Nutritional Strategies In Addictions, Add, Ptsd, Depression: Balancing Endocrine System

Course overview

Nutrition is vital to brain health and emotional processing. Stress and poor diet aggravate nutrient status, increase need for key factors the body uses to heal nerve tissue, and damaged organs. This class will cover essential nutrients and supplements to complement rehab and recovery clients. We will also look at factors which affect nutrient absorption and requirements. Discussion will include vitamins, minerals, amino acids, herbs and homeopathics. Research on what causes Disease and imbalance and what heals the body. Review of the Endocrine System; PTSD, Depression, Addiction, ADD: Research on Biochemistry and possible solutions.