Inflammation that plays a role in depression is different. We are talking about chronic low-level inflammation caused by a pro-inflammatory diet, sedentary lifestyle, chronic infections, obesity, and many other lifestyle factors.

Did you know that gluten can affect your mental health? In sensitive individuals, gluten can even cause or exacerbate mental health conditions such as depression and anxiety.

With changes in modern diet, we are consuming a lot less Omega 3 and a lot more Omega 6 fatty acids and that is contributing to both physical and mental health problems.

Did you know that artificial sweeteners can be connected to anxiety? Click here to learn more about using natural sugars and how they can affect your mental health.

Have you ever had a gut-wrenching experience or felt butterflies in your stomach? These are cases where you actually experience one of your feelings in your gut. And there’s a good reason for this.

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.

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.

Inflammation seems to be common in individuals suffering from depression. In these patients, taking the time to treat both their heightened inflammation as well as their depression could lead to a faster recovery and better treatment results. Here, Dr. Beata Lewis offers analysis of current research that explores the role of inflammation in depression.