It used to be that we thought we were bound by our genetics. "My father had it, his father had it — so I’m going to get it anyway. Might as well enjoy life and do whatever I want," was the mindset. However, advances in genetic research have painted a much more empowering picture. Turns out, genetics might load the ... Read More
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Worry Beads: Do They Work for Anxiety?
In a world full of high-tech solutions for mental health challenges, sometimes the most effective tools are surprisingly simple. Worry beads — strands of beads manipulated with the fingers — have been used for centuries across different cultures as a way to manage stress and anxiety. Today, these tactile tools are ... Read More
Self-Medicating to Deal with Depression and Anxiety
Mental health and substance abuse are often interlinked. In fact, according to survey results, 35% of mentally ill adults in the United States also struggle with substance abuse. Instead of seeking professional help, many people turn to self-medicating with drugs or alcohol. This may provide temporary relief, but the ... Read More
Nutrition for Anxiety and Depression: Blood Sugar’s Role (Part 9)
If you’ve made it this far in our 10-part series on nutrition and mental health — welcome back! And if you’re just joining in, don’t let the fact that this is Part 9 fool you: This topic is just as crucial as the first eight. In fact, understanding blood sugar’s impact on mental health might be the missing piece in ... Read More
Nutrition for Anxiety and Depression: Gut Inflammation, Leaky Gut, and Stress (Part 8)
In part one of this series, we discussed how inflammation, in general, contributes to mental health challenges like depression and anxiety. In this eighth part, we will focus specifically on how gut inflammation, including a condition known as "leaky gut," has been shown to directly impact mental well-being. Research ... Read More
Nutrition for Anxiety and Depression: The Gut-Brain Connection (Part 7)
Have you ever heard the saying, "You are what you eat"? Well, it turns out that your gut health plays a much bigger role in your mental well-being than you might think. The gut-brain connection has become a hot topic in science, and early research is revealing fascinating insights into how the microorganisms in our gut ... Read More
Nutrition for Anxiety and Depression: Supplements for Deficiencies (Part 6)
In Part 4, we discussed how certain vitamin and mineral deficiencies can contribute to depression and anxiety. While obtaining nutrients from food is always the ideal approach, it's not always realistic or practical for everyone to meet their needs through diet alone, especially when addressing or preventing a ... Read More
Nutrition for Anxiety and Depression: 2 Tools for Preventing Deficiencies (Part 5)
Welcome to Part 5 of our series on the role of nutrition in mental health, focusing on depression and anxiety. In Part 4, we explored the essential nutrients linked to mental health, discussed how deficiencies in these nutrients can contribute to symptoms of depression and anxiety, and highlighted the best food sources ... Read More
