Emotional, Behavioral and Mood Symptoms
Mood symptoms are often the result of inadequate sleep, blood-sugar dysregulation, food sensitivities, chronic inflammation and/or gut dysbiosis.
Emotional, Behavioral and Mood Symptoms Articles
Neuralli, the Psychobiotic
In this blog post, Teresa Badillo explains why psychobiotics, which have the potential to regulate many of the neurotransmitters that affect emotions and mental-health functioning, may be helpful for those with mood disorders. How often do we hear parents express ... Read More
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
Brain Harmony
What Is Brain Harmony? Brain Harmony is a therapeutic program designed to address neurological challenges through home-based interventions. Founded by Carol Garner-Houston, a neurodevelopmental specialist and licensed occupational therapist, the program leverages neuroplastic tools to address various neurological conditions, Brain ... Read More
Lithium Orotate vs. Lithium Carbonate
Safer Choices for Mood Stability Possibly the greatest silver lining from the COVID pandemic has been the heightened awareness of mental health conditions and the realization that mood stability need not be viewed as an archaic psychiatric condition that results ... Read More
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
Top Five Supplements for Anxiety
Learn more about our recommendations for our top five supplements for anxiety: Magnesium, GABA, cannabidiol (CBD), vitamin D and probiotics; all of this is backed up by peer-reviewed medical literature that you'll find below under "Sources & References". Plus, you'll ... Read More
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
Neurotransmitter Imbalances Main Info Page
What Are Neurotransmitter Imbalances? Neurotransmitter imbalances are common in mood and behavior disorders such as: Bipolar disorder Depression Anxiety Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Pyrrole disorder Eating disorders Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) ADHD/ADD Schizophrenia Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) Addictive behaviors Many ... Read More
Emotional, Behavioral and Mood Symptoms Stories
Marilee and Douglas: Overcoming Kidney Failure and Multiple Chemical Sensitivity
This story is used with permission from Marilee Nelson, the founder of Branch Basics. Perspective and Awareness: What I Wish I Had Known Years Ago Perspective on any topic is based on an understanding of the available information that pertains ... Read More
Noelle: How Tossing the Toxins Improved PMS, Mood and Digestion
My story started with stomach pains, fatigue, and overall brain fog that I had experienced for several years. I had a lot of bloating and painful periods and thought this was normal. My husband and I were also trying to ... Read More
Jessa: Sleep and Pain Improvements After Tongue-Tie Release
When I saw my myofunctional therapist in March of 2021 for a functional assessment, she told me, very kindly, that I did not swallow or breathe correctly. I was thinking, “How do you get to 40 and not know how ... Read More