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Ketamine for Chronic Pain: A Promising Option When Nothing Else Has Helped
Relief for CRPS, Neuropathy, Cancer-Related Pain, Headache Disorders, and More Chronic pain is one of the most frustrating and life-altering conditions we treat. For many people, the pain becomes a daily companion—limiting activity, disrupting sleep, and draining emotional and physical energy. Standard treatments don’t always work, and even when they do, they often provide only partial or temporary relief. This is where IV ketamine therapy can offer new hope. At Oasis Wellne

Eric Milbrandt, MD, MPH
Nov 212 min read


Low-Dose Naltrexone: A Promising Off-Label Option for Fibromyalgia Relief
A New Option for Chronic Pain Relief A decades-old medication once used to treat addiction is emerging as a breakthrough in managing fibromyalgia —a chronic condition marked by pain, fatigue, and brain fog. Low-dose naltrexone (LDN) , typically compounded in doses of 1–6 mg, has been reported to help up to 70% of patients experience meaningful symptom relief, according to new clinical reports and physician experience. Originally approved at much higher doses for opioid and a

Eric Milbrandt, MD, MPH
Nov 132 min read


FDA Removes Black Box Warning on Menopause Hormone Therapy — What It Means for Women’s Health
A Major Step Forward for Women’s Health In a landmark decision, the FDA announced the removal of boxed (black box) warnings from hormone replacement therapy (HRT) medications used to treat menopausal symptoms. The decision follows a comprehensive review of modern research showing that HRT, when prescribed appropriately, can safely improve quality of life and long-term health outcomes for many women. For more than 20 years, millions of women were cautioned against using HRT

Eric Milbrandt, MD, MPH
Nov 112 min read


Meet Julie Illeck, MSN, NP-C
Julie Illeck, MSN, NP-C We’re excited to welcome Julie Illeck, Nurse Practitioner , to the Oasis Wellness & Recovery team. Julie brings...

Eric Milbrandt, MD, MPH
Sep 161 min read


Ketamine therapy saved our marriage
Mike and Vicki @ Oasis Wellness & Recovery After 20 years of marriage, Mike and Vicki were stuck in a rut. Hear how IV ketamine therapy...

Eric Milbrandt, MD, MPH
Sep 161 min read


Compassionate Mental Health Care in Ocala, FL
At Oasis Wellness & Recovery , we offer personalized counseling and psychiatric medication management in a judgment-free, spa-like...

Eric Milbrandt, MD, MPH
Jul 11 min read


Kratom: What It Is, How It Works, and Where to Seek Help in Ocala
Typical powdered commercial Kratom, Mitragyna speciosa. By Wikipedia user Ingenium. Kratom (Mitragyna speciosa) is often marketed as a...

Eric Milbrandt, MD, MPH
Jun 172 min read


🌿 Feel Like Yourself Again: How Hormone Replacement Therapy for Women at Oasis Wellness & Recovery in Ocala Can Help
Hormone Replacement Therapy for Women in Ocala | Oasis Wellness & Recovery Have you been feeling “off” lately? Struggling with fatigue,...

Eric Milbrandt, MD, MPH
May 262 min read


Understanding Insurance & Financing Options for Wellness Care in Ocala, FL
Insurance We are not in network with any insurance, but we can file an out of network claim with your insurance provider for you ! All we...

Eric Milbrandt, MD, MPH
Apr 141 min read


Hormone Therapy for Women 65+: What You Need to Know
Find out how you can get started on hormone therapy at Oasis Wellness in Ocala, FL Hormone therapy (HT) has been a controversial topic...

Eric Milbrandt, MD, MPH
Mar 41 min read


Psilocybin therapy helps clinicians process COVID despair & burnout
In a study of front-line providers, the psychedelic drug reduced symptoms of depression more effectively than a placebo....

Eric Milbrandt, MD, MPH
Dec 10, 20241 min read


Ketamine’s abuse potential: 5 Questions for psychiatrist Jennifer Swainson
Swainson discusses what we know about ketamine's abuse potential in The Microdose .

Eric Milbrandt, MD, MPH
Oct 5, 20241 min read


Psilocybin Bests SSRI for Major Depression in 1st Long-Term Comparison
Psilocybin leads to a better overall outcome in the treatment of moderate to severe major depressive disorder (MDD) than the selective...

Eric Milbrandt, MD, MPH
Sep 26, 20241 min read


Tirzepatide vs. Semaglutide for Weight Loss
In a study of over 18,000 people published online in JAMA Internal Medicine, individuals with overweight or obesity treated with...

Eric Milbrandt, MD, MPH
Jul 20, 20241 min read


Psychedelic Christianity: From evangelical hippies and Roman Catholic intellectuals in the sixties to clergy in a Johns Hopkins clinical trial
As the wider culture is experiencing what some call a “psychedelic renaissance,” various Christian voices are beginning to comment on...

Eric Milbrandt, MD, MPH
Jun 29, 20241 min read


It's time to break free from anxiety!
Nearly 1 in 3 adults experience anxiety at some time in their lives. Anxiety disorders can impact daily functioning, relationships, work...

Eric Milbrandt, MD, MPH
Jun 25, 20241 min read


Single dose of LSD provides immediate and lasting relief from anxiety, study says
According to CNN, a clinical trial’s encouraging results won US Food and Drug Administration breakthrough therapy status for an LSD...

Eric Milbrandt, MD, MPH
Apr 17, 20241 min read


For a Firefighter Struggling With Trauma, Ketamine Therapy Offers Hope
Image by WangXiNa on Freepik In this moving documentary by Brandon Kapelow, a filmmaker and peer-support facilitator for survivors of...

Eric Milbrandt, MD, MPH
Apr 1, 20241 min read


MAPS releases free psychedelic integration workbook
Integration is a critical component of the safe and effective use of psychedelics. This process allows us to bring the lessons of our...

Eric Milbrandt, MD, MPH
Feb 26, 20241 min read


Could Microdosing Hurt the Heart?
Source: The Microdose Psychedelics like psilocybin, MDMA, LSD, and DMT act on serotonin receptors, and previous research has found that...

Eric Milbrandt, MD, MPH
Jan 25, 20241 min read
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