N-Acetylcysteine: A Non-medication Option for OCD
By Rachel D. Egan, PMHNP-BC N-acetylcysteine (NAC) has recently gained a lot of traction in the literature for its benefits for OCD. NAC works by …
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 …
Vitamin 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 …
Understanding 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 …
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 …
Homocysteine 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 …
Flipping 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 …
The 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 …
What 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 …
A 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. …
