Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge, a pediatric mental health expert and host of "It’s Gonna Be OK!", returns to discuss the mental health landscape. She explores myo-inositol's role in mood disorders, its link to gut health via the vagus nerve, and stresses the importance of magnesium. The conversation covers coping strategies for OCD and anxiety, empowering families with knowledge, and the impact of trauma on mental well-being. Dr. Roseann emphasizes small lifestyle changes for improvement, promising a holistic approach to mental health.
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Myo-Inositol's Critical Role
Myo-inositol is vital for cell communication and abundant in brain tissue.
It interacts with neurotransmitters like dopamine and serotonin and regulates hormones including insulin and thyroid hormones.
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Address Magnesium Deficiency
Magnesium is commonly low due to stress and crucial for myo-inositol biosynthesis.
Supplementing magnesium alongside myo-inositol can improve symptoms of anxiety, OCD, and mood disorders.
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Protect Your Inositol Levels
Avoid hyper-processed foods and low sodium diets that deplete myo-inositol.
Limit caffeine and counteract antibiotic use with probiotics to protect your microbiome.
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I’m delighted to have Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge back on the show again! She joined me previously on Episode 174.
Dr. Roseann is an exceptional pediatric mental health expert who utilizes a combination of traditional and non-traditional modalities for her patient population. She joins me today to discuss the role of Myo-inositol from a mood and mental health perspective. We delve into what Myo-inositol does in the body, what depletes it, and how the gut and brain connect through the vagus nerve. We talk about the mental health benefits of Myo-inositol and how it impacts mood disorders- specifically eating disorders and binge eating, as well as obsessive-compulsive disorder, stress and anxiety, panic attacks, and depression. We also discuss Dr. Roseann’s unique approaches to calming the autonomic nervous system and reducing brain inflammation, the current medical model and its limitations, and the impact of trauma.
I sincerely hope you enjoy listening to today’s interesting and informative conversation with Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge!
IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN:
Benefits of Myo-inositol
Impact of having low magnesium in the body
Protecting yourself from microbiome depletion
Why is it essential to listen to your body?
Connection between the gut and the vagus nerve
The magic in mental health lies in the micro-changes.
Where to start when helping a teenager or young adult struggling with OCD, anxiety, or depression
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