Stay Off My Operating Table # 152: Ketamine for Depression: A Game-Changing Approach to Mental Health - Johnathan Edwards
It's called "percutaneous hydrotomy" and it's billed as a revolutionary pain treatment. Dr. Jonathan Edwards, anesthesiologist and polymath, shares groundbreaking insights on alternative pain treatments and metabolic health.
In this episode of Stay Off My Operating Table, we dive deep into cutting-edge medical approaches with Dr. Jonathan Edwards. Learn about percutaneous hydrotomy, a French technique for treating musculoskeletal pain, and its potential benefits for athletes and chronic pain sufferers.
Dr. Edwards also discusses his work with ketamine in treating depression and suicidal ideation, offering hope for those struggling with mental health issues. The conversation touches on the fascinating lean mass hyper responder phenomenon, challenging conventional wisdom about cholesterol and heart health.
Key topics covered:
00:00 Introduction
05:30 Percutaneous hydrotomy explained
15:45 Ketamine for depression and suicide prevention
25:20 Lean mass hyper responders and cholesterol
35:10 Alternative approaches to metabolic health
45:00 Controversy in alternative medicine
Connect with Dr. Jonathan Edwards:
Website: https://jonathanedwardsmd.com
Twitter: @johnedwardsmd
Substack: johnathanedwardsmd.substack.com
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