349: How to tackle inflammation | Madiha Saeed, M.D.

Madiha Saeed, M.D.: “The things that we put in bodies have a dramatic effect on our behaviors.”  Saeed, a board-certified integrative family physician, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob to discuss how unchecked inflammation can affect your mental health, plus: - The best foods to support immunity & protect your brain - How to enhance the flavor of your veggies - How gratitude can help reduce inflammation - How your behaviors can actually change other people's brains - How to get more plant-based sources of iron Referenced in the episode: - mbg Podcast episode #292, with Saeed. - Saeed's latest book, The Holistic Rx For Kids. - A study on inflammatory markers and behavioral problems in children. - A study on how junk food affects adolescents' brains. - A study on how fruits and vegetables can support children's mental health. - A study on 400 infants showing how gut bacteria can affect cognition. - A study showing childhood obesity linked to psychosocial & cognitive consequences. - A study showing vitamin D levels during pregnancy associated with higher IQ scores. - Recent research on mirror neurons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices