Food as Medicine to Address and Overcome Mood Disorders

Hi, thanks for the reply. My mood positive change on green keto (Anna cabeca) lasted 1 month. Didn’t know if it was a photoshop of how is a brain on ketosis but that’s my goal: trying to get into ketosis and stay on it for better brain function. Would like to know women (be I think is different for men) that are trying this and how are they doing. Ill checked Dr Boz approach and find it excellent bc of supported on data, bio markers, measures and not just guessing, but still find that it doesn’t adress intolerances, the gut-mind connection, the women hormonal changes, the need to be alkaline. Keto was started as a protocol for epilepsy why couldn’t it be beneficial for mood disorders and inflammation? Is somebody giving it a try?

I experienced a mood positive change on green keto (Anna cabeca) during 1 month. Didn’t know if it was a photoshop of how is a brain on ketosis but that’s my goal: trying to get into ketosis and stay on it for better brain function. Would like to know women (BC I think is different for men) that are trying this and how are they doing. Ill checked Dr Boz approach and find it excellent bc of supported on data, bio markers, measures and not just guessing, but still find that it doesn’t adress intolerances, the gut-mind connection, the women hormonal changes, the need to be alkaline. Keto was started as a protocol for epilepsy why couldn’t it be beneficial for mood disorders and inflammation? Is somebody giving it a try? Would appreciate to know if somebody has been on this journey and want to share her outcomes especially on mood, cognition, energy and sleep (circadian rhythm). Thanks

Hi @lorena1egas, You will see that I moved your comment to the discussion that is talking about food diets that help with depression and mood disorders. I see that you posted previously here as well. When you respond to a discussion that was already started, the group settings move it to the top of the list so all the members can see that there is a new comment on this topic.

Can you share with me what you are referring to when you say "a photoshop of the brain on ketosis"? I have often wondered about this diet myself and would love to know how exactly it has benefitted your mood and stability. 🙂

Hi @johnjames

I just now noticed your post about internal anxiety. Yes, I have heard of it as well! I've been part of Parkinson's support groups where many folks have talked about his internal shakiness. Often, their doctors have attributed this symptom to anxiety (not being aware that it is a symptom of PD) and given them anti-anxiety meds which have caused more problems. As many of us know, anti-anxiety drugs cause PD patients to have worse symptoms.

As Colleen, @colleenyoung mentioned I think this would be a great discussion topic for the Parkinson's discussion group. I hope you will offer your comments about it and share what you have learned about these internal spasms and what treatments have helped you.

You mentioned that your doctor teaches/speaks online. Is it possible to give us the website where we can find this information or is this just for his own patients?

Thanx Nancy. I’ve been looking into this stuff myself. All the gastri docs do us throw meds st me and I’m one of those people that has allergic reactions to everything. They just don’t care if it doesn’t work. They look st u like they r pissed they didn’t help u. News flash docs, it isn’t about u. Get over yourself

Hi- sorry I'm slow getting back to you- I had pneumonia for the third time in 4 months ( good old Parkinson's) Yes I will put the information here if it works- and it did- Its a great class(s) my wife and I have sit in on 3-4 so far-he's the best Doctor I've ever had- he also teaches at the center down at the hospital(St. Joe's) hope this works- if not please let me know and I'll try something else. Gods Blessings John
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@johnjames I'm so sorry to hear of your many bouts with pneumonia. Do the doctors understand why this is happening? I'm wondering if it is a result of poor swallowing and aspiration?

Thank you so much for the added information about the classes you have been taking. This might be very helpful to others.

Stay well and be safe. Will you post again and let me know how you are doing?

Hi @amandaburnett I restarted this protocol that is base in changing your biochemistry. I decided to started a rigorous keto protocol call keto continuum by Dr. Boz. The method is from clinical practice and scientific - evidence based so there’s no way to get stucked or not reach te finall goal that is: to reverse chronic illnesses and a better endocrine and neurological outcome. I did all the modules and I am into the support group with others that are far away and more advanced. This is chemistry and I feel more focus. Still in the first phase so better to benefit from the more advanced and successful patients that has overcome many conditions and reduced their prescriptions by reversing the chemistry inside. You can join a fb support group we meet by zoom every Sunday night https://bozmd.com/

@nla4625
I know this is an old post but it makes my heart happy to read of someone who realizes that food is indeed medicine for the entire body, physical or psychological, something which I have been saying for years and years. The fact that you did your research to learn how to take charge of your health is noteworthy. We have to do the work because there is no magic pill.

Doctors have to allocate small pockets of time for their patients so there is rarely any mention of diet and if there is , it is brief. I don’t know if that will change but this routine prescription approach to our health plus all the problems with the food industry in our country is a hard combo to overcome. But you are doing it and I have been living the food is medicine life because I did the research also. I am a young 80 and I don’t take any prescription medicine.
Like you I don’t want to engage in a debate because I do realize that medication is essential and life saving for some.

FL Mary

Meds still work best with attention paid to diet and movement. So I do not feel they are exclusive to one another. Quality of Life is the goal.