At its simplest, food is fuel. Most people are aware that it is vital we consume a diverse assortment of foods if we aspire to maintain a state of physical well-being. However, the intimate connection between diet and our mental well-being is less understood. Just as the nutritional components in food power the body, so too do they power the mind. Some foods can impair cognitive functioning and sap our energy while others heighten our intellectual prowess and make us feel vigorous. What we eat and drink can have a powerful effect on our ability to focus, mental clarity, mood, and stress levels.
Food
allergies, which don't always manifest themselves in forms we recognise, can
also play a significant role in the maintenance of mental health. Thus, for
most of us, even a simple change in diet can have a profoundly positive impact
on our lives. Taking the time to explore whether anxiety, muddled thoughts, or
inexplicable tension can be linked to a food allergy or food sensitivity can
empower you to treat your symptoms naturally. The benefits of a healthier, more
personalised diet are often felt immediately.
Sugar,
saturated fats, wheat, and dairy products are frequently allergens and can
stress the body. For people that are allergic, consuming them can cause imbalances
in the physical self that have a negative effect on the body’s ability to
nourish the brain whilst fiber, nuts, unprocessed seeds, raw fruits and
vegetables, and vegetable proteins, on the other hand, support physical and
mental functioning by providing those nutrients we do need.
A
balanced, natural diet can ease mood swings, panic attacks, anxiety, and mild
depression. Intellectual clarity and agility is improved when the mind receives
proper nourishment. Even those individuals who are blessed with the ability to
consume almost any food can benefit from a healthier and simpler diet. Since
the mental and physical selves are closely bound to one another, we must feed
each the foods upon which they thrive.
Though our preferences regarding
taste and texture can vary widely, we all rely on the foods we eat for energy.
Nutritional Testin & Food Allergy Testing is available from The Dancing Soul. For further information or to book an appointment please contact:
- Frances Sweeney, Kinesiologist & Reiki Master: (089) 4320493
- Siobhan Corcoran,Nutritional Therapist: (086) 3802609
