A recent BBC article on the link between depression and processed food, points out an important correlation between poor nutrition and emotional well being. For Naturopathic doctors, this comes as no surprise. We understand that good nutrition is necessary for emotional and physical well being and the natural processes that allow for mental health. For example, in order for proper formation of neurotransmitters we need proper nutrition. We also need proper nutrition for blood sugar regulation. When our blood sugar is unsable, we can become anxious, tired and depressed.
It is sad that far too often when depression is treated in by physicians, important questions about diet and lifestyle are rarely addressed, and often the first suggestion is the use of pharmaceutical medications. In many of these cases, I have seen simple diet changes and nutritional support have remarkable impacts on mental health and well being.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/8334353.stm
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