So many people deal with feeling crabby, irritated, sad, or blue…..thinking there is nothing they can do except go to their doctor for a prescription. Sure, there may be some people who could benefit from a prescription, but I bet that MORE could benefit from eating healthier foods, exercising, and taking targeted nutritional supplements. Here are some supplements I use for mood support: 💊 Curcumin Curcumin from turmeric root is an anti-inflammatory compound that has been sh

Feeling grumpy, sluggish, or just plain blah? 🥣 Foods can have a powerful effect on your mood (both good and bad), so let’s start there. Some people grab foods they *think* make them feel good (ice cream anyone?) but end up feeling worse once the sugar rush wears off. How about next time, think about reaching for one of these science-backed foods to improve your mood: 🫐 Blueberries One study found wild blueberry juice improved mood in children and young adults within one ho

Lots of people think mood only relates to serotonin levels in the brain, but that’s only part of the story. Think of it this way: So your mood depends on the right balance of nutrients, hormones, and other chemical messengers throughout your entire body—including your gut, thyroid, and immune system. This is not an exhaustive list, but to give you some examples, here are 5 root causes of mood issues that we investigate when taking a functional medicine approach. 1️⃣ Hormonal

✨ You don’t need a mental health diagnosis to struggle with mood—OR to get relief from functional medicine ✨ There is a huge misconception that you need to be given an official diagnosis in order to get help with mood. That may be true for medications, but when it comes to a functional health approach? It’s just not true. I’m seeing lots of people this time of year struggling with: 🔹 Feeling sad or hopeless 🔹 Negative thought patterns 🔹 Unable to get motivated 🔹 Snapping