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From Focus to Mood: How Zinc Impacts Mental Health
Psychiatry, Mental Health Dr. Christine James Psychiatry, Mental Health Dr. Christine James

From Focus to Mood: How Zinc Impacts Mental Health

When we think of improving mental health, we often focus on therapy and medications. However, minerals like zinc also play a critical role in brain function and emotional well-being.

Zinc’s Role in the Brain

Zinc supports several key functions in the brain, including:

  • Transmission of signals between neurons

  • Antioxidant protection

  • Regulation of emotions

  • Memory and attention processes

  • Production of proteins, hormones, and growth factors

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Brightening the Blues: Strategies to Combat Seasonal Affective Disorder
Psychiatry, Women's Functional Health, Seasonal Affective Disorder Dr. Sarah McLaughlin Psychiatry, Women's Functional Health, Seasonal Affective Disorder Dr. Sarah McLaughlin

Brightening the Blues: Strategies to Combat Seasonal Affective Disorder

The article, written by Dr. Sarah McLaughlin, delves into the long-standing recognition of depression, tracing its origins to Hippocrates' description of "melancholia." Dr. McLaughlin distinguishes depression from ordinary sadness, detailing its persistent symptoms and highlighting genetic and environmental risk factors, including the higher likelihood for those with a family history of depression.

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From Gut to Glow: The Connection Between Gut and Mental Health
Gut Health, Women's Functional Health Dr. Christine James Gut Health, Women's Functional Health Dr. Christine James

From Gut to Glow: The Connection Between Gut and Mental Health

In recent years, gut health has garnered significant attention, and for good reason. Our gastrointestinal tract is home to trillions of bacterial species that influence our physical and mental health in profound ways. Central to this relationship is the gut-brain axis, a complex communication network between our gut and brain that operates through various pathways, including the immune system, the vagus nerve, and the neuroendocrine system.

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The Connection Between Physical and Mental Health
Women's Functional Health, Mental Health Dr. Sarah McLaughlin Women's Functional Health, Mental Health Dr. Sarah McLaughlin

The Connection Between Physical and Mental Health

We ventured into functional and integrative psychiatry because we observed that many individuals weren't experiencing significant improvement with traditional approaches alone. As we shifted our focus to a holistic view of health, we noticed that patients not only saw improvements in their mental well-being but also experienced a reduction in physical complaints.

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