What if we think about mental illness as a metabolic disorder of the brain? Harvard Psychiatrist, Dr. Chris Palmer and Michael Giardina of CrossFit Health sit down to discuss this theory, which fills in gaps in what we understand about mental health, draws new connections across the scientific literature, and lays the groundwork for new treatments that use diet and exercise to change brain metabolism. Dr. Palmer discusses not only how nutrition and exercise can benefit those with severe mental disorders but also those with general anxiety and moderate depression. He explains how insulin resistance is at the heart of metabolic and mental health and provides quick strategies for using whole, natural foods as a way to improve mental health.
Comments on Mental Illness as a Metabolic Disorder
Fascinating. Maybe this explains why every time I get it going in a good direction with my diet EVERYTHING else clicks … sleep, relationships, productivity, curiosity, spirituality, fitness, happiness.
This is an awesome conversation. I hope to see more information like this coming out, even more so on how nutrition density correlates with mental health (and not in supplement form!).
THIS IS FASCINATING!!!!
Mike Does MHS: Mental Illness as a Metabolic Disorder
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