This week, a look at three audiobooks that talk about using food or nutrition as a way to deal with an mental health or anxiety condition. There are a lot of resources when it comes to finding materials about treating the various forms of anxiety. Finding authoritative and viable resources is a lot more difficult. Then there are books with ok content but with poor or non-engaged readers. I can't recommend those books. So, the books that appear in this episode had to pass through the following process:
- There is both a physical book and audiobook available.
- The author has the required training or qualification in order to write the book.
- And just like if I was standing in a library or bookstore, there is an opportunity to read or get a sense of the content or philosophy regarding the materials.
In housekeeping news, last time I mentioned that the podcast has been picked up by Amazon Music & Podcast. I went to check it out, there are problems. There is no show description. There are only about 10 episodes listed. I have over 200 and they are in an unfathomable random order. At the time of this recording other podcasting folks are having issues as well. It is a new service and I hope that get it fixed quickly. If you need support contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255, the Trevor Project at 1-866-488-7386 or text “START” to 741-741. Resources:
Mindful.org has a 10 minute meditation for a full body scan. It can help you reconnect your mind and body.
https://www.mindful.org/a-10-minute-body-scan-practice/ For more information about Dr. Uma Naidoo This is Your Brain on Food or to find a vendor for her book and audiobook you can visit
her website. There is also an interview of Dr. Naidoo on the
Amen Clinic YouTube channel Dr. Emeran Mayer book on
The Mind Gut Connection can be found at his website, which also has videos about his approach about the brain and gut connections. There are versions via ebook, print and audiobook. Dr. William W. Li's book called
Eat to Beat Disease also talks about the mind/body connection but also gives you actionable steps that you can do to transition into more healthy eating. There is a recipe section with accessible ideas about
healthy recipes. On his website there are recipes you can use to eat in support of your body. Disclaimer: Links to other sites are provided for information purposes only and do not constitute endorsements. Always seek the advice of a qualified health provider with questions you may have regarding a medical or mental health disorder. This blog and podcast is intended for informational and educational purposes only. Nothing in this program is intended to be a substitute for professional psychological, psychiatric or medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
