Mental health
We all experience mental health issues that can interfere with optimal health and wellness. Whether it’s the effects of stress, nutritional deficiencies, or an underlying health issue, decreased mental health concerns can disrupt your physical health. At True Health, I offer natural ways to improve mental health and encourage optimal well-being.
Optimal Mental Health Is Essential For Your Wellbeing
This is an area I didn’t expect to focus on when I first began studying natural medicine decades ago. However, I quickly realized that although most of my patients found me for physiological concerns, they often had mental health issues that were intricately tied into their physical well- being. When we addressed the underlying health issues, their physical symptoms would quickly start to improve. But patients would also report decreased anxiety/depression, better stress management, less overwhelm and irritability, and improved concentration. It works the other way as well!
Underlying Health Issues Can Affect Mental Health
I have been lucky enough to co-treat several patients who are working with mental health therapists at the same time. It turns out that processing sources of mental/emotional stress, cognitive dissonance, and trauma reduces physical pain and inflammation. It also makes patients more likely to engage in health-generating behaviors! Of course, now we have a huge body of research looking at links between the physical body, the brain, neurotransmitter/ hormone production, digestion, nutritional deficiencies, activity level, and emotional experience. I almost feel silly making a distinction between physical health and mental health, because they are often one and the same.
Improve Your Mental Health With Natural Medicine
Stress is the body’s response to various demands it encounters. These demands can range from work stress to chronic physical pain. As the body tries to reduce stress, the adrenal glands work overtime to help the body calm down and return to normal.
Many people experience high levels of stress in the body, resulting in anxiety, depression, or other mental health concerns. As a result, they turn to anti-anxiety medication or sedatives that trigger unwanted side effects. I create customized plans that include the right combination of diet, exercise, and stress management techniques to help people cope with mental health concerns naturally and begin healing.
Frequently Asked Questions
If you’re looking for a natural approach to mental health, my customized treatment plans can provide an effective solution.
How Can Natural Medicine Improve My Mental Health?
If you’re suffering from chronic pain, stress, anxiety, depression, or other symptoms of poor mental health, a holistic solution can help. Mental health concerns can result from internal factors as much as external ones. While stress, trauma, or relationship issues often trigger mental health issues, nutritional deficits or underlying health issues can do the same thing. Natural therapies and supplements can reduce anxiety, promote relaxation, and decrease depression. I provide a comprehensive approach to mental health by exploring all areas of health and wellness to discover the source of symptoms. Then, I personalize a treatment plan that includes a combination of supplements, therapeutic eating plans, and lifestyle modifications to restore your health.
What Affects Mental Health?
Social, biological, and psychological factors can affect mental health. Genetics, trauma, neurochemistry, and health issues are a few things that disrupt the natural flow. Mental concerns are a complex area of health and wellness that deserves a personalized approach for every unique situation.
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I’m Ilana Goldberg, and I offer telehealth services that improve mental health and wellness. As a certified functional medicine provider, I am passionate about helping people restore their health and gain the mental clarity they need to live the life they deserve. Contact True Health today to learn more about the benefits of natural medicine.