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Nutrition and Mental Health: 10 Foods That Boost Your Mood

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The Connection Between Nutrition and Mental Health Your mental health and dietary choices share a powerful bond. Research shows that nutrition plays a crucial role in mental health , directly influencing brain chemistry, emotional well-being, and psychological resilience.

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Beyond the Chemical Imbalance: Looking to the Past to Understand the Mental health Crisis

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Poor diet and nutrition have been linked to biological processes underpinning depression, such as inflammation. So as it turns out, this dietary mismatch between our evolutionary past and our technologically inundated present is a key factor not only in physical illnesses but also in mental health.

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A Felt Sense of Safety – From Disassociation to Embodiment

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My lovely psychiatrist, Dr. Volls, advised me on the concept of “mood management.” A nutrition geek and nature fanatic who loved learning about the healing power of food, I could not wrap my mind around how I needed prescriptions to balance my brain. Teaching classes was meditative and kept me centered in the present moment.

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Healing From Psychiatric Drug Harm, Part 2: Rational Approaches to Recovery

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Now I know akathisia is a presentation of brain/nervous system trauma, but it’s not that simple. In fact, he was known for treating some mood disorders with opiates—a practice my former doctor (who knew Dr. B) rejected because of the inherent dangers of opiate use. because it helped them with their. It was beyond discouraging.

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The Anatomy of Anxiety: An Interview With Ellen Vora

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If we’re experiencing a lot of false anxiety, our moods are this pinball game. We simply need to give ourselves permission to feel them fully and be present with them. I’m steadfast in my belief that nutrition impacts mental health, but a friend recently suggested my approach could be “giving diet culture.”

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Enlarging the Treatment Lens for Postpartum Depression

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No one helped us to understand how the sleep disturbances we experienced could play havoc with our moods. The placenta tissue also contains a variety of other hormones, including oxytocin (which can help mood and milk production) and human placental lactogens ACTH and CRH. As Emily Souder reminds us, “With help, you will get well.”

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How To Support Your Child’s Anxiety 

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To understand them more deeply, to allow them to be present, and to respect the message that comes with them. Diet and Nutrition The food your child eats can have a profound impact on their emotional and mental health. A diet high in sugar, processed foods, and artificial additives can contribute to anxiety and mood swings.