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The five best diet hacks to transform your mental health

September 7, 2020September 1, 2022 MariaC anxiety, blood sugar, Depression, DHA, microbiome, NCGS, non-celiac gluten sensitivity, vitamin D

There are many dietary factors that can affect brain function. Here I focus on the five that I encountered most frequently in clinic. The clue to identifying the right one(s) often lies in the accompanying physical symptoms. If you suffer from depression and anxiety, you too might spot the clues. Here’s a guide to nutritional sleuthing for mental well-being.

Digestive health Feed Your Brain

How gut bacteria can lift depression. Be sure to feed them well.

September 29, 2017February 23, 2021 MariaC 0 Comments adrenaline, anxiety, autism, autonomic nervous system, Bifidobacteria, brain chemistry, cruciferous, Depression, enteric nervous system, epinephrine, fermented foods, fibre, glucosinolates, Gut bacteria, gut-brain, Lactobacillus, neuroscience, neurotransmitter, prebiotics, probiotic bacteria, probiotics, psychobiotics, serotonin, stress, stress hormones, vagus nerve

The bacteria in your gut can profoundly affect the way you feel and the way you respond to stress. This ‘gut-brain’ is able to communicate with the head-brain along the vagus nerve. If you want your brain to work well, feed your bacteria well.

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