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Why Mathew Perry’s Death from Acute Ketamine is Problematic

Mainstream media is reporting that Mathew Perry died from the acute effects of ketamine after an autopsy report was released on December 12th, 2023. I’m an anesthesiologist of 25 years, published books and SPEAK about mental disease and ketamine. Perry’s death seems straightforward, until you delve into the autopsy report…

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CREATINE

Creatine is important for cognitive and neuronal health and affects the expression of over 250 genes in the body. Creatine is a naturally-occurring organic acid (protein building block) that’s found in meat, eggs and fish. It is made by the human body in the liver,...

NECK COLLAR TBI PREVENTION DEVICE

Whenever we hear the clashing of two heads, that “clud” and “thunk” sound, we as humans (and animals) elicit a visceral reflex. Unconsciously, a visceral feeling instantly occurs in our stomach, and then our minds follow immediately with thoughts of “ouch, that had to...

MAGNESIUM AND BRAIN INJURY

Taking magnesium can help with brain injuries in several ways. Magnesium decreases seizures, relieves cramps, helps nerves and much more. But the studies for giving magnesium to improve a brain injury are mixed at best. There is a causal relationship between low...

OPTIMIZING SLEEP DURING A BRAIN INJURY

Optimizing sleep during a brain injury is essential, yet difficult. Sleep disturbances are common, affecting 30 to 70% of individuals. Insomnia, fatigue, narcolepsy and sleepiness are the most frequent post brain injury sleep complaints. In addition, depression and...

MMA NUTRITION: WHAT TO EAT AFTER A FIGHT

The build up to a MMA bout is serious business. Often 8 to 10 weeks are spent in strategic training camp. The workouts are rigorous and designed to help the athlete peak when it counts the most, on fight night. However, once the fight is over many athletes just want...

OUTSIDE MAGAZINE ARTICLE: CTE IN EXTREME SPORTS

A recent article in Outside magazine highlighted the problem of CTE (Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy) outside of the NFL, namely in extreme sports. The article spoke of many X Games athletes who committed suicide because of CTE related issues. Some of these athletes...

CYCLING AND CONCUSSIONS

Cycling and Concussions A cyclist shaking off a crash while lying on the side of the road has a split-second choice: either get up fast, because the peloton is speeding away, or quit. While event rules and protocols vary, the decision to start pedaling again is...

CYCLING AND CONCUSSIONS PART 2

Cycling and Concussions Broken collarbones and road rash are the most common injuries in bicycle racing but there is growing concern about concussions. With the advancing mentality that the general audience watches for huge impacts, and more risk, this motivates the...