Dr. Uma's Blog

Ditch these eats when your mental and emotional resilience is tapped out. When it feels like tension and anxiety are eating you alive, the last thing you want to do is chow down on foods that could make you feel even worse.

Dousing your food in hot sauce? Here's what the experts have to say. You know the drill: running nose, burning mouth, breaking a sweat. Whether you're digging into homemade chili, habanero fajitas, or chicken vindaloo, nothing lights up your taste buds quite like spicy food.

Are your favorite "comfort foods" actually creating discomfort for your mental well-being? When we feel anxious, stressed, or worried (hello, pandemic), it can be hard to stay away from highly processed, sugary foods.

If you suffer from a gluten allergy, you are not alone. In fact, 3 million Americans have celiac disease and 80% of Americans with this condition are undiagnosed.

If you’ve been on Instagram recently, chances are you’ve seen celery juice pop up in your feed. Everybody seems to be raving about the benefits of this bright green beverage, claiming it can cure everything from stomach pain to skin issues.