Are you or a loved one dealing with depression, anxiety or mental illness? Are you looking for natural solutions? Want to know how eliminating gluten, balancing blood sugar, or going keto can help? Tune in to hear us discuss the role of inflammation in brain dysfunction and how you can use diet to support mental health

An estimated 20-30% of adults experience some form of mental illness with those numbers steadily increasing from 2020 on, especially among 18-24 year olds. Whether you or someone you know deals with anxiety, depression or another mental health diagnosis, this episode provides practical information on how to remove inflammatory foods, balance blood sugar, and use a Mediterranean ketogenic approach to support balanced mood and beyond!

Also in this episode:

Episode 222: The Depression Immune Connection
Harnessing the HPA-axis
Why inflammation drives brain dysfunction
The gluten mental health connection
Why corn is not a great substitute for gluten
Thoughts on dairy and mental illness
- Episode 82 Pros and Cons of Dairy | Ali Miller RD
The importance of carb control and blood sugar balance
- Depression in diabetic patients: the relationship between mood and glycemic control.
Ketosis for mental health
Anti-Anxiety Diet Bundle use code ANXIETY15 for 15% off
LIVE Food-as-Medicine Ketosis Program use code KETO100 for $100 off
Stress manager bundle for mental health support as initial supplement strategy
Digestaid enzymes for dining out and to reduce gluten sensitivity if exposed
EPA-DHA Liquid or EPA-DHA capsules for omega-3 antiinflammatory boost and to offset omega-6 ratio

Sponsors for this episode:

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