Coming down with a case of the blues? You’re not alone…
Read MoreYou’re not alone. It’s estimated that up to 10 percent of the population in the United States will show signs of a declining mood as the days get shorter and the temperatures drop.
BIOTYPES
Many people have little knowledge of orthomolecular psychiatry or the characteristics of certain biotypes including Histapenia, Histadelia, and Pyroluria. This form of treatment was much more prevalent before the pharmaceutical industry took over but is still relevant today.
Nutrient Deficiencies, Biotypes, & Vitamins to Treat Them
I think one of the best things a person could do is to test for nutrient deficiencies before going on medications to find the root cause or start supporting the body's natural processes…
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GUT-BRAIN CONNECTION
To start, we actually have 2 nervous systems
CNS (central nervous system) which is the brain and spinal cord
Enteric nervous system which the intrinsic part of the gastrointestinal tract
These two systems have a direct line of communication via the vagus nerve.
What Is Your Stomach Telling Your Brain?
I don't know about you, but when I get nervous my stomach always gets upset... so why wouldn't the reverse happen? If the stomach is upset then mental symptoms could occur?…
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OUR THOUGHTS HAVE POWER
Mind Matters: How Thoughts Turn Into Actions
Every action and intention begins with a thought…
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FOODS FOR BRAIN HEALTH
Food For Thought
There are so many great foods to support brain health and improve memory…
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MOOD SUPPORT
The foods we eat can affect how we feel.
Dopamine's Role: creates feelings of motivation and drive, liking, attention, pleasure, and enjoyment of food
Serotonin's Role: Regulates mood and anxiety, appetite, sleep cycle, and body temperature
Foods that help with Mood
The foods we eat can affect how we feel…
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3 PHASES
The stress response is called The General Adaptation Syndrome which has 3 phases.
Struggling with Stress: & The Stages
Isn't it annoying that the body reacts to stressors the same way it did in prehistoric times…
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A MUTATION
in methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) causes a chain reaction in many metabolic processes because it is a key player in building neurotransmitters, creating antioxidants, along with B12 and other nutrients.
What the MTHFR?: the missing link to treating depression
It seems like it's all about the MTHFR these days!
Having a defect in this enzyme can be linked to depression, autism, ADHD, schizophrenia, heart disease, nutrient deficiencies, and many other illnesses. So, how can one simple enzyme cause so many problems in the body?
A mutation in methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) causes a chain reaction in many metabolic processes because it is a key player in building neurotransmitters, creating antioxidants, along with B12 and other nutrients.
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BEST BOTANICALS
TO OPTIMIZE BRAIN HEALTH
Botanicals For The Brain Health
Did you know that the brain has 2 regions that are able to repair itself which includes the hippocampus (related to long term memory) and the olfactory bulb (related to our sense of smell)…
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THE PERFECT SNACK
Crazy For Nuts... the perfect snack with minerals & rich in oils
Brazil Nuts: These are loaded with polyunsaturated fats and selenium…
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FEEL THE BURN…
Exercise has endless benefits for the mind and body including increasing brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF).
Working Out & BDNF
I have been feeling the burn 3 times a week outside in the morning rain or shine…
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