Posts by Bliss Lewis
The Gut–Heart–Mind Connection: Why Gut Health Matters for Your Mood and Your Heart
Introduction: A New Way to Think About Gut Health
If you’ve been feeling anxious, stressed, or “off” while also worrying about your he...
When Everything Works Together: What Comprehensive Integrative Care Actually Looks Like
The Patient Who Changed How I Practice
Five years ago, a patient named Sarah came to see me after her second heart attack. She was 51 ...
The Supplements That Actually Work: Evidence-Based Natural Support for Your Heart and Mind
The Question I Get Asked Most
At least once a week, a patient asks me some version of this question:"I don't want to be on medicat...
What Comprehensive Psychiatric Assessment Actually Looks Like (When Your Doctor Cares About Your Whole Health)
The Appointment That Surprised Her
A few months ago, a new patient named Jennifer came to see me. She'd been referred by her primary c...
Your Heart Knows When You’re Stressed: Using Biofeedback to Protect Your Cardiovascular Health
The Wearable That Changed Everything
Last year, a patient named Amy came to see me wearing one of those fitness watches. She was 44, d...
Talk Therapy for Your Heart: How Psychotherapy Reduces Your Risk of Heart Attack
The Patient Who Didn't Want Medication
About two years ago, a patient named Mark came to see me after his second heart attack. He was ...
Your Antidepressant Might Be Saving Your Life (Not Just Your Mood)
The Conversation That Surprised Me
A few years ago, I had a patient named Greg who'd been on escitalopram (Lexapro) for about six mont...
The Heart Disease Risk Factor Your Doctor Probably Hasn’t Checked
The Phone Call That Changed Her Life
Three months ago, I got a call from a patient's sister. Her voice was shaking."My brother jus...
The Hidden Fire Inside You: How Inflammation Links Depression and Heart Disease
The Lab Results That Made Everything Click
A couple of years ago, I had a patient named Karen who'd been struggling with depression on...
Your Cholesterol Is “Fine” But Your Heart Might Not Be: What Tests You’re Missing
The Test That Changed Everything
Last year, a patient named Rachel came to see me for anxiety and depression. She was 45, stressed abo...









