eating the right “brain-boosting foods” can significantly lower your risk of developing neurological problems, improve your mental health, and help you stay sharp and focused. As a nutritional psychiatrist, a large part of my job is counseling patients, especially those who want to improve their brain health or are trying to recover from trauma, about … Read more
Like the intricate relationship between the gut and the brain, diet and mental health are inextricably linked, and the connection between them goes both ways: one lack of good dietary options leads to an increase in mental health problems, and mental health problems in turn lead to poor eating habits. When people find out that … Read more
I was a coffee fanatic for most of my adult life. But four years ago, after a concussion from a car accident, my doctor suggested taking a break from caffeine to see if it would help reduce my symptoms of headaches and brain fog. Although studies are limited, some researchers have found that too much … Read more