Uma Naidoo Books
Dr. Uma Naidoo is a Harvard-trained psychiatrist, professional chef, and nutrition specialist.
Known for: This Is Your Brain on Food: An Indispensable Guide to the Surprising Foods That Fight Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, OCD, ADHD, and More
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This Is Your Brain on Food: An Indispensable Guide to the Surprising Foods That Fight Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, OCD, ADHD, and More
In this groundbreaking book, nutritional psychiatrist Dr. Uma Naidoo explores the powerful connection between diet and mental health. Drawing on scientific research and clinical experience, she explains how specific foods can influence mood, cognition, and emotional well-being. The book provides practical guidance on how to use nutrition to manage conditions such as depression, anxiety, and ADHD, offering recipes and evidence-based strategies for improving brain function through food.
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The Gut-Brain Axis
At the heart of nutritional psychiatry lies the gut-brain axis—a dynamic, bidirectional communication system linking your digestive tract and your central nervous system. This is not merely metaphorical; it’s a biochemical reality. The gut houses trillions of microbial cells that produce neurotransm...
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Inflammation and Mental Health
Inflammation is often seen as an immune defense mechanism, but when it persists chronically, it becomes one of the most damaging forces against mental health. A body in a constant state of low-grade inflammation sends distress signals to the brain, disrupting neurotransmitter balance and impairing c...
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About Uma Naidoo
Dr. Uma Naidoo is a Harvard-trained psychiatrist, professional chef, and nutrition specialist. She is the Director of Nutritional and Metabolic Psychiatry at Massachusetts General Hospital and serves on the faculty at Harvard Medical School. Her work focuses on the intersection of food and mental he...
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Dr. Uma Naidoo is a Harvard-trained psychiatrist, professional chef, and nutrition specialist. She is the Director of Nutritional and Metabolic Psychiatry at Massachusetts General Hospital and serves on the faculty at Harvard Medical School. Her work focuses on the intersection of food and mental he...
Dr. Uma Naidoo is a Harvard-trained psychiatrist, professional chef, and nutrition specialist. She is the Director of Nutritional and Metabolic Psychiatry at Massachusetts General Hospital and serves on the faculty at Harvard Medical School. Her work focuses on the intersection of food and mental health, and she is recognized internationally for her contributions to nutritional psychiatry.
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