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In today's episode of The Root Cause Medicine Podcast, we discuss the powerful connection between nutrition and mental health with Dr. Uma Naidoo. You’ll hear us dive into:The impact of food on mental healthHow to manage anxiety through nutrition and lifestyleUsing food as medicine for mental well-beingWhat is metabolic psychiatry?How your diet controls your brain and sleepDr. Uma is a Harvard-trained psychiatrist, professional chef, nutrition specialist, author, and MasterClass instructor. She is also the Founder and Director of the Nutritional Psychiatry Service at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH). Known as Harvard's Mood Food Expert, Dr. Uma is a national best-selling author of “This Is Your Brain On Food” and “Calm Your Mind with Food.”Labs MentionedMetabolic PanelsEndocrine HormonesVitamin DComplete Blood CountIron LevelsThyroid Function TestsFasting Lipid PanelsFasting Triglyceride LevelsGuest Details:Dr. Uma Naidoo’s Website, LinkedIn, Instagram, X, Facebook, TikTokDr. Uma Naidoo’s BooksDr. Uma Naidoo’s CourseRupa Health Details:Rupa Health's Website, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTubeRupa Health Reference Guide & MagazineDr. Kate Kresge’s Website, LinkedIn, Instagram, Youtube & TwitterDr. Kate Kresge on PodcastTimestamps03:15 - Dr. Uma’s Inspiring Journey to Mental Wellness07:33 - How Food Choices Can Transform Mental Health10:43 - How Your Microbiome Could Be the Key to Addressing Anxiety15:09 - Food Choices to Calm Your Mind and Ease Anxiety22:26 - The Secret to Perfect Hydration28:00 - The Connection Between Leptin, Anxiety, and Your Diet35:58 - Boost Your Mood with Non-Food Nutrient Sources40:03 - How Your Diet Controls Your Brain and Sleep45:38 - The Role of Magnesium and Potassium for Anxiety Relief50:15 - Essential Lab Tests You Need for Root Cause Diagnosis55:00 - When Your Body Is Screaming for Help58:52 - Acknowledge the Real Connection Between Food and Mood
