Ephi Morphew-Lu

Probiotics

Probiotics are live microorganisms, often bacteria, that, when administered in adequate quantities, confer beneficial effects on the host’s health by modulating the composition and…

Prefrontal Cortex/Dorsolateral Prefrontal Cortex

The prefrontal cortex is the section of the brain’s frontal lobe considered to be the “conductor” or “executive” of the brain. It mediates higher-order…

Psychology

Psychology is the scientific study of the mind and behavior. It involves exploring and understanding various aspects of our cognition, emotion, perception, personality, and…

Permeability

Permeability refers to the ability of nutrients, microorganisms, and other constituents to pass through the cellular lining of any barrier. We will refer to…

Peristalsis

Peristalsis is a wave-like muscular movement (i.e., involuntary muscle contraction and relaxation in a continuous pattern) that occurs throughout the GIT, facilitating food movement…

Opportunistic bacteria

Opportunistic microbes (bacteria) are typically non-pathogenic microorganisms that act as pathogens in certain circumstances. They lay dormant for long periods until the hosts’ immune…

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…