Importance 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 ...
READ MORELow Dose Lithium
By Rachel D. Egan, PMHNP-BC In August 2025, multiple news sources started publishing articles on the potential benefits of lithium for Alzheimer’s disease. A nearly-decade ...
READ MOREThe Danger of Taking Supplements without Advice
By Rachel D. Egan, PMHNP-BC There is growing traction around the benefits of nutritional supplements for a wide array of concerns, both physical and mental. ...
READ MOREThe Power of Nutrition
By Rachel D. Egan, PMHNP-BC It’s been a common theme I’ve run into in the past few weeks with several adolescent clients. Parents come in ...
READ MORESupporting our Irritable Clients
By Rachel Egan, PMHNP-BC Irritability often presents in the context of other mental health symptoms like anxiety and depression. However, in many cases it can ...
READ MOREA Good’s Night Rest
By Rachel Egan, PMHNP-BC With the daylight savings change just barely fading into the rearview, it seems like a relevant time to post about sleep. ...
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