Probiotics for Depression
More and more research is proving that the gut plays an important role in emotional and mental wellbeing. The gut-brain axis is the pathway through which these two parts of the body communicate, and because of this open line of communication, it is essential that we pay attention to how what we eat effects how we feel. As a curious and motivated integrative psychiatrist, Dr. Beata Lewis has spent a lot of time studying the importance of gut health and can offer guidance for those wanting to learn more.
Medications in the Treatment of Alcohol Abuse
Treatment of alcoholism with medication can be a great option for those looking for alternatives to traditional 12 step programs or psychotherapy.
4 Ways That Probiotics Improve Mental Health
However, recent studies show that the benefits of probiotics extend well beyond digestion: probiotics can also have a positive impact on mental health and may be a valuable addition to the tool box of psychiatrists and psychotherapists who care about holistic care.
4 Supplements That Make Antidepressants Work Better—And Some That Don’t
In recent years, researchers and integrative psychiatrists have been paying more attention to the potential for standardized pharmaceutical-grade nutrients or supplements, known as nutraceuticals, to improve the effectiveness of antidepressants.
Blue Light-Blocking Glasses: Simple Intervention for Bipolar Disorder
Recent research shows that blue light-blocking (BB) glasses can be effective in relieving the symptoms of mania in patients with bipolar disorder. Here, Dr. Beata Lewis presents research supporting this integrative approach to treating this disorder and explains why, as an integrative psychiatrist, she appreciates these alternatives to traditional medications.
Ancient Genome: The Effects of Nutrition on Health
Many of the foods that dominate the modern American diet have never before been encountered in the course of human evolution, and recent studies show that our bodies have not been able to keep pace with the rapid changes.
Baby Aspirin for Depression? Anti-inflammatory Insight
Inflammation seems to be common in individuals suffering from depression. In these patients, taking the time to treat both their heightened inflammation as well as their depression could lead to a faster recovery and better treatment results. Here, Dr. Beata Lewis offers analysis of current research that explores the role of inflammation in depression.
3 Steps to Address Binge Eating
Eating a tub of ice cream after a breakup seems to be an accepted behavior in response to a stressful situation. However, it also reveals a relationship to food that, in excess, can be unhealthy. Here, Dr. Beata Lewis describes the signs of a binge eating disorder and offers tools for addressing it.
Treating Bipolar Disorder with CBT
Dr. Beata Lewis and the integrative practice Mind Body Seven seek to provide comprehensive information for mental health disorders in order to mitigate cultural taboo and stigma surrounding them. Here cognitive behavioral therapy is presented as possible treatment for those suffering from Bipolar disorder.
No Guilt: Most Cancer is Random
I see many patient with cancer and family members of individuals with cancer, who spend a lot of time thinking about what they did wrong or what they could have done differently to not get…