178: Do Anti-Depressant Meds Lower HRV? Ask Us Anything #1

In this special "Ask Us Anything" episode of the Health Upgrade Podcast, I am joined by Valerie Driscoll and Sara Tate to answer questions from our Health Upgraded community. The panel dives into a question about anxiety medication and its impact on heart rate and HRV, providing insights on the physiological and biochemical effects of tricyclic antidepressants.Throughout the episode, Sara shares valuable nutrition strategies, emphasizing the importance of a plant-forward, fiber-rich diet and how the gut-brain connection influences mental health. Valerie offers practical mindfulness tools and highlights the importance of bringing awareness to the present moment as a means of managing anxiety and depression.If you found this discussion helpful or know someone who could benefit from it, don’t forget to share this episode! To get your questions answered in future episodes, join the Health Upgraded community at healthupgraded.com and be part of the conversation. Upgrade your health journey with us—one question at a time!Learn about the community at www.healthupgraded.com Dr. Navaz HabibEmail: [email protected]: https://www.facebook.com/DrNavazHabib/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drnavazhabib/LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/drnavazhabib