4 Ways Gut Health Affects Mental Health
Ready to learn 4 Surprising Ways Gut Health Affects Mental Health? The relationship between gut health and mental wellbeing is an area of ongoing research. I am excited that it could lead to new ways of diagnosing and treating mental health conditions. Although the progress that has been made so far is very promising, there […]
Ready to Move Your Mental Health?
Ready to Move Your Mental Health? Ever wonder how exercise impacts mental health? Existing scientific research overwhelmingly indicates that exercise and physical activity benefit mental health. Three decades of science make it clear: exercise should be integrated into prevention and treatment of mental illness and promotion of mental wellness. Routinely moving our bodies is a […]
Is Depression A Chemical Imbalance?
Is Depression A Chemical Imbalance? After decades of study, there is now a big question about whether serotonin levels or serotonin activity are responsible for depression, according to a major review of prior research.A huge study just published in Molecular Psychiatry (1) suggests that depression is not likely caused by a chemical imbalance, and calls […]
Mental Health Tips for Stressful Times
Over the past several days, the situation in Ukraine 🇺🇦 has escalated into war and many of us are feeling anxious, sad, fearful and angry. In this special episode of The Dr Karen Health Show, I share what I am doing to build mental resilience in these times of stress. Mental Health Tips for Stressful […]
What Is the Mind/Heart Connection? PART 1 PODCAST
What Is the Mind/Heart Connection? There is now an increasing appreciation of how psychological health can contribute not only in a negative way to cardiovascular disease (CVD) but also in a positive way to better cardiovascular health and reduced cardiovascular risk. These are direct effects through biological pathways as well as indirectly through lifestyle factors. […]
4 Habits to Build Mental Strength
If ever there was a time to build mental strength — it is NOW. In the episode of The Dr Karen Health Show, Dr Karen brings the 4 habits to build mental strength shared by Jay Shetty, author of “Think Like A Monk” This podcast is thanks to @JayShetty and his wonderful sharing at the […]
How to Stop Sugar Cravings
How to Stop Sugar Cravings is what people ask me the most about. So many of us have sugar cravings that can feel uncontrollable! In this podcast I share that it is not about willpower.. it’s about biochemistry. You can change your internal pharmacy with lifestyle shifts. This episode is about action and relief ! […]
Heartburn and Your Mood
Heartburn and your mood is PART 2 of my PODCAST SERIES on Mental Health and Your Gut If you think Heartburn is a minor symptom- think again. Acid reflux and mood disorders share a very close link. Unlike what we were made to believe, reflux is actually caused by insufficient levels of stomach acid. Causes […]
Mental Health and Your Gut- Part 1 Got Constipation?
Mental Health and Your Gut is a series designed to show you how our gut is connected to anxiety and depression and provide solutions to improve your mental well-being by optimizing your capacity to digest food and absorb nutrients. Part 1 is about how constipation can lead to recirculation of toxins and imbalance of your […]