Dr. Binayamin Rotshtein DO | VitaBens

MTHFR Deficiency and Pregnancy

MTHFR deficiency is a common cause of many metabolic changes, one of which is that of elevated homocysteine. Homocysteine is a by-product of methylation (reference this to our article on methylation) and is strongly associated with inflammation. It is unclear as to whether it is the direct cause or simply an indication of underlying dysfunction,… Continue reading MTHFR Deficiency and Pregnancy

Depression and Anxiety: which is which?

MOST DOCTORS PRESCIBE SSRI’S FOR THE WRONG REASON. These days, it seems as though “depression” and “anxiety” are seldom teased apart. The issue there is, the more we group these two together, the less precise we become in our diagnoses of these fundamentally different conditions. This can have dire consequences in terms of treatment, medication,… Continue reading Depression and Anxiety: which is which?

ADHD – continued….

So last time we talked about what ADHD is – a dopamine deficiency in the brain – and what it isn’t: anything that isn’t just that. Of course, there are many conditions that result in ADHD like symptoms, and that is precisely what is causing the recent trend of misdiagnosis and overall confusion. This is… Continue reading ADHD – continued….

ADHD? Pass [UP] the Ritalin

Lately, it seems like kids are finding it a little bit harder to focus. What with endless links to click, eternally buzzing phones, and infinite Facebook notifications, it is becoming more and more of a challenge for all of us to channel our concentration on to one specific task. Of course, the technological theory is… Continue reading ADHD? Pass [UP] the Ritalin

What’s keeping you up at Night? It’s not what you think…

We’ve all been there: staring hopelessly into the glare of a menacing alarm clock, which soon will sound its screeching ring and mark the start of yet another day we have to somehow make it through, tired, cranky, and unproductive. Unfortunately, so many of us have accepted this alternative to a restful night’s sleep as… Continue reading What’s keeping you up at Night? It’s not what you think…

Anxiety: What’s the Big Idea?

Millions of people across the country suffer from Anxiety, a mental affliction, which manifests itself physically and psychologically, and can reduce one’s quality of life in a variety of ways. But before it is possible to break down the various categories of anxiety disorder, it is first necessary to understand what exactly anxiety is.