Discover The One True Way To Experience A Breakthrough In Mental Health

The rate of mental illness is on the rise.

In western civilizations, the most common treatment for mental health disorders including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder and ADHD is psychiatric medications. Despite their widespread use, recent research has demonstrated that pharmaceutical therapies may not be as effective as was once believed. As you’ll see in the video below, the concurrent rise in the rate of psychiatric prescriptions and mental health issues should cause us to consider our need for a fresh approach.

Most of you are already familiar with the fact that diet and nutrient status have a profound effect on your overall health. You may have yet to experience the powerful effects of dietary therapy, but it is worth noting that current research has demonstrated that a healthful diet and lifestyle can decrease your risk for cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, Alzheimer’s and cancer. What’s not so well known is the link between certain nutrient deficiencies and an increased risk of mental illness. The use of dietary and nutrient therapies for the treatment of mental health is becoming a cutting edge area of research with incredible potential.

According to Julia Rucklidge, approximately 60-80% of those in her research responded favorably to micronutrient therapy. At least 20 randomized controlled trials demonstrated that micronutrient therapy can be used to reduce aggression, slow cognitive decline and treat conditions such as anxiety, depression and ADHD. This is huge!

These findings are even more exciting when you consider that micronutrient therapy, as opposed to conventional pharmaceutical intervention, has none of the side effects, risk or cost traditionally associated with conventional therapies. In other words, improving your nutrient status might be all you need to dramatically improve the quality of your life. If you suffer from mental health issues, please watch the video to learn about this exciting new research.

Julia Rucklidge, The Surprisingly Dramatic Role of Mental Health

My take on this:

Earlier this year, I completed my thesis on the topic of diet and mental health. The more I researched, the more convinced I became that dietary strategies are grossly underutilized in the treatment of both physical and mental health disorders. Rucklidge’s research is just the tip of the iceberg. Mental health disorders cost billions of dollars annually and significantly reduce the quality of life.  We can no longer afford to ignore this potential treatment!

Try these dietary strategies for the next 30 days and see how you feel. Though Rucklidge’s research specifically utilized micronutrient supplements, there is actually research to suggest that dietary changes alone can be enough to experience significant shifts in mental health.

• Eliminate all gluten
• Eliminate all processed foods, trans-fats, sodas and fruit juice
• Eliminate refined sugar
• Eliminate caffeine
• Eliminate soy
• Eat as many servings of organic vegetables per day as possible focusing on leafy greens (5-8 servings)
• Incorporate 2-3 servings of WHOLE organic fruit per day (berries and citrus are best)
• Consume only high quality animal products such as grass-fed beef, pasture-raised chicken/turkey/eggs and wild fish
• Begin your day with hot filtered water, lemon and one tablespoon of unrefined coconut oil.  This helps keep your blood sugar stable and your brain well nourished.
• Fill 1/2 your plate with organic veggies, 1/4 with high quality protein, and 1/4 high quality fat. First and foremost, listen for your body’s feedback and adjust accordingly.

If you haven’t already, why not order our 31 Day Kickstart Guide or Recipe Books and begin this process right away! If after 30 days you don’t experience the benefits you were hoping for, it could be time to dig a bit deeper. An elimination diet might be your next step. You may also have a nutrient analysis performed by a qualified health practitioner or naturopath to see if you would benefit from the high-dose nutrients that Rucklidge’s research found so effective. Even if diet alone doesn’t provide the relief you hoped for, there are still alternative and natural avenues to better mental health. I urge you to explore dietary and micronutrient strategies before going the conventional route. In doing so, you can avoid the dangerous side effects sometimes associated with pharmaceuticals.

Here’s to a healthier diet and a happier tomorrow…<3