October 19th, 2011
By Craig Fear
“I’ve been searching my whole life for a diet that can explain and reverse all manner of chronic health problems including serious mental health problems. This is as close as it gets.”
I can’t remember who said it. It could’ve been a medical doctor, could’ve been a naturopathic doctor, massage therapist, acupuncturist, nutritional therapist or the many psychotherapists that were in the room. It was during a break, over a casual conversation that someone said it and it stuck with me because it’s a sentiment that a growing number of health practitioners express when they come across the GAPS diet. Keep Reading…
September 12th, 2011
By Craig Fear
Do you someone suffering from mental health issues? Chances are you do. Over the past twenty years the rise in things like depression, ADHD, anxiety, learning disabilities and behavioral problems is nothing short of staggering. And the rise in pharmaceuticals to treat these issues is equally staggering. About one in five Americans are on some form of anti-depressant.
A few weeks ago I asked one of the members of my GET AT THE ROOTS 12 week weight loss program to shoot a little video. We were on week 11 at the time and the topic for week 11 is Brain Chemistry Deficiencies (Mental Health Issues would be an equally suitable name). It was a bit off the cuff but I think we captured a good testimonial to the power of nutrition when working with these issues. Keep Reading…