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Amino acids for depression: why protein is crucial for your mood
Did you know that eating protein has a direct effect on your mood? Turns out, protein’s building blocks, amino acids, are needed to make those feel-good neurotransmitters that are often low when you’re feeling depressed.
Develop a growth mindset and transform your outlook on life
Your basic beliefs about yourself have huge implications for your achievements and success, and adopting a growth mindset can make such a huge difference on your road to recovery from depression.
Exercise for depression and how to start from scratch
Exercise can make such a huge difference to your mental health, and can really help to lift your mood. There’s tons of options out there, and lots of helpful tips to start if you’ve never really been much a sporty person before.
The art of taking action: Feel the bad stuff, but then do it anyway
The art of taking action: Accept what is, feel your feelings, and then choose activity over inactivity. Do what needs doing despite how you feel!
The difference this can make to your mental health is truly phenomenal and far-reaching.
The VIA Character Strengths survey- Reconnect with who you truly are
Your character strengths reflect the “real” core you. Knowing what they are can help you overcome difficulties, achieve your goals and enhance your overall wellbeing. And there’s a free test to find out what yours are!
Candida and depression: Addressing gut imbalances to restore your mood
If you haven’t heard of Candida yet, then make sure to read this post. Candida is a form of yeast that can overgrow inside your gut causing ALL sorts of symptoms. Depression is one of those.
Develop a growth mindset and transform your outlook on life
Your basic beliefs about yourself have huge implications for your achievements and success, and adopting a growth mindset can make such a huge difference on your road to recovery from depression.
Exercise for depression and how to start from scratch
Exercise can make such a huge difference to your mental health, and can really help to lift your mood. There’s tons of options out there, and lots of helpful tips to start if you’ve never really been much a sporty person before.
The art of taking action: Feel the bad stuff, but then do it anyway
The art of taking action: Accept what is, feel your feelings, and then choose activity over inactivity. Do what needs doing despite how you feel!
The difference this can make to your mental health is truly phenomenal and far-reaching.
The VIA Character Strengths survey- Reconnect with who you truly are
Your character strengths reflect the “real” core you. Knowing what they are can help you overcome difficulties, achieve your goals and enhance your overall wellbeing. And there’s a free test to find out what yours are!
Candida and depression: Addressing gut imbalances to restore your mood
If you haven’t heard of Candida yet, then make sure to read this post. Candida is a form of yeast that can overgrow inside your gut causing ALL sorts of symptoms. Depression is one of those.
Sugar and depression – why it can really wreck your mood
Reducing my sugar consumption was the first and one the most significant steps in overcoming depression naturally. Sugar and depression are very much linked. Read on to find out why!
How to stop negative thoughts and not be trapped by them
Negative thoughts can really keep you trapped and rule your life, particularly when you’re feeling low. But with certain techniques and practise you can start to turn this around.
The link between your gut health and depression
Depression is not all in your head. It might, in fact, be linked to your gut health! But how does that work?
Welcome to the blog
I’m Claudia Smith, a qualified nutritional therapist, functional medicine practitioner and coach specialising in depression. This is where I share my thoughts and advice on natural and holistic approaches to overcoming depression.
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