The Art of Healing

From Gut to Brain - the Inflammation-Depression Connection

When a woman experiences fatigue, brain clouding, flat mood, PMS, and constipation, we call it anxiety or stress and we stick her on an antidepressant that she will likely take for the rest of her life. Where in this protocol have we investigated why she is feeling that way? How have we personalised the treatment to her unique biochemistry? We haven’t. What is the plan for side effects including new and different psychiatric symptoms resulting from this prescription? We’ve applied a one-size-fits all treatment to mask symptoms without consideration of the cause.

The Immune System and Depression

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