The Bitter Truth: How Sugar is Quietly Sabotaging Your Health At the practice of Mark G. Agresti, MD LLC, we see firsthand the devastating impact that modern dietary habits have on the human body. While fat was once labeled the primary villain of the American diet, we now know that refined sugar is often the silent driver behind our most chronic and debilitating diseases. From the office of Dr....
The Longevity Dozen: 12 Foods to Help You Outlive Your Enemies (And The Ones That Are Secretly Killing You) By Dr. Mark Agresti, MD Let’s get one thing straight: I don’t want you to just live to 100. I want you to be the person at the centenarian birthday party who is actually awake, coherent, and possibly even flirting with the nurse. We want "healthspan," not just lifespan. As I sit here in my...
The Lithium Toxicity Trap: A Comprehensive Danger List Lithium has an extremely "narrow therapeutic window." This means the difference between a working dose and a toxic dose is razor-thin. Almost anything that affects your water balance, salt levels, or kidney filtration can spike your lithium levels into the danger zone. Here is a detailed breakdown of everything that can push you into...
Lithium: The Heavy Metal Weighing You Down? Why the "Gold Standard" Might Be Rusting in the Modern Era For decades, Lithium has been hailed as the "gold standard" for Bipolar Disorder. But let’s be clear about what it is: Lithium is not a sophisticated, designer molecule. It is a salt. It is the third element on the periodic table—a simple, naturally occurring earth element that, when ingested...
By Mark G. Agresti, MD As a psychiatrist practicing at Mark G Agresti MD LLC, located in the beautiful Palm Beach Towers on the Intercoastal Waterway, I spend my days helping people find their way back to the light. From my office overlooking the Breakers golf course and the shimmering water, I often see the contrast between the vibrant life outside and the internal darkness my patients feel....
Understanding Adolescent Self-Mutilation: A Deep Dive into Etiology, Treatment, and Recovery By Mark G. Agresti, MD Non-Suicidal Self-Injury (NSSI), commonly referred to as self-mutilation, is one of the most distressing challenges facing adolescents and their families today. As a psychiatrist, I have witnessed the profound confusion and fear this behavior instills in parents. It is critical to...
The Food Pyramid Is Great, But You Need to Watch Out for Pesticides We have all been taught that the foundation of a healthy life is built on fresh fruits and vegetables. The food pyramid (and the modern "MyPlate") encourages us to load up on colorful produce to prevent disease and boost longevity. However, not all produce is created equal. While eating fruits and vegetables is vital, a...
The "Invisible Shield": How Sublocade Is redefining Freedom in Opioid Recovery For years, the "Gold Standard" in opioid use disorder (OUD) treatment was a daily pill or film (Suboxone). While effective, it came with a heavy psychological burden: the daily reminder of the disease. Every morning, a patient had to make the active choice to take a medication, taste the bitterness, and wait for it to...
Is Zepbound the New "Antidote" for Bulimia Nervosa? Exploring the Potential of GLP-1s in Eating Disorder Recovery For decades, the treatment landscape for Bulimia Nervosa (BN) has relied heavily on a combination of psychotherapy (CBT), nutritional counseling, and a limited range of SSRIs like fluoxetine. While effective for many, these treatments often fail to silence the deafening "food...
The Radiance Blueprint: Optimizing Skin Biology & Behavior Great skin is not just about what you put on your face; it is about how you fuel and move your body. At Mark G Agresti MD LLC, we focus on optimizing your entire biological system to produce results that are visible on the surface. This precise protocol outlines the nutrition, behavioral habits, and avoidance strategies required to...
