Posts by Bliss Lewis

26 Nov

Bariatric Surgery and Mental Health: What Psychiatrists Need to Know

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April 24, 2026

Key PointsNearly half of bariatric surgery candidates meet criteria for depression or anxiety at baseline Surgery produces sig...

26 Nov

Weight and Mental Health

The Role of Stress Reduction in Weight Loss: Evidence-Based Approaches

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Bliss Lewis

April 24, 2026

Key PointsStress reduction isn't optional for weight loss. It addresses biological mechanisms that promote weight gain Mindful...

25 Nov

Weight and Mental Health

Integrated Treatment for Obesity and Depression: What Works Best?

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Bliss Lewis

April 24, 2026

Key PointsTreating obesity and depression simultaneously produces better outcomes than treating each condition separately Beha...

25 Nov

Weight and Mental Health

Weight Stigma: The Hidden Factor Making Depression and Obesity Worse

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Bliss Lewis

April 24, 2026

Key PointsWeight stigma shows moderate to large negative associations with mental health (correlations of 0.35-0.40 with depressi...

25 Nov

Weight and Mental Health

The Stress-Weight-Depression Cycle: Breaking Down the Science

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Bliss Lewis

April 24, 2026

Key PointsChronic stress activates your HPA axis, elevating cortisol levels that promote fat storage and increase appetite Str...

25 Nov

Weight and Mental Health

How Obesity Creates Inflammation That Affects Your Brain and Mood

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Bliss Lewis

April 24, 2026

Key PointsObesity creates chronic, low-grade inflammation throughout your body that can reach your brain Inflammatory molecule...

25 Nov

Weight and Mental Health

Beyond Willpower: The Biological Truth About Obesity and Anxiety

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Bliss Lewis

April 24, 2026

Key PointsAnxiety disorders are strongly associated with obesity, independent of depression Chronic anxiety triggers stress ho...

25 Nov

Weight and Mental Health

Why Your Weight Struggles May Be Affecting Your Mental Health (And Vice Versa)

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Bliss Lewis

April 24, 2026

Key PointsDepression changes eating behavior, physical activity, sleep, and stress hormones in ways that promote weight gain O...

25 Nov

Depression

The Bidirectional Link Between Obesity and Depression: What the Research Really Shows

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Bliss Lewis

April 24, 2026

Key PointsObesity increases the risk of developing depression by 33-55%, with higher BMI conferring greater risk The relations...

25 Nov

Gut Health & Mental Wellness, Microbiome & Gut-Brain Connection, Nutrition

Nutrient Deficiencies That Can Impact Your Mental Health — and How to Support Your Brain Through Food

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Bliss Lewis

April 24, 2026

Introduction Have you ever felt down, foggy, or anxious and thought, “I’ve tried everything — maybe there’s something missing”? It’s p...

Focus Supplement Pack: Calm, Steady Mental Energy and Resilience

	Amount Per % DV
Vitamin B6 (as pyridoxal 5’-phosphate)	5.00 mg - 294%
Vitamin B6 (as pyridoxine HCl)	25.00 mg - 1470%
Folate (as [6S]-5-methyltetrahydrofolic acid, glucosamine salt)	170.00 mcg - 42%
Vitamin B12 (as methylcobalamin)	1,100.00 mcg - 45833%
Pantothenic Acid (as d-calcium pantothenate)	50.00 mg - 1000%
Magnesium (Mg Taurinate, Mg Glycinate, Mg Malate)	150.00 mg - 35%
Magnesium (as magnesium L-threonate)	0.50 mg - **
Magnesium L-threonate	35.00 mg - **
N-Acetyl-L-Cysteine	175.00 mg - **
PABA (para-aminobenzoic acid)	25.00 mg - **
Phosphatidylserine	15.00 mg - **
Phosphatidylserine (Sharp•PS®)	50.00 mg - **
Rhodiola Extract (Rhodiola rosea)(root)(3% rosavins and 2% salidroside)	100.00 mg - **
Theacrine	100.00 mg - **
trans-Resveratrol (from Polygonum cuspidatum root extract)	1.00 mg - **
Ginkgo Extract (Ginkgo biloba)(leaf) (20% ginkgoflavonglycosides and 5% terpene lactones)	60.00 mg - **
Glucoraphanin (from broccoli extract)(Brassica oleracea italica)(seed)(truebroc™)	7.50 mg - **
Huperzine A (from Huperzia serrata)(whole plant)	100.00 mg - 5%
L-Ergothioneine	12.50 mg - **
Acetyl-L-Carnitine (as acetyl-L-carnitine HCl)	450.00 mg - **
Alpha Lipoic Acid	50.00 mg - **
Asian Ginseng Extract (Panax ginseng)(root)(5% ginsenosides)	20.00 mg - **
Bacopa Extract (Bacopa monnieri)(whole plant)(8% bacosides)	50.00 mg - **
Coenzyme Q10 (as ubiquinone)	50.00 mg - **
Cordyceps (Cordyceps militaris)(mycelium)	400.00 mg - **

Stress-Relief and Adrenal Support Solution

	Amount Per % DV
Vitamin C, buffered (as calcium ascorbate)	166.67 mg - 185%
Calcium (as calcium ascorbate)	19.00 mg - 1%
Calcium (as Calcium Carbonate)	85.00 mg - 6%
Vitamin B6 (as pyridoxal 5’-phosphate)	16.67 mg - 980%
Vitamin B5 (as calcium pantothenate)	33.33 mg - 666%
Magnesium (as di-magnesium malate)	56.25 mg - 13%
Magnesium (as magnesium bisglycinate chelate)	16.67 mg - 3%
Magnesium (as TRAACS® magnesium bisglycinate chelate and magnesium taurate)	75.00 mg - 17%
Zinc	3.33 mg - 30%
Potassium (as Albion® potassium glycinate complex)	45.00 mg - **
Proprietary blend Lactobacillus acidophilus, Bifidobacterium lactis, Lactobacillus casei, Lactobacillus plantarum, Lactobacillus rhamnosus, Bifidobacterium longum, Streptococcus thermophilus	222.50 mg - **
Rhodiola rosea root extract	66.67 mg - **
Schisandra (Schisandra chinensis) berry	25.00 mg - **
Sour Cherry (Prunus cerasus)(cherry)	80.00 mg - **
Taurine	375.00 mg - **
Valerian Extract (Valeriana officinalis)(root)(0.8% valerenic acids)	200.00 mg - **
myo-Inositol	1500.00 mg - **
Passion Flower Extract (Passiflora incarnata)(aerial part)	60.00 mg - 5%
Eleutherococcus root extract (1.2% eleutherosides)	16.67 mg - 5%
GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid)	75.00 mg - **
Holy basil (Ocimum sanctum) leaf extract	33.33 mg - **
Hops Extract (Humulus lupulus)(strobulus)(0.3% rutin)	30.00 mg - **
L-Theanine	37.50 mg - **
Maca (Lepidium meyenii) root	41.67 mg - **
American Ginseng (Panax quinquefolius) root extract	33.33 mg - **
Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) root extract	33.33 mg - **
Astragalus (Astragalus membranaceus) root	50.00 mg - **

Women’s Hormone Support (Menstrual Cycle and Perimenopause)

	Amount Per % DV
Calcium (as dicalcium malate, calcium D-glucarate tetrahydrate, and calcium bisglycinate chelate)	60.00 mg - 4%
Calcium (as tricalcium phosphate and calcium-d-glucarate)	37.50 mg - 2%
Calcium D-Glucarate Tetrahydrate	100.00 mg - 7%
Vitamin B6 (as pyridoxine HCl and pyridoxal 5'-phosphate)	60.00 mg - 4%
Folate (as (6S)-5-methyltetrahydrofolic acid, glucosamine salt)	15.00 mg - 882%
Folate (as (6S)-5-methyltetrahydrofolic acid, glucosamine salt)	510.00 mcg -127%
Magnesium (as dimagnesium malate and magnesium lysinate glycinate)	200.00 mcg - 8333%
Magnesium (as dimagnesium malate)	125.00 mg -29%
Zinc (as TRAACS® zinc bisglycinate chelate)	25.00 mg - 5%
Selenium (as methylselenocysteine)	20.00 mg - 181%
trans-Pterostilbene	7.50 mcg - 13%
trans-Resveratrol (as Polygonum cuspidatum root extract)	7.75 mg - **
Turmeric Extract (Curcuma longa)(root)(95% curcuminoids)	9.25 mg - **
Turmeric Extract (Curcuma longa)(root)(95% curcuminoids)	20.00 mg - **
Milk Thistle Extract (Silybum marianum)(seed)(80% silymarin)	50.00 mg - **
N-Acetyl-L-Cysteine	50.00 mg - **
Quercetin (as quercetin dihydrate)(from Dimorphandra mollis)(bud)	50.00 mg - **
Rosemary Extract (Rosmarinus officinalis)(leaf)(5% rosmarinic acid)	25.00 mg - 5%
Glucoraphanin (from broccoli extract)(Brassica oleracea italica)(seed)	25.00 mg - 5%
Grape Seed Extract (Vitis vinifera)(seeds)(5% monomers)	12.00 mg - **
Green Tea Aqueous Extract (Camellia sinensis)(leaf)(60% catechins, 30% EGCG, 6% caffeine)	12.00 mg - **
Green Tea Extract (Camellia sinensis)(leaf)(45% EGCG)	125.00 mg - **
Alpha Lipoic Acid	50.00 mg - **
Ashwagandha Extract (Withania somnifera)(roots and leaves) (35% withanolide glycosides)	50.00 mg - **
Black Cohosh Extract (Cimicifuga racemosa)(root and rhizome)(2.5% triterpene glycosides)	120.00 mg - **
Black Pepper Extract (Piper nigrum)(fruit)	50.00 mg - **
Calcium-D-Glucarate	2.50 mg - **
Chaste Tree Extract (Vitex agnus-castus)(berry)(0.6% aucubin and 0.5% agnuside)	125.00 mg - **
Dihydroquercetin	50.00 mg - **
Diindolylmethane (DIM)	2.50 mg - **
DIM (diindolylmethane)	50.00 mg - **

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