We have plenty of suggestions on this blog and on our website for boosting your mood. The other side of the coin, however, are the behaviors and foods to avoid for mental health.
Spoiler alert: there is often an overlap between foods you should avoid, and … Read more
If you’re researching “how does sleep affect mental health?” chances are, you’ve struggled with both. Mental health and sleep are so interconnected that both fatigue during the day and difficulty sleeping at night are much more prevalent … Read more
At least two-thirds of American adults consume alcohol and about 5% suffer from chronic alcohol addiction [1]. There is, of course, a vast spectrum of consumption, and as each of us has a unique body and metabolism, the line between use and abuse may look different … Read more
If we describe food processing as a spectrum, whole foods would be on one end and ultra-processed foods at the other. The best and worst foods for mental health likely exist on a parallel spectrum. It … Read more
Most people know vitamin C as an immune support nutrient, but you can get vitamin C mood support too. Of course, it is also important to mention this vitamin makes a terrific complement to your L-methylfolate mood-support supplement.
Vitamin C, also known … Read more
If you’re scrolling through natural health posts on social media or internet blogs, you may have noticed a hot debate topic these days seems to be: why are vitamins important? Do we really need supplemental vitamins and minerals when we think we’re eating a clean and … Read more
So, you want to know how to stop feeling tired all the time? First, let’s talk about why you are tired. Then we’ve got suggestions for some natural energy boosters.
When your mood is low, your energy levels often follow. Some of this may be psychological, … Read more
Is it just us, or does life feel like a treadmill of stress sometimes? Stress affects individuals differently. If you are someone living with a methylation-associated genetic difference, like mthfr, stress may have a more noticeable effect, due to methylation differences.
Pressure at work or loss … Read more
Genetics and epigenetics are the scientific explanations for “nature vs. nurture”. Your genetic code (nature) has some control over your potential physiology. However, the way you care for your body and the experiences you have (nurture) will all affect when and whether you reach your genetic … Read more
Not all mood swings are related to blood sugar fluctuations. But, most blood sugar fluctuations will have an effect on your mood. So, whether you have a diagnosis or just a shifting, negative mood, it may be worth considering your nutrition and eating habits. If … Read more
