
23/09/2025
Did you know that depression isn’t just in your head — your gut may be involved?
🌊 On the Central Coast, more and more people are discovering the deep link between depression and gut health.
🧠 The gut and brain are connected through the gut-brain axis. This means what you eat can influence how you feel emotionally.
When digestion is unbalanced, your mood often follows.
🌱 In Eastern Nutrition, food is seen as medicine.
By supporting your gut, you also support your emotional wellbeing.
Balanced digestion = balanced mood.
🥦 Helpful gut + mood foods include:
✔ Cooked vegetables & whole grains
✔ Fermented foods
✔ Herbal teas
🚫 Foods that may disrupt balance include:
✘ Too many raw or cold meals
✘ Heavy, greasy foods
✘ Refined sugars
💡 If you’re seeking depression support on the Central Coast, or exploring natural approaches to depression management, Eastern Diet Therapy can guide you towards foods that bring balance to both your body and your mind.
🌿 At Healing Tree Natural Medicine in East Gosford, we use Eastern Diet Therapy to help restore harmony in digestion and support emotional health. Small changes in food can make a big difference in mood.
✨ Take the first step towards feeling better — your gut may be the key.