Mental Health & Wellness

A good healthcare practitioner won't treat the symptoms but will treat the underlyingcause. The western diet, which is high in processed, sugary carbohydrates andtrans fats, is linked to detrimental effects on our memory, cognition, and even ouremotions. It is believed and has been researched by many, that this diet promotesinflammation, alters the gut microbiota, and contributes to chronic stress, bothphysical and mental. Immune health was not highlighted until a few years ago. Practitioners and patientsquickly realized that if you take care of your body, your body will take care of you. Aholistic approach typically means that we think of the entire body when focusingon health and not just one part of the body, as our bodies are connected and if onepart of our body and external and internal forces impact other areas of our body. For example, your gut health directly affects your mental health, therefore, if youeat foods that cause inflammation or foods that have a lot of chemicals in themyou might notice that you feel sluggish or even sad. A holistic approach is the mosteffective way to treat mental health as well as physical health.