How does the brain respond to chronic inflammation? When immune cells show up in the brain, are they the problem, or are they trying to fix one? In this video, Jonathan Kipnis, PhD, a neuroscientist and immunologist, shares a simple analogy to explain neuroinflammation and what it’s actually trying to do. Take a look: it’s […]
CBT, Mindfulness, and the Microbiome
We often think of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as a tool for changing thoughts. But according to Kirsten Tillisch, MD, it also appears to be changing something you might not expect: The gut microbiome. In this video, Kirsten explains what happened when CBT was applied to irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) . . . . . […]
Could a Ketogenic Diet Improve Psychiatric Symptoms? A Randomized Controlled Trial
Researchers at the intersection of metabolic and mental health are studying the benefits of different dietary interventions. One of the diets that’s being studied very closely is the ketogenic diet. Samantha V. Abram, PhD, and a team of researchers at the University of California San Francisco’s Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences developed a randomized, […]
How Closely Are Mental and Physical Health Related?
For much of the history of modern medicine, the brain and body were studied and treated separately. But in recent years, researchers have begun to look more closely at the link between physical health and mental health. In this video, Chris Palmer, MD, explains just how important this link is, and what can happen when […]
PSRT: Hope for Chronic Pain Sufferers?
Could interventions that focus on emotions provide relief for clients who suffer from chronic back pain? That’s the idea behind Psychophysiologic System Relief Therapy (PSRT). And research is beginning to emerge that supports this approach as an effective, evidence-based treatment for chronic pain. But what exactly is it? PSRT, a term coined by Michael Donnino, […]