Embracing Fear
In Blog #67 we went through how fear comes from the response of the amygdala and for the benefit of our survival. Fear is instinctual. In this Blog I want to touch on the topic of how we could embrace fear. In Blog 67 we touched on that fight, flight, freeze is instinctual. Generally speaking […]
Surrendering to Fear
The feelings of fear come from the reptilian part of the brain called the amygdala. It is a behaviour the is instinctual. It was instinct and instinct alone that made us search for food, shelter, and a suitable mate. Day by day year by year season by season the behaviours repeat because the instinct worked […]
Fat and Depression Link
Depression can be described as a mood, a state of being, or energy level that includes a lack of motivation, a sense of hopelessness, and a lack of physical energy. Depression can be associated with a variety of nutritional deficiencies; there are common symptom and they occur in both young or old. It is not […]
Fat and Brain Link
Did you know that your brain is comprised of over 50% fat? I have seen research that quotes 70%. Fat got a dirty name in the 1980’s and I am not sure why. But here is what you need to know about fat and how it operates for your brain and in the body. Lipids […]
Fat Myths
Who started the myth about fat is bad? Not sure but is started sometime in the 80’s. After the myth started the word fat has such negative connotations in our culture that many of us shy away from foods that contain it. The products that are “low in fat” usually contain extra sugar. Dietary fat […]
Healthy Gut
A quick overview on the question, what is a healthy gut? A healthy gut should include discussions on microbiome, and transit time. Considering that your gut is responsible for controlling digestion, boosting immune function, regulating your mental health, preventing disease, and maintaining your overall health, it is a pretty important organ! Your gut microbiome starts […]
Probiotic Myths
The myth about probiotics! Have you ever walked into a store and tried to figure out which probiotic, what billion of what strain is the correct dose or what about those that are in the fridge and those that are on the shelf. Tough decision without the facts and understanding that not all probiotics are […]
What is Pre-Verbal Trauma?
There is a little whisper of what is called pre-verbal trauma, things that happen before you have the ability to communicate verbally. Experiences that could be involved are problematic birth, inattentive parent, physical abuse, poverty, or neglect. Like most women who have had multiple pregnancy and delivery stories we can all attest that no two […]
Effects of Trauma on the Body
Well, it’s a heavy topic but a necessary one, trauma has many effects in the body, links to autoimmune, gut health, physical pain and emotional pain, suffering within the person and extending outside to all their relationships. It takes a toll on everyone and everything. The first key of healing is calming yourself, containing the […]
Trauma
Trauma is a pretty hard topic for the start of January. Thinking through out the holidays about how there are people who don’t have a happy family Christmas to look forward to or attend. This series of Blogs is for these people but, also good information for all. Trauma according to Google is the lasting […]
What’s Going on in 2024 at Mind Health Connect?
What is going on in 2024 for Mind Health Connect. This year I am going to continue to spread the word on natural solutions for mental health. There are “good fit” natural solutions specific for your biology without having sometimes disastrous outcomes, solutions that the body accepts and solutions that will assist on the journey […]
What’s Odd About the Gut Brain Connection?
One of the odder things about the human gut microbiome is how different each person is. Everyone’s microbiome includes different types of bacteria; curiously, they all seem to do more or less the same thing, in both sickness and in health. It is one of the foundational mysteries of human biology, how complex be have […]