The Gut-Brain Axis and OCD: An Emerging Area of Research

The gut-brain research in OCD is younger and thinner than the headlines suggest. Here is what it actually shows, what it does not, and where it leaves treatment today. […]

Psychobiotics 101: Which Probiotic Strains Are Actually Linked to Better Mood

Probiotic effects are strain-specific, and almost nothing on a pharmacy shelf lists the strains that were studied. How to read a label, and what the evidence supports. […]

Diet Linked to Better Mental Health for Kids

As an integrative child psychiatrist, Dr. Beata Lewis often considers diet and nutrition when treating clients for a range of mental health issues. Here, she discusses current research that is solidifying the connection between mood and food among children.

Anger Management: How Food Affects Your Mood

If you’re really trying to get a handle on your anger, you may want to take a closer look at your diet.

Can Food Help You Fight Depression?

The adage “you are what you eat” may be one of the most profound truths of our existence. So it should come as no small wonder that you experience a profound sense of euphoria when you devour a decadent dessert or sample a slice of authentic New York from your favorite Brooklyn pizza spot. 

Reduce Inflammation with Grass-fed Meat

It might seem surprising that simply changing your meat source could impact your health in such a significant way, but the evidence points to grass fed meat being healthier for you than meat from other sources.

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.