Written by Dr. Scott Shannon, MD
Recently, ketamine has come into an uncomfortable spotlight. Between Matthew Perry’s untimely death and the FDA comments on the home use of compounded ketamine, this novel medication has come under fire. Where does ketamine belong in the psychedelic ecosphere? Does it even belong? Are we risking the values inherent in our psychedelic work for a lowly anesthetic agent?
Have you ever noticed the food you crave on a bad day? When you’re in a good mood, do you seem to make healthier choices? It’s no coincidence. Mental health and nutrition are intricately linked, with each influencing the other in profound ways. At Wholeness Center, we believe in an integrative approach, where addressing your mental health needs also means being aware of your relationship with food.
When you experience depression or anxiety, it can manifest in changes to your dietary habits, and conversely, nutritional imbalances can contribute to the development or exacerbation of mental health conditions. Understanding this complex interplay is crucial for promoting holistic health and well-rounded treatment strategies.
Dr. Suzanne Blaising PhD, gives the following ways that nutrition and mental health impact and influence each other:
It’s spring cleaning time again. While we commonly think about cleaning our closets, cupboards and homes, it’s also a great time to spring clean our minds – clearing out the clutter and negativity. Give your minds a fresh start for the season! Here are a few ideas to get you started:
We have about 60,000 thoughts each day and most of us experience more negative thoughts than positive. You may have a tendency toward negative self-talk and criticism. A thought can be changed, so choose what you think about! Bring your focus away from the negative to the positive. Whatever you focus on becomes your reality. (more…)
Spring has sprung and allergies are kicking into full swing! Many people suffer this time of year with symptoms including sneezing, coughing, runny nose, and itchy eyes. While taking an over-the-counter pill can usually help to manage symptoms, there are other more natural home remedies that can also help. (more…)
Summer is a great time to show-off your healthy skin, hair and nails! The condition of your skin, hair and nails is a reflection of your overall state of health. A variety of factors can affect their condition, including your exposure to tobacco smoke, sun damage, medications, drug use, and nutritional status. Guess what is the best way to keep these parts of you looking shiny and healthy – a well-balanced diet! Be sure you are eating a lot of vegetables and fruits along with a smaller portions of protein, healthy fats and grains.
Sometimes vitamin supplementation is needed to support your body, especially if your thyroid gland is under stress (which can lead to pale skin, dull hair and brittle nails). Vitamin formulas for healthy hair, skin, and nails contain many of the same nutrients that your entire body needs for growth and maintenance of cells such as Biotin, the B vitamins, Vitamin D, Zinc, Vitamin C & E, and essential fatty acids (omega-3 and omega-6). These vitamins also support the production of keratin which is the essential building block for your skin, hair and nails. Talk to your wellness practitioner about the following key supplements that can give strength and shine to your hair, skin, and nails.
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When exhaustion, muscle weakness, lack of energy, moodiness and/or irritability strike often, it could be a sign that you are mentally and physically fatigued. Fatigue is a common occurrence that people experience and may be a signal that something deeper is going on. Like the check engine light in a car, it is not something to be ignored. Fatigue becomes chronic when exhaustion or lack of energy lasts 6 months or more. In chronic fatigue, the fatigue is extreme and constant, making it difficult or even impossible to function at the most basic level. (more…)