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"The food you eat
can either be the safest and most powerful form of medicine, or the slowest form of poison”
For many, Anxiety and mood disorders can be crippling...
...and medicines aren't enough
But it does not have to be this way
Your Food And Your Mood
Did you know that:
Your gut contains between 100 million and 500 million neurons, the largest collection of nerve cells in the body. The primary reason gut bacteria have such a profound effect on mental health is that they are responsible for making many of the brain chemicals critical to mental wellbeing - including dopamine, serotonin, glutamate, and gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA)
Did you know that:
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Your brain stem is directly connected to your gut via the vagus nerve
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Serotonin is critical for regulating mood and emotion and > 90% of serotonin receptors are found in your gut
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The gut plays an important role in the release of the "stress" hormone, Cortisol, ensuring we respond to stress effectively
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Your gut has a profound response on your "fight or flight" response via the regulation of the hormones, adrenaline and noradrenaline
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Your gut is home to thousands of bacteria called the gut 'microbiome' which play a part in everything from digestion to mental health function
And what you eat determines the health and the composition of your gut microbiome.
Our healing programs are brought to you by the world's leading expert!
Dr. Uma Naidoo, MD
Dr. Uma Naidoo is a Harvard-trained nutritional psychiatrist, professional chef, and nutritional biologist. She is the author of the bestseller "This is Your Brain on Food" and has been hailed by Michelin-starred chef David Bouley as the world's first "triple threat" in the food and medicine space.
Dr. Naidoo founded and directs the first hospital-based Nutritional Psychiatry Service in the USA. She holds positions as the Director of Nutritional and Metabolic Psychiatry at Massachusetts General Hospital, Director of Nutritional Psychiatry at the MGH Academy, and serves on the faculty at Harvard Medical School. She is also involved in various media contributions, including CNBC, and consults for the World Economic Forum and the UK College of Medicine on nutrition initiatives.
Currently, Dr. Naidoo is developing an educational program at Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard to globally educate clinicians about nutrition for brain health. Her expertise in Nutritional Psychiatry has been showcased on popular shows such as Live with Kelly & Ryan, Today Show, and 700 Club. Additionally, she has been featured in renowned publications like the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and Fast Company, among others.
Anxiety/Depression Program launching in August 2024
How is your mood in general?
Find out if you need help by answering the following.
Total score is determined by adding together the scores of each of the 4 items. Scores are rated as normal (0-2), mild (3-5), moderate (6-8), and severe (9-12). Total score ≥3 for first 2 questions suggests anxiety.
Total score ≥3 for last 2 questions suggests depression.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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I already eat a healthy diet, how will this program help me?Specific foods have a disproportionate impact on mood and emotions because of the nutrients they contain. Our nutrition plans emphasize such foods while ensuring balanced meals. For example, take cottage cheese. Cottage cheese is naturally rich in selenium, a nutrient that helps to fight oxidative stress and regulate hormone production. A deficiency in selenium has been linked to causing depression. Cottage cheese is a great source of tryptophan, an amino acid that helps to form serotonin, the happy hormone! Cottage cheese provides vitamin B12, an essential nutrient whose deficiency has been linked to a host of neurological issues, including mood disorders like depression.
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I am currently on a diet for weight loss. Will this program also enhance my weight loss journey?We can modify the calories in our nutritional plan to support your weight loss journey
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I have difficulty sleeping at night. Will this program help in restoring sleep?Yes. By including foods that reduce anxiety coupled with healthy habits will restore your sleep
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When can I expect changes in my mood?It depends on the severity of your condition. On average, benefits start accruing in 3-4 weeks.
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What is the connection between food & mood?The gut is often referred to as the second “brain”. Your gut contains between 100 million and 500 million neurons, the largest collection of nerve cells in the body. The primary reason gut bacteria have such a profound effect on mental health is that they are responsible for making many of the brain chemicals critical to mental. Did you know that: Your brain stem is directly connected to your gut via the vagus nerve Serotonin is critical for regulating mood and emotion and > 90% of serotonin receptors are found in your gut The gut plays an important role in the release of the "stress" hormone, Cortisol, ensuring we respond to stress effectively Your gut has a profound response on your "fight or flight" response via the regulation of the hormones, adrenaline and noradrenaline Your gut is home to thousands of bacteria called the gut 'microbiome' which play a part in everything from digestion to mental health function And what you eat determines the health and the composition of your gut microbiome.