Nutrition
Nutrition and Bipolar Disorder: What Actually Matters
The relationship between nutrition and bipolar disorder is frequently debated, often resulting in conflicting information and unsubstan...
Nutritional Deficiencies That Worsen ADHD: Iron, Zinc, Magnesium, and More
This is one of the posts I am most frequently asked about, and for good reason. The idea that something as simple as a nutritional defi...
Nutrition for Trauma Healing: Supporting the Brain and Body Gently
When we talk about healing from trauma, we usually talk about therapy, processing memories, or maybe medication. We rarely talk about w...
Nutrient Deficiencies That Can Impact Your Mental Health — and How to Support Your Brain Through Food
Introduction
Have you ever felt down, foggy, or anxious and thought, “I’ve tried everything — maybe there’s something missing”? It’s p...
Can Food Help You Fight Depression?
Quick Take:
Eating mostly whole, colorful foods—think Mediterranean-style meals—can lower the risk of depression. Processed, sugary sn...
The Supplements That Actually Work: Evidence-Based Natural Support for Your Heart and Mind
The Question I Get Asked Most
At least once a week, a patient asks me some version of this question:"I don't want to be on medicat...
Creating a Holistic Mental Health Plan That Fits Your Life
Lasting mental health isn’t about finding the one perfect medication or a single quick fix—it’s about understanding how your mind, body...
How Sleep, Nutrition, and Exercise Affect Your Mood
Most people think of mood as something that just “happens”—but how you feel each day is largely shaped by your biology. The way you sle...
Lifestyle Psychiatry: The Everyday Habits That Boost Mental Health
Most people understand that our daily choices—how we sleep, what we eat, and how we manage stress—have an impact on our mood. Yet, few ...
Understanding the Link Between Fatigue and Mental Health
Feeling constantly drained—no matter how much you rest—can be more than just exhaustion. For many, persistent fatigue is a sign that so...









