Whether it is in conjunction with medication or alone, consuming an antiinflammatory diet, focusing on gut health and using targeted supplementation allow someone to improve their mental health symptoms.
Supplementation
Supplementation can be very useful in seeing and feeling quick results. To reduce the inflammatory burden on the system, certain forms of curcumin, fish oil, CBD and probiotics can be beneficial. There are other herbs called adaptogens that don’t address the root cause of dysfunction but can be a safe alternative to pharmaceuticals and allow someone to feel better within days. It’s helpful to note that herbs are synergistic, which means that they typically work better in a blend of several different herbs versus one single herb. They also are powerful and may interfere with other supplements and medications. Each person should seek a knowledgeable healthcare practitioner or reputable wellness store that can guide them with choosing the best supplement or protocol for their unique body. Bridgitte Carroll, MS, RDN, LDN, is an integrative and functional dietitian in Waltham. She works one-on-one with clients utilizing a systems approach to get to the root cause of bodily imbalances. She is currently accepting new clients at Johnson Compounding and Wellness, 577 Main St., Waltham. For more information, call 781-893-3870 or visit NaturalCompounder.com. See ad on this page and Resource Guide on page 37. Be sure to let our advertisers know you found them in
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