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Impact of Poor Nutrition on Depression, Anxiety & Addiction Recovery with Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes

Sponsored by TherapyNotes.com Manage your practice securely and efficiently. Two free months of TherapyNotes with coupon code "CEU" CEUs are available for this presentation at AllCEUs https://www.allceus.com/member/cart/i... Want to listen to it as a podcast instead? Subscribe to Counselor Toolbox Podcast Also check out our other podcasts, Happiness Isn't Brain Surgery and Addiction Counselor Exam Review #nutritionformentalhealth #healthyeating #mentalhealth AllCEUs provides multimedia #counseloreducation and CEUs for LPCs, LMHCs, LMFTs and LCSWs as well as #addiction counselor precertification training and continuing education. Live, Interactive Webinars ($5) Unlimited Counseling CEs for $59 Specialty Certificates starting at $89 including #AddictionCounselor #RecoveryCoach #PeerSupportSpecialist #TraumaInformedCare #BehavioralHealthTechnician #Etherapy Objectives • Review the nutritional building blocks for health and wellness • Examine how these nutrients (or lack thereof) contribute to neurotransmitter balance • Identify several nutrient dense foods that you can include in your diet • Note: Nutritional changes should always be made under the supervision of a registered dietician or your primary physician. This presentation is for general informational purposes only. Why I Care/How It Impacts Recovery • In early recovery, nearly every person’s neurotransmitters are out of balance. • This causes feelings of depression, apathy, anxiety, and/or exhaustion. • Understanding why you feel the way you do is the first step • Figuring out how to help yourself feel better is the next What are Neurotransmitters • The human brain is composed of roughly 86 billion neurons. • These cells communicate with each other via chemical messengers called neurotransmitters. • Neurotransmitters regulate • Mood • Cravings, addictions • Energy • Libido • Sleep • Attention and concentration • Memory • Pain Sensitivity Neurotransmitters Cont… • About 86% of Americans have suboptimal neurotransmitter levels — our unhealthy modern lifestyle being largely to blame. • Chronic stress, poor diet, environmental toxins, drugs (prescription and recreational), alcohol, nicotine, and caffeine can cause neurotransmitter imbalances. Effect of Nutrition on Brain Function • Early-life malnutrition is highly correlated with neurodevelopment and adulthood neuropsychiatric disorders • Improvements in nutrition are known to bring tangible benefits and many diseases and conditions can be prevented, modulated or ameliorated by good nutrition • Iodine is necessary for energy metabolism in the brain cells. • Vitamin B1 is necessary for the utilization of glucose in the brain. • Vitamins B6 and B12, among others, are directly involved in the creation of neurotransmitters. • Nerve endings contain the highest concentrations of vitamin C in the human body. • Vitamin E is necessary for effective transmission of neurological signals Effect of Nutrition on Brain Function • Eating foods with a low glycemic index improves the quality and duration of intellectual performance http://www.glycemicindex.com/ • Dietary proteins contribute to good brain function • Tryptophan is necessary for the creation of serotonin and melatonin • Brain cell functioning requires omega-3 fatty acids. • Omega-3s have also been found to help prevent and/or treat mood disorders, particularly depression • Iron is necessary to ensure oxygenation and for the synthesis of neurotransmitters. Effect of Nutrition on the Person • Reduced libido • Low energy • Impaired relationships • Impaired concentration/attention • Sleep disturbances Helpful Notes • When you get nutrients from real foods • There is much less danger of toxicity • It is more bioavailable in most instances because it is in a useful ratio • Nature is all about balance—increases in one may decrease others • Buy/grow organic fruits and vegetables to maximize nutrient value • Download an app such as Spark People or MyFitnessPal to track your nutrition. • Small changes are longer lasting. Try to add more of one type of food that has multiple vitamins. Summary • Deficiencies of nutrients such as calcium, magnesium, zinc, omega-3 fatty acids, and vitamins A, B-complex, C, D3 and E are common, especially if you eat refined foods. • There are a variety of different vitamins and minerals involved in addiction and mental health disorders • It is not always about increasing a vitamin or mineral. Sometimes you need to decrease it. • Human brains try to maintain homeostasis and too much or too little can be bad • A balanced diet will provide the brain the necessary nutrients in synergystic combinations #DrDawnEliseSnipes provides Counseling CEUs, AllCEUs, Podcast CEUs, Cheap CEUs