We take care of children with autism, ADD, bipolar symptoms and
depression. Schizophrenia has to be well-controlled before we consider
participating in supporting brain health through nutrition though great
strides have been made over the past couple decades. We always start
out with an unbiased review of all the body's systems to see if there
may be a biological clue to why the brain isn't working at its best.
From fungus in the intestinal tract to parasites in the brain its
impossible to effectively heal disordered thoughts without addressing
the system that powers them. It's always amazing to watch years of
medical frustration turned to joy through the application of simple
principles of holistic healing. It is not uncommon to see women
treated with potent anti-depressants, sleeping pills and synthetic
hormones to address an easily repaired intestinal problem. From the
slightest mood swings to full-blown psychosis there is a role for
self-treatment with excellent food, activity and supplementation. All
doctors should be requiring their patients to try these healthful
non-toxic approaches first if not right alongside the drugs management
of more severe conditions.

One
of the reasons we like to use our LifeClick System (previously Better
Body Brighter Mind) is that it gives an unbiased picture of what's
really going on. If a patient is given a test like the "Beck
Depression Inventory" they are already being suggestively steered down
the path to the "Blues!" With our system we ask about how the whole
body's functioning so we can discover whether the thyroid might be a
part of the problem or maybe it's simply a lack of physical activity.
Truth is, doctors tend to think in straight lines and will make most of
their decisions within several seconds of seeing patients. Taking
mind-altering drugs for years after a diagnostic process like that
doesn't seem to make a lot of sense. Thorough investigation requires
the right tools and great solutions come from understanding the "big
picture!"
Seven simple steps to improve brain chemistry and thinking include:
- STOP eating sugar and refined carbohydrates (pasta, crackers and cookies)
- Eat more whole food, especially wild-caught cold-water fish
- Get some exercise - any kind of exercise is better than none!
- Sleep at least 6 hours a night and try to be in bed before midnight
- Supplementing with Omega-3 fats like fish oil and DHA (6-12 grams daily)
- Probiotics and a good multi go a long way in supporting brain health
- Prayer (He knows everything)
Getting professional
help is always a good idea. Getting the RIGHT professional help is
brilliant. Ask around and you can nearly always find someone to join
you in the process of getting well. Often, that's a neighborhood
doctor who has a reputation as a good listener. Don't take medication
without being thoroughly studied by someone you deeply trust.