10/10/2024
Today, 10th October, is World Mental Health Day. In the UK, during 2024 mental health surveys show that 1 in 7 adults say their mental health is very poor, with 23.5% of those aged 16-24 expressing the same issues.
The science is clear, what we put into our bodies affects our microbiome. These are the thousands of microbes, like bacteria, in our gut that each have a job to do in clearing up our system and making sure all the nutrients we ingest go to the right place so we are healthy. If we don't provide the right food in the right way we destroy the process. Our guts become sluggish, we miss vital nutrients which then affects our sleep and our mood, our general wellbeing and can lead to serious health conditions.
There is a very clear connection between our guts and our brain. Some simple adjustments to what we eat and drink and our general lifestyle can have far-reaching affects.
Try the following important things you can do:
- Cut down on all forms of refined carbohydrates such as cakes, bread, other baked/processed items, fizzy drinks, alcohol.
- Eat a rainbow - a large and varied mix of vegetables
- Eat plenty of protein in all it’s forms, eggs, meat, fish, beans, pulses, tofu etc.
- Don't snack between meals - if you do, have protein.
- Eat whole fruit and sweet treats as dessert only.
- Move more
to name just a few.
If you want to know more about improving your general health and wellbeing and making some small changes that will make a big difference, contact me. I will help you increase knowledge about how your body and brain works, guide you to take more care of yourself. We'll use Hypnotherapy and Mindfulness to support and reinforce new learning and instigate change.
If you are struggling with diminishing mental health, poor sleep, need support with weight loss, poor eating habits, stress and anxiety etc, call/WhatsApp me for an informal chat to find out more.
