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Learn about the 10 most common nutrient deficiencies linked to depression and the foods that can be incorporated into your diet to address them.
Ever wonder how fat effects your mental and physical health? In this article, we break down the science and popular understanding surrounding fat: What kinds are good to eat and which should be avoided? How can we incorporate fat as part of a healthy diet?
Research shows that a deficiency in serum folate levels may put you at increased risk for depression. Low folate levels may also make certain anti-depressants less effective. Learn more about the importance of folate and how to maintain optimal levels for sound mental health.
Who is at risk for B12 deficiency, what are the symptoms, and why does it matter for mental health? Learn about the importance of maintaining healthy levels of B12 in the body and when to seek help if you suspect a deficiency.
Is a Low Carb High Fat diet right for you? In this blog we explore the science behind the HFLC recommendations and what to expect when making the transition to this type of diet.
The food that we put into our bodies directly impacts our psychological and physical well being. Continue reading to learn the impact that eating meat has on mental health.
Unsure about the health benefits of dairy? In this blog we tackle the pros and cons of incorporating dairy into your diet. Integrative Medicine considers the impact food choices have on your overall health- physical, emotional, and mental- and we hope that this article helps to break down current knowledge surrounding dairy.
What you may not know is that depression is not just in your head. In fact, your gut also plays a role in your mood. .
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.
Conditions such as anorexia, bulimia, and binge-eating are "bio-psychosocial disorders" - meaning that the root cause involves a complex array of genetic, behavioral, and social factors.
For the millions of Americans who are battling mental health disorders, the choice between psychotherapy and psychiatric medications can be a challenging decision.
Sure, subjecting yourself to a grueling workout can help you shed those pesky pounds or build up your biceps - but can exercise actually stimulate physical changes in your brain?
An abundance of research reveals that cognitive behavioral therapy can be very effective in treating adolescent 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 sense of euphoria when you devour a decadent dessert or sample a slice of authentic New York from your favorite Brooklyn pizza spot.
Nature appears to have given us a naturally occurring element that provides a substantial benefit to mental health: lithium.
One of the most challenging aspects of mental health treatment is establishing causation. Taking an Advil for a headache may relieve symptoms, but if the underlying cause of the headache happens to be a brain tumor, the effect is likened to that of attempting to climb Mt. Everest blindfolded.
Vitamin D plays an important role in many body processes and functions and it has been linked to several physical and mental health conditions.
Checking and addressing vitamin D deficiency may be one step in a holistic approach to addressing a child’s health and reducing the risk for mental health problems.
Studies suggest that mindfulness practices lead to an increase in gray matter concentration in parts of the brain that affect learning, memory, emotion regulation, self-referential processing and perspective taking.
There are countless types of diets trending today, such as: weight loss diets, crash diets, detox diets, low fat diets, high fat diets, low carb diets and many more! It seems like every time we turn on the TV or look at a magazine, there’s another fad diet that’s promising real results
If you have Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) you may be struggling with gastrointestinal (GI) pain and discomfort that sometimes interrupts your daily life. You likely use medical and dietary interventions to manage and control your symptoms
You have likely heard about Vitamin D. It is often mentioned in reference to the sun. You may have some awareness that Vitamin D, like all vitamins, is crucial to your health.
Few things in life are more vital, and thereby more rigorously debated than the health of our children. Especially when it comes to the discussion of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD.
Mindfulness is a powerful technique for taming our restless minds. A definition of mindfulness that I like and teach my patients and students..
With the growing interest in Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) among patients,
It is time for a new approach to psychiatry! According to the CDC, about 25% of the U.S. adults have a mental illness and nearly 50%
On as hot summer day, a couple years ago, my husband and I stopped at a highway rest stop in New Jersey, while driving home
How does what I eat relate to how I think and feel? This question, in one form or another, is as old as human history.
The root cause of schizophrenia is thought to include a very complicated mix of genetics, environment, and brain chemistry, making it a complicated condition to treat. Read about how new research on the relationship between inflammation and schizophrenia is producing promising results and new avenues for integrative treatment.