A Real World Chat About Gluten, Thyroid Healing, Low Dopamine Strategies for ADHD, and Regulating Your Nervous System with Food | Fiona Smith
Jul 22, 2024
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Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, Fiona Smith, shares insights on gut-brain health, ADHD management, and gluten intolerance. She discusses symptom journaling, immune system challenges in children, non-celiac gluten reactions, and managing Hashimotos with a gluten-free diet. Fiona highlights the importance of nutrient-dense eating, mental health impacts of gluten, and strategies for individuals with ADHD to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
Develop a strong relationship with body through symptom journaling and curiosity
Understand the impact of fight or flight mode on gut health
Explore non-celiac gluten reactions in relation to mental health
Prioritize micronutrient intake for optimal thyroid and gut health
Set boundaries with social media and dopamine triggers to manage ADHD symptoms effectively
Deep dives
Understanding Emotional Responses During Astrological Seasons
During the transition from Cancer season to Leo season, the podcast host reflects on her emotional journey, realizing the significance of embracing moments of vulnerability. She shares insights on identifying underlying emotions, with anger often masking deeper feelings of sadness. Taking time for self-reflection and solitude allows for emotional release and growth, highlighting the importance of processing complex emotions.
Holistic Approach to Health and Emotional Regulation
The episode delves into the concept of holistic healing and emotional well-being, emphasizing the need to address underlying factors in health journeys. The discussion with a nutritional therapy practitioner focuses on practical strategies to navigate the vast array of health information available. By prioritizing individual needs and fostering a client-centered approach, the podcast advocates for sustainable lifestyle changes and personalized healing interventions.
Impact of Nutrition on Thyroid and Gut Health
The conversation explores the critical role of nutrition in improving thyroid and gut health. Emphasizing nutrient-dense foods and specific dietary choices, such as incorporating organ meats and seafood rich in essential minerals, listeners are encouraged to prioritize micronutrient intake. The significance of balancing macro and trace minerals, like selenium and iodine, underscores the connection between diet and optimal thyroid function.
Addressing Mental Health and Nutrient Deficiencies
A deep dive into the complex relationship between mental health and nutrient deficiencies unveils how food choices impact emotional well-being. The discussion highlights the interplay of minerals such as magnesium, sodium, potassium, and calcium in supporting overall health. Emphasizing a holistic approach to wellness, the episode underscores the importance of balancing macro and trace minerals to nurture both physical and emotional vitality.
Importance of Nutrient Tracking with Chronometer
Nutrient tracking using tools like Chronometer can provide valuable insights into your diet and highlight deficiencies in essential nutrients. By monitoring your intake, you can identify areas where you may be falling short of recommended daily allowances, such as calcium or specific vitamins, allowing for targeted adjustments to improve overall nutritional balance and health.
Uncovering Emotional Aspects of Food Cravings
Food cravings can often be linked to emotional needs and comfort-seeking behaviors rather than just physical hunger. Understanding the emotional triggers behind cravings, such as seeking comfort or security, can lead to more mindful eating practices that address underlying emotional needs and promote a healthier relationship with food.
Challenges in Functional Medicine and Holistic Health Approaches
Challenges in functional medicine and holistic health practices can arise when practitioners focus on symptom management through supplements and testing without exploring the underlying root causes. Emphasizing foundational aspects like sleep quality, stress management, and nutrient-dense eating patterns can offer more sustainable and comprehensive solutions to health issues, ensuring a holistic approach that considers individual needs and lifestyle factors.
Importance of Diverse Diet for Gut Health
Restricting diet to a few foods like sweet potatoes and chicken breast, although helpful to manage bloating, may lead to starving off beneficial bacteria in the gut. This limitation can create a hospitable environment for overgrowth like Candida due to lack of essential nutrients for the 'good guys' in the gut. Taking a holistic approach and diversifying the diet is crucial to supporting beneficial bacteria growth and preventing overgrowth issues.
Implementing Pomodoro Technique for ADHD Wellness
For individuals managing ADHD, setting strong boundaries with social media and dopamine triggers is essential for maintaining focus and regulating behavior. Using tools like the Pomodoro Technique, involving focused work periods with short breaks, can help in task completion and reducing impulsivity. Establishing a low dopamine morning routine, toughening boundaries with social media, and prioritizing structured tasks aid in managing ADHD symptoms effectively.
Ep 125. Have you ever wondered what could be behind your brain fog? Is a thyroid disorder a forever thing or something that can be improved with intentional nutrition? Fiona Smith, a Certified Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, is on a mission to help her clients naturally support their hormones, brain function and thyroid health. In this episode, Fiona breaks down the detailed practices her clients complete to unpack the deeper “why” on their health journey and get to the bottom of their symptoms with true autonomy. She dives into the gut-brain axis, offering tangible, actionable steps for folks with ADHD to stick to healthy habits in the long term – and covers the one protein that could be directly contributing to brain fog and mental health decline more than any other. Fiona’s excitement and joy around sharing real-life solutions to the deeper root problems around gut-brain health and ADHD is palpable and infectious.
HERE’S THE JUICE:
How Fiona teaches her clients to develop a strong relationship with their bodies through symptom journaling and curiosity around their inner knowing
The brain-gut bidirectional highway and how fight or flight mode wreaks havoc on your gut
Why children are experiencing an over-activation of their immune systems at younger ages
What are the non-celiac gluten reactions that can happen in the lens of mental health, and how to test if you may have a non-celiac gluten intolerance?
Answering the question: If you have Hashimotos, do you need to cut out gluten forever?
A deeper dive into focusing on nutrient density in your diet and the life-changing results that can happen
What are the top 5 minerals crucial to thyroid function?
How neurodivergence and ADHD play a role in gut health + taking steps to improve your health and stick to habits with ADHD
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