a psychiatrist, my medical training, and the shift to a holistic paradigm.
Read more"The Vision" and the Withdrawal Process
As a holistic psychiatrist, I am at a crossroads in many people's lives where they need some direction and safety as they cross the street of life. In this Weekly Update, I share an important spiritual vision I had as a 17-year-old, and what it has meant for my journey as a holistic psychiatrist.
Read moreOn Building Resilience
Read on for reflections on the Hero's Journey, wounded healers, the medicine wheel, and more on the second part of Dr. David Kopacz's podcast interview. This week, we will be exploring all of these topics as we holistic psychiatrists shoot the breeze on all things abstract and mental.
Read moreOn Being Fully Human with David Kopacz, MD, ABoIM
In this update, I introduce the next three episodes of The Holistic Psychiatrist Podcast. We'll have the wonderful opportunity to listen to Dr. David Kopacz, an integrative and holistic psychiatrist, author, and artist practicing in Seattle, Washington. I explore what it is to be a holistic, integrative, and quantum psychiatrist and clinician.
Read moreLiz's Story: Holistic Healing from Bipolar Disorder and Alcohol Abuse
This article supports my patient Liz’s healing story with insights on the treatment of bipolar disorder and provides some clinical guidance for those who are curious about her incredible healing process.
Read moreCinderella or Cinderfella: The Invitation to the Ball
This article is about disappointment, creativity, and fulfillment, using the ball in Cinderella's story as a metaphor for life. What is this fairytale teaching us through its symbols? Read on for my reflections.
Read moreEnergy Fields and the Ability to Predict the Future
Though mysticism is, by its very nature, mysterious, I am open to exploring and understanding it better rather than stigmatize or delegitimize it. Read on for some of my reflections on this topic, as well as a preview of my new podcast episode with mystic and author Karan Tumasz!
Read moreCritical Information on Effexor XR and Paxil Withdrawals
Not all SSRIs only inhibit SERT receptors. Read on for very important information about how one SSRI may differ greatly from another.
Read moreThe Holistic Psychiatrist Podcast: Setting a Whole New Standard for Mental Wellness
I am so pleased that starting tomorrow, you'll hear stories from people in holistic mental health that you've never imagined possible. It's not just a podcast debut, it's gonna be a psychiatry reboot!
Read moreTransformation Using the Infinite Intention Technique
Using the Infinite Intention Technique has resulted in powerful, transformative healing both for me and my patients. I’m excited to share some of my patients‘ written responses to their healing experiences, how I've been applying it, and its resulting outcomes.
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