Ephi Lu

Microbial Diversity

Microbial diversity measures the variety of species in the gut microbiota. Higher diversity indicates a healthy microbiota because it contains a diverse range of…

MGBA Cross-Talk

‘Cross-talk’ refers to the bi-directional communication between the gut, its microbiome, and the brain through intricate neuro-immuno-endocrine communication pathways. MGBA cross-talk facilitates many functions,…

Memory

In general, memory refers to the retention of information. Multiple memory models have been developed within different disciplines. For the purposes of Nutritional Psychology,…

Memory Retrieval

Memory retrieval is the process of recalling or bringing stored information back into conscious awareness. It involves accessing previously encoded and stored memories, making…

Mental Health

Mental health is a state of emotional, psychological, and social well-being that influences our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors (Manwell et al., 2015).

Mental Illness

Mental illness is a health problem that impairs a person’s cognition, emotions, and behavior, such as depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, etc. (Malla et al., 2015).

Processed Food Hurts Your Immune System — And Your Kids’ Too

A study published in Nutrition Journal looked at the impact the Western diet and lifestyle has on people’s immune function. It found that…

A Greater Role in Nutritional Health

Can What We Eat Affect How We Feel?

Nutritional psychiatrists counsel patients on how better eating may be another tool in helping to ease depression and anxiety and may lead to better…

Could Junk Food Lead to Poor Eye Health as You Age?

Aim to fill your plate with fruit, dairy, poultry, fish, and vegetables—instead of processed and fried foods—research suggests…

Sometimes Frozen Vegetables Can Be Even Healthier than Fresh – Here’s Why

Frozen veggies line the freezers from top to bottom at the grocery store. But with many myths floating around today discrediting frozen…

Coronavirus: How to Keep Your Gut Microbiome Healthy to Fight COVID-19

Many countries have sealed their borders and put the population under voluntary or enforced lockdown. Cultural and sporting events…