Nutrition and lifestyle impact our mental health far more than many people may realize, and today’s guest is passionate about educating others about the ways that nutrition and lifestyle impact mental health. Rachel Plympton is a licensed Social Worker practicing in the Cypress, Texas area. To kick off our conversation, we discuss the impact of inflammation on the body and mind and how we can work to reduce it. Next, we dive into wellness panels and how they can support a deeper dive into assessing and understanding the state of your health. Rachel also helps us explore how to distinguish between food sensitivities and food allergies and shares a list of some of the vitamins and minerals that play an essential role in supporting our best health. Join us for an informative conversation with this inspiring guest to celebrate National Nutrition Month!

Key Points From This Episode:  

• Introduction and welcome to Rachel Plympton with Cypress Counseling and Wellness.  
• How she combines her love of natural health and wellness with traditional talk therapy.  
• The impact of nutrition and lifestyle on our mental health.  
• Some symptoms of chronic inflammation in the body. 
• A definition for inflammation and how to reduce it.  
• How a wellness panel can help to dig deeper. 
• Differentiating between a food allergy and a food sensitivity.  
• Vitamins and minerals that play an essential role in our health. 
• Using V Light to stimulate Gabba production. 
• Moving beyond judgment to empowerment.  
• Rachel’s experience with and connection to Mosaics

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: 

Rachel Plympton on Instagram 

Cypress Counseling 

Jennifer Myers on LinkedIn 

Mosaics

Hope Pieced Together