In this episode of Resilience Unravelled, Dr Russell Thackeray talks to Dr Patricia Schneider, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a Doctorate in Nursing. She talks about the connection between mental health, gut health, and the impact of food on brain and body health.

She also talks about the concept of functional medicine, which focuses on a proactive approach to health and wellness, rather than treating symptoms after they have occurred. Patricia’s aim to offer her patients more integrated and holistic treatment options by correcting any potential issues through optimal ranges of various health markers.

Main Topics

• The importance of identifying underlying infections, including viral, bacterial, and fungal infections, which can impact various bodily functions
• The connection between mental health and gut health
• Why issues with the gut could inhibit the production of serotonin, leading to low mood
• The link between brain and body health, with a focus on the impact of food.
• The negative effects of ultra-processed foods and the vested interests of big food manufacturers
• The potential of nutrition as medicine and the importance of good nutrition for long-term health
• The challenges of maintaining a healthy diet in a busy world, and the need for education in cooking and food combination
• The concept of leaky gut and its connection to the microbiome and inflammation
• The importance of a healthy diet in reducing inflammation and promoting the growth of beneficial bacteria in the gut

Patricia hosts monthly live workshops and offers a free guide on her website, "Unlocking Wellness," which reveals markers and symptoms associated with certain conditions.

You can find out more about Patricia and access a free guide ‘Unlocking Wellness’ which reveals markers and symptoms associated with certain conditions at  wholehealthalternatives.com 

Patricia also hosts monthly live workshops and details of these can also be found at her website.

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