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.

Our clinical understanding of what causes depression remains incomplete. Among the competing hypotheses of the etiology of depression, the role of inflammation in major depressive disorder (MDD) has garnered a lot of attention and research in recent years.

The pathogenesis of major depressive disorder involves a complex interplay of social, psychological, and biological factors. Gut health, specifically, may play an important role in the disease and its treatment.

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.

Whether you want to improve your job, your relationship, or your social life, identifying and using your character strengths will help. Recognizing and cultivating your character strengths will also improve your overall happiness.

It’s not surprising that happier, more optimistic individuals tend to suffer from mental illness at lower rates. However, fostering a good mood and a good mindset can also help improve your physical 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.

Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) is a psychotherapy program for individuals with difficulties with emotional regulation or self-harm. See how it can help adolescents.

Did you know that perimenopause can be as turbulent as menopause and start as early as your mid- thirties? Often women at this stage in life experience extreme physical and emotional duress as a result of hormone imbalance. Read about how imbalance sets in and what you can do to achieve optimal mind body health in the perimenopause years.

Wherever you are in life, having an understanding of the state of your body, what your ‘normal is,’ and the changes to come is incredibly important. Women are particularly sensitive to hormonal shifts, and the post menopausal years bring falling levels of estrogen and emotional and physical changes.

Learn about EMDR and why the World Health Organization recommends it as the leading therapy for treating trauma.

Complementary and alternative breast cancer treatments augment the body’s self- healing capacity and provide relief from the side effects of conventional cancer treatments such as nausea, headache, and fatigue.

Feeling stuck in your career? Read about 5 things you can do today to make a change.

More than 65% of children and adolescents are estimated to experience one or more traumatic life event by age 16, and of these about 16% will develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Read about how integrative psychiatry and psychotherapy is providing healing and relief for children and families living with PTSD.

Cooler temperatures can drain you of your energy and affect your mood, particularly in the fall and winter months following daylight savings time. Many interpret these feelings as a case of the “winter blues” but if they persist, the feelings could be related to a clinical condition called seasonal affective disorder (SAD).

Between 12-15% of pregnant and postpartum women experience depression. If you are pregnant or recently had a baby and are experiencing symptoms of depression or anxiety, consult a licensed healthcare professional.  Dr. Beata Lewis and Moriya Jakobov, NP of Mind Body Seven in New York specialize in women’s health. Call (212 ) 621-7770 or book an appointment online today.

This is another blog in the Mind Body Seven series on couples counseling which we hope will help you to navigate the therapeutic options that exist for couples seeking support. Here we break down the specific of the Imago Dialogue step by step in order to give you a better sense of how and why it works.

The process of fighting cancer can be overwhelming and cause emotional distress. Research shows there are great options and benefits for seeking mental health therapy as part of a comprehensive mind-body cancer treatment plan. Keep reading and learn more.