Mental Health Impacts of Low Iron
By Rachel D. Egan, PMHNP-BC Many people are familiar with the importance of iron for maintaining good energy levels. Some may also be familiar with ...
READ MOREVitamin B12—Critical for Mental Health and Overall Well-Being
By Rachel D. Egan, PMHNP-BC Vitamin B12 is part of our standard panel of lab testing at Harborside because of the profound impacts low levels ...
READ MOREUnderstanding the APOE gene and Alzheimer’s Risk
By Rachel D. Egan, PMHNP-BC The APOE gene governs the protein apolipoprotein E. Mutations at this site are one of many potential risk factors for ...
READ MOREWhat the MTHFR gene Can Tell Us About Mood, Anxiety, and Treatment Response
By Rachel D. Egan, PMHNP-BC The MTHFR gene governs how we metabolize dietary folic acid. In the perfect world, our bodies would break folic acid ...
READ MOREStimulants versus Nonstimulants –Risks and Benefits of Each
By Rachel D. Egan, PMHNP-BC A common question that I get when discussing medication options for the treatment of ADHD is about the differences between ...
READ MOREImportance of Micronutrient Testing for Athletes
By Rachel D. Egan, PMHNP-BC There are many benefits to regular exercise. It boosts our feel good neurotransmitter levels, it often gets us outside in ...
READ MOREHomocysteine Levels—Depression and Beyond
Rachel D. Egan, PMHNP-BC Homocysteine is an amino acid. Levels of homocysteine are governed by B6, B12 and folate. When homocysteine levels are high, it ...
READ MOREFlipping the Script on New Year’s Resolutions
By Rachel D. Egan, PMHNP-BC ‘Tis the season for New Year’s Resolutions! This is a time of year when a lot of folks I talk ...
READ MOREThe Benefits of Zinc –Beyond Immunity
By Rachel D. Egan, PMHNP-BC As we are well into cold and flu season at this point, it’s the time of year that many people ...
READ MOREWhat is SAD (and how do I know I if I have it?)
By Rachel D. Egan, PMHNP-BC Many Americans have heard the term SAD, short for seasonal affective disorder. This is a clinical term that describes the ...
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