Mental Health - Health Articles - Nutrition Studies https://nutritionstudies.org/t/mental-health/ Food. Science. Health. Wed, 26 Feb 2025 15:48:46 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.2 The Psychological Toll of Living with Preventable Disease https://nutritionstudies.org/the-psychological-toll-of-living-with-preventable-disease/ Fri, 31 Jan 2025 14:58:12 +0000 https://nutritionstudies.org/?p=53638 Although we all know on some level that the state of health in the US is not in a good place, it can be difficult to quantify exactly what that looks like. There are multiple layers of failure, and some are more immediately apparent than others. The physical challenges of living with disease are the … Continued

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Written by Nelson Huber-Disla.

]]> Dr. Robert Maurer on Living Longer and Healthier https://nutritionstudies.org/dr-robert-mauer-on-living-longer-and-healthier/ Wed, 27 Jul 2022 06:39:20 +0000 https://nutritionstudies.org/?p=43782 Robert Maurer, PhD, is a speaker at our upcoming Sonoran Sunshine Retreat. Here is a sneak peek into his research and findings on longevity and health as we age.

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Written by Robert Maurer, PhD.

]]> Overcoming My Junk Food Addiction https://nutritionstudies.org/overcoming-my-junk-food-addiction/ Tue, 15 Mar 2022 13:00:29 +0000 https://nutritionstudies.org/?p=40461 Knowing what to eat is only the first step. The psychological barriers of lifestyle change are very real, and often intensely personal.

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Written by Evon Dennis.

]]> Recovery From Eating Disorders – My Plant-Based Journey https://nutritionstudies.org/recovery-from-eating-disorders-my-plant-based-journey/ Wed, 15 Sep 2021 18:26:10 +0000 https://nutritionstudies.org/?p=38996 This article contains material regarding eating disorders that may be triggering for some readers. According to the American Psychiatric Association, eating disorders are illnesses in which people experience severe disturbances in their eating behaviors and related thoughts and emotions. People with eating disorders typically become preoccupied with food and with their body weight. An eating … Continued

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Written by April Duckworth.

]]> Growing Food Helps Children Overcome Trauma in Mexico https://nutritionstudies.org/growing-food-helps-children-overcome-trauma-in-mexico/ Thu, 13 May 2021 13:00:27 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=36584 We Empower ACEs provides survivors of trauma with community-centered programs, resources, and spaces to improve health and food sovereignty.

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Written by Sherist Rodriguez.

]]> The True Cost of Malnutrition https://nutritionstudies.org/how-much-does-malnutrition-really-cost/ Thu, 12 Nov 2020 18:37:11 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=32895 Malnutrition, including the dietary patterns that produce obesity and chronic disease, is the number one cause of death today, killing millions worldwide every year. Its costs to both individuals and societies continues to grow, despite being largely ignored by healthcare policy institutions, the media, and the public.

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Written by Nelson Huber-Disla & T. Colin Campbell, PhD.

]]> 13 Ways to Cope With Pandemic Stress and Grief https://nutritionstudies.org/13-ways-to-cope-with-pandemic-stress-and-grief/ Fri, 17 Apr 2020 13:01:37 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=31090 Grief and stress come with the territory these days. But we’ve got you covered with helpful ways to deal with all the many emotions and demands during this time.

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Written by Shannon Jamail, MS.

]]> Chasing Away the COVID Blues: Coping Strategies at Home https://nutritionstudies.org/chasing-away-the-covid-blues-coping-strategies-at-home/ Fri, 27 Mar 2020 17:22:49 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=30857 While it may feel overwhelming to think of everything we can’t do and can’t control during this COVID-19 pandemic, the fact is there is quite a bit we can do that is good for ourselves and others. It’s just a matter of exploring and at times refocusing.

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Written by Cathy Katin-Grazzini.

]]> What Can I Eat to Help Fight Depression and Anxiety? https://nutritionstudies.org/what-can-i-eat-to-help-fight-depression-and-anxiety/ Thu, 26 Mar 2020 13:30:20 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=30819 You likely know that stress, anxiety, and depression reduce the presence of good bacteria in your gut, leading to gastrointestinal distress. But did you know the state of your gut can affect your mental health?

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Written by Debbie Ingram.

]]> When ‘Healthy Eating’ Becomes Bad for Your Mind https://nutritionstudies.org/when-healthy-eating-becomes-bad-for-your-mind/ Wed, 27 Nov 2019 14:41:38 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=29290 Eating more healthfully is a solution—not a problem, yet some people can turn the desire for optimal wellness into an obsession called orthorexia nervosa.

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Written by Colleen Patrick-Goudreau.

]]> Fitness Over 50: 7 Ways a Plant-Based Diet Can Help Women Stay Active https://nutritionstudies.org/fitness-over-50-7-ways-a-plant-based-diet-can-help-women-stay-active/ Fri, 20 Sep 2019 16:04:00 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=28616 Women over 50 often experience a decline in physical activity. Here are seven ways a whole food, plant-based diet can help older women overcome obstacles to fitness.

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Written by Debbie Ingram.

]]> Why Stress Can Make You Overeat and How to Stop It https://nutritionstudies.org/why-stress-can-make-you-overeat-and-how-to-stop-it/ Tue, 27 Nov 2018 20:46:11 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=24487 If you respond to stress by eating, you’re not alone. Chronic stress has become an epidemic in the U.S. Learn more about the dangers of stress eating and how to avoid it using these three tips.

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Written by Theresa “Sam” Houghton.

]]> Behavior Change Is Key for a Plant-Based Lifestyle Transformation https://nutritionstudies.org/behavior-change-is-key-for-a-plant-based-lifestyle-transformation/ Tue, 21 Aug 2018 18:16:49 +0000 http://sage.nutritionstudies.org/?p=22993 These neurologists say that habits and behavior change are necessary for a successful transition to a whole food, plant-based lifestyle.

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Written by Dean & Ayesha Sherzai, MD.

]]> From 400 lbs & Disabled to Thriving Plant-Based Ironman & Ultrarunner https://nutritionstudies.org/400-lbs-ultrarunner/ Fri, 06 Apr 2018 20:04:36 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=20732 Tim struggled with addiction, chronic pain, and less than a year left to live. He was denied gastric sleeve surgery, but then he found hope and the plant-based lifestyle.

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Written by Tim Kaufman.

]]> Are Vegetarian Diets Linked to Depression in Men? https://nutritionstudies.org/vegetarian-diets-linked-depression-men/ Tue, 24 Oct 2017 21:13:51 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=17866 Should men eating a plant-based diet be concerned about increasing their risk of depression? A postnatal questionnaire takes a look at men’s diets and draws conclusions.

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Written by Conor Kerley, PhD.

]]> Are You a Mindless Eater? Change Your Relationship with Food https://nutritionstudies.org/are-you-a-mindless-eater-change-your-relationship-with-food/ Fri, 15 Sep 2017 17:26:13 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=17082/ Mindful Eating Can Lead to Self-Love. Excerpt from The Mindful Vegan by Lani Muelrath.

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Written by Lani Muelrath, MA.

]]> How I Kicked Food & Drug Addiction, Diabetes & Depression https://nutritionstudies.org/kicked-food-drug-addiction-diabetes-and-depression/ Thu, 20 Oct 2016 15:47:05 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=13354 A 7th generation Texan lost 140 pounds on a plant-based diet. It didn’t just save his life, but gave him an entirely new one!

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Written by Adam Sud.

]]> The Benefits of Social Support for Your Healthy Lifestyle https://nutritionstudies.org/benefits-social-support-healthy-lifestyle/ Tue, 16 Aug 2016 13:41:25 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=13054 Do your friends and family support or sabotage your efforts to make healthy choices?

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Written by Micaela Karlsen, PhD, MSPH.

]]> My Aging Parents’ Shocking Health Improvements Through Food https://nutritionstudies.org/my-aging-parents-shocking-health-improvements-through-food/ Tue, 16 Aug 2016 13:00:31 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=13063 My parents (both in their 80’s) moved in and began a whole food, plant-based diet. The outcome? It’s never too late to overcome serious health issues!

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Written by Sandra L. Price.

]]> Emotional Eating Is a Bad Thing, Right? https://nutritionstudies.org/emotional-eating-is-a-bad-thing-right/ Thu, 21 Jul 2016 13:16:47 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=12941 The term emotional eating, may have a negative ring to it. Don’t try to fight or forget about your pleasurable food memories. Instead make new connections.

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Written by Chef Ramses.

]]> Love Your Liver: Lessons From Chinese Medicine (TCM) https://nutritionstudies.org/love-liver-lessons-chinese-medicine-tcm/ Thu, 24 Mar 2016 18:08:05 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=12551 Ever experience restlessness or an overall feeling of being stuck? Gain insights from Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) on how one can impact imbalances.

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Written by Warren Kramer.

]]> Do You Eat Your Emotions? How to Help With Binge Eating https://nutritionstudies.org/do-you-eat-your-emotions-how-to-help-with-binge-eating/ Fri, 19 Feb 2016 17:37:46 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=12419 Chef Del shares his personal story to inspire others who know a whole foods, plant-based diet is optimal yet have an unproductive relationship with food.

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Written by Chef Del Sroufe.

]]> Dietitian, Alison Ozgur, Shares Her Top Tips on Mindful Eating for Balance https://nutritionstudies.org/mindful-eating-for-balance/ Sat, 13 Jun 2015 06:45:28 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=11428 5 steps to mindful eating that will take us to a deeper level of well being.

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Written by Alison Ozgur, MAT, MHS, RDN, DipACLM.

]]> 4 Ways to Increase Your Willpower https://nutritionstudies.org/4-ways-to-increase-your-willpower/ Fri, 12 Dec 2014 15:45:56 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=10198 When attempting to make New Year’s Resolutions, or just adopt a new healthy habit, people naturally assume that they will need to use their “willpower.”

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Written by Douglas Lisle, PhD.

]]> Getting a jump on the plant-based journey: Two ways exercise speeds successful transition https://nutritionstudies.org/getting-jump-plant-based-journey-two-ways-exercise-speeds-successful-transition/ Wed, 11 Jun 2014 14:59:31 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=9238 Our collective consciousness understands that exercise is an important part of a healthy lifestyle.

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Written by Lani Muelrath, MA.

]]> Diet and the Common Cold https://nutritionstudies.org/diet-common-cold/ Thu, 06 Feb 2014 18:40:40 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=8146 Have you ever heard someone say, “I haven’t had a cold in [insert large number] years since changing my diet!” Have you said this before? If you travel to events with groups of people following any particular diet, you are likely to hear the claim that since following the diet, they have not gotten any … Continued

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Written by Thomas Campbell, MD.

]]> Overcoming Emotional Eating: Techniques for Cultivating Mindfulness https://nutritionstudies.org/overcoming-emotional-eating/ Tue, 14 Jan 2014 19:21:27 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=7737 ​Healthy eating is easy to do when you’re organized, well rested, and being appreciated for your brilliance and hard work, right?

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Written by Becka Kelley.

]]> Get Balanced, Get Blissed: A ‘W’holistic Approach to Health & Healing https://nutritionstudies.org/get-balanced-get-blissed-wholistic-approach-health-healing/ Thu, 14 Nov 2013 12:44:34 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=6531 Having lost my mom to cancer at the early age of 54, as well as losing twin girls, my job and my marriage, I suddenly woke up to the fact that I needed to find a different approach to life.

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Written by Lynne Goldberg.

]]> 8 Tips to Prepare Wholistically for Fall https://nutritionstudies.org/8-tips-prepare-wholisitically-fall/ Thu, 14 Nov 2013 12:33:28 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=6534 All living creatures on earth are tied to and affected by the cycles of the days, the months and the seasons.

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Written by Jovanka Ciares.

]]> Resource for BiPolar Type II, Depression and OCD https://nutritionstudies.org/natural-ways-of-dealing-with-bipolar-type-ii-depression-and-ocd/ https://nutritionstudies.org/natural-ways-of-dealing-with-bipolar-type-ii-depression-and-ocd/#respond Wed, 06 Nov 2013 20:35:10 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=4004 Could it be the medications that lead to metabolic changes? I don't know, but I think an optimal diet is only like to help. It certainly won't hurt.

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Written by Thomas Campbell, MD.

]]> https://nutritionstudies.org/natural-ways-of-dealing-with-bipolar-type-ii-depression-and-ocd/feed/ 0 Breaking Free of the Dietary Pleasure Trap https://nutritionstudies.org/breaking-free-dietary-pleasure-trap/ Fri, 10 Sep 2010 22:45:37 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=4740 If you are holding a copy of Health Science magazine, and know what it is all about, then you are one of the lucky ones.

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Written by Douglas Lisle, PhD.

]]> Dietary Addictions https://nutritionstudies.org/dietary-addictions/ Tue, 03 Aug 2010 17:53:52 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=4745 Why eating healthfully is so difficult. Today, most people acknowledge that drugs, including nicotine, alcohol, caffeine and cocaine, are addictive.

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Written by Alan Goldhamer, D.C..

]]> A Strategy for Health https://nutritionstudies.org/strategy-health/ Mon, 02 Aug 2010 22:53:20 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=4716 Important new information that will help you understand the roadblocks to health and develop a plan for optimal health and happiness!

When I began my practice more than 20 years ago, I still had a lot to learn.

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Written by Alan Goldhamer, D.C..

]]> How Your Body Heals Itself https://nutritionstudies.org/body-heals/ Fri, 18 Jun 2010 18:46:51 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=4772 Understanding the extraordinary power of your immune system!

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Written by Alan Goldhamer, D.C..

]]> Del Sroufe on Binge Eating, Unhealthy Vegan Diets and Losing Weight https://nutritionstudies.org/del-sroufe-binge-eating-unhealthy-vegan-diets-losing-weight/ Tue, 30 Jun 2009 19:17:58 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=14336 Chef Del Sroufe at the Wellness Forum speaks about his journey of weight loss using a plant-based diet.

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Written by Chef Del Sroufe.

]]> Feeling Blue? Here’s How To Feel Better Fast https://nutritionstudies.org/feel-better-fast/ Wed, 15 Oct 1997 22:14:18 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=4875 Important strategies for dealing with modern problems that can trick our natural psychology!

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Written by Douglas Lisle, PhD.

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