Do you or someone you know struggle with depression? Has the pandemic been rough on your mental health? Want to know what foods and supplements can help combat low mood? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki discuss the multifactorial causes of depression and how immune dysfunction and mood disturbance can often overlap. 
 
In this episode, Ali and Becki discuss the 6R approach from The Anti-Anxiety Diet and how these principles can apply beyond anxiety to depression and other mood disorders. Learn about the pathogen-host theory of depression, why the gut truly is the second brain of the body and how you can use food as medicine to support mood. Plus get supplement, lab, and lifestyle recommendations.
 
Also in this episode: 
Food As Medicine Ketosis Program - New Spots Just Opened, Join Today!
The Anti-Anxiety Diet 
The Anti-Anxiety Diet Cookbook
GAPS Diet - Natasha McBride
Impact of Pandemic & Lockdowns on Depression
The Pathogen-Host Theory of Depression
The Depression Immune Connection
Supplement Support for DepressionHow to Do a Probiotic Challenge
Anti-Inflammatory Bundle: Super Turmeric, EPA-DHA Extra, Cellular Antiox
Digestive Essentials: Baseline probiotic, Digestaid, GI Lining Support
Adrenal Rebound Bundle: Bio-C Plus, Adrenal Support, Adaptogen Boost

Micronutrients and MoodZinc
IronMultidefense with Iron

Vitamin DVitamin D Balanced Blend

Vitamin CBio-C Plus

The Protein Neurotransmitter ConnectionGrassfed Whey


The Adrenal Depression ConnectionAdrenal Rehab Program

Lifestyle Support Dr. Deb Kern 

Labs for DepressionNeurohormone Lab
Micronutrient Panel

 
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