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What your poo has to do with your mental health (yes, seriously!)
I know you might think this is a bit far fetched, but I promise you it’s not. You NEED to consider your gut health (including your poo and bowel movement regularity) if you are trying to get better, whether that’s physically or mentally. Here’s why!
Addressing hay fever with functional medicine
Hay fever can truly make your life miserable. In this post, I list some of the things you should consider if you suffer from this condition, and I also share my tips and advice from a functional medicine perspective.
Meaning, purpose and a mission for your life, and why these things matter!
Do you feel that your life has direction and meaning? Is there something you feel driven to do in this world? Beneath all of our conditioning, and “taming” throughout our upbringing? In this post I talk about the importance of meaning and purpose in our lives. I delve into Johann Hari’s theory of disconnection from work as a potential root cause of depression, and I also share useful questions to ask yourself to help clarify your purpose and meaning in life.
Depression in early motherhood from a functional medicine perspective
Early motherhood is a very special time, and yet also incredibly challenging too. If you are struggling with low mood and find yourself crying all the time, here are some of the reasons why this might be so. Plus tips on what to try.
Radically changing healthcare: From disease-focus to health-focus
We need a change in our thinking: Instead of eradicating illness, we need to support wellness. If you want to improve your mental and physical health, you need to look at supporting both body and mind, and move away from a focus on symptoms and conditions. Here’s why.
How to be resilient in tough times – the negativity bias, your resources & guilt
Life keeps throwing challenges at us and sometimes they’re really hard. In this post, I dive into growing resilience. I talk about the way our brains scan for danger, and how to grow your inner resources so that you become a stronger and more resilient person.
Why alcohol addiction ruins your mental health & how to beat it with Lindsey Beveridge
Interview with Lindsey Beveridge on alcohol addiction and mental health In this episode I got the chance to talk to Lindsey Beveridge, a UK based
How to get through winter during the Covid-19 pandemic
We all had these great intentions for 2020 and it turned out to be such a hard, difficult and above all uncertain year. The virus
8 top tips for when your mental health is going downhill
Have you noticed that your mental health is going downhill? If so, then take the 25 minutes to listen to this episode. I share my
I ate poorly for just one day – here’s what happened to my mood & energy
Back in the summer I went camping for one day and ate foods that are typical of such trips. Sweets, chocolate, crisps, drinking juices and alcohol etc.
Just how much this way of eating affected my mood and energy levels even shocked me – there were very quick and very noticeable changes. Read the post to find out more.
Ben Aldridge Interview- Overcoming anxiety and challenging yourself
A super valuable episode for anyone struggling with anxiety! I had the pleasure to interview UK writer Ben Aldridge, who writes about mental health, stoicism,
Interview with Sarah Rees: CBT & Compassion Focused Therapy for Depression
I had the pleasure to interview CBT therapist Sarah Rees who runs a private practice here in the UK. We talk about CBT for depression, what compassion focused therapy is, and Sarah also shares her own recent health journey with us. As always we end up chatting about the mind body connection too!
Mental health nutrition – Why food really matters for your brain and mood
This episode is about mental health nutrition: Exploring in how far nutrition is linked to physical root causes of poor mental health such as depression. And this goes far beyond deficiencies in particular nutrients.
What your poo has to do with your mental health (yes, seriously!)
I know you might think this is a bit far fetched, but I promise you it’s not. You NEED to consider your gut health (including your poo and bowel movement regularity) if you are trying to get better, whether that’s physically or mentally. Here’s why!
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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