Mental Health Part 2: Healing Your Body to Benefit Your Mind with Amanda Manley

Topics Covered in This Episode: Getting to the root cause of medical issuesManaging postpartum mental health by taking care of your bodyThe definition of mental health from a medical standpoint The importance of sleepCoping 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 sleepStress 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 DairySUGAR! (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 walnutsVitamin D: fish, eggs, mushroomsMagnesium: avocados, bananas, pumpkin seeds, and dark chocolateFolate and Iron: dark green leafy vegetablesFiber and Fermented foods are also important because they feed the good bacteria and the gut. Cruciferous veggies and turmeric are also highly anti-inflammatoryFOODS THAT SUPPORT SLEEP:Tart CherriesEggsAsparagusBroccoliFlax seedTo connect with Amanda, visit https://www.cornerstoneclinicforwomen.com/amanda-manleyIf you need help or have a prayer need, please email me at [email protected]!