Nutritionally Speaking

This week we hired a new psychiatrist. Along with treating by prescribing mainstream psychiatric drugs, he specializes in first treating with nutrients, amino acids and vitamins. He feels that there is a direct correlation between the foods we eat, and some mental disorders. There are foods that can trigger depression, anxiety or even psychosis. He told us of case histories where chocolate was totally removed from a persons diet and their depression vanished. During his lecture he informed us that these triggers would not show up as food allergies, but would effect the brain, never the less. He explained that most of our prescription drugs are made from derivatives of plants and vitamins, so why not try to treat patients naturally and holistically. In some cases, medications are needed, but it was interesting to learn that we do have options. In some societies, the villagers know of medical uses for every kind of vegetation. They have less illnesses than we do and as a whole, are a healthier people. Sometimes we need to revisit the old ways first before we try the new.