Nutrition for Mental Health
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:
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Anxiety is a natural physiologic response to stress. Everyone experiences differing levels of anxiety but it’s considered to be a problem or a disorder when these feelings do not go away. Different types of anxiety range from general anxiety which includes difficulty thinking, irritability, and panic disorder with attacks of fear, to social anxiety. Constant anxiety can lead to physical symptoms including difficulty sleeping, abdominal pain, digestive issues and hormone imbalances including thyroid dysfunction.