In the clinical presentation of anxiety disorders, there is a particular pattern that can be especially challenging to address.Patients often lack awareness of their own symptoms, deny being anxious, and resist any attempt to change. They may insist that the problem lies in other people’s misunderstanding of them, rather than in their own condition. At […]
Category: Mental Health
Most headlines stop at “fasting lowers anxiety.” Useful, but shallow. The real story is in the brain wiring—and how food choices (like LCHF) make those changes easier and more durable.
Pregnancy is a time of profound physical and emotional change. For many women, it’s also a period marked by increased vulnerability to mood disorders—particularly depression. A major study published in The Journal of Nutrition in January 2024 has added new insight into the link between micronutrients and maternal mental health. Drawing from nearly 2,000 participants
Can Iron and Vitamin D Help Prevent Depression During Pregnancy?Read More »
A refusal to embrace simplicity in taste — and an unbridled craving for sweetness — is a deeply concerning phenomenon. Perhaps fueled by the influence of popular culture, we have come to equate all feelings of joy with the word sweet. From early childhood, as the human brain develops, the equation of happiness with sweetness
The Peril of Rejecting the Bland and Craving Only SweetnessRead More »
In a remarkable case published by Frontiers in Nutrition (June 24, 2025), Moira Newiss, a UK-based nutritional therapy practitioner, recounts how a client with chronic schizophrenia achieved full remission following a strict carnivore‑ketogenic dietary protocol .
The role of sleep in health and disease is gaining more attention as the science continues to advance our understanding of the interplay between the two. Sleep is something we value at MHS, not only as individuals, but as an important area of research as a whole. But first, let’s start with the basics: Why
Vegetarians consuming plant-based meat alternatives may face increased risks of depression and inflammation, though these foods lower IBS risk. Further research is needed to confirm these findings and their broader implications.
How a high-fat diet can help the brain work better. The modern prescription of high-carbohydrate, low-fat diets and eating snacks between meals has coincided with an increase in obesity, diabetes, and an increase in the incidence of many mental health disorders, including depression, anxiety, and eating disorders.
Meat is essential for warding off depression and anxiety, a top nutrition expert has revealed, sending a blow to veganism. Dr Georgia Ede, a Harvard-trained nutritional and metabolic psychiatrist and author of Change Your Diet, Change Your Mind, studies the relationship between what we eat and our mental and physical health. And despite the health halo that vegan
Sunlight and serotonin We’re used to hearing about how too much of the sun’s warm rays can be harmful to your skin. But did you know the right balance can have lots of mood-lifting benefits? Sunlight and darkness trigger the release of hormones in your brain. Exposure to sunlight is thought to increase the brain’s













