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Food sensitivities, blood-sugar dysregulation and neurotransmitter imbalances are all ways in which food affects mood and behavior.

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Metabolic Psychiatry

Metabolic Psychiatry

What Is Metabolic Psychiatry? Metabolic psychiatry is an emerging field that explores the connection between blood-sugar dysregulation and mood disorders, behavioral challenges, mental health challenges and neurodevelopmental challenges. Research shows (see Sources & References, below) that correcting blood-sugar imbalances can ... Read More
Antidepressant Alternatives

Antidepressant Alternatives

Depression and anxiety are commonly misunderstood to be mental-health disorders when in fact they could be symptoms of imbalances within the body. Recent medical research (see Sources & References below) is showing time and time again that they are whole-body ... Read More
How Phenols and Salicylates May Be Contributing to Your Child's Mood, Behavior and Hyperactivity

How Phenols and Salicylates May Be Contributing to Your Child’s Mood, Behavior and Hyperactivity

Phenols are the chemical compounds that give color to foods such as the red in a raspberry and the blue in a blueberry; phenolic compounds created by plants are called salicylates. Phenols are also found in artificial colors, artificial flavors ... Read More
Food Affects Mood

Food Affects Mood

How Does Food Affect Mood? No one likes to hear the old adage "you are what you eat", but food affects mood, especially for children. Children in general can be very sensitive to foods, resulting in mood changes very quickly ... Read More

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