Has poor gut health been bringing you down for years no matter what diet changes you make? It's possible that stress could be the cause. Listen to find out how stress can impact of gastrointestinal function and what kind of stress management practices are out there to regulate your catecholamines!

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Ever wondered what artificial sweeteners are and if they have negative health effects? Today I cover four artificial sweeteners: Aspartame, ACE-K, Saccharine, and Sucralose and discuss the healthiest options for your sweet tooth!


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Creatine is a popular supplement used to enhance performance and recovery, so how should you use it for maximal effects? Listen to learn all about how creatine works, how much you should take and the other possible benefits of its use!

Ice baths really are miracle workers! From metabolic adaptations to huge hits of dopamine, cold therapy can support your physical and mental wellbeing in more ways than one.


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Body dissatisfaction is a psychological discrepancy between how we perceive our body to look and our idealistic version of body and beauty. I discuss evidenced base thought and behavioural tools you can implement to begin improving your relationship with your body.


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Today's guest is Grace Barron, a fellow nutritionist with an avid interest in mental health and women's health. We get into the many foods and nutrients that can support the brain and mental wellbeing.


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(0:00:00) Episode Introduction
(0:00:30) Disclaimer
(0:03:00) Neurotransmitters and Emotions
(0:08:10) Nutrients that Build Neurotransmitters
(0:12:50) The Gut Microbiome and Mental Health
(0:20:30) Overview of Nutrients to Support Depression
(0:29:10) Underrated Leafy Greens
(0:34:00) Essential Fatty Acids and Omega 6:3 Ratios
(0:40.15) Organ Meats
(0:48:00) GABA and B Vitamins
(0:54:20) Beneficial Foods Lacking in Western Diets
(1:00:00) Lifestyle Factors to Support Mental Health

Links:

Omega 3:6 Ratio Study:

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0165178119325582?casa_token=3oneSl1uvSIAAAAA:_qNZ1hNvsL_agVWiB6QHB3yd56FLxa4hdcT8E8NjqYoE6kLGkh8eCJDcCsY4yR3kEi5PCBLXGiK5

Antidepressant Foods Study:

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6147775/?fbclid=IwAR3Cage_FrLNiSaBYu4LPejXRoVoV9rTQs5ybrpP6gs1KLzGU0lBvC2sDDE

Screen Time Study:

https://bmcpublichealth.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12889-019-7904-9


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This episode steers away from nutrition and dips a toe into the realm of psychology and neuroscience. Today we look at gratitude and how it can rewire our brain circuitry to provide all sorts of beautiful benefits!


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(0:00:00) Episode introduction
(0:00:40) Disclaimer
(0:01:37) What is Gratitude?
(0:04:00) Prosocial and Defensive Behaviours
(0:05:12) Where Does Gratitude Come From?
(0:07:50) The Neurocircuitry of Gratitude
(0:14:10) Study Highlight - Brain Imaging of Gratitude
(0:20.00) Associating with Stories of Gratitude
(0:24.15) Effective Gratitude Practice
(0:28:29) Gratitude For Stress Resilience and Trauma
(0:30.48) Physical Effects and Reduce Inflammation from Gratitude

Show-notes and Links

Andrew Huberman The Science of Gratitude: https://hubermanlab.com/the-science-of-gratitude-and-how-to-build-a-gratitude-practice/

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Today we take a look at how muscle effects our metabolic health, the multiple benefits of building muscle, and what we can do to grow our muscle tissue.

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Todays nutrient nugget spotlight is on Vitamin B12. This water-soluble, liver stored, nutrient is important for our nervous system, blood, and DNA! So why and how do so many of us suffer from deficiencies?

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Timestamps:

(0:00:00) Episode introduction
(0:02:04) What is Vitamin B12?
(0:03:37) Functions in Nervous System, Blood, & DNA.
(0:06:37) How Do We Get B12 Deficiency?
(0:07:12) Overview of Absorption Process
(0:10:50) Issues With Diet and Absorption
(0:15:30) Medications Effecting B12
(0:17.45) Symptoms of B12 Deficiency
(0:19.33) Diagnoses of Deficiency
(0:20:29) Treatment - Injections, Oral, and Diet
(0:23.33) Food Sources


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The Heal My Health Podcast is for information purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or substitute medical advice. Listeners of this podcast should seek professional medical advice before making any changes to their current lifestyle. Any use of information from this podcast used by listeners is done so at their own risk.