Welcome back to our series on nutrition for mental health! This is Part 4 of our exploration of how diet can profoundly impact mental well-being, particularly for those struggling with depression and anxiety. In this installment, we delve into one of the most critical yet often overlooked contributors to mental ... Read More
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FHE Health is comprised of a team of professionals dedicated to improving our patients well-being. In this section our experience is used to weigh in on current events including legislation and trends as well as expert opinion articles directly contributed by our staff. The proof of our program is our Alumni, so we often feature articles from those who have completed our program. They offer real-life stories of struggle, hope and a new life. In our blog you’ll also find out about upcoming events and community impact efforts FHE Health is taking part in.
Nutrition for Anxiety and Depression: Addressing Common Deficiencies (Part 4)
Meet the 2025 Winners of the “Hope for Healing Scholarship”!
After eight impressive finalists were announced last week, our selection committee had the difficult task of choosing one undergraduate and one graduate winner of the “2025 Hope for Healing Scholarship.” They are Catalina Artuz (our undergraduate winner) and Kim Koger (our graduate winner). In the coming weeks, you’ll ... Read More
Nutrition for Anxiety and Depression: Beyond Histamine and Common Allergies (Part 3)
In the ongoing journey to explore how food impacts mental health, it’s not just the usual suspects like gluten and dairy that can play a significant role. Beyond common allergies and sensitivities, there are lesser-known compounds in our food that may be quietly influencing our mood, anxiety, brain function, and ... Read More
Nutrition for Anxiety and Depression: Common Food Sensitivities (Part 2)
If you’ve ever felt like your mental health challenges could be linked to something beyond stress or genetics, it might be time to take a closer look at your diet. Food sensitivities —particularly to common allergens like gluten, dairy, and corn — can trigger a range of neurological symptoms, including mood swings, ... Read More
Nutrition for Anxiety and Depression: Combating Inflammation and Oxidative Stress (Part 1)
Have you ever wondered if your diet could be affecting your mood or making anxiety harder to manage? The foods we eat have a powerful influence on our mental well-being, and research shows that nutrition plays a critical role in conditions like depression and anxiety. Whether you're struggling with constant low energy ... Read More
Inhaling Drugs and Lung Health: An Expert’s Insights
Inhaling or smoking drugs is a popular form of substance use. People commonly smoke not just tobacco, nicotine, and cannabis, but cocaine, methamphetamine, prescription drugs, and nitrous oxide. Even opiates like heroin and fentanyl are used in this way; in fact, some research has pointed to an increasing trend. But ... Read More
Meet Our 8 Finalists for the Hope for Healing Scholarship!
After a record number of applications — roughly 800 — eight finalists have been selected for our 2025 Hope for Healing Scholarship! Before we introduce you to each of them, here’s some fun trivia about this year’s applicant pool: 281 graduate-level students and 514 undergraduate students applied. Together, they ... Read More
The Role of Shame in Recovery
Shame can play a powerful role in shaping human behaviors and relationships, and thanks to researchers like Brené Brown, we now know more about the psychology of shame and how it works than ever before. But what is shame’s role in recovery from addiction and substance use disorders, and how might awareness of its ... Read More
