Ephi Morphew-Lu

Functional Medicine

Functional Medicine is a systems-biology-based approach to clinical practice that seeks to identify and address the underlying causes of chronic disease by examining the…

Neurodevelopmental Disorder

Neurodevelopmental disorders are a DSM-5-TR diagnostic category of conditions that emerge during the developmental period — typically before a child enters grade school —…

BioPsychoSocial Model (BPSM)

A biopsychosocial–spiritual perspective is used within social work as defined by the NASW and recognizes the importance of whole-person care, taking into account a…

Habit Loop

A habit loop is a three-part neurological pattern that explains how habits form and persist in the brain. It consists of a cue (trigger),…

Mesolimbic Dopaminergic System

The mesolimbic dopaminergic system is a midbrain-to-forebrain circuit in which dopamine neurons in the ventral tegmental area (VTA) project to the nucleus accumbens and…

Interoception

Interoception is the perception of the body’s internal physiological state — the receiving, encoding, neural representation, and conscious perception of internal bodily signals (Ceunen…

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…