This week in part 2 of our mental health series we talk to Amanda Manley, an advanced nurse practitioner with a focus in Women’s Health. Learn how physical and hormonal health can lay the foundation for mental health and find out what is harmful and what is helpful.
Show Notes
Topics Covered in This Episode:
- Getting to the root cause of medical issues
- Managing postpartum mental health by taking care of your body
- The definition of mental health from a medical standpoint
- The importance of sleep
- Coping mechanisms
- Foods that cause inflammation and mood swings
- Gut health
- Foods that harm and foods that help
- Enjoying exercise
- Relaxing nighttime routines that contribute to good sleep
- Stress management strategies
“Sleep is the way to heal and restore so that when tomorrow comes we are able to handle it.”
WHAT FOODS ARE PRO-INFLAMMATORY?
- Processed Foods (nearly anything in a box or the center of the store)
- Vegetable oils (nearly every fried fast food)
- For some Alcohol, Coffee, Gluten, and Dairy
- SUGAR! (including artificial and food color additives)
WHAT FOODS ARE GOOD FOR YOUR GUT AND YOUR BRAIN?
Foods high in:
- Omega 3 Fatty Acids: such a fish, flax seed, chia seeds, and walnuts
- Vitamin D: fish, eggs, mushrooms
- Magnesium: avocados, bananas, pumpkin seeds, and dark chocolate
- Folate and Iron: dark green leafy vegetables
- Fiber and Fermented foods are also important because they feed the good bacteria and the gut.
- Cruciferous veggies and turmeric are also highly anti-inflammatory
FOODS THAT SUPPORT SLEEP:
- Tart Cherries
- Eggs
- Asparagus
- Broccoli
- Flax seed
To connect with Amanda, visit https://www.cornerstoneclinicforwomen.com/amanda-manley
If you need help or have a prayer need, please email me at kbezet@newlifechurch.tv!
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