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”
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”
Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD) How could a ketogenic diet help treat the symptoms of Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD)? Ketogenic diets are able to modify at least four of the pathologies we see in people suffering from Social Anxiety Disorder. These include glucose hypometabolism, neurotransmitter imbalances, inflammation, and oxidative stress. A ketogenic diet is a powerful dietary therapy that hasContinue reading “Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD)”
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder(PTSD) How could a ketogenic diet help treat the symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)? Ketogenic diets are able to modify at least four of the pathologies we see in PTSD brains. These pathologies include glucose hypometabolism, neurotransmitter imbalances, inflammation, and oxidative stress. A ketogenic diet is a powerful dietary therapy that has been shown toContinue reading “Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder(PTSD)”
