Psychiatry & Nutrition

Andrew Saul, PhD, in a video lesson discussing the importance and practical application of Nutritional Therapy in the treatment of Depression and Mental Illness.

 

My dietary plan for a mentally healthy life:

• Lots of Clean, filtered water (if you want to take it further you can learn about wayback nano-water for detoxification)
• Lots of herbal teas, lemon, or lemon/ginger water
• Lots of Organic local organic fruits and vegetables
• High-protein diet: You don’t have to eat meat, however, if you are a vegetarian or vegan, you will have to learn how to make sure you eat protein throughout the day at every meal. For many people, it is easier just to become a meat eater because you need healthy levels of B-vitamins and iron. Learn about the Glycemic Index if you don’t know why this is important, and read the book Sugar Blues. Protein also stabilizes blood sugar and therefore mood swings.
• Fibre for intestinal cleansing (1tsp in water of ground flax, psyllium, chia or salba…)
• Eliminate food sensitivities which cause inflammation: dairy and wheat are the most common (click for more info)
• Eliminate sugar, or high glycemic-index carbs (they contribute to Candida, which contributes to poor intestinal flora, which interferes with mood by disrupting gut-production of serotonin)
• Eliminate genetically modified foods if you can
• Eliminate all chemical food additives, preservatives and food colouring if you can
• Pray or ‘Bliss’ your food and water with loving intention and gratitude
• Be attentive when eating out 
• Supplements:

To minimize the following list you could take TrueHope’s EMPower Plus multivitamin, a probiotic, and an essential fatty acid supplement such as Omega 3/6/9 or Fish Oil. I receive no kickbacks, moneys, or freebies for endorsing these products. I endorse them because I have used them, people in my community use them, and know them to be effective through my direct experience. 

• • 1g Vit C 3-6 grams/day
    (I take 1gram of Vitamin C, 3x per day every day with food and sometimes more depending on how I feel; I spread them throughout the day, at least every couple of hours. Vitamin C helps eliminate adrenochrome  - produced by the adrenal glands when we are under stress – and other toxins created by the body during times of stress, and reduces constipation)
  • B-100 complex
    (I take 1-2x per day, one in the morning and one in the afternoon; B-100 complex provides extra energy and reduces stress, but it’s not recommended to take it at night past 5pm)
  • Daily Multiple Vitamin
    (1 per day)
  • Zinc Citrate 100mg/day
    (This is required for many bodily functions, including immunity and is not manufactured in great amounts by the body; if the body is zinc deficient it will pull it from bones, teeth, and nails which can be observed by deep striations and white marks in your nails)
  • Essential Fatty Acids: comes from seed oils Omega 3-6-9 , or fish oils. Take as recommended for increased brain function, and protection of the myelin sheath in the nervous system. (Omega 3-6-9, amongst other lipids help the nervous system and  are very effective with Epilepsy and Alzheimers)
  • Calcium/Magnesium 2:1 ratio at dinner
    (I am currently taking 600mg of calcium and 300mg of magnesium; helps with stress, sleeping, and reducing constipation. Depending on your age or cardiac health, this calcium supplement may or may not be good for you. Check to see with your orthomolecular doctor)
  • Non-dairy probiotic digestive bacteria
    There is a fermented living probiotic recipe that is made with cabbage. Whichever you prefer.

DELICIOUS INTERNATIONAL FOODS
THAT FIT THIS DIET!

- MEXICAN FOOD: burritos, tacos, taco-salads, mole sauces

- INDIAN FOOD: curries, lentils, great vegetarian dishes

- AUTHENTIC CHINESE FOOD: sugar-free stir-fry on rice, noodle soup,

- AUTHENTIC JAPANESE FOOD: brown-rice sushi, miso soup, donburi, sugar-free teriyaki on rice

- THAI FOOD: coconut curry, curry on rice, pad thai, pho noodle-soup

- MACROBIOTIC FOOD: steamed veggies, brown rice, seaweed, legumes

- SALAD MEALS: greens, proteins, fresh vegetables, avocado, tomato, healthy fats & vinegars

- SMOOTHIE MEALS: low Glycemic Index fruits, nuts and seeds, nut-milk, fiber, dried greens