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From www.medscape.com
Culinary Culprits: Foods That May Harm the Brain Nancy A. Melville | January 30, 2014 For all the attention paid to the negative effects poor dietary choices have on the body, the effects of diet on the brain are largely unexplored. However, emerging research is providing new insights to support the suggestion that food can […]
Vitamin–mineral treatment of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder in adults: double-blind randomised placebo-controlled trial
Prof Julia Rucklidge and colleagues have now published their important findings regarding the efficacy of a neutraceutical approach to treating ADHD in adults. Vitamin-mineral treatment of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder in adults: double-blind randomised placebo-controlled trial The British Journal of Psychiatry 1–10. doi: 10.1192/bjp.bp.113.132126 From Medscape.com A nutritional supplement packed with vitamins and minerals helped reduce […]
The 4th Mind-Body Interface International Symposium – Taichung, Taiwan
We are pleased to invite you to this great event, the 4th Mind-Body Interface International Symposium, held on Feb 21-22, 2014, in Taichung, Taiwan. The theme for this year is ‘One Step Ahead: Prevention and Prediction in Mental Health’. Researchers and clinicians are all welcome to share updated knowledge/research of health service research in mental […]
ISNPR meeting, Tokyo, Japan 2013
Mental Health – What does gut bacteria have to do with it? An interview with ISNPR Executive Committee member Alan C. Logan
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 […]
Do supplements simply create expensive urine? The logic and evidence behind a nutrient approach to treating mental illness
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 […]
Omega-3 fatty acids may attenuate depressive symptoms among pregnant women
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 […]
Polyunsaturated fatty acids may protect us from traumatic stress
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 […]