Physical Conditions & Health Archives Excellent Psychiatric Care Thu, 22 Jan 2026 19:48:26 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://i0.wp.com/www.gatewaypsychiatric.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/favicon2.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Physical Conditions & Health Archives 32 32 70562394 Sleep and Temperature Regulation https://www.gatewaypsychiatric.com/sleep-and-temperature-regulation/ https://www.gatewaypsychiatric.com/sleep-and-temperature-regulation/#respond Thu, 22 Jan 2026 19:48:23 +0000 https://www.gatewaypsychiatric.com/?p=23419 In our practice, we have found insomnia to be one of the issues that comes up most frequently, and one of the things people are most motivated to seek relief for.  Temperature regulation, especially cooling, is a promising area for further exploration in dealing with insomnia. Sleep onset is tightly linked to thermoregulation. As we get sleepy, the body typically ...

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]]> https://www.gatewaypsychiatric.com/sleep-and-temperature-regulation/feed/ 0 23419 The Quiet Influence of Light on Mood and Sleep https://www.gatewaypsychiatric.com/the-quiet-influence-of-light-on-mood-and-sleep/ https://www.gatewaypsychiatric.com/the-quiet-influence-of-light-on-mood-and-sleep/#respond Thu, 30 Oct 2025 21:45:44 +0000 https://www.gatewaypsychiatric.com/?p=23330 Every so often, a patient shares an observation that reminds me how small environmental changes can have a profound impact on mental health. Recently, one of my patients with Bipolar I disorder told me about his experience using a smart lamp—the Philips Hue Twilight—which mimics natural sunrise and sunset light. He wasn’t expecting much when he bought it. What he ...

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]]> https://www.gatewaypsychiatric.com/the-quiet-influence-of-light-on-mood-and-sleep/feed/ 0 23330 Prolon’s Fasting-Mimicking Diet Shows Promise in Reducing Biological Age and Disease Risk https://www.gatewaypsychiatric.com/prolons-fasting-mimicking-diet-shows-promise-in-reducing-biological-age-and-disease-risk/ https://www.gatewaypsychiatric.com/prolons-fasting-mimicking-diet-shows-promise-in-reducing-biological-age-and-disease-risk/#respond Thu, 07 Mar 2024 03:58:14 +0000 https://www.gatewaypsychiatric.com/?p=22310 We have previously discussed Prolon, a modified fasting regimen created by a University of Southern California longevity study specialist. A scientific breakthrough study was disclosed and published on February 20, 2024 in Nature Communications, a highly respected scientific journal, suggesting that Prolon’s Fasting-Mimicking Diet (FMD) may hold significant potential in promoting longevity and reducing the risk of chronic diseases. The ...

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]]> https://www.gatewaypsychiatric.com/prolons-fasting-mimicking-diet-shows-promise-in-reducing-biological-age-and-disease-risk/feed/ 0 22310 Finding Relief Beyond the Pill: Mindfulness Shows Promise for Military with Chronic Pain https://www.gatewaypsychiatric.com/finding-relief-beyond-the-pill-mindfulness-shows-promise-for-military-with-chronic-pain/ https://www.gatewaypsychiatric.com/finding-relief-beyond-the-pill-mindfulness-shows-promise-for-military-with-chronic-pain/#respond Mon, 29 Jan 2024 13:32:54 +0000 https://www.gatewaypsychiatric.com/?p=22209 Chronic pain and opioid dependence can be a debilitating double whammy for military personnel and veterans. But a recent study offers a beacon of hope: mindfulness training, coupled with therapy techniques, can significantly reduce both pain symptoms and opioid use in this population. The research, published in The American Journal of Psychiatry, compared two approaches to treating chronic pain in ...

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]]> https://www.gatewaypsychiatric.com/finding-relief-beyond-the-pill-mindfulness-shows-promise-for-military-with-chronic-pain/feed/ 0 22209 Depression, Anxiety May Be Early Signs of MS https://www.gatewaypsychiatric.com/depression-anxiety-may-be-early-signs-of-ms/ https://www.gatewaypsychiatric.com/depression-anxiety-may-be-early-signs-of-ms/#respond Mon, 06 Nov 2023 20:36:16 +0000 https://www.gatewaypsychiatric.com/?p=21997 Multiple sclerosis (MS), an autoimmune disease, targets myelin sheath. This protective layer covers nerve fibers. Its damage can result in several symptoms; these include vision problems, fatigue, weakness, and numbness. Multiple Sclerosis is a disorder of the brain and spinal cord that significantly influences mental health. Most folks with MS, around 70%, struggle­ with depression at some point. Anxiety is ...

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]]> https://www.gatewaypsychiatric.com/depression-anxiety-may-be-early-signs-of-ms/feed/ 0 21997 Cannabis Use Psychosis https://www.gatewaypsychiatric.com/cannabis-use-psychosis/ https://www.gatewaypsychiatric.com/cannabis-use-psychosis/#respond Fri, 27 Oct 2023 01:37:02 +0000 https://www.gatewaypsychiatric.com/?p=19355 Frequent cannabis use linked to increased risk of psychosis Studies in Europe and the USA have uncovered a clear association of frequent non-medical cannabis use, and use of high-potency (high THC) cannabis with psychotic disorders.  The American study found that: “Self-reported psychotic disorders were significantly more prevalent among participants with any nonmedical cannabis use than those without (2001–2002: 1.65% compared ...

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]]> https://www.gatewaypsychiatric.com/cannabis-use-psychosis/feed/ 0 19355 Digestive Diseases Linked to Loneliness and Depression in Older Adults https://www.gatewaypsychiatric.com/digestive-diseases-linked-to-loneliness-and-depression-in-older-adults/ https://www.gatewaypsychiatric.com/digestive-diseases-linked-to-loneliness-and-depression-in-older-adults/#respond Tue, 24 Oct 2023 20:52:13 +0000 https://www.gatewaypsychiatric.com/?p=21958 Loneliness and depression are prevalent mental health conditions that can greatly affect physical well-being. According to a recent study in the journal Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology, older adults with digestive diseases are more prone to experiencing feelings of loneliness and depression compared to those without such conditions. According to a study conducted by researchers at the University of Michigan, analyzing ...

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]]> https://www.gatewaypsychiatric.com/digestive-diseases-linked-to-loneliness-and-depression-in-older-adults/feed/ 0 21958 A Healthy Lifestyle Can Reduce Your Risk of Depression https://www.gatewaypsychiatric.com/a-healthy-lifestyle-can-reduce-your-risk-of-depression/ https://www.gatewaypsychiatric.com/a-healthy-lifestyle-can-reduce-your-risk-of-depression/#respond Tue, 19 Sep 2023 01:00:00 +0000 https://www.gatewaypsychiatric.com/?p=21779 Maintaining a healthy lifestyle can significantly lower the risk of developing depression, according to a recent study published in Nature Mental Health. Conducted by researchers at the University of Cambridge and Fudan University, the study examined data from nearly 290,000 individuals. The findings revealed that those who adhered to a healthy lifestyle had a 57% reduced likelihood of experiencing depression ...

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]]> https://www.gatewaypsychiatric.com/a-healthy-lifestyle-can-reduce-your-risk-of-depression/feed/ 0 21779 New Research Shows That Even Moderate Physical Activity Can Protect Against Depression https://www.gatewaypsychiatric.com/new-research-shows-that-even-moderate-physical-activity-can-protect-against-depression/ https://www.gatewaypsychiatric.com/new-research-shows-that-even-moderate-physical-activity-can-protect-against-depression/#respond Tue, 18 Jul 2023 12:43:35 +0000 https://www.gatewaypsychiatric.com/?p=21508 A new study published in the journal JAMA Network Open has found that even moderate levels of physical activity can protect against depression in older adults. The study, which was conducted by researchers at the University of Limerick in Ireland, looked at data from over 7,000 older adults with and without chronic disease. The researchers found that for every additional ...

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]]> https://www.gatewaypsychiatric.com/new-research-shows-that-even-moderate-physical-activity-can-protect-against-depression/feed/ 0 21508 Healthy Breathing https://www.gatewaypsychiatric.com/healthy-breathing/ https://www.gatewaypsychiatric.com/healthy-breathing/#respond Tue, 18 Apr 2023 04:11:47 +0000 https://www.gatewaypsychiatric.com/?p=21278 Don’t neglect breath work Breathing is fundamental to life, so much so that we usually aren’t aware of doing it at all.  Yet many experts say people are breathing “wrong” – too rapidly and too shallowly – and breathing wrong may be affecting our physical and mental health in myriad ways. Healthy breathing, according to a recent article in the ...

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