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...

Flipping the Script: Why the "Old" Food Pyramid is Making Us Sick (And What to Eat Instead) By Mark G. Agresti, MD Sitting here in my office on the Intracoastal Waterway, watching the boats drift past the Breakers Hotel golf course, I often think about the "hidden" factors that bring patients into my care. We talk about trauma, anxiety, and depression—but we rarely talk enough about what is on...

In my practice here in Palm Beach, I see patients who are fighting a war on two fronts. One battle is against their own bodies, and the other is against the toxic relationships that often fuel their illness. Bulimia Nervosa is overwhelmingly more common in females, and it is rarely just about food. It is about a desperate search for validation in a world that feels out of control. At Mark G....

The Architecture of Chaos: Navigating Borderline Personality Disorder and the Path to Stability Living with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is often described as having emotional third-degree burns. For the individual, every interaction is a potential flame; for the family, it feels like walking through a minefield where the map changes every hour. When patients enter my practice—located...

The Silent Threat: Cancer, Leukemia, and the Medical Dangers of Tattoos with Mark G Agresti MD LLC Tattoos have become a ubiquitous part of modern culture, but beneath the artistry lies a serious medical reality that is often overlooked. While many view body art as a harmless form of expression, the introduction of foreign pigments into the dermis carries significant health risks. From chronic...