
Treating Mental Health Differently | Dr. John How
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Resetting the Nervous System
In this episode of the Dr. Gabrielle Lyon Show, we dive deep into groundbreaking approaches for treating PTSD, anxiety, and depression with Dr. John How, an emergency physician turned mental health advocate. Dr. How introduces us to the Stellate Ganglion Block, a powerful and non-invasive procedure that's transforming how we manage trauma and mental health without relying solely on medications.
We explore:
- What the Stellate Ganglion Block is and how it works
- Its effectiveness in treating PTSD, depression, and anxiety
- The connection between the autonomic nervous system and mental health
- How Dr. How’s personal journey with burnout and trauma led him to discover this life-changing procedure
- The future of mental health treatments, including ketamine and regenerative medicine
If you or someone you love struggles with mental health challenges, this episode offers insight into innovative treatments that can provide long-term relief.
Who is Dr. John How?
Dr. John How is an accomplished board certified emergency medicine physician with a passion for healing trauma and aging in both the mind and the body.
He is the founder, and medical director of The How Clinic in Encinitas, CA where the focus is on treating the root cause of his patient’s problems. He and his team at The How Clinic use traditional and functional medicine combined with cutting edge treatments for pain and injury to combat the symptoms and causes of trauma and aging. These treatments include nerve hydrodissection, regenerative medicine therapies, hormone and nutritional optimization, as well as therapies to address sexual dysfunction.
He is a Medical Director at Stella Center, an interventional psychiatry practice. He and the team at Stella specialize in providing a world class combination of evidence-based treatments targeted at treating depression, PTSD, and chronic anxiety. These treatments include Spravato, ketamine infusion therapy, transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), an advanced stellate ganglion block (SGB) called the dual sympathetic reset (DSR), and integration therapy.
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- Website: https://thehowclinic.com
- TikTok: http://www.tiktok.com/@thehowclinic
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