ISNPR: It seems that hardly a week goes by when there isn’t yet another fascinating research article concerning our gut microbiota, or microflora as it was once known, and its connection to human health. What is the more general trend or common thread of this research? Logan: This is certainly an exciting time, with plenty…
Julia J. Rucklidge & Bonnie J. Kaplan University of Canterbury (NZ) and University of Calgary (Canada) There is a wealth of data emerging showing that 1) traditional diets may play a protective role in mental health outcomes (1-4), and 2) that the Western diet (commonly defined as eating more packaged/processed foods, refined grains, red meat…
Daisuke Nishi1, Kuan-Pin Su2, and Yutaka Matsuoka1 1National Center of Neurology and Psychiatry, Japan Depression is one of the leading causes of disability worldwide. The prevalence of depression during pregnancy is around 10% (1, 2), and its consequences can include difficulty performing usual activities, failing to seek prenatal care, not maintaining an adequate diet, and…
Yutaka Matsuoka and Daisuke Nishi National Center of Neurology and Psychiatry, Japan Combat experience, physical and sexual abuse, natural disaster, or serious accidents can cause posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in some people. PTSD is associated with suicidal thoughts and behavior, problems at work, and adverse life consequences. Psychological intervention that includes a program of modified…