We all know that eating healthy whole foods is good for our physical health, but did you know it can have a surprisingly positive impact on your mental health?
Being a therapist in Los Angeles, I often meet with clients who are into alternative ways to improve their health. Whether it be crystals, reiki, or energy healing; Los Angeles is at the forefront of trying new things. So it makes sense that my clients would be interested in ways to improve their mental health without medication.
We all eat food; and for the most part, we try to eat healthy for our physical well being. Well now. we have reason to eat healthy for our mental well being. In a recent article on Psychology Today, Georgia Ede, MD, discusses how sugar consumption can be increasing mood swings. So that comforting cupcake might actually be making you feel worse! By no means do I think changing your diet alone will make everything better but I do think it's a great place to start.
Take a look at the article at www.psychologytoday.com/blog/diagnosis-diet/201706/stabilize-your-mood-food
