Sleep, Nutrition, and Emotional Regulation
If you have ever noticed that your capacity to handle stress plummets after a few nights of poor sleep, or that skipped meals seem to correlate with sharp dips in your mood, you are observing a fundamental biological process. Emotional regulation is frequently discussed as a psychological skill. We are told to reframe our thoughts, […]
The Role of Nutrition in Depression Management
How Food and Mood Are Connected — In a Simple, Real-World Way The connection between what you eat and how you feel is becoming clearer every year. While nutrition is not a cure for depression, the food you choose can be a powerful tool to support your recovery. Think of it this way: your brain […]
Boost Your Brain Power: The Best Carbohydrates for Cognitive Health
Discover the impact of carbohydrates on cognitive function with Dr. Bliss Lewis,MD , a leading psychiatrist and integrative medicine doctor in Brooklyn. Learn how simple and complex carbs affect brain health, memory, and attention. Explore practical tips for incorporating brain-boosting foods into your diet. Watch now to optimize your brain function and overall well-being.
Is Nutritional Deficiency Causing Your Depression?
Learn about the 10 most common nutrient deficiencies linked to depression and the foods that can be incorporated into your diet to address them.
Ketogenic Diet and Dementia
Could a high fat, low carb diet be an effective approach to dementia prevention and care? Rates of dementia are the highest they have ever been and scientists are still looking for a cure. In this article we explore how a ketogenic diet may be an effective integrative treatment for this debilitating disease.
Yes: Dehydration Affects Your Mental Health
Studies show that even mild dehydration can have a significant impact on your mood, energy, and even your ability to think clearly.
Pregnancy & Vitamin D Deficiency
It is important that expecting mothers take the time to carefully monitor their health status to make sure that they have adequate levels of various nutrients and vitamins, including vitamin D.
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.
Vitamins and Depression in Children
The bottom line is that yes, there appears to be a link between depression and nutrition, and ensuring a healthy diet could help keep children as happy as possible. More research is necessary to determine exactly how effective nutrient treatment might be in treating depression in children.
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.