Better Treatments for Anxiety and Depression

June 1, 2025

We Offer Many Effective Alternative Treatments for Anxiety and Depression


“Many of my patients suffer from anxiety and depression,” says Dr. Jacob Mirman. “Most of them have tried many different treatments, which usually include the standard pharmaceutical medications. Yet these patients have found no relief. Patients are delighted to learn that at Life Medical, we offer a variety of effective treatments over and above the most commonly-prescribed medications.”


Patients appreciate how thorough the initial exam is


When a patient comes in for depression treatment, during the initial appointment, Dr. Mirman takes the time to listen carefully to each patient so he can evaluate their needs based on many factors, including:


  • Philosophy of care
  • The patient’s specific symptoms
  • Any medications or treatment types they have used previously
  • Insurance coverage


NeuroResearch Supplements


NeuroResearch supplements work very well for anxiety and depression and can replace prescription drugs.


“These supplements are almost always more effective than pharmaceuticals,” says Dr. Jacob Mirman. “I have used these supplements to successfully help patients with depression and anxiety. Many have experienced dramatic improvements in their symptoms.”

NeuroResearch supplements contain amino acids 5-HTP, L-tryosine, L-Dopa and other nutritional components that assist the body in achieving proper neurotransmitter balance to alleviate mood disorder symptoms.


How the supplements work


There is a big difference in how pharmaceuticals work in the brain and how the NeuroResearch supplements work to increase neurotransmitter levels in the brain synapses, allowing the nerve cells to communicate with each other more effectively.


NeuroResearch supplements increase the overall amount of neurotransmitter molecules in the brain. These supplements never stop working.

Antidepressant drugs, on the other hand, work by redirecting the available neurotransmitter molecules to the target areas, but in the process, they deplete the stores of these molecules. That’s why these drugs often don’t work as well after a while; once depletion sets in, fewer molecules are available to be redirected.


In the long run, these drugs can make depression worse by causing neurotransmitter depletion. Many doctors don’t understand this physiology and feel the drugs increase the amounts of these molecules in the brain, but it is not true.


This is one of the main reasons Dr. Mirman prefers NeuroResearch supplements over pharmaceuticals and why his patients experience better success. These supplements are not only very effective, but they do not have the harmful side effects associated with typically prescribed depression drugs.


Medical Cannabis


Medical cannabis is very effective in treating depression and anxiety; usually, it is more effective than traditional pharmaceuticals. The number of cases we are seeing where cannabis works very effectively and quickly is in the thousands at this point.


Besides the fact that the medications most commonly prescribed to help people with anxiety and depression often don’t work well, there is a high risk for unpleasant side effects with most of these pharmaceuticals.


Homeopathy


There are many methods to affect the body’s energy. Homeopathy is one such method. Homeopathic remedies are, in effect, energetic messages administered in the form of a pellet or a drop of liquid that can be taken by mouth. It may sound too incredible to be true, but this 200-year-old system of medicine has survived multiple attempts to discredit it, and its practitioners are now more numerous than ever. In fact, it now boasts a large body of medical research that proves its effectiveness as compared to placebo (a sugar pill).


Many patients with depression and anxiety can be permanently relieved of their complaints with a single well-chosen homeopathic remedy. Patients will only need to be on homeopathic remedies until they achieve their desired state of health.


Bach Flower Essences


Bach flower is another method that is its own system of herbal therapy. Bach essences are often very helpful in cases of situational stress for patients who experience depression or anxiety, and they are inexpensive. These remedies have been safely used for more than a century. The Bach flower remedies are made from wildflowers and are safe for the whole family, including pets. The remedies are preserved in grape-based brandy.


What do the remedies do?


The remedies gently restore the balance between mind and body by casting out negative emotions such as fear, worry, hatred, and indecision, which interfere with the equilibrium of the being, allowing peace and happiness to return to the sufferer, so the body is free to heal itself. Dr. Edward Bach discovered that flowers in nature have the ability to affect our emotions positively. The tinctures of certain flowers can relieve our emotional pains and suffering, which, over time, harm our health and impair healing. The remedies are often very effective in treating common disorders such as PTSD, depression, and anxiety. They are easy to prescribe in a short office visit, which makes it possible to use this system of healing under health insurance.


“Bach Rescue Remedy is a combination of several essences and is very useful in stress situations, such as panic attacks, fights with an insensitive spouse, or an altercation with a rude boss,” says Dr. Jacob Mirman. “It works within five minutes, and there are no side effects. This remedy works in around 70% of cases. Bach Rescue Remedy is also known as Five Flower Remedy and is available widely, including for sale at our clinic. Using it does not require a visit. It is readily available online or at Whole Foods, and I suggest patients try it.”


Closing Thoughts on Depression and Anxiety Treatments


“When treating mood disorders such as depression and anxiety, I like to think of an analogy of keeping your home computer running,” says Dr. Mirman. “When a computer malfunctions, the problem could be in the hardware or the software. A good technician, like a good doctor, must look at all sides of the equation to correctly solve the problem.”


“The biochemical methods, like the drugs, supplements, and herbal remedies, are like treating the computer hardware, and the non-biochemical methods, like homeopathy, are similar to the de-bugging of the operating system. Both should be used appropriately. To get the best results, both methods should be used appropriately for depression and anxiety.”


If you are experiencing depression or anxiety and have found no relief using traditional medicine, call us to schedule an appointment at (952) 933-8900.

Life Medical Has a Totally New and More Patient-Friendly Website

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Take a look at our new website. Updated graphics and layout. Easier to navigate. Lots of new information for patients. A great new feature on the new website is the "MyChart" equivalent available to the clinic and the patient portal. Patients registering for the portal will have access to their ongoing progress notes, and lab results. This feature is similar to the MyHealth portal utilized by Fairview and other large health providers. Patients will get notifications about upcoming appointments with providers. They can immediately communicate directly with their providers and staff using the electronic message system within the portal. We have recently implemented The PRISMA System here at Life Medical. This is an interoperability toolkit that allows for easy data exchange between different medical clinics. This feature has allowed our clinic access to records from other groups including Fairview, Park Nicollet and Allina. We can now get patient information very quickly without the time-consuming “request for records” process. This makes it much easier for every medical practitioner to provide a higher level of continuity of care. Patients no longer need to hesitate to be seen outside of their current health group, because there are no longer data exchange limitations. Life Medical is a great clinic because we are always taking steps to improve our patients’ experiences.

Life Medical Is Proud to Welcome Dr. Olga Karchenets!

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Life Medical is proud to welcome Dr. Olga Karchenets! Dr. Karachenets is a board-certified family medicine physician with extensive experience in primary care, preventive health, and chronic disease management. She provides comprehensive care for patients of all ages and has special interests in pulmonology (asthma, COPD), dermatology, women’s health, geriatrics, diabetes, obesity management, and preventive care. She has been honored with multiple professional awards for excellence in patient care.

Medical Cannabis Dispensaries Can Now Sell Recreational Cannabis

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“We fought hard for it,” says Dr. Jacob Mirman, “and now recreational cannabis is available from non-tribal dispensaries for the first time since legalization in 2023. This is something to celebrate! Medical cannabis is much more effective than any other type of marijuana-based product because it is customized by a pharmacist. Also, medical cannabis is not subject to any taxes which makes it available at a more reasonable price. There are less restrictions for medical patients vs. recreational users, because patients do not have caps on the amount they can purchase or the potency of products. I have treated thousands of patients with medical cannabis and in the vast majority of cases the results have been excellent.”