Uma Naidoo Books

Did you know that blueberries can help you cope with the after-effects of trauma? That salami can cause depression, or that boosting Vitamin D intake can help treat anxiety? When it comes to diet, most people's concerns involve weight loss, fitness, cardiac health, and longevity. But what we eat affects more than our bodies; it also affects our brains. And recent studies have shown that diet can have a profound impact on mental health conditions ranging from ADHD to depression, anxiety, sleep disorders, OCD, dementia and beyond. Dr. Uma Naidoo is a board-certified psychiatrist, nutrition specialist, and professionally trained chef. In The Food-Mood Connection, she draws on cutting-edge research to explain the many ways in which food contributes to our mental health, and shows how a sound diet can help treat and prevent a wide range of psychological and cognitive health issues. Packed with fascinating science, actionable nutritional recommendations, and delicious, brain-healthy recipes, The Food-Mood Connection is the go-to guide to optimizing your mental health with food.

Relieve your anxiety through food with this "groundbreaking," full-body approach to mental health (Mark Hyman, MD), from bestselling author and nutritional psychiatrist Uma Naidoo, MD In this groundbreaking guide, Dr. Uma Naidoo presents cutting-edge research about the ways anxiety is rooted in the brain, gut, immune system, and metabolism. Drawing on the latest science on the connection between diet and anxiety, Dr. Naidoo shows us how to effectively use food and nutrition as essential tools for calming the mind. In Calm Your Mind with Food, you’ll How inflammation affects everything from anxiety and depression to Alzheimer’s disease How the trillions of bacteria living in your gut are key to controlling anxiety The six pillars for calming the mind What to eat to balance leptin, a key link between the central nervous system and metabolic processes How to incorporate anxiety-busting foods into your diet, from the obscure (ashwagandha) to the ubiquitous (vitamin C)   The best diets for managing symptoms of anxiety and depression   Along with guidelines for creating your own personal anti-anxiety meal plan and dozens of supernutrient-forward, delicious recipes, Calm Your Mind with Food will help you boost your immunity, reduce anxiety, and enhance your overall mental well-being.

Wie schön wäre es, wenn man Depressionen, Angst-, Zwangs- oder Schlafstörungen, Suchterkrankungen und posttraumatische Belastungsstörungen einfach wegessen könnte! Wissenschaftliche Studien haben belegt, dass die richtige Ernährung tatsächlich die Behandlung dieser Erkrankungen wesentlich unterstützen kann. Die renommierte Psychiaterin und Ernährungsexpertin Dr. Uma Naidoo erklärt in diesem Ratgeber, welche Lebensmittel und Nährstoffe förderlich und welche schädlich sind. Konkrete Ernährungsempfehlungen und leckere Rezepte, die speziell auf verschiedene Krankheitsbilder zugeschnitten sind, helfen dabei, das psychische Wohlbefinden wiederherzustellen, zu erhalten und der Seele etwas Gutes zu tun.