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This chapter explores the stellate ganglion block, a novel procedure for treating mental health conditions such as depression and PTSD. The discussion highlights the challenges of treatment-resistant depression and the pursuit of alternative therapies that offer lasting benefits beyond traditional medications.
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.
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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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