Learn about the 10 most common nutrient deficiencies linked to depression and the foods that can be incorporated into your diet to address them.
Read MoreCould 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.
Read MoreAs 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.
Read MoreStudies show that even mild dehydration can have a significant impact on your mood, energy, and even your ability to think clearly.
Read MoreIt 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.
Read MoreIt 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.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreHowever, 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.
Read MoreMany 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.
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