Ephi Lu

Fermentation

Fermentation is a metabolic process where microorganisms, such as bacteria, break down complex carbohydrates in the digestive system, producing various byproducts, including short-chain fatty…

Fight or Flight” Response

The “fight or flight” response is a physiological reaction that prepares the body to confront a threat (fight) or escape from it (flight). It…

Food Addiction

Food addiction refers to a condition where individuals exhibit compulsive behaviors, cravings, and loss of control around food consumption, similar to patterns observed in…

Food Affordability

Food affordability refers to the extent to which individuals or households can financially afford to purchase an adequate and nutritious diet within their budget…

Food Cue Reactivity

A conditioned response to food is frequently accompanied by increased salivation, physiological arousal, and neural activity in brain regions such as the ventral striatum…

Food Cues

Food cues refer to various sensory stimuli or environmental signals that influence an individual’s perception, desire, and food consumption. These cues can include visual,…

The Startling Link Between Sugar and Alzheimer’s

Cognitive Behavior Therapy Tops Other Psychotherapies in Reducing Inflammation

Probiotics Lower Rehospitalization Rates in Bipolar Disorder

Fast Food Makes the Immune System More Aggressive in the Long Term

Stabilize Your Mood with Food

: hormonal destabilization, inflammation/ oxidation, and insulin resistance.

A Closer Look at the Importance of Gut Mechanisms in Depression