Mental Health Archives | Glenda Britton, RHN

Turmeric’s Top 7 Benefits + 2 Potential Problems

Aug 23, 2021 | Posted by admin in Blogs | Comments Off

TURMERIC’S TOP 7 BENEFITS **Please see references below for more information. 1. Memory, Mood and Brain Health An 18 month study showed individuals who had mild memory complaints saw significant improvement in both memory and attention when supplementing with curcumin, an active ingredient in turmeric. Plus, they saw improvements in mood and their PET scans showed a decrease in amyloid accumulation in the amygdala and hypothalamus (responsible for memory and emotional tasks). Curcumin was also compared to Prozac (an anti-depressant medication with a long list of side effects) in a clinical study. Researchers were surprised to learn that curcumin could be…Read more …

The Root of Mental Illness

Aug 19, 2021 | Posted by admin in Blogs | Comments Off

Mental health can have its roots in a variety of conditions or imbalances in the body. These imbalances can manifest in a variety of different ways including: Acne or eczema Arthritis Digestive health (IBS/IBD/Diverticulitis) Inflammation Autoimmune conditions Imbalanced blood sugar Hormone Imbalances Candidiasis PLUS – It’s difficult to feel emotionally well and balanced if you’re dealing with a chronic or persistent health challenge. SO… you might be wondering… – how can this happen? Many people are on very restrictive diets, because of digestive upset. Cutting out entire food groups can make it more difficult to get all the essential nutrients…Read more …

Five Ways Your Gut Can Impact Mental Health

Jan 21, 2021 | Posted by admin in Uncategorized | Comments Off

In my last blog “Leaky Gut – What’s Happening?”, (Click HERE to Read) – we discussed how a myriad of health conditions are related to the health of your gut lining, but you still might be wondering how a Leaky Gut can lead to mental health concerns? Quick reminder: An imbalanced microbiota, thinning of the mucus lining and damaged microvilli can lead to undigested particles of food and possible pathogens leaking into the bloodstream where the body will launch a pro-inflammatory attack. Although this is a relatively new field of study and a complicated one at that –…Read more …

Food Sensitivities – What’s going on?

Jan 21, 2021 | Posted by admin in Blogs, Uncategorized | Comments Off

Do you have a food sensitivity? Do you know someone who does? Does it seem like food sensitivities have been on the rise over the past several years? What the heck is going on? To be clear, a food sensitivity and a food allergy are two different things, if you’re not clear here’s an article from Harvard Medical School, click HERE. Why are so many people sensitive to foods such as dairy or gluten (wheat)? These foods have been consumed for generations by people from practically every corner of the world, and suddenly processed food manufacturers are…Read more …

What Is The Missing Link?

Sep 16, 2018 | Posted by admin in Blogs | Comments Off

In our last Blog, “What Is Food?”, (click HERE to read) we discussed the importance of good quality food, and the importance of consuming all three macronutrients (Protein, Carbohydrates and Fats) to stay healthy and energized. In this issue we will take it to the next level and discover why food is so powerful when it comes to your health. For many of us it could be the “missing link”…After all, food is: Information A building block for the body Ammunition against disease Fuel How can food heal and energize… The body is constantly trying to heal itself, to maintain…Read more …