How Gut Health Can Help Treat Anxiety, Depression & ADHD Naturally
JODI CHAPMAN
In this interview, Jodi Chapman explores the relationship between gut health and mental distress. Jodi explains the scientific process of brain chemical synthesis in the gut and how our gut bacteria initiate the formation of proteins which make our mood hormones, dopamine, and serotonin.
Along with the biochemical process of mood hormone creation, Jodi discusses the importance of certain strains of gut bacteria which we need to have present and how we can recolonize them in our digestive system. You will also learn about the benefits of fermented foods, how you can identify if your gut bacteria is out of whack and what you should be asking your health practitioner.
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Jodi Chapman BHSc, Naturopath, speaker, author, and mentor with over a decade in practice, has a special interest in mental health disorders such as conditions related to depression, anxiety, behavior and learning disorders, insomnia, adrenal stress and fatigue, a digestive and autoimmune disease. Jodi has trained in Naturopathy, Nutritional and Herbal Medicine, QEEG and Neurotherapy brainwave neurofeedback retraining methods to deal with the complexity of both biochemical and the physiology of mood and behavior in adults and children, including PTSD, conditions associated with symptoms of depression and anxiety, behavioral, learning and attention disorders. Using these methods alongside the patient’s medical, psychology, and nutritional support provides a complete approach to mental health disorders, enhancing and improving the longevity of a successful …