Tag: serotonin

Why I No Longer Subscribe to the Culture of Intuitive Eating (especially from a mental health perspective)

It is physiologically impossible to intuitively eat food that has been designed to hijack your brain chemicals. It's not your fault that you can’t stop eating processed foods like chips, gummy candy, cereal, cookies, and frozen treats. These foods have been chemically altered to have the perfect combination of sugar, salt, and fat to tease … Continue reading Why I No Longer Subscribe to the Culture of Intuitive Eating (especially from a mental health perspective) →

Immune Health and Neurotransmitter Function: What You Need to Know

Fun fact: a hijacked immune system means hijacked neurotransmitters, especially in the case of tryptophan. The primary pathway for tryptophan metabolism in the body is the kynurenine pathway, needed for supporting inflammation and immune function in case of virus or infection. In fact, tryptophan is so crucial for fighting inflammation that a recent study on … Continue reading Immune Health and Neurotransmitter Function: What You Need to Know →

Innovations in Psychiatry for ADHD, Depression, PTSD, and Anxiety

Recent estimates show that one in five Americans takes a psychiatric medication for depression or anxiety. Studies also show that two-thirds of people don't respond to or have negative effects from current psychiatric treatment options. Another recent study highlighted the fact that SSRIs only work in 15% of people with depression, when you take away … Continue reading Innovations in Psychiatry for ADHD, Depression, PTSD, and Anxiety →

Why You Need More Protein for Your Mental Health

In light of the new research being published on mental health, this episode is important! Our brains need key nutrients to function, and if we want to support the root cause of brain balance, we need to be aware of what nutrients we need. Because protein is crucial for building our neurotransmitters, it takes the … Continue reading Why You Need More Protein for Your Mental Health →

New Research on the Serotonin Theory of Depression – My Takeaways

The serotonin theory of depression has been extremely pervasive in how we discuss mental health, though no comprehensive review has ever fully broken down the relevant evidence.  At first glance, the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) method of keeping serotonin in our synapses longer is pretty revolutionary. But that’s assuming that an issue with serotonin … Continue reading New Research on the Serotonin Theory of Depression – My Takeaways →

Mental Health Solutions: Where Are We Now?

We are in the middle of a serious mental health epidemic (I feel like a broken record when I repeat that statement). More and more people are suffering from anxiety, depression, and other mental illnesses that ever before. We have medication and talk therapy, but how many people are actually receiving relief from their symptoms … Continue reading Mental Health Solutions: Where Are We Now? →

Getting to the Root of Anxiety with Trudy Scott

Trudy Scott is a Food-Mood Expert and Certified Nutritionist who educates anxious individuals about nutritional solutions for anxiety. She is the author of The Antianxiety Food Solution and host of The Anxiety Summit, an online educational platform for both consumers and health professionals. The Anxiety Summit 6: Toxins, Meds and Infections is airing November 2-8, … Continue reading Getting to the Root of Anxiety with Trudy Scott →

Nutritional Psychiatry: Your Brain on Food

"People don't make the connection between how they eat and how they feel emotionally through the brain. They don't realize there is a connection to food and the brain and emotional well-being." Dr. Uma Naidoo is a board certified psychiatrist, professional chef, and nutrition specialist. She is the director of Nutritional and Lifestyle Psychiatry at … Continue reading Nutritional Psychiatry: Your Brain on Food →

How Food is Mood – Interview with Ali Miller, RD

Ali Miller is a registered dietitian, integrative functional medicine practitioner, and author of Naturally Nourished, The Anti-Anxiety Diet, and The Anti-Anxiety Diet Cookbook. In this episode we discuss the concept of food as mood, how neurotransmitters play a role in gut health, and how your stress response affects your overall health - from mental wellness … Continue reading How Food is Mood – Interview with Ali Miller, RD →