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Gabriel recognizes schizophrenia as serious psychiatric illness requiring medication in most cases—antipsychotics prevent psychosis, necessary for safety.
Gabriel recognizes schizophrenia as serious psychiatric illness requiring medication in most cases—antipsychotics prevent psychosis, necessary for safety. NOT suggesting to replace medications. Biomedical support augments conventional treatment—some patients stabilize at lower doses, fewer side effects, better function with comprehensive approach. Protocol: 1) Antipsychotic medication (work with psychiatrist—don't discontinue), 2) Investigate treatable causes (autoimmune encephalitis, infections—rare but missed if not looked for), 3) Orthomolecular approach (high-dose vitamins—niacin, vitamin C, B vitamins—controversial but some patients respond), 4) Omega-3 supplementation (reduces symptoms, improves brain health), 5) Reduce inflammation and oxidative stress, 6) Heal gut, 7) Psychosocial interventions (therapy, supported employment, housing). Antipsychotics necessary but comprehensive approach improves outcomes.
Standard Treatment
Antipsychotic medications (first-generation: haloperidol, second-generation/atypicals: risperidone, olanzapine, quetiapine, aripiprazole, others), Clozapine (treatment-resistant schizophrenia—most effective but requires monitoring), Psychosocial interventions (CBT, family therapy, supported employment, social skills training), Long-acting injectable antipsychotics (if adherence issue), Hospitalization (acute psychosis, danger to self/others), ECT (treatment-resistant cases).
The Problem
Antipsychotics necessary and life-saving (prevent psychosis, reduce suffering, prevent suicide) BUT: Side effects severe: First-generation (haloperidol): movement disorders (dystonia, akathisia, Parkinsonism, tardive dyskinesia—permanent in some), Second-generation (atypicals): MASSIVE weight gain (olanzapine, quetiapine—20-30+ lbs common), metabolic syndrome (diabetes, high cholesterol, hypertension), sedation, sexual dysfunction, increased prolactin, Second-generation NOT atypical for side effects—just different side effects than first-generation, still significant, Clozapine (most effective): Requires weekly then biweekly blood draws (agranulocytosis risk—can be fatal), severe constipation, drooling, weight gain, seizures, myocarditis risk, Negative symptoms poorly treated (apathy, social withdrawal, cognitive deficits—antipsychotics reduce positive symptoms like hallucinations/delusions but don't help or worsen negative symptoms), Cognitive impairment (attention, memory, executive function—disabling, poorly treated), Functional outcomes poor (only 20-30% employed, many homeless, high suicide rate 5-10%), Treatment resistance (30% don't respond adequately to medications), Long-term outcomes (1/3 recover, 1/3 chronic but manageable, 1/3 severe chronic illness—hasn't improved with antipsychotics despite symptom control), Conventional approach: Medicate and case-manage (doesn't investigate: Treatable medical causes—autoimmune encephalitis can MIMIC schizophrenia, fully treatable with immunotherapy but often missed, Nutritional deficiencies—omega-3, B vitamins, vitamin D linked to schizophrenia, rarely optimized, Inflammation, oxidative stress, mitochondrial dysfunction—targetable with supplements, diet, Gut dysfunction—dysbiosis in schizophrenia, gut-brain axis), Minimal psychosocial interventions (CBT for psychosis, supported employment PROVEN effective but underutilized—availability limited, insurance barriers), Orthomolecular approach dismissed (high-dose niacin, vitamin C—controversial but documented cases of dramatic improvement, deserves research), Some patients improve with: Antipsychotics (necessary) + High-dose omega-3 + Niacin + B vitamins + NAC + Glycine + Anti-inflammatory diet + Gluten-free trial + CBT + Supported employment + Family therapy, Better outcomes with comprehensive approach—not cure but improved function, quality of life, possibly lower medication doses.
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What's Included
Whole food supplements by Standard Process
What's Included
Standard Process + Matter peptides
Anti-inflammatory, nutrient-dense diet, Gluten-free trial (subset of patients improve with gluten elimination—controversial but documented cases), Ketogenic or low-carb diet (emerging evidence—some patients improve dramatically, reduces glutamate, stabilizes brain), Omega-3 foods (fatty fish), avoid processed foods and sugar, adequate protein, avoid cannabis and alcohol (worsen psychosis), avoid caffeine if anxiety/insomnia, Mediterranean diet, organic foods (reduce toxin exposure), adequate hydration.
Medication adherence CRITICAL (antipsychotics prevent relapse—70-80% relapse within 2 years if stop meds vs. 20-30% if continue, work with psychiatrist on any changes), Psychosocial interventions (as important as medications): Individual therapy (CBT for psychosis—helps cope with symptoms, challenge delusional thoughts), Family therapy (psychoeducation, reduce expressed emotion—high EE predicts relapse), Supported employment (IPS—Individual Placement and Support, helps return to work), Social skills training, Cognitive remediation (improve attention, memory, executive function), Stress management (stress triggers psychosis—meditation, relaxation, routine), Avoid substance abuse (cannabis MAJOR trigger for psychosis—permanently quit, alcohol worsens), Adequate sleep (sleep disruption triggers relapse), Routine and structure (predictable schedule), Social support (reduce isolation, support groups), Treat co-occurring conditions (depression, anxiety, substance abuse—common), Early intervention programs (first-episode psychosis—intensive treatment early improves long-term outcomes), Clozapine if treatment-resistant (most effective antipsychotic but requires monitoring—blood draws—agranulocytosis risk).
Mind, Body & Spirit
True healing requires addressing all dimensions of health. These evidence-based practices complement physical treatment protocols.
Cognitive therapy to cope with and challenge psychotic symptoms.
Individual Placement and Support—helps return to meaningful work.
Supporting families and reducing stress that triggers relapse.
Connection with others in recovery from psychosis.
Gut microbiome dysfunction drives psychiatric symptoms via gut-brain axis
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