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Prescription Drugs: The Hidden Costs to Health and the Planet

Mad in America

You can incorporate some of the following into your daily routine in conjunction with or apart from taking medications prescribed by your doctor: Engaging in regular exercise to improve cardiovascular health, strengthen muscles, and boost your mental health; Eating a balanced diet to nourish your body with whole foods, strengthening you mentally and (..)

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Mental Health And The Gut-Brain Connection – It’s More Complicated Than You Think

The London Psychiatry Centre

Nutrients in the foods we eat are precursors to the brains chemical messengers for example foods like chicken and nuts contain tryptophan, which your body needs to make serotonin.A For a long time when people referred to the mind-body connection, they were asserting that stressors could affect a persons physical health.