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The Science of Nutritional Psychiatry: Ease Anxiety and Boost Your Mood: Episode Rerun
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In today's episode of The Root Cause Medicine Podcast, we discuss the powerful connection between nutrition and mental health with Dr. Uma Naidoo. You’ll hear us dive into:
- The impact of food on mental health
- How to manage anxiety through nutrition and lifestyle
- Using food as medicine for mental well-being
- What is metabolic psychiatry?
- How your diet controls your brain and sleep
Dr. Uma is a Harvard-trained psychiatrist, professional chef, nutrition specialist, author, and MasterClass instructor. She is also the Founder and Director of the Nutritional Psychiatry Service at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH). Known as Harvard's Mood Food Expert, Dr. Uma is a national best-selling author of “This Is Your Brain On Food” and “Calm Your Mind with Food.”
Labs Mentioned
- Metabolic Panels
- Endocrine Hormones
- Vitamin D
- Complete Blood Count
- Iron Levels
- Thyroid Function Tests
- Fasting Lipid Panels
- Fasting Triglyceride Levels
Guest Details:
- Dr. Uma Naidoo’s Website, LinkedIn, Instagram, X, Facebook, TikTok
- Dr. Uma Naidoo’s Books
- Dr. Uma Naidoo’s Course
Rupa Health Details:
- Rupa Health's Website, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube
- Rupa Health Reference Guide & Magazine
- Dr. Kate Kresge’s Website, LinkedIn, Instagram, Youtube & Twitter
- Dr. Kate Kresge on Podcast
Timestamps
03:15 - Dr. Uma’s Inspiring Journey to Mental Wellness
07:33 - How Food Choices Can Transform Mental Health
10:43 - How Your Microbiome Could Be the Key to Addressing Anxiety
15:09 - Food Choices to Calm Your Mind and Ease Anxiety
22:26 - The Secret to Perfect Hydration
28:00 - The Connection Between Leptin, Anxiety, and Your Diet
35:58 - Boost Your Mood with Non-Food Nutrient Sources
40:03 - How Your Diet Controls Your Brain and Sleep
45:38 - The Role of Magnesium and Potassium for Anxiety Relief
50:15 - Essential Lab Tests You Need for Root Cause Diagnosis
55:00 - When Your Body Is Screaming for Help
58:52 - Acknowledge the Real Connection Between Food and Mood
290 episodes
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Content provided by Kate Kresge and Rupa Health. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Kate Kresge and Rupa Health or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://ppacc.player.fm/legal.
In today's episode of The Root Cause Medicine Podcast, we discuss the powerful connection between nutrition and mental health with Dr. Uma Naidoo. You’ll hear us dive into:
- The impact of food on mental health
- How to manage anxiety through nutrition and lifestyle
- Using food as medicine for mental well-being
- What is metabolic psychiatry?
- How your diet controls your brain and sleep
Dr. Uma is a Harvard-trained psychiatrist, professional chef, nutrition specialist, author, and MasterClass instructor. She is also the Founder and Director of the Nutritional Psychiatry Service at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH). Known as Harvard's Mood Food Expert, Dr. Uma is a national best-selling author of “This Is Your Brain On Food” and “Calm Your Mind with Food.”
Labs Mentioned
- Metabolic Panels
- Endocrine Hormones
- Vitamin D
- Complete Blood Count
- Iron Levels
- Thyroid Function Tests
- Fasting Lipid Panels
- Fasting Triglyceride Levels
Guest Details:
- Dr. Uma Naidoo’s Website, LinkedIn, Instagram, X, Facebook, TikTok
- Dr. Uma Naidoo’s Books
- Dr. Uma Naidoo’s Course
Rupa Health Details:
- Rupa Health's Website, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube
- Rupa Health Reference Guide & Magazine
- Dr. Kate Kresge’s Website, LinkedIn, Instagram, Youtube & Twitter
- Dr. Kate Kresge on Podcast
Timestamps
03:15 - Dr. Uma’s Inspiring Journey to Mental Wellness
07:33 - How Food Choices Can Transform Mental Health
10:43 - How Your Microbiome Could Be the Key to Addressing Anxiety
15:09 - Food Choices to Calm Your Mind and Ease Anxiety
22:26 - The Secret to Perfect Hydration
28:00 - The Connection Between Leptin, Anxiety, and Your Diet
35:58 - Boost Your Mood with Non-Food Nutrient Sources
40:03 - How Your Diet Controls Your Brain and Sleep
45:38 - The Role of Magnesium and Potassium for Anxiety Relief
50:15 - Essential Lab Tests You Need for Root Cause Diagnosis
55:00 - When Your Body Is Screaming for Help
58:52 - Acknowledge the Real Connection Between Food and Mood
290 episodes
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