Posts by Bliss Lewis
Clinical Protocols: Implementing Probiotic Therapy in Depression Treatment
A Practical Approach to Psychobiotic Treatment
Research on psychobiotics — probiotics that influence mood — continues to grow. For man...
GABA and Gut Bacteria: How Lactobacillus Species Help Calm the Brain
Your gut plays a much larger role in mental health than most people realize. One reason is the ability of certain gut bacteria to produ...
Psychobiotics: The Science Behind Probiotics for Mental Health
Meet the Bacteria That Could Change Your Mood
Michael had tried everything for his anxiety—therapy, meditation, three different medica...
Creating Your Personalized Gut-Brain Healing Plan: Interpreting Multiple Tests
Sarah's Story: From Confusion to Clarity
Sarah sat in her car outside the medical office, staring at a stack of test results that migh...
Short-Chain Fatty Acids: Your Gut’s Mood-Boosting Molecules
The Gut's Gift to Your Brain: Understanding SCFAs
Short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) are among the most powerful mood-supporting compound...
Organic Acid Testing: What Your Body’s Chemistry Reveals About Mental Health
Decoding Your Body's Metabolic Fingerprint
Organic acid testing offers a deeper look at how your body is working behind the scenes. In...
Understanding Tryptophan Pathways and Serotonin Production in the Gut: A Mental Health Perspective
In the world of functional psychiatry, we talk a lot about the gut-brain axis—and for good reason. One of the most fascinating and clin...
Advanced Gut Testing: Metabolites, Organic Acids, and Brain Chemistry
The Hidden Language of Your Gut
Most gut tests focus on which bacteria are present. Organic acid testing goes deeper. It looks at what...
Leaky Gut and Depression: Testing for Intestinal Barrier Function
What Is Leaky Gut and Why It Matters for Mental Health
Your intestinal lining acts as a selective barrier. It absorbs nutrients your b...
Leaky Gut and Depression: Testing for Intestinal Barrier Function (SHORT)
You’ve probably heard the phrase “gut feeling,” but what if your gut is actually influencing how you feel?As a psychiatrist practic...









