Category: Mental Health

Break the cycle of ADHD and binge eating

ADHD and Binge Eating: How to Break the Cycle

Many people aren't aware of the connection between ADHD and binge eating. In particular, individuals with ADHD may be at increased risk for binge eating disorder (BED) and bulimia nervosa, two types of eating disorders that involve episodes of eating that feels out of control, followed by …Read More ›

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Menopause and ADHD Symptoms

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. While there are many factors that can influence the severity of symptoms on a day-to-day basis, one of the biggest determining factors is hormone levels. ADHD symptoms commonly worsen when hormones are changing including …Read More ›

Natural options for PMS mood changes

Natural Options for PMS Mood Changes

Mood changes before your period can range from pesky to downright debilitating (in the case of PMDD). While 90% of women will experience PMS at some point, it's abnormal and a sign something else is going on. Symptoms often include depression, anxiety, irritability, mood swings, fatigue, and …Read More ›

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My 30 Day Cold Water Challenge

In December of 2021 I got multiple pings that I needed more cold exposure in my life. I've dabbled in taking cold showers in the past, and my memory was always that I felt invigorated afterwards. I happened upon a few podcasts about the benefit of regular …Read More ›

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Benefits of Cold Exposure

Have you ever experienced messages from the universe that it’s time to try something new? For me, that was gaining the benefits of cold exposure therapy in early December of 2021. I have known about the benefits of cold exposure for several years (I’ve even taken a handful …Read More ›

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Can your gut microbiome affect your personality?

(TL;DR: Yes, yes they can) There has been a growing connection and curiosity between the gut and mental health in the research world. This has been due to new insights being discovered about the microbiome as well as necessary exploration into alternative theories and mechanisms for mental health …Read More ›

What Should I Eat For My Mental Health?

"What should I eat for my mental health?” is one of the most common questions I’m asked on a daily basis in my practice. Focusing on nutrition and gut health can be very helpful for mental health, but it’s just one factor in healing. Nutritional interventions are …Read More ›

Mindfulness: The Good and the Bad for Mental Health

Mindfulness--you’ve probably heard of it. The newest wellness obsession. The cure-all for any of your problems: sleep, stress, grades, immune system, you name it. Mindfulness seems to be the world’s favorite magic bullet of today, touted by traditional doctors and alternative health gurus alike (and seemingly everyone …Read More ›