The second-ever randomized controlled trial studying the impact of diet on mental health showed that college students who stuck with a healthy diet (diet details in the post) for three weeks enjoyed significant relief of depression. We now know the diet can impact mental health across the whole life span.

Seafood and veggie lovers will be very happy to learn about the latest Food and Mood research!

A woman who couldn’t tolerate vegetables after cancer treatment reconnects with veggies and finds energy again with some culinary fine-tuning.

Ayurveda tells us that in order to find and maintain clarity, balance, and peace we have to learn how to manage our mind’s shifting tendencies. In this post, I share how I use Ayurvedic tools to find this clarity and balance, especially while under pressure.

So many of us compare ourselves to others who seem to do so much so well. We can be our own harshest critic and judge. Buddhist teachings have told us for thousands of years that self-compassion is the key to a healthy mind. And current research also highlights its importance in mental health.

What is it about chicken soup that makes us feel better? Read about a scientific investigation of Grandma’s Chicken Soup and its therapeutic potential in every spoonful!

A new breakthrough study shows the connection between the gut and the brain and points to the fundamental role of diet in mental health.

Here’s a synopsis of my Op-Ed in USA Today that calls for a modern family talk about marijuana. Research highlights that people with mental illness in their families are at higher risk of developing mental illness themselves. Heavy marijuana use can increase the risks. Parents should talk to their children about mental illness in the family so teens can make informed decisions around marijuana use.

With snow on the way here in Boston, I'm eager to share some of winter go-to practices I’ve learned from Ayurveda, one of the oldest healthcare systems in the world. See what you think!

I’m excited to start training to become a Clinician CHEF Coach! Not only does cooking at home feel right, it’s also the healthiest way to eat. We have to wind the clocks back a few decades, when cooking at home was the norm, and use modern tools to make simple, nutritious, and tasty meals that accommodate our 21st century busy lives. This training will help me to help others get cooking.

We must find ways to manage our fear while we face escalating violence in our country. We need to recharge so we can maintain our health and strength, stand up to fear-mongering and fight for the safety of our communities.

Don’t take the bait, take a breath…and other tips to ground yourself to avoid hot-button moments at the holiday table.

Do you find yourself “pushing through” your modern life, fighting urges to slow down even when you’re crashing? We all do. Find out how to start tuning in and take charge of your body.

Culinary Medicine combines nutrition science and cooking.

We need to bring together the best of advanced medicine with the ancient wisdom of traditional medicine to instruct us on best practices in diet and lifestyle.