The Role of Nutrition in Mental Health

Mental Health

The role of nutrition in mental health is vastly underappreciated. Even though the research is now undeniable, nutritional support for mental health is still not widely recognized. Of course, this is a complex topic. But it’s generally accepted that good mental health requires proper neurotransmitter metabolism and activity. That’s where nutrition comes in. Neurotransmitters are […]

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Diet Can Reduce Depression Risk by 41%

Depression

Depression affects more than 264 million people worldwide Based on recent research, it will likely be the leading cause of years of life lost as a result of disability by 2030. Researchers note similarities between the causes of depression and cardiometabolic diseases, such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, insulin resistance, and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. These […]

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Special Diets for Autism & ADHD: Do They Help?

ADHD

Ten years ago, my son was diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome, an autism spectrum disorder (ASD). He has made tremendous progress over the past decade, in large part due to holistic, nutrition-based therapies. The knowledge base on autism and other neurodevelopmental, learning, and behavioral conditions has advanced significantly during that time as well. One area of […]

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