Talking neurotransmitter balance and excoriation disorder with Nick Zanetti There are a lot of therapists out there (nutritional and otherwise) that understand that we have to give the brain what it needs to work properly. Nicola Zanetti is a well-known and established nutritional therapist and naturopathic practitioner who reached out to me after reading my blog post about the use of Ketogenic Diets forContinue reading “Talking neurotransmitter balance and excoriation disorder with Nick Zanetti”
Ketogenic Diet and Vitamin D Metabolism: What Do We Know Ketogenic Diet and Vitamin D Metabolism: What Do We Know A review came out doing its best to investigate the effects of Ketogenic Diets on vitamin D. Being a huge fan of both; I thought it would make an interesting blog post and contribute to my goal of you knowing all the ways you canContinue reading “Ketogenic Diet and Vitamin D Metabolism: What Do We Know”
A Brief Review of Research on Ketogenic Diets as a Treatment for Multiple Sclerosis (MS) A Brief Review of Research on Ketogenic Diets as a Treatment for Multiple Sclerosis (MS) When I tell people they can learn how to treat their cognitive and mood symptoms (also experienced as Brain Fog), I ultimately mean it. Let’s learn about ketogenic diets and Multiple Sclerosis. There has actually been quite a bit ofContinue reading “A Brief Review of Research on Ketogenic Diets as a Treatment for Multiple Sclerosis (MS)”
How to increase glutathione on a ketogenic diet – supplements How do I increase glutathione on a ketogenic diet? The amino acids glycine, cysteine, and glutamine are used in glutathione production. Eating foods that are good sources of complete amino acids or taking a balanced amino acid supplement will help you make more glutathione. Other important nutrients like B-vitamins, magnesium, selenium, zinc, iron, and alpha-lipoicContinue reading “How to increase glutathione on a ketogenic diet – supplements”
Glutathione and the ketogenic diet Glutathione and the ketogenic diet How does the ketogenic diet’s upregulation of glutathione play a part in healing your brain from mental illness and neurological disorders? Glutathione is the brain’s main antioxidant system. The ketogenic diet’s ability to upregulate glutathione production is particularly helpful for people with mental illness or neurological disorders. Ketogenic diets increaseContinue reading “Glutathione and the ketogenic diet”
Keto diet rules for mental health Keto diet rules for mental health I am well aware that using the word “rules” is an unpopular stance. That some of you immediately have the urge to argue about what the rules are, should be, and whether the concept is even valid. Writing a post titled keto diet rules is just looking for trouble.Continue reading “Keto diet rules for mental health”
Ketogenic Diet for Bipolar Disorder Can the ketogenic diet treat bipolar disorder? Mounting evidence supports the use of ketogenic diets for bipolar disorder because of the ketogenic diet’s ability to modify underlying pathological mechanisms such as brain hypometabolism, neurotransmitter imbalances, brain inflammation, and oxidative stress. There are numerous anecdotal reports, published case studies in peer-reviewed journals, articles reviewing the literatureContinue reading “Ketogenic Diet for Bipolar Disorder”
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?”
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”
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)”
