How Do Hormones Impact Mental Health? | Hormones and Mental Health

...to naturally restore your rhythms, hormones and happiness, is a multi-award winning physician and renowned expert in OB-GYN (obstetrics and gynecology) and integrative medicine. In this rich and stimulating interview she tells us how to optimise our hormones, circadian rhythms and lifestyle for better mental health, and explains why an integrative approach is so much more effective in improving mental and physical health compared to conventional medicine. In this interview, learn about: Connect with Dr. Felice Gersh: Publications: Download PDF...

How To Prevent and Reverse Dementia | Dementia Prevention

...for a PBS television fund-raiser. She recently completed a collaboration with Dr. Dale Bredesen on a prospective clinical trial to reverse mild cognitive impairment and early dementia: Precision Medicine Approach to Alzheimer’s Disease: Successful Proof-of-Concept Trial that is currently being submitted for publication. Dr. Toups is also the author of an upcoming book, Dementia Demystified . In this interview, learn about: How this distinguished member of the American Psychiatric Association got into functional medicine and healed her own cognitive decline...

Correct your nutrition and supplement to balance your hormones

...along the intestines It helps balance blood sugar by ensuring steady absorption of glucose It helps maintain a healthy bacteria balance Allows negative bacteria to be removed Sustains a healthy estrogen metabolism Helps maintain healthy testosterone levels by preventing the conversion of testosterone into estrogen Increases the excretion of testosterone and estrogen in the stool Recommended amounts of fibre Most women only consume around 13g per day Aim for 35-45 grams of fiber per dayobtained from fruits, vegetables, whole grains,...

Healthy and safe use of technology for optimal mental health in the new normal of daily technology dependence

...Grant No Going Back? COVID-19 has changed the future of home-working and home-learning. In this interview with media-psychologist Dr. Don Grant, learn healthy ways to cope with our increased dependence on technology due to social restrictions and lockdowns. Discover some useful ways to set screen boundaries, normalise the abnormal, find human connection and optimise our mental health in an increasingly digital world. Connect with Dr. Don Grant: Publications: Resources Mentioned: Common Sense Media Elliot Aronson: The Social Animal Download PDF...

Work with a therapist

...information, advice and criticism of our selves and compensate any maladaptive attitudes and behaviours that limit our potential Word associations test or ‘free associations testThe patient is asked to say the first things that come to their mind after the therapist says something Response time is recorded and used to indicate activated unconscious complexes related to certain problem words Creative activities: methods of self-expression, such as painting, drama, dance, sand playing, dream journaling etc., Can help patients engage with...

Kirkland and Cressida in conversation: all you need to know about optimising your mental health with integrative medicine

Kirkland Newman Kirkland Newman Kirkland Newman is an anglo-american journalist, entrepreneur and philanthropist. She founded and runs the successful integrative mental health website, MindHealth360, which provides free information and resources on integrative mental health and functional medicine psychiatry to those suffering from mental health issues, their friends, family and health practitioners. She also founded and hosts The MindHealth360 Show, which interviews leading integrative mental health practitioners from around the world. Kirkland has an BA/MA from Oxford University in Modern Languages,...

Imbalances in fats and essential fatty acids

...and seafood, but also seeds and nuts, and omega-6 is plant oils Role of EFAs in mental health EFAs have a protective action on the brain, by inhibiting the production of brain-damaging free radicals EFAs control the signalling between nerve cells which controls mood Fatty acid composition of nerve cells declines with ageing, but dietary supplementation improves the conduction of signals across nerve cells, which can help prevent neurodegeneration, protect nerve cells, and improve brain function Fatty acids are key...

Mitochondrial dysfunction

...required metabolites may become depleted in a similar way to leaky gut, dysfunctional mitochondria in the blood-brain barrier can make it become more leaky Dysregulated calcium loss of calcium homeostasis is a major cause of dysfunction in the mitochondria it can be caused by excitotoxicity (over-activation of glutamate receptors which allow excessive calcium influx), misfolded proteins and the saturated fatty acid palmitate mitochondria are sensitive to calcium and respond by making more ATP – excess calcium will overdrive mitochondria leading...

Correct your proteins and amino acids

...Plant-based sources include: Beans Spinach Kale Cauliflower Cabbage Pumpkin Banana Kiwi Animal-based (complete-source proteins) sources include: Bone broth Meat Dairy Poultry Eggs Fish L-Lysine L-Lysine is an essential amino acid. It can help reduce cortisol and anxiety. Food sources Eggs Red meat Fish Pulses L-Theanine L-theanine is a water-soluble amino acid, with a glutamine backbone. L-theanine is important in reducing anxiety and increasing focus and creativity. It reduces the heart rate, improves focus and concentration and can help the body...

Lessons From a Survivor About How To Cope With Suicidal Ideation and Mental Health |Suicidal Thought

Kevin Hines Kevin Hines Kevin Hines is an award-winning brain/mental health and suicide prevention activist, entrepreneur, multiple award-winning filmmaker, best-selling author, international educator and speaker who reaches audiences with his story of an unlikely survival and his strong will to live. Two years after he was diagnosed with bipolar disorder (19 years of age), he attempted to take his life by jumping from the Golden Gate Bridge. He is one of only thirty-four to survive the fall, and the only...

How to heal naturally: functional medicine and hormone balance for sustainable mental health recovery

Dr. Kyrin Dunston Dr. Kyrin Dunston Leading by example, OBGYN & Functional Medicine Expert Dr. Kyrin Dunston lost a life-changing 100 lbs. and healed herself from chronic disease by addressing the root causes of her health issues naturally. Dr. Kyrin has been featured on numerous podcasts and summits and on NBC, Fox, Great Day Washington, Reader’s Digest, The Huffington Post, First for Woman, Best Self and more. She is the host of the Stop the Menopause Madness! Summit where top...

Imbalances in vitamins

...causes of B6 deficiency Over-consumption of refined carbohydrates and the under-consumption of proteins Alcoholism Smoking Certain medications Stress Poor digestion and absorption , Diagnosing B6 deficiency The gold standard is transaminase stimulation blood test A cheaper alternative is to take a urine test to detect the compound pyrroles, since most people with B-6 deficiency have elevated pyr roles (pyroluria) , Vitamin B8 (Inositol) B8 aids in creating healthy cell membranes and maintaining electrical energy and nutrient transfer between cells B8...

Energetic Diagnosis: a pioneering plea to improve our health, our planet and our medical practitioners’ ability to heal

...to do about them How the most effective healing plans are the ones developed by a combination of the doctor’s and patient’s intuition The difference between empathy and compassion, and why one is better than the other Why we need a revolution in the current medical model Connect with Dr. Neil Nathan: Neil Nathan, MD Red Wood Valley Clinic 8501 West Rd, Redwood Valley, CA 95470 United States +1 707-485-6900 Publications: Energetic Diagnosis: Groundbreaking Thesis on Diagnosing Disease and Chronic...

How to rewire your brain: neuroplasticity to recover your mental health and treat cognitive decline

Dr. Ilene Naomi Rusk Dr. Ilene Naomi Rusk Behavioural Neuroscientist and co-director of the Healthy Brain Programme in Colorado, Dr. Ilene Naomi Rusk is a specialist in functional brain health. In this captivating interview, she explains what neuroplasticity is and how to use it to rewire your brain for the prevention and treatment of cognitive decline. She shows how neurological and psychological health are interrelated, and outlines ways to fortify your brain, optimise your cognition and sustainably heal other mental...