Nourished Brain Podcast

Jennifer Hanes, MS, RDN, LD joined me to explore the intricate relationship between omega-3 fatty acids and mental health. --------Timestamps:00:00 Introduction to Omega-3s and Mental Health02:56 Types of Omega-3 Fatty Acids06:01 The Role of Omega-3s in Inflammation and Mental Health09:00 Neuroplasticity and Omega-3s12:00 Research on Omega-3s and Mental Health Conditions15:14 Omega-3s in Specific Mental Health Disorders18:02 The Importance of Supporting Neurodivergence25:21 Nutrition and Neurodivergence28:01 Cautions in Nutritional Interventions29:44 Fish Oil and Mental Health34:24 Food First Approach to Omega-3s38:04 Balancing Omega-3 and Omega-6 Ratios43:51 Practical Dietary Recommendations48:01 Translating Evidence into Choices49:21 Addressing Food Trauma and Security50:43 The Nuance of Nutrition Advice52:34 Understanding Nutritional Hierarchies54:29 The Role of Supplements in Mental Health59:05 Future Research Directions in Nutrition01:02:17 Communicating Nutrition Nuance Effectively--------Links: Mood Matters DieteticsJennifer's LinkedIn Profile Free Email Course (Brain Fuel Basics)--------"Lua Branca" by Burt Alink is licensed under CC BY 3.0. Available at: https://musopen.org/music/30940-lua-branca/

Maria Noël Groves, RH (AHG) is the bestselling author of the award-winning Body into Balance (now a core textbook in herb schools across the country) and Grow Your Own Herbal Remedies as well as the owner of Wintergreen Botanicals Herbal Clinic & Education Center in New Hampshire. She’s a graduate of the Southwest School of Botanical Medicine and Sage Mountain among others and has more than 20 years of experience in herbalism. She melds evidence-based medicine, traditional Western herbalism, food-based nutrition, and personal clinical experience. Full bio here: https://wintergreenbotanicals.com/about/ Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder(ADHD) is marked by patterns of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity that interfere with functioning or development. Symptoms like difficulty paying attention, trouble focusing, difficulty with memory, and agitation can be impacted by lifestyle therapies, including evidence-based herbal therapies. In this deep-dive podcast, we talk through: ->Pillars of a root cause approach for ADHD ->Lifestyle approaches to modulating attention and focus ->Strategies for using herbs to improve sleep ->Core nutritional considerations for brain function ->Considering Herbal Actions within Categories ->Nootropic herbs: herbs that benefit cognition and brain function ->Adaptogenic herbs: herbs that help our body adapt to stress ->Nervines: herbs to nourish and support nervous system ->Stimulatory herbs: 'pick me up' herbs ->Circulatory herbs: supporting blood flow from body to brain ->Role of combining herbal actions & balancing formulas ->Considerations for safety & effectiveness Links Discussed: Brain boosting herbs article with linked articles & podcasts: https://wintergreenbotanicals.com/2019/04/04/brain-boosting-herbs-2/ To buy Maria's books: https://wintergreenbotanicals.com/book/ Use the discount code BOOKDEAL to get $5 off the total order when you get both Maria's books! Includes various bonus items that come with Grow Your Own Herbal Remedies - access to videos and e-books. ADHD Intensive from Herbal Academy: https://theherbalacademy.com/product/herbs-adhd-cognition-focus-intensive Maria's ADHD Intensive is available with annual access to the whole herbarium($45 per year): https://herbarium.theherbalacademy.com

Did you know that diet and nutrition can play a strong role in triggering migraine pain...as well as in finding relief? Using her degree in clinical nutrition and training as a Registered Dietitian and Certified Health and Wellness Coach, Danielle changed her career to focus only on helping people with migraine find relief. Her favorite people to work with are those with frequent or chronic headaches and migraines as she has a great deal of personal and professional experience with this debilitating condition. She provides personalized plans so that you can be your best self again. Contact Danielle and Join Her Community: Migraine Strong: https://www.migrainestrong.com/about-us/ Migraine Strong FB Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/MigraineStrong/ Migraine Strong Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/migrainestrong/?hl=en

Eating Disorders are complex psycho-behavioral metabolic illnesses that arise from socio-cultural, environmental, biochemical & nutritional interactions with serious consequences for physical and mental health. Novel approaches to treatment are emerging from biomedical and behavioral sciences, including the fields of neuroscience, nutritional biochemistry & gastrointestinal microbiology. Katherine talks with us about how the GI microbiome and the gut-brain axis (GBA) can act as both an antecedent and mediator in the pathogenesis and treatment of Anorexia Nervosa and other eating disorders. Katherine L Stephens-Bogard is owner and founder of FUNctionally nouRisheD--aka FUNRD by KSB llc. Functionally Nourished integrates the science of western medicine with the contemplative practices of eastern philosophy to promote health of body, mind, and spirit for those struggling with disordered eating/eating disorders. Clients of FUNRD receive an individualized nutrition prescription of nutrient dense foods intended to restore the physical body to whole health in tandem with mindfulness practices--yoga, pranayama (breathe work) & dharana (focused concentration) developed in collaboration with the client's other treatment team members as appropriate. Katherine's webpage is under construction; but in the interim she can be reached via email @ katherinestephensbogard@gmail.com.

The MIND diet, an acronym for the Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay, combines the DASH and Mediterranean diets to reduce the risk of dementia and decline in age-related brain health. Martha Clare Morris, nutritional epidemiologist at Rush University, joins me to discuss the design & results of the MIND diet, to share her rich perspective on nutrition and brain health as a well-known researcher in the field, and to reflect on the horizon for nutrition and cognition. Resources Mentioned: Diet for the MIND: The Latest Science on What to Eat to Prevent Alzheimer's and Cognitive Decline -- From the Creator of the MIND Diet: https://www.amazon.com/Diet-MIND-Science-Alzheimers-Cognitive/dp/0316441155 Alzheimer's Association: https://www.alz.org/ More about Martha: https://www.rushu.rush.edu/faculty/martha-clare-morris-scd

Eat to Beat Depression: The SMILES Trial by Sarah Ferreira

The terms 'food sensitivities' and 'food intolerances' cause a lot of confusion. Join Christa and I for a conversation about how food sensitivities and adverse food reactions can be understood and addressed, including the role of professional support. Christa Biegler is an award-winning dietitian nutritionist, online educator, and host of The Less Stressed Life podcast. She specializes in helping others increase their performance and up-level their happiness by addressing gut health related issues and inflammation, including digestive issues (burping, bloating, gas, constipation, diarrhea, retaining water), eczema, brain fog, fatigue, joint or muscle pain, migraines, auto-immune conditions and food sensitivities in private practice. Christa has consulted in a variety of areas, including work with a major food company to behind the scenes for a fitness celebrity. Christa graduated from South Dakota State University in dietetics and journalism, completed her dietetic internship at the St. Louis Department of Veteran’s Affairs and has logged many hours of research and study in integrative nutrition. She is the creator of The Less Stressed Approach to Eczema and Fast Track to Fabulous programs and has been a guest on other podcasts and lectures.

Michelle Babb,MS,RD, has a private practice in West Seattle where she specializes in mind-body nutrition, weight management and inflammatory digestive disorders. Michelle is a Bastyr-trained functional medicine practitioner and was a clinical nutritionist at the functional medicine research center. Michelle is the author of The Imperfect Perfectionist, Anti-Inflammatory Eating Made Easy, and Anti-Inflammatory Eating for a Happy, Healthy Brain. Learn more about Michelle at www.eatplaybe.com.