by Heather Nielsen | Mental Health
Our bogs have talked a lot about mental health and handling stress. But what about those issues that fall outside these categories that many of us struggle with? I’m talking about brain fog. While not a medically recognized condition, people often list it as a common...
by Heather Nielsen | Gut Health, Mental Health
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a syndrome that causes a collection of symptoms such as abdominal pain, gas, bloating, diarrhea, and constipation. These symptoms range in severity for those affected and can greatly impact a person’s emotional, social, or...
by Heather Nielsen | Mental Health
Anxiety and depression are the most common mental illnesses in the U.S. and affect 18% of the U.S. population, which is about 40 million adults (National Institute of Mental Health). Most people turn to medications without realizing the benefit that can be had from...
by Heather Nielsen | Chronic Health Conditions, Mental Health, Nutrition
A particular type of ketogenic diet has been shown to help neurological diseases like Alzheimer’s. Alzheimer’s does not simply result from the build-up of amyloid plaques, but rather the amyloid plaques are produced by the brain in a last-ditch effort to protect...
