This book presents an evidence-based approach to antidepressant discontinuation, focusing on addressing nutritional deficiencies to mitigate withdrawal symptoms. It provides health professionals with tools to guide patients through tapering and offers a path towards a more personalized standard of care.
Dr. Abram Hoffer was a leading figure in orthomolecular medicine, advocating for the use of nutritional supplements in treating mental health conditions. His work includes numerous books on schizophrenia and orthomolecular medicine, but a specific book titled 'Orthomolecular Psychiatry' could not be identified.
This book provides a breakthrough natural treatment plan for ADHD, focusing on restoring attention, minimizing hyperactivity, and eliminating drug side effects. Written by Dr. James Greenblatt, a leading functional psychiatrist, it explores the unique biochemical imbalances that drive ADHD and offers clinically proven solutions. The book includes integrative treatments such as nutritional adjustments, addressing dysbiosis, sleeping difficulties, and food allergies, as well as the use of natural supplements like OPCs, magnesium, and omega-3s. It also emphasizes lifestyle strategies and psychotherapy to help both children and adults with ADHD achieve true wellness[1][3][4].
Roger J. Williams' 'Nutrition Against Disease' focuses on how nutritional strategies can be used to prevent diseases, emphasizing environmental factors. As a pioneer in nutritional science, Williams provides insights into how diet impacts health and disease prevention.
Drawing on decades of research, Harvard psychiatrist Dr. Chris Palmer outlines a revolutionary new understanding that unites existing knowledge about mental illness within a single framework: Mental disorders are metabolic disorders of the brain. The book details the connections between mental illness and metabolic disorders, including diabetes, heart attacks, strokes, and other conditions. It also sheds light on new treatment pathways that apply to various mental disorders such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, alcoholism, eating disorders, bipolar disorder, autism, and schizophrenia. Palmer pairs cutting-edge science with practical advice and strategies to help people reclaim their mental health, emphasizing the role of metabolism in mental health and the potential of dietary and metabolic interventions for treatment.
This cookbook is rooted in the latest science and includes more than 100 satisfying recipes designed to fight inflammation, boost the immune system, and promote healthy aging. The recipes feature good fats, quality proteins, nutrient-dense vegetables, leafy greens, and other ingredients proven to support longevity. Examples of recipes include Roasted Red Pepper and Zucchini Frittata, Thai Turkey Larb Lettuce Wraps, Braised Pomegranate Lamb Shanks, and Roasted Rhubarb-Strawberry Coconut Crumble.
In 'The UltraMind Solution,' Dr. Mark Hyman explains that many mental and psychological disorders, such as depression, anxiety, and memory loss, are rooted in physical and biochemical imbalances in the body. He proposes a six-week plan to correct these imbalances through optimizing nutrition, balancing hormones, reducing inflammation, and other lifestyle changes. The book emphasizes the importance of functional medicine, focusing on the body's natural healing processes rather than just managing symptoms with drugs or psychotherapy. By following the outlined steps, readers can achieve an 'UltraMind' that is highly focused, able to pay attention at will, has a strong memory, and leaves them feeling calm, confident, in control, and in good spirits.
In *Young Forever*, Dr. Mark Hyman challenges readers to reimagine their biology, health, and the process of aging. The book explores the biological hallmarks of aging, their causes, and their consequences, and provides simple dietary, lifestyle, and emerging longevity strategies to overcome them. It covers topics such as turning on longevity switches, reducing inflammation, supporting the immune system, exercising, sleeping, and de-stressing for healthy aging, and features Dr. Hyman's Pegan Diet. The book aims to help readers increase their health span, prevent and reverse diseases like heart disease, cancer, diabetes, and dementia, and live a longer, healthier life.
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The world is experiencing a mental health crisis like never before. While that is rightfully scary, it’s important to recognize that many of our daily choices can up-level our brain function and mental health. The inadequacies of current psychiatric disease and care models require urgent attention to address root causes such as nutrition, toxins, and gut health. In this episode of the podcast, I talk to Dr. James Greenblatt, who draws on his four decades of experience in studying functional psychiatry to highlight the importance of a personalized approach to mental health.
In this episode, we specifically focus on:
- The pressing need for a new model of mental health care.
- How is functional psychiatry different from conventional psychiatry?
- Root causes of mental health issues and the importance of addressing nutrient deficiencies, toxins, and gut health.
- Success stories using the personalized approach with low-dose lithium, ketogenic diets, and nutraceuticals to treat psychiatric symptoms.
- Encouragement for those suffering from mental health disorders to explore Functional Medicine approaches.
- Integrating Functional Medicine principles into mainstream psychiatry.
Join us to discover how Functional Medicine can transform mental health care and offer new hope for those struggling with mental health disorders.
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