Gut Microbes May Lead to Therapies for Mental Illness, UTSW Researcher Reports
UT Southwestern Medical Center via Newswise – The role of the microbiome in intestinal and systemic health has garnered close attention among researchers for many years. Now evidence is mounting that this…
Gut Microbiome Acts On the Brain to Control Appetite
Dr. Priyom Bose, Ph.D. via News-Medical – The brain is the central information center and constantly monitors the state of every organ present in a body. Previous research has shown that the…
New Study Shows Bidirectional Link Between Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Depression
University of Southern California (USC) Health Sciences via Newswise – Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a chronic condition involving inflammation of the digestive tract, affecting some 1.6 million Americans. Depression affects more…
The Effect of Diet on Mental Health
Dr. Liji Thomas, MD via News Medical – The brain controls and regulates most of the body’s vital functions, conscious or not. For this reason, it is essential that the brain receives…
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What is Nutritional Psychiatry?
Joelle Hanson-Baiden, BSc via News-Medical – Nutritional psychiatry is the practice of using food and food supplements as alternative treatments for mental health disorders. Most current treatments for mental health disorders –…
Your Gut Senses the Difference Between Real Sugar and Artificial Sweetener
Duke University via Newswise – DURHAM, N.C. – Your taste buds may or may not be able to tell real sugar from a sugar substitute like Splenda, but there are cells in…
Getting Rid of Depression and Anxiety: How to Eat for Better Mental Health
Stephanie Woods via NaturalHealth365 – The foods that you eat not only impact your waistline and your physical health, but they also affect the way you think and feel. You’ve probably…
The Surprising Link Between These Foods and Depression, Anxiety and Other Mental Health Issues
Lorie Johnson via CBN News – Macaroni and cheese, hot fudge sundaes and other comfort foods have become our go-to fixes during the pandemic to help brighten our days and soothe…
Foods That Can Reduce Anxiety, Depression & PTSD with Nutritional Psychiatrist Dr. Uma Naidoo
Dr. Caroline Leaf – Nutritional psychiatry is the use of healthy, whole foods to improve mental fitness, which includes our emotional health and mental wellbeing. This is fairly new science; over…
The Gut-Brain Connection: How It Works + How to Support It
Kissairis Munoz via Dr. Axe – You’ve probably used the phrases: “I have butterflies in my stomach,” “I have a gut feeling about this,” or “there’s a pit in my stomach.”…
Brain Detox: Is It Time for a Cleanse? (Plus How to Do It)
Jillian Levy, CHHC via Dr. Axe – Your liver and kidneys might normally get all the credit when it comes to detoxification, but did you know that your body also…
How Fiber Can Improve Your Mental and Brain Health + Tips on Boosting Gut Health and Overcoming Food Sensitivities with GI Specialist Dr. Will Bulsiewicz
Dr. Caroline Leaf – We all know fiber is good for us, but did you also know that it can help with your mental health? In this week’s blog and podcast,…
How the Fungi in Your Gut Can Affect Your Mental Health
Dr. Caroline Leaf – We know that our gut affects our mental health, but did you know that the fungi in our gut is especially important when it comes to our…
