Keto on a budget for mental health I don’t usually write posts on the how of doing ketogenic diets. But for this topic, I will make an exception. It is one of the main fears I hear from clients considering switching to a ketogenic diet for the treatment of their mental illness, and it deserves adequate discussion. Introduction Many individuals are nervousContinue reading “Keto on a budget for mental health”
Do I need help doing keto if I have a mental illness? Changes in diet can be hard and challenging even for people who do not identify as having a mental illness. There are a lot of reasons you may benefit from professional help transitioning to a ketogenic diet and many different kinds of professionals that can help you. Some of these include ketogenic nutritionists, ketogenic dieticians,Continue reading “Do I need help doing keto if I have a mental illness?”
3 Reasons you are Depressed and why Keto can fix them Depressed and why Keto can fix them Yeah, your life may be super stressful. You may have some self-esteem issues that make you sad, and you probably do need some therapy. But depression is not just a psychological phenomenon. You can treat underlying physical causes of depression. And there are ways to do it withoutContinue reading “3 Reasons you are Depressed and why Keto can fix them”
Ketogenic Diets for ADHD Ketogenic Diets for ADHD Can Keto Help ADHD? Ketogenic diets can help ADHD by treating several areas of underlying pathology identified as causing symptoms. These areas include glucose hypometabolism, neurotransmitter imbalances, low brain-derived neurotrophic factor, inflammation, and oxidative stress. A well-formulated ketogenic diet can also improve the nutrient status and treat cofactor insufficiencies seen inContinue reading “Ketogenic Diets for ADHD”
Why are you irritable on keto Why does keto make me irritable? It can take 3 to 6 weeks to adapt to a ketogenic diet. During that time irritability may occur from insufficient electrolyte supplementation (especially sodium), potentiation effects of existing medications causing side effects, or psychological factors related to making big lifestyle changes. You are not irritable because you areContinue reading “Why are you irritable on keto”
How to stay consistent on keto and get out of your own way How to stay consistent on keto and get out of your own way Can psychotherapy help me stay on keto to improve my mental health? Sometimes I am asked why someone might need a therapist to help them transition to a ketogenic diet and to stay consistent. I teach them how to do a ketogenicContinue reading “How to stay consistent on keto and get out of your own way”
Ketogenic Diet Treats Alcoholism Ketogenic Diet Treats Alcoholism Can the ketogenic diet be used as an effective treatment for alcoholism? A 3-week RCT done by the National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism found that a ketogenic diet could reduce the need for detox medications, reduce alcohol withdrawal symptoms, and reduce alcohol cravings. The researchers also found that brainContinue reading “Ketogenic Diet Treats Alcoholism”
Can keto treat my depression without medication? How can a ketogenic diet help treat Depression? Ketogenic diets modify at least four of the underlying pathologies seen in people with depression. These include glucose hypometabolism, neurotransmitter imbalances, inflammation, and oxidative stress. A ketogenic diet is a powerful dietary therapy shown to directly impact these four underlying mechanisms (and others) involved with depression symptoms. PleaseContinue reading “Can keto treat my depression without medication?”
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) How can a ketogenic diet help treat the symptoms of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)? Ketogenic diets are able to modify at least four of the pathologies we see in people with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). These pathologies include glucose hypometabolism, neurotransmitter imbalances, inflammation, and oxidative stress. A ketogenic diet is a powerful dietary therapy that has beenContinue reading “Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)”
Panic Disorder (PD) How could a ketogenic diet help treat the symptoms of Panic Disorder (PD)? Ketogenic diets modify at least four of the pathologies we see in panic disorder (PD) and panic attacks. These pathologies include glucose hypometabolism, neurotransmitter imbalances, inflammation, and oxidative stress. A ketogenic diet is a powerful dietary therapy that will directly impact theseContinue reading “Panic Disorder (PD)”
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) How could a ketogenic diet help treat the symptoms of Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)? Ketogenic diets are able to modify at least four of the pathologies we see underlying Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD). These pathologies include glucose hypometabolism, neurotransmitter imbalances, inflammation, and oxidative stress. A ketogenic diet is a powerful dietary therapy that has beenContinue reading “Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)”
Does your mental health therapist know about keto? Does your mental health therapist know about keto? Do licensed mental health professionals know that the ketogenic diet can be used to treat mental illness? I really wanted to know the answer to this question: Do therapists know you can use keto for mental health? I didn’t know the answer so I decided I wouldContinue reading “Does your mental health therapist know about keto?”
