Coffee is one of the most widely consumed beverages worldwide, known for its energizing effects and rich aroma. While it has been long celebrated for its ability to wake us up and enhance our productivity, emerging research suggests that coffee may also have positive effects on mental health. In this post, we will explore the…
“Superstition Ain’t The Way” -Stevie Wonder Don’t look back unless you intend to go that way… This post is about healing stones, food choices, and the root causes of illness. Many people believe in the power of healing through crystals such as amethysts and quartz crystals. These stones can do wonders for the spirit to…
In this post, I am going over the dos and don’ts of multivitamins for your mental health. Many psychiatrists may accompany multivitamins with a patient’s medication routine. I might agree with them if the patient is only dealing with depression. Vitamins are important for the synthesis and recycling of certain neurotransmitters such as serotonin. When…
Aromatherapy can be very beneficial when it comes to mental health. Many people suffering from mental illness are under extreme stress. It is a good thought to cleanse your inside and out to achieve optimal health. I believe that what you put on your body is also important as to what you feed your body….
L-theanine is found in green tea leaves and has amazing healing properties. It is a natural amino acid that crosses the blood-brain barrier easily. There have been human and animal studies done on this amino acid and its benefits for mental illnesses and related mental health conditions. First, l-theanine is calming by increasing the neurotransmitters…
How do iron & akathisia relate? Do you or a loved one suffer from a mental illness and are on prescription medications? Do you or a loved one suffer from feelings of restlessness and akathisia (the inability to sit still and feelings of intense anxiety?) If yes, iron and this post are for you. Akathisia…
Although all amino acids are important for mental health and are the building blocks for neurotransmitters to synthesize, we will explore the most common amino acids that are associated with proper mental functioning here. Amino Acids: L-Tryptophan L-tryptophan is one of the essential amino acids that is found in protein foods. It is also available…
Probiotics are live and active microorganisms that can be found in foods such as yogurt, kombucha and kefir. These are friendly good bacteria that help to keep your gut healthy. They can also be found in supplementation form. Not all strains are the same and different strains have different benefits. Lactobacillus acidophilus is arguably the most…
Omegas 3-6-9 are all important for mental health. Most people get too much of certain omega’s and not enough of the others. Omega 3-6-9 imbalances have been associated with depression, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder ADHD and dementia. One of the most important omegas 3-6-9 for mental functioning and brain health are the omega 3 fatty acids….
Nervines are nerve tonics that are calming herbs. They have mildly relaxing qualities without the suppressant effects of sedatives or your typical anti-anxiety medications. In addition to changing lifestyle habits and incorporating vitamin therapy or adaptogens, nervines can enhance the effects of other approaches. These herbs restore emotional balance and nourish the nervous system as…