The online course you need to heal your brain with food presented by Dr. Uma Naidoo, MD.

Gain a solid understanding of the core principles of nutritional psychiatry. Learn how the gut-brain connection, inflammation, and your dietary choices are crucial in maintaining your mental fitness and overall health.

In this mini course, you'll know and understand some dietary changes for those individuals who are suffering feelings of depression.

Regularly having excessive feelings of fear and stress that lead to avoidance of situations or unhealthy habits is considered an anxiety disorder that warrants attention. A key component of an anxiety reducing diet is dietary fiber. Know more about these types of food through this mini course.

There are many studies that have indicated that diet may play a significant role in preventing or slowing cognitive decline. Go in depth through this mini course.

Hyper and hypoactive brain function is highly linked to gut function and dietary intake. When you have ADHD, or a hyperactive brain, your brain chemistry is affected. With this mini course, you'll learn how to handle these better - with food!

Dive into the specifics of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), understanding its relationship with anxiety disorders and the significant role the gut-brain connection plays in its management. Explore which specific dietary elements can influence OCD symptoms and learn strategies to modify your diet to support better mental health.

Explore Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), understanding how traumatic experiences can impact mental well-being and the role of diet in managing symptoms. Learn how the gut acts as a “shock absorber” for trauma and discover which foods can support the brain and reduce PTSD symptoms through their antioxidant properties.

Understand the impact of bipolar disorder and schizophrenia on mental health and the potential role of the gut microbiome and dietary patterns in these conditions. Discover the key nutrients that aid in managing symptoms and supporting overall brain health.

Explore the role of diet in influencing libido, understanding how gut health and the production of hormones like estrogen and testosterone are interconnected with sexual desire and function. Learn which foods can help boost libido and the importance of nurturing the microbiome for sexual health.

Learn about the crucial impact of diet on the cognitive development and emotional well-being of children. Understand which nutrients are essential from a young age and how to engage children in healthy eating practices, including meal preparation and understanding healthy food options.

Examine the reality behind fad dieting and how nutritional psychiatry provides sustainable and holistic approaches to mental and physical health improvement. Learn why a diverse and nutrient-rich diet, focused on improving gut health and brain function, is more beneficial than any temporary diet trend.

Discuss the impact of pandemics on mental health, highlighting the increased importance of metabolic health in the context of COVID-19. Learn how nutritional psychiatry can be an effective tool in improving mental fitness and emotional well-being during times of global stress.

Delve into essential nutrients vital for mental fitness and understand how nutritional psychiatry can influence public health. - Key Nutrients to Improve Mental Fitness Part - Antioxidants and Fiber - Foods to Support Dopamine

Discuss practical lifestyle tips for incorporating the teachings of nutritional psychiatry into daily life. Cover topics such as food prepping, managing a budget for healthy eating, establishing a morning routine, incorporating movement into your day, and other simple ways to support a mentally healthy lifestyle.

This mini course contains the 6 Pillars of Nutritional Psychiatry - “Be Whole, Eat Whole,” emphasizing the benefits of whole foods. - “Eat the Rainbow,” advocating for a diverse, colorful diet rich in various nutrients. - “The Greener, The Better,” stressing the importance of consuming leafy greens and green vegetables for mental fitness. - “Body Intelligence,” encouraging mindfulness and responsiveness to how foods affect mental and physical health. - “Consistency and Balance Are Key,” highlighting the need for sustainable dietary changes. - “Avoid Triggering Foods,” advising on identifying and eliminating foods that exacerbate mental health issues.

This mini course provides a spotlight to multiple #brainfoods!

Delve into nutritional and lifestyle adjustments to combat fatigue, defined by chronic low energy and mood disruptions.

Explore nutritional strategies to alleviate physical and mental discomfort associated with premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and menstruation.

Engage with a real-life scenario of how changing one’s diet from processed to whole foods can significantly alleviate symptoms of anxiety and panic.