How to Lose the "Holiday 5" Fast: The High-Protein Hack to Flush Bloat & Shred Fat By Dr. Mark Agresti | Mark G Agresti MD LLC Did the holidays leave you feeling puffy, sluggish, and 5 pounds heavier? You aren't alone. The good news is that those extra pounds aren't all fat—most of it is water weight caused by carbohydrates. I have a proven protocol to help you drop that "Holiday 5" quickly,...
Why Does Sex Hurt? The Silent Epidemic of Dyspareunia and How to Reclaim Intimacy By Dr. Mark Agresti | Mark G Agresti MD LLC It is the conversation no one wants to have, yet millions are silently suffering through it. Dyspareunia—the clinical term for recurrent genital pain associated with sexual intercourse—is not "just in your head," and it is certainly not something you have to live with. ...
Understanding Dissociative Identity Disorder: Prevalence, Daily Struggles, and the Path to Integration By Dr. Mark Agresti | Mark G Agresti MD LLC Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID), formerly known as Multiple Personality Disorder, is one of the most complex and misunderstood conditions in psychiatry. For patients, it is a daily battle for control over one's own mind and body. For families, it...
The Ultimate Guide to Opiate Detox: Modern Pharmacology and the Science of Comfort Breaking the cycle of opioid addiction is a monumental task, but the "cold turkey" nightmare of the past is no longer necessary. At Mark G Agresti MD LLC, we believe that the fear of withdrawal should never be the reason someone stays trapped in active addiction. By utilizing the latest global medical...
The Game Changer in Opioid Detox: Why We Choose Lucemyra Over Clonidine Breaking free from opiates is a physical and mental battle, but the right medical tools can turn the tide. For decades, the medical community has understood the mechanics of opioid withdrawal. It is a "noradrenergic storm"—a massive surge of adrenaline and norepinephrine that leaves patients shaking, sweating, anxious, and...
Am I Real? Unlocking the Mystery of Depersonalization Disorder (DPD) and Finding Your Way Back Have you ever felt like you were watching your life play out on a movie screen, rather than actually living it? Or perhaps you’ve looked in the mirror and felt the stranger staring back wasn't really you? For many, these are fleeting moments of exhaustion or stress. But for those suffering from...
Beyond the Breast: Why Beef is the Superior "Superfood" for Body and Brain By Mark G. Agresti, MD For decades, the health and fitness world has had a monotonous obsession with boneless, skinless chicken breast. It’s billed as the ultimate "clean eating" staple. And while it is a lean source of protein, if you are only eating chicken, you are missing out on the nutritional powerhouse that is...
Riding the Wave: Understanding and Treating Cyclothymia in Palm Beach By Mark G. Agresti, MD Life is full of ups and downs, but for some, those waves feel more like an exhausting, never-ending storm. Cyclothymia (or Cyclothymic Disorder) is often the "forgotten" mood disorder—a condition that sits on the bipolar spectrum but is frequently misunderstood or misdiagnosed as simple "moodiness" or...
In a world that never stops moving, finding your center can feel like a challenge. While modern medicine offers powerful tools, many of our patients here in Palm Beach are asking about natural, holistic pathways to mental wellness. Whether you are seeking to complement your current treatment or exploring new avenues for balance, homeopathic and herbal remedies offer time-honored solutions for...
Beyond the Sledgehammer: The Good, The Bad, and The Magic of New Antipsychotics By Mark G. Agresti, M.D. For decades, psychiatry relied on tools that were effective but blunt. Haloperidol (Haldol), introduced in the late 1960s, was the industry standard—a "sledgehammer" that could shatter psychosis but often left the patient sweeping up the pieces. We cured the voices but created the "Haldol...
