Mind-body therapies constitute a diverse array of practices, such as meditation, yoga, and biofeedback. These practices are gaining increasing acknowledgment for their effectiveness in pain management.

This is the first in a 5 part series on Chinese Medicine. Learn about the history and application of this incredible healing technique.

Learn about the 10 most common nutrient deficiencies linked to depression and the foods that can be incorporated into your diet to address them.

Treatment for individuals diagnosed with ADHD includes a range of therapies from prescription medication to behavioral interventions, however, recent research has revealed that the most effective treatment for ADHD is a combination of medications and behavioral therapy.

Type II diabetes is a modern epidemic for which an integrative approach can be extremely effective. Today we discuss how socializing can be an effective treatment option for those suffering from the 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.

In a recent meta-analysis examing research on exercise and mood, authors found that exercise positively impacts mood as well as conditions frequently comorbid with mood disorders (i.e. anxiety, pain, and insomnia).

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.