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…

Making Health and Nutrition a Priority During the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic

Observing public health measures and reducing exposure to the virus are required to slow the spread of this disease. No one knows…

A Greater Role in Nutritional Health

Drinking Plain Water Is Associated with Decreased Risk of Depression

The Lancet. “Globally, One in Five Deaths Are Associated with Poor Diet.”

Dark Chocolate for Depression

Lifestyle Is a Threat