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Are mental health struggles a result of something deeper? If it seems that the root causes of your problems remain unaddressed, join us as Dr. Miles Nichols uncovers the hidden triggers behind anxiety and depression. But beware, the answers may leave you questioning everything you thought you knew.
In this episode, Dr. Nichols delves into the deep connections between gut health, infections, toxins, and mental health. He challenges the traditional view of mental health, expanding the conversation to encompass overall psychological well-being and emotional and spiritual wellness.
Listen now and start improving your mental health today!
With alarming statistics showing the increasing prevalence of mental health problems, Dr. Nichols highlights the importance of addressing the underlying causes rather than just focusing on symptoms. Drawing upon research, he questions the long-held belief that neurotransmitter changes in the brain are solely responsible for conditions like depression.
Instead, he explores the impact of gut issues, chronic infections, and toxins on mental health, shedding light on a new perspective. He also emphasizes the need for comprehensive testing and treatment to identify and address these underlying triggers. By uncovering the root causes, he believes true healing and a path to feeling freaking amazing can be achieved.
Gut health has a profound influence on our emotional state and mental well-being. Conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) have been found to have a strong correlation with mental health disorders like anxiety and depression. Therefore, addressing gut health could be a vital step in improving mental health outcomes and overall well-being.
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, or SSRIs, were developed in the 1960s as a result of research into the connection between depression and deficiencies in the amino acid tryptophan. By increasing the availability of serotonin in the brain, these drugs were designed to alleviate depression symptoms. However, their effectiveness has remained a topic of debate, with recent studies producing inconsistent results. Instead, exploring other areas of overall health like nutrition, gut health, and stress management may be beneficial for people wrestling with depression.
Neuroinflammation is another area emerging as a significant factor in various mental health difficulties. Inflammation in the brain, often caused by leaky gut, can lead to mood and cognitive disturbances such as depression and anxiety. By addressing inflammatory triggers, we can potentially mitigate other mental health problems, contributing to a holistic approach to mental health care.
Listen now to take better care of your physical and mental well-being!
Dr. Miles Nichols is a functional medicine doctor specializing in Lyme, mold illness, gut, thyroid, and autoimmunity. After Dr Miles personally struggled with chronic fatigue in his early 20’s, Dr Miles dedicated himself to figure out the root causes. He suffered with and recovered from thyroid dysfunction, autoimmunity, a gut infection, Lyme co-infections, and mold illness.
Dr Miles has authored two books. He founded the Medicine with Heart functional medicine clinic in Colorado as well as the Medicine with Heart Institute which trains other doctors in functional medicine. Dr Miles has been a featured speaker at national conferences, professional associations, podcasts, and summits.
Facebook: https://facebook.com/medicinewithheart
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Twitter: https://twitter.com/medicinewheart
Functional Medicine Clinic: https://MedicineWithHeart.com
Functional Medicine Training Institute for Practitioners: https://MindBodyFunctionalMedicine.com
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