Touchpoints180

03/13/2026

Metabolic illness has crescendoed in the 21st century. So have psychiatric symptoms. 🙁

Processed, high-carbohydrate foods full of sugars and seed oils actually reduce the energy the cells have to work with, because glucose (sugar) can be an inefficient form of fuel if it can’t get into your cells. When your cells lack the internal energy they need to function well, symptoms of disease begin to appear. The longer that goes on the more serious it gets.

Read more >> https://www.touchpoints180.org/food-as-medicine/

03/11/2026

Metabolic dysfunction can create an array of symptoms like severe depression, OCD, panic attacks, severe anxiety, bipolar disorder, an eating disorder, or alcohol misuse.

We harness all of the latest research (and contribute to it!) in metabolic psychiatry to create carefully formulated, therapeutic low carb and ketogenic treatment in Touchpoints 180™ program. We want to reverse what’s gone wrong, heal your symptoms and give you back your life.

Lori Calabrese, MD describes how metabolic psychiatry can heal the symptoms in your brain And your body through Touchpoints 180™.

03/08/2026

Do you struggle with symptoms of metabolic dysfunction, like erratic blood sugars, weight gain around the waist plus everywhere else? Depression, anxiety, brain fog? Maybe PTSD, OCD, or bipolar disorder?

We’ve set up a way to help you get the relief you need through Metabolic Psychiatry, including therapeutic carbohydrate restriction with a personalized, whole foods ketogenic diet.

Lori Calabrese, MD extols the far reaching benefits of ketogenic metabolic therapy (KMT) and how it can improve your mood and your health.

03/06/2026

Will a jet fly more efficiently on jet fuel or turpentine? Your brain craves the ketones that are produced when your body breaks down fat.

Read more >> https://www.touchpoints180.org/binge-eating-disorder-bows/

03/05/2026

When we refer to brain metabolism, we’re talking about the ability of your brain to turn glucose into energy.

We test for the fasting insulin level, which should ideally be under 5. Yes, under 5. (In our practice, we actually run tests to determine your insulin resistance score, which gives you a numbered score if you are insulin resistant.)

Lori Calabrese, MD describes a podcast with Dr. Georgia Ede about how metabolic psychiatry's secret weapon is nutritional ketosis.

02/26/2026

So honored to be part of the first ever peer-reviewed expert consensus on the use of metabolic therapy for serious mental illness.

We are starting to see the brain differently—through the lens of , energy, and physiology. And that opens new possibilities. Metabolic Mind

BackgroundMetabolic dysfunction is emerging as an important contributor to the pathophysiology of major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder, and schizophre...

02/26/2026

Do You Need A for Panic Attacks?

Or maybe just anxiety…and possibly depression? By eating a ketogenic diet, you can enter a state of therapeutic nutritional ketosis. In this state, your brain is empowered to heal and restore balance through a cascade of processes in your liver, your microbiome, and your mitochondria. It can make more GABA, serotonin, and more of those components that help you feel relaxed, at ease, and resilient.

If you struggle with panic attacks and worry, and nothing you’ve tried has helped, call us.

Lori Calabrese, MD shows how a ketogenic diet dismantles panic attacks and anxiety through her Metabolic Psychiatry program, Touchpoints 180™

02/17/2026

If you have anxiety, OCD, panic attacks, depression, bipolar disorder, an eating disorder, or misuse alcohol… if you’re unhappy with your body, how it looks and how it feels… or even if you feel like something is just not quite right, and you can’t put your finger on it ….

Our team is deeply steeped in neuroscience, brain health, energy metabolism, weight loss, and transformation — and we are deeply committed to helping you find a better way forward.

Start today >> https://www.touchpoints180.org/metabolic-psychiatry/

02/13/2026

At the 2026 Boca Symposium for Metabolic Health, I presented a poster that reflected one of the conference’s strongest messages: we understand cardiovascular disease best when we look at physiology, imaging, metabolism, and long-term patterns, not just isolated lab numbers.

Developed alongside research intern Maria Gabriella Da Silva Braga, the presentation sparked meaningful conversations with attendees who shared their own experiences, questions, and insights. Many spoke openly about navigating complex lipid results while seeing real improvements in their metabolic and mental health. The poster created a space for curiosity, honesty, and thoughtful discussion without judgment.

What stood out most was the engagement. Colleagues lingered, asked nuanced questions, and explored how these ideas apply to real clinical decisions. It was a powerful reminder that when medicine moves toward context, collaboration, and individualized care, we make room for better science and better outcomes.

Read more >> https://www.touchpoints180.org/boca-symposium-for-metabolic-health-2026/

02/11/2026

When Teaching Becomes Medicine 🧠

Some sessions teach content. A rare few change how you think. And then there are vanishingly rare ones that change how your brain remembers, how your instincts recalibrate, and how your whole approach shifts — without you even trying. That’s exactly what happened at the brain health symposium led by Annette Bosworth

From jump ropes to interactive exercises, group problem-solving, and real-world case examples, this wasn’t just a lecture — it was learning made physical, emotional, and unforgettable. Attendees didn’t just take notes; they left with a deeper understanding of how the brain adapts, heals, and drives behavior.

Brains can recover, function can improve, and insights from this session will change how clinicians listen, treat, and think about patients — for years to come.

Read the full recap and see why this session was truly transformative 👇

Lori Calabrese, MD vividly describes Annette Bosworth's symposium on brain health showing when teaching becomes medicine, we listen.

02/10/2026

Rethinking Heart Health ❤️

Day 1 at the 2026 Boca Symposium for Metabolic Health completely reframed cardiovascular disease. Experts showed that heart disease isn’t just about cholesterol—it’s driven by metabolism, hormones, and inflammation over decades.

From advanced coronary imaging to hormone therapy, lifestyle, and metabolic interventions, the focus is now on catching problems early and preventing them, not just reacting after a crisis. Insulin resistance, inflammation, and nutrient signaling all play a role in heart rhythm, plaque formation, and overall vascular health—and the good news? Early, targeted strategies can change the course of disease.

For anyone ready to see heart health in a whole new way, this recap highlights the cutting-edge insights from thought leaders reshaping prevention and care.

Read the full recap here...

Lori Calabrese, MD describes the groundbreaking Boca Symposium for Metabolic Health 2026 in detail with her own thoughts and contributions.

02/06/2026

Why on earth risk thyroid cancer, serious gastric conditions, and the misery that goes with them… when you can have great food, improved energy, better cognition, and mental clarity, and watch your symptoms of diabetes, obesity, depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, brain fog and even PCOS, melt away?

Lori Calabrese, MD shares the side effects and risks of Type II diabetes, and shows how Touchpoints. 180™ offers weight loss w/o cancer.