Mental and Emotional Health
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Leyla Weighs In: The link between inflammation and mental illness
By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN
In setting out to determine how chronic inflammation affects the brain, researchers have found a mechanism that directly links inflammation to mental illness. As much as 75 percent of the 1.5 million Americans afflicted with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) are…read more
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The surprising link between anxiety and inflammation
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
There’s plenty to be anxious about these days: When will the lockdowns end? Will my kids/grandkids be irreparably set back by school interruptions? Will dire predictions about lapsed immunity and viral variants portend a fourth wave later this year? Will…read more
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The Connection Between Dopamine, Serotonin, Brain Health, and Supplementation
By Celine Torres-Moon
When it comes to mood and memory, it’s all about the neurotransmitters—those vital chemicals that brain cells use to convey information. Learn about the critical role nutrition plays in supporting optimal neurotransmitter function in this informative article from our friends…read more
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Autumn health news roundup
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
It’s a “Syndemic”: I love this term! It’s the formulation of Australian researchers at the University of New South Wales. In a new paper they assert: “COVID-19 is creating a profound impact on all parts of the community, including the physical and…read more
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We’re all germaphobes and agoraphobes now: The way back
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
I got a call from my hairdresser today. Because New York City officially enters “phase 2” this week, haircuts can resume—with social distancing, masks and disinfectant precautions. I felt like I’d just won the lottery! And that’s as it should be….read more
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Ask Leyla: Can dietary changes help improve my anxiety?
By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN
Q: My fiancé suffers from generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). He has been taking antidepressants for a long time, but they don’t seem to be of much help. Are there any nutritional recommendations that might help with his symptoms? A: Barring…read more
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Mood and relaxation: Can dietary supplements be helpful?
By Celine Torres-Moon
With all the stress associated with our current health crisis and the dislocation and financial impact of enforced social distancing, we could all use this helpful advice on natural mood modulators from our good friends at Protocol for Life Balance….read more
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UPDATED: 12 Ways to Conquer the Winter Blahs
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
By now many of you—particularly those of you who live in the Midwest and Northeast—may be suffering the effects of a snowy, frigid, protracted winter. It’s been cold and grey here in New York City. The wan February light does…read more
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Low-tech solutions for challenging medical problems
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
“Dark therapy” for bipolar syndrome: You’ve heard of light therapy for SAD. It lifts patients out of seasonal depression. But patients with bipolar disorder suffer from hyper-excitation. They may be prone to bouts of manic behavior and have trouble sleeping or…read more
Categories: Mental and Emotional Health
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