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Integrative Center for Wellness • Dr. Samoon Ahmad

Obesity and Neurocognitive Decline
As seen in Psychology Today. Obesity is a public health problem affecting much of the developed and developing world, as it increases one’s risk of developing type 2 diabetes, liver disease, cardiovascular disease, sleep problems, and a dozens of other chronic conditions that can reduce quality of life and potentially be fatal. In the United […]

New Study Finds MDMA Effective in Treatment of PTSD
As seen in Psychology Today. There is a groundswell of support for the use of 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) in the treatment of severe post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Though the use of the drug is still controversial, the results of studies involving MDMA in patients with PTSD have been nothing short of remarkable, especially considering the fact […]

Serotonin’s Role in Long Covid
As seen in Psychology Today. Long COVID continues to be a major problem for millions of Americans. Loosely defined as the experience of new or persistent symptoms four or more weeks after initial infection with the SARS-CoV-2 virus, the percentage of U.S. adults with long COVID has remained between 5.6% and 7.6% since late spring […]