Science at this point in time is evolving and the evidence is pointing to Mental and Emotional health is coming from our gut.
So the digestive system breaks down food, absorbs nutrients, processes chemicals and elimates waste. But what else does it do?
The ‘Second Brain’ can control the gut independent of the brain.
The neurotransmitter serotonin ‘the happy chemical’ is responsible for mood and feelings of wellbeing.
Serotonin is primarily found in the stomach and intestines as well as the brain. Serotonin helps to control bowel movements and digestive function as well as many other psychological and bodily functions.
Serotonin is a natural mood stabilizer and impacts your emotional health. its a chemical with helps with , sleep , eating and digesting food. Healthy serotonin levels helps to reduce depression, anxiety heal wound and maintain bone health.
Serotonin is made from the essential fatty acid Tryptophan. This must enter your system through a protein rich diet such as eggs, nuts , cheese and red meat, salmon and tofu to support healthy serotonin levels.
It is as yet unknown if a drop in serotonin causes depression or depression causes serotonin. However eating a healthy diet , exercise sunlight. And making an effort to positively change your mindset with activities such as kinesiology and meditation may offer natural solution.
The psychological and mindset approach to reduce stress and improve diet may help to improve outcomes for people suffering depression.
Here are a list of goals that may be useful for people dealing with depression.
- My body utilises nutrients from the food I eat.
- I give myself permission to be happy.
- I look forward to every new day.
- I have a passion and enthusiasm for life.
- I let go of pain from the past and freely move forward with my life.
