Dr. Uma's Blog
Caffeine gets you up in the morning and keeps you buzzing through the day, but caffeine also has complex and intriguing effects on the brain. Scientists are increasingly learning that the sophisticated substance interacts with the human brain in interesting, even unexpected, ways.
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.
Uma Naidoo, MD, developed a passion for food and cooking at a young age—a deep interest that persisted throughout her career as a practicing psychiatrist. Eventually, it led her to wonder if food and diet can somehow be used in mental health medicine.
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.
