Did you know that what you eat affects not only your waistline but may also affect your mental and emotional well-being? Promising new research in the fields of neuroscience and nutrition show that what you eat can have profound effects on your mental and emotional health.
What is Nutritional Counseling?
Nutritional counseling allows our providers to assess and treat imbalances that may have led to psychological and/or physical problems. While also helping our clients set achievable goals for the betterment of their health. Our board-certified nurse practitioners will take the time to teach each client how to make dietary and lifestyle changes in order to optimize overall health and well-being.
Conditions Treated by Nutritional Counseling
A lack of some dietary nutrients has been linked to chronic inflammation and disease, including mental health disorders such as anxiety and depression.
What causes chronic inflammation?
Foods like processed sugar can trigger inflammatory responses in the body. The average American consumes an average of 17 teaspoons of sugar per day, which is double the recommended amount for men and triple the recommended amount for women. While the overconsumption of some foods can lead to increased risk of mental health disorders so can deficiencies in other nutrients.
Unfortunately, at least 42% of Americans do not get enough vitamin D. That percentage increases in some populations and for those with poor nutrition. Low levels of vitamin D have been linked to mood swings, depression, low energy levels, and chronic illness. Optimal levels of vitamin D can help to boost mood, reduce anxiety and inflammation, and support the immune system in fighting infections such as influenza, tuberculosis, and even COVID-19.
How Does Nutritional Counseling Work?
At Center for Solutions, we understand that when it comes to nutrition it can be overwhelming to know what approach is best for you. Your board-certified nurse practitioner will evaluate your current nutritional status in order to guide you through the process of changing what you eat to change how you feel. It is important to know that pinpointing the right nutrients for you can be tricky, there is no one size fits all.
To learn how nutritional counseling can help you alleviate symptoms associated with physical and mental health, contact our nurse practitioners today.
Schedule a Consultation to See How Center for Solutions Can Help You
To schedule a consultation, give us a call at 518-982-1274 or fill out the form and we’ll contact you to schedule a date and time.