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Introduction to the Five Neurobiologic Axes
Withdrawal Behaves Like a Systems Disorder — Because It Is One
vmadhava
3 days ago1 min read


Benzodiazepine Withdrawal Isn’t About Dose—It’s About Stress-System Activation
Dose changes alone cannot explain benzodiazepine withdrawal. In our 39-patient dataset, symptoms mapped to five distinct neurobiologic axes rather than linear dose effects.
vmadhava
Dec 91 min read


Separating Truth from Fiction: Dispelling the Myth of "Benzo Addiction."
Benzodiazepines, or "benzos," as they are colloquially known, are a class of prescription drugs extensively used to treat anxiety,...

Valsa Madhava, MD
Apr 4, 20237 min read


Why Good Brain Nutrition Is Important For Optimal Brain Function
Brain health is therefore defined as preserving optimal brain integrity and mental and cognitive function at any given age

Valsa Madhava, MD
Dec 14, 20223 min read


The Benzo Taper Doctor Recommended Testing For Easier Tapering
We do extensive functional medicine testing to get a clearer picture of what is going on in your body’s ecosystem. This helps us identify...

Valsa Madhava, MD
Oct 8, 20223 min read


The Benzo Doctor Taper Tips:
1. Think about why you want to taper. Click here to know some harms of benzodiazepine use. 2. We think it is essential to enhance some...

Valsa Madhava, MD
Oct 1, 20221 min read


Why you should consider a Benzo Taper:
Benzodiazepines are widely used to treat anxiety, seizures, and insomnia. Non-benzodiazepines known as Z-drugs (zaleplon, zolpidem) are...

Valsa Madhava, MD
Sep 27, 20223 min read
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