Preparing for Your First Session at Renew

Hello, This is Dr. Justin Yanuck MD and I have given myself 10 minutes to answer a very practical question for our new patients. Question: “I am nervous about my first infusion. What should I expect and how do I prepare?” Answer: It is completely normal to feel some anxiety before your first treatment. Most […]
Quieting The Chatter of Anxiety

Hello, This is Dr. Tanya Dall MD and I’ve given myself 10 minutes to talk about how we treat anxiety at our clinics. Question: “My mind is always racing and I can’t turn it off. How can ketamine help with this?” Answer: Anxiety is more than just feeling worried. For many of our patients in […]
CRPS and The Fire That Won’t Go Out

Hello, This is Dr. Justin Yanuck MD and I have given myself 10 minutes to discuss one of the most challenging conditions we treat in Orange County. Question: “I have CRPS and the pain is unbearable. Is ketamine a real option for me?” Answer: Complex Regional Pain Syndrome is often called the most painful condition […]
What Exactly is Neuroplasticity

Hello, This is Dr. Tanya Dall MD and I have given myself 10 minutes to answer a questions that is at the heart of what we do at Renew. Question: “I keep hearing the word neuroplasticity. What does it actually mean for my treatment?” Answer: Neuroplasticity is a fancy term for the brain’s ability to […]
PSTD and The Constant State of High Alert

Hello, This is Dr. Justin Yanuck MD and I have given myself 10 minutes to answer this question about trauma and the brain. Question: “I feel I am always waiting for something bad to happen. Can ketamine help me relax?” Answer: What you are describing is the classic “startle response” of PTSD. This happens because […]
The Reality of Ketamine Costs and Insurance

Hello, This is Dr. Tanya Dall MD and I have given myself 10 minutes to answer a question that affects every patient in our Orange County office, including our patients from Irvine. Question: “Why isn’t ketamine always covered by my insurance” Answer: This is a frustrating topic for both doctors and patients. The medical world […]
Chronic Pain: Moving Beyond the MRI

Hello, This is Dr. Justin Yanuck MD and I’ve given myself 10 minutes to talk about a paradox I see often in Orange County, California. Question: “My doctor says my MRI looks okay, but I am in constant pain. What is going wrong?” Answer: This is a classic issue in modern pain management. We have […]
Is Ketamine Safe? A Physician’s Deep Dive

Hello, This is Dr. Tanya Dall MD and I’ve given myself 10 minutes to answer this question. This is a topic we discuss daily at our San Juan Capistrano clinic. Question: “Is ketamine safe for me to use?” Answer: Safety is the foundation of everything we do at Renew. Let’s look at the history of this […]
Why Traditional Antidepressants Fail

Hello, This is Dr. Justin Yanuck MD and I have given myself 10 minutes to answer this patient question. This week’s question centers on the common struggle many in Tustin face when their medication stops working. Question: “I have tried several SSRIs and nothing has changed. Why are traditional antidepressants failing me?” Answer: Let’s get […]
What Are the Side-Effects of Ketamine?

Hello, This is Dr Justin Yanuck MD and I’ve given myself 10 minutes to answer this patient question. This week’s question centers on how ketamine can help with chronic pain Question: “What are the side-effects of ketamine?” Answer: This is by far the most common question I get. It’s absolutely a fair question. Anytime you […]