Dr. Kam Tecaya NMD

11/03/2025

Brain scans reveal depression isn’t just a chemical imbalance

For years the world was told depression comes from “low serotonin.” A simple chemical switch in the brain. But new brain imaging research is rewriting the story. Scientists are now seeing depression not as one broken molecule but as a complex shift in brain circuits emotions stress response systems and even inflammation. The brain is not just missing a chemical. It is struggling to process the world.

Modern scans show changes in how brain regions talk to each other. Circuits tied to emotion memory and motivation can go quiet or misfire. Chronic stress can physically reshape neural pathways. Trauma can leave fingerprints deep in the mind. Depression is not a flaw in your personality and it is not a single chemical error. It is the brain adapting to pain overload stress and life experiences in ways we are only beginning to understand.

This changes something important. If depression is complex healing can be too. Medication may still help but it is not the only answer. Therapy lifestyle shifts purpose social support and trauma work all matter. You are not broken and you are not simple. Your brain is powerful and layered and every pathway that changed can be rebuilt in time.

Science is catching up to something people with depression always knew. It is real it is deep and it deserves understanding not blame.

10/13/2025

IMPORTANT OFFICE UPDATES
Dr. Tecaya will be out of the clinic October 20-30.

ACTION NEEDED: Submit prescription refill requests by Thursday, October 16. Requests after this date won’t be filled until November 4th.

PLEASE NOTE: Dr. Tecaya will not be responding to emails or messages during this time.

Good News - We’re Still Open! The office will be open while Dr. Tecaya is away (except Friday, October 24th).

SERVICES AVAILABLE:
•B12, iron & homeopathic shots
•Supplement pick-ups
•IV therapy & ozone treatments

IV/OZONE APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE:
•Tuesday, October 22
•Tuesday, October 29
•Friday, October 30

Call or text us at 520-222-6208 to schedule or for questions.

For urgent medical needs, please contact our office or seek appropriate care.

Thank you for your understanding!

09/18/2025

Interesting..... 💓💓💓💓💓

“Clinical guidelines have progressively lowered the recommended LDL-C target for high-risk CVD patients to below 70 mg/dL, but scientific support for this target is arguably questionable.” A review published recently in the Journal of Clinical Medicine adds to research questioning the relationsh...

08/15/2025

It’s all connected!

A new Science Review offers an overview of recent research that reveals the immune system not only defends the body but also actively shapes and supports various life-sustaining processes through dynamic, reciprocal interactions with other physiological systems.

Learn more: https://scim.ag/4ma7CxF

07/24/2025

Life can be overwhelming. You are good enough. You are awesomely YOU!

06/21/2025

Your patients are suffering from conditions that conventional medicine can't explain or effectively treat.

The research now clearly indicates that the chronic disease epidemic is primarily due to environmental toxins—man-made chemicals and metals released through industrialization that weren't present in our environment before.

These environmental toxins have become the primary cause of the chronic diseases you're seeing in your practice every day.

05/24/2025

Let’s be clear about the current best outcomes in preventing and reversing cognitive decline.

- Cognitive decline is reversible. Peer-reviewed studies confirm it. (See the research: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.3233/JAD-215707)

- Gains can last for years—sometimes over a decade. This isn’t a short-term fix. It’s a new way forward. (See the evidence: https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9059/12/8/1776)

- In contrast, the “breakthrough” anti-amyloid antibody drugs do not improve cognition at all, they simply slow decline modestly, while exerting side effects that include brain hemorrhage, brain swelling, and death.

- We’re not just improving memory scores — we’re reversing the disease process. Brain scans show increased volume, improved blood flow, healthier brain waves, and better biomarkers. This is actually reducing pathophysiology, not simply boosting cognition.

- Not every case is successful, especially when treatment begins too late or the full protocol isn’t followed. But this is true of any medical intervention — from antibiotics to surgeries. That’s why early intervention is critical.

- Here’s the new reality: dementia is quickly becoming optional. With the right tools, no one needs to wait for symptoms to spiral. We now have the ability to detect risk early — and act in time to prevent cognitive decline altogether.

We recommend that everyone over 35 get screened and begin a prevention program.

This chart is what we typically see based on when treatment begins. This is not speculation. This is data-driven proof. This is hope grounded in science.

05/15/2025

🌿 What if your immune system could learn tolerance instead of reactivity? Say hello to Low Dose Immunotherapy (LDI)—now available at Larrea Naturopathic Medicine!

LDI isn’t about suppressing symptoms—it’s about retraining your immune system to peacefully coexist with what it once perceived as a threat. From chronic inflammation and fatigue to food sensitivities and environmental triggers, LDI offers a personalized path toward balance and healing.

LDI is especially helpful for those dealing with:

-Chronic fatigue or fibromyalgia
-Lyme disease and co-infections
-Autoimmune or inflammatory conditions
-Food sensitivities and environmental allergies
-and more...

Using ultra-low doses of antigens tailored to each person, LDI guides the immune system toward balance—not suppression. It’s gentle, personalized, and rooted in over 55 years of safe clinical use.

Curious if LDI might be right for you?
📞 Call/Text us: 520-222-6208

05/07/2025

Think positively 🥰

The brain appears to directly influence the gut microbiome, as brain signals altered the composition of gut microbes in mice in as little as 2 hours. The finding strengthens the notion that communication along the gut-brain axis goes both ways.

It is clear from previous studies that gut microbes can influence brain function and mood, but whether the opposite was true – that the brain could alter the gut microbiome – was less apparent.

Read more: https://www.newscientist.com/article/2478853-brain-signals-can-change-the-gut-microbiome-in-as-little-as-2-hours/

Image: IKELOS GmbH/Dr. Christopher B. Jackson/Science Photo Library

05/02/2025

We’re excited to now offer Medical Ozone Therapy at Larrea Naturopathic Medicine. This innovative treatment uses a highly active form of oxygen (O₃) to support the body’s innate healing mechanisms and improve cellular function.

Ozone therapy has been used in medical settings for decades to assist with:�
•Support for chronic infections, including Lyme disease, Epstein-Barr virus, herpes viruses, and chronic bacterial infections
•Management of mold toxicity and mycotoxin-related illnesses
•Reduction of musculoskeletal pain associated with degenerative joint disease, osteoarthritis, and sports injuries
•Adjunctive therapy for chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia
•Treatment of gastrointestinal dysfunction, including dysbiosis, GERD, and ulcers
•Enhancement of wound healing and reduction of chronic inflammation
•Support for vaginitis, pelvic infections, and urogenital health

​Administered through IV infusion, insufflation, and ozonated water, this therapy is designed to improve oxygen utilization at the cellular level, enhance immune function, and optimize overall vitality.

📞 Call/text 520-222-6208 to schedule�
🔗 Learn more at www.tecayahealth.com

05/02/2025

Grass fed is important. Healthy fats. And lowering sugars and refined carbs as much as possible is also important. & don’t forget exercise, community, spiritual and emotional health. ❤️