Learn about the 10 most common nutrient deficiencies linked to depression and the foods that can be incorporated into your diet to address them.

Research shows that a deficiency in serum folate levels may put you at increased risk for depression. Low folate levels may also make certain anti-depressants less effective. Learn more about the importance of folate and how to maintain optimal levels for sound mental health.

Nature appears to have given us a naturally occurring element that provides a substantial benefit to mental health: lithium.

One of the most challenging aspects of mental health treatment is establishing causation. Taking an Advil for a headache may relieve symptoms, but if the underlying cause of the headache happens to be a brain tumor, the effect is likened to that of attempting to climb Mt. Everest blindfolded.

Vitamin D plays an important role in many body processes and functions and it has been linked to several physical and mental health conditions. 

If you have Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) you may be struggling with gastrointestinal (GI) pain and discomfort that sometimes interrupts your daily life. You likely use medical and dietary interventions to manage and control your symptoms

With the growing interest in Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) among patients,

On as hot summer day, a couple years ago, my husband and I stopped at a highway rest stop in New Jersey, while driving home

In the presence of major health issues, good enough health may sound… good enough.  However, as human beings we strive for optimal wellness, happiness, and self-actualization. We want our best, not our mediocre.