Mood, Food, & Meds in Psychiatric Care By Kimmer Collison-Ris MSN, FNP-BC, WOCN, MS CAM Conscious Lifestyle Magazine-
Mood, Food, & Meds in Psychiatric Care
By Kimmer Collison-RisMSN, FNP-BC, WOCN, MS CAM
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Mood vs Anxiety Disorders
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Nutrition & Anxiety
• Carbohydrate – Leptin, cortisol/adrenaline
• Blood sugar imbalance– Insulin, carbohydrates, mg,
B-vites
• Protein & amino acids
• Digestive disturbances
• Food sensitivities/allergies
• Dehydration
• Pyroluria
• Anemia– Iron, B6, &/or B12
• Mineral deficiencies– Mg, Fe, iodine, zinc
• Self-medicating– Food/drinks
• Cravings– Chocoloate, mg
• Dietary fat intake– Low fats, EFA deficiency, fat
soluable vitamins
Moods Influenced by FoodNutrient Mood Affect Food Source
Carbohydrate Produces calm feeling Organic potatoesOrganic beans, peas, & cornOrganic whole grains
Protein Enhances alertnessBoosts motivation
Organic/hormone free meatWild-caught, non-farmed fishOrganic/hormone free/free range poultryFree range/hormone free eggsNon-GMO beans, nuts, & seeds
Omega-3 Fatty Acid Quiets cravingsProduces calm feeling
Wild-caught deep sea salmon, sardenes,mackerel, & herringFlax seedswalnuts
B Complex+ B6+B12+Folate
Improves memory & concentrationRegulates moodControls emotionsImproves sleep
Organic potatoesClams, oysters, wild-caught fishOrganic/hormone free/free range meatOrganic non-pasteurized cheese & milkOrganic non-GMO Broccoli, spinach, collardsOrganic 100% whole grains
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Magnesium • Anxiety-stress antidote
• Relaxation mineral
• Crampy, stiff, tight muscles
• Bone, muscle, brain
• Energy
• Muscle relaxant
• Insomnia
• ADD
• Anal spasms
• Fibromyalgia
• Diabetes
• HTN
• Irritable bowel
• Irritable bladder
• Linked to high creative protein
Omega Essential Fatty Acid Types
Omega 3 EFA’s Benefits
http://chemistry.tutorvista.com/biochemistry/omega-3-fatty-acids.html
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Foods & Anxiety
• Link: using supplements to help with psych symptoms
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5wP1xFcXFZo
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Psych Meds vs Aromatherapy
Chamomile• used for :
– Anti-inflammatory
– Fighting anxiety and depression
– Natural allergy fighter (hay fever)
– Natural arthritis cure and rheumatic pain reliever
– Gastrointestinal disorders treatment
– Hemorrhoids home remedy
– Insomnia treatment
– Muscle spasms treatment
– PMS natural remedy and other menstrual disorders
– Skin disorders
– Ulcers
– Wound treatment
-Contains a high level of disease-fighting antioxidants (terpenoids & flavonoids)
-Has almost no known negative side effects
Lavender
• Used for treatment for anxiety and depression
• therapeutic use in aromatherapy is for relief of mild anxiety
• used internally for mood imbalances:– anxiety,
– insomnia,
– gastrointestinal distress (ie: IBS)
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“Lavender oil aromatherapy has been shown to be effective in the management of anxiety and depression and small and medium-sized controlled and uncontrolled clinical trials. ”
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Stress…
Stress…
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How to Reduce Stress
• Avoid trying to be perfect
• Change your negative self-talk to positive affirmations
• Use positive conflict resolution
• Communicate positively
• Develop optimism
• Avoid over-analyzing
• Avoid overscheduling
• Practice self-love
• Learn to say “no”/set boundaries
• Express your feelings creatively through– Journaling
– Musical expression
– Artistic expression
– Creative Writing
Citations• Appleton, J (2012). Lavender Oil for Anxiety and Depression: Review of the literature on the
safety and efficacy of lavender. Natural Medicine Journal: February 2012 Vol. 4 Issue 2. Retrieved from https://www.naturalmedicinejournal.com/journal/2012-02/lavender-oil-anxiety-and-depression-0
• Chamomile Benefits: Antioxidant, Anti-Inflammatory and Anti-Cancer (2017). Retrieved fromhttps://draxe.com/chamomile-benefits/
• http://www.balancingbrainchemistry.co.uk/peter-smith/userfiles/Depress_Bipolar_Treatment_Neurotransmitters.png
• Neurowiki 2013 - Wikidot-
• http://pt.slideshare.net/rbrogden/overview-of-psychotropic-medications
• Tutorvista.com (2017). Omega 3 EFA benefits. Retrieved from http://chemistry.tutorvista.com/biochemistry/omega-3-fatty-acids.html