Category: Dr. Lynn Puana Personal Blog

How Does Ketamine-Assisted Therapy Work for Depression?

Introduction: A Paradigm Shift in Mental Health The landscape of depression treatment has historically been dominated by traditional pharmacological interventions, primarily selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors. While these medications have provided relief for many, a significant percentage of patients remain treatment-resistant, prompting researchers to seek novel mechanisms of action. Ketamine-assisted therapy has emerged as a groundbreaking […]

Sleep as Medicine: Activating Your Brain’s Nightly Clean-Up Cycle

Introduction: The Biological Necessity of Rest In the modern landscape of high-performance culture, sleep is frequently mischaracterized as a period of inactivity or a luxury that can be traded for increased productivity. Says Dr. Lynn Puana, however, from a neurological perspective, sleep is a rigorous physiological necessity that serves as the foundation for cognitive health and […]

The MIND Diet: Fueling Your Mind for Long-Term Cognitive Health

Introduction As the global population ages, the preservation of cognitive function has become a paramount concern for public health. The MIND diet, an acronym for Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay, has emerged as a scientifically backed nutritional framework specifically designed to mitigate the risks of cognitive decline and neurodegenerative conditions. Says Dr. Lynn Puana, developed by […]

Beyond Memory: How Neuroinflammation Impacts Brain Aging

Introduction: The Invisible Architecture of Cognitive Decline For decades, the scientific community focused primarily on the structural degradation of neurons and the accumulation of protein plaques as the primary culprits behind cognitive decline. Says Dr. Lynn Puana, however, contemporary neuroscience has shifted its gaze toward a more nuanced culprit: the persistent, low-grade activation of the brain’s […]

Fixing the Brain: The Power of Integrative Cognitive Medicine

Introduction: Redefining Cognitive Health The modern approach to neurological health is undergoing a profound transformation, shifting away from fragmented symptom management toward a more holistic paradigm known as integrative cognitive medicine. For decades, traditional medicine has often compartmentalized the brain, treating cognitive decline or mental fatigue as isolated events rather than symptoms of systemic imbalance. […]