WATCH NEXT - *USING MINDFULNESS FOR DEPRESSION* kzread.info/dash/bejne/aId1qNilmazTlLg.html

@lindamon5101

3 жыл бұрын

Thankyou x 1000💜

@darklybright

3 жыл бұрын

The description says that rye does not contain gluten. Unfortunately, it does contain gluten.

@augustaseptemberova5664

3 жыл бұрын

Couscous isn't a whole grain option. It's processed wheat semolina, and often processed (white) wheat flour is added in the production of couscous.

@oswaldorodriguez1453

3 жыл бұрын

I love your videos thank you very much for sharing it

@danielsantos-wh2op

3 жыл бұрын

hey doctor, can you put the studies you is referencing in the descripton or in the comments?

I was excited until i realized Mediterranean diet didn’t just mean eating all gyros and falafels that I wanted

@HijabiRuby

2 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂😂

@sambalokiizarame9439

2 жыл бұрын

You can eat grilled meats and veg all you want. Just keep your carbs BELOW 20 on breads/sweets. Believe me you can still eat it.

@alvarorodriguez1592

2 жыл бұрын

If you cook them at home it’s actually a great step forward. Since the birth of KZread learning how to cook cannot get easier, btw.

@buddiloo

2 жыл бұрын

😆😂😆😂

@lorenanders702

2 жыл бұрын

And all the wine you can slug down 🤣

Love to see that certified doctors are now talking about the link between your gut and your brain.

@TahtahmesDiary

3 жыл бұрын

Its always that way. The holistic local medicine herbalists get told they arent Dr's despite them witnessing things work again and again....and then a century later Western medicine says "Hey! This DOES do that. Carry on." And no apologies or even nods to who said this before is ever given.

@lisawallace921

2 жыл бұрын

Yep finally cause people look at me like I'm crazy wen I speak on the subject matter

@canileaveitblank1476

2 жыл бұрын

Most of the “woo woo” ways of our ancestors are now becoming science fact. ❤️

@wordedsauce5580

2 жыл бұрын

What are you on about? They always have talked about it

@Muck-qy2oo

2 жыл бұрын

Well, where is the brain made? The gut is the factory of our brains.

I really wish that schools would have taught us how complex the human body as a whole really is… cause my science classes definitely simplified the human body smh. Imagine hearing this as a high schooler.

@PonziZombieKiller

2 жыл бұрын

Great point.

@ruschev2

2 жыл бұрын

They're distracting people with useless information. Why would they tell you things that empower you and can potentially free you from their control? If you know how to cure yourself, you wont be a lifelong pharma slave.

@davidrestrepo1441

2 жыл бұрын

You're Totally right. But we have internet and we can educate ourselves

@christiansamaroo

2 жыл бұрын

The teachers an the school system is just Business. There not telling the whole truth

@wfhalsey1

2 жыл бұрын

One of the toughest things as a kid when it comes to diet is you are usually eating what the family is serving. So if your family is not open to receive information about healthy changes that should be made and you can often be stuck. But I absolutely agree that this should be taught in schools and that everyone should have more information about eating a healthy diet.

My dad was anxious and really depressed after his job retirement. After a while, he moved from Medellin, Colombia to his own farm, seven hours by bus. His diet only includes chicken, eggs, fruits and vegetables and honey, all organic. I've never seen him better

@HealthHorror

2 жыл бұрын

A huge part of this is also the mentality of doing his own work for a reason. It gives him purpose which makes him feel more fulfilled and satisfied. A big issue with the world today is we slave over things we hate in places with too much chaos and noise just to receive a reward of green paper. There is no mental satisfaction behind it. We require mental satisfaction or we get depressed or insane.

@Joey-wk5ij

2 жыл бұрын

@@HealthHorror so true!!

@luciem5372

Жыл бұрын

Being outdoors probably helped him also!

@leonore3349

Жыл бұрын

Maybe it was the fact that he moved to a farm, started growing things, and found a purpose after a stage of his life had ended?

Can I just say how much I appreciate sentences like "that's how _we think_ diet affects.." or the clarification on "in these studies, they didn't retest the people until 3 days later"? It makes all the information you provide so much more trustworthy to me, as opposed to videos that present everything as 100% correct facts or don't care for implementation details of tests/studies. Thanks a lot!

@Julia-wg4yx

2 жыл бұрын

yesss! Expressions like those are rare in such videos.

@bearin29

2 жыл бұрын

Very good point. I agree.

@nataliatc1

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, that's how a true science communicator/scientific/professional related to science talks.

@PADELATOR

2 жыл бұрын

True

@AdobadoFantastico

2 жыл бұрын

Context is also very important for application. Lots of weird specific variations out there in different populations. The more context given, the better we can understand how we potentially fit into those distributions. Good science includes good citations!

In my early 20's, I decided to give up all junk food during the 6 weeks of Lent, both savory and sweet. It was very difficult for me, but the biggest surprise was that I didn't have any of my usual PMS symptoms related to my monthly period (bad mood, bloating, irritability, etc.). Completely gone!! That was a real eye-opener how much diet can affect the body and a person's mood.

@roseschulze1647

2 жыл бұрын

@@ITSMERlVER Aw, I'm sorry to hear you get it so rough like that. If you experiment with cutting out junk food, I truly hope you have the same experience I did. :))

@lora4624

2 жыл бұрын

@@roseschulze1647 what did your diet consist of? What animal products did u consume? Some women who notice better pms symptoms quit dairy so im curious

@roseschulze1647

2 жыл бұрын

@@lora4624 It honestly was so many years ago I couldn't say for sure, but I'm sure I continued to eat meat and drink milk during that time. It was no more chips, candy bars, cakes, cookies, things like that. Hope that helps a little. :)

@lora4624

2 жыл бұрын

@@roseschulze1647 yes thank you im battling my chips addiction its the only junk food left for me to cross out:) hope pms gets better

@roseschulze1647

2 жыл бұрын

@@lora4624 I wish you the very best in your pursuit!!

Brothers and sisters please stay away from fast food, over all process foods and sugar. You can do this! One step at a time. Start with eliminating soda out your daily diet...watch how good you feel. Whatever you process food you like eating, find a healthy replacement. Yup, I deal with depression so diet is everything for me and of course God's grace. I love you for real. Blessings

@Jayrey123

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you , love you back in Christ Jesus ! Blessings 🙏🏼😃

@canileaveitblank1476

2 жыл бұрын

This pandemic should be a study in lifestyle. Instead it’s a political football! The fact that people with type 2 diabetes and/or obesity are at a way higher risk of serious complications should be treated as a diet/lifestyle issue. But, alas, that would take common sense, and not make $$$$$$$ for certain sectors. 😕❤️🥰😘

@starsalways7922

2 жыл бұрын

Sugar is hard for me...

@katr9923

2 жыл бұрын

when you are low income and on food stamps it's hard to be on these "great and healthy" diets. Same with affording a good therapist or doctor/psychiatrist. Money is always the problem.

@hannahpaul1988

2 жыл бұрын

@@katr9923 you may enjoy Jack Monroe / cooking on a bootstrap 's recipes. Jack was a young single mum, making food for pennies before getting published. I use a lot of value/basics canned beans (in water) and frozen veggies, reduced section items etc. Then batch cook & freeze any leftovers for healthy ready meals another day. Aldi is my main store.

I am on this diet and I can see improvements in mood from day 5! Within a month, all cravings for processed foods or sugar stopped entirely.

@AUSTIN-ss2zd

3 жыл бұрын

But that's because you're eating sugar with the fruit and beans smh

@eternal3ntity230

3 жыл бұрын

@@AUSTIN-ss2zd different than processed and refined sugars

@AUSTIN-ss2zd

3 жыл бұрын

@@eternal3ntity230 fruit isn't even intented to be sweet and beans are bad for your digestion. Fruit has evolved to be sour, you'll always plateau on weight loss if you eat fruit and beans try it out yourself.

@danielsantos-wh2op

3 жыл бұрын

@@AUSTIN-ss2zd some fruits evolved to be sweet

@AUSTIN-ss2zd

3 жыл бұрын

@@danielsantos-wh2op no its human who engineer them to be sweet just like how they engineer marijuana to be more dangerous by having more aflotoxins in them and more thc in them

My mother understood about fish helping with clearer concentration. During finals week when I was in high school, mom would make a lot of baked fish. Dad would ask "Why are we having fish so much this week?" I would say "Dad...it's finals week"🤣🤣

@karekorn78

2 жыл бұрын

What a great mama!

@lorenanders702

2 жыл бұрын

Brain food

@batty_babette

2 жыл бұрын

This reminds me of my mama making me poached salmon and miso soup before my AP test in high school 🥰

@amandanevitt7597

2 жыл бұрын

Love this! What a great, supportive mom 💓

@carolsimpson4422

2 жыл бұрын

Fish was called "brain food" when I was growing up.

I can vouch for this. I changed my diet and noticed, funny enough, about a 30% improvement in my mental state. I’ve been mostly consistent with my diet, exercise and sleep routines and feel like the effects have compounded and I generally feel better. And now when I notice my depression return, I just assess where I’ve fallen behind and can often trace my mood changes back to an unhealthy meal or skipping days of exercising. And when I do succumb to my symptoms, they don’t feel as intense and unshakable as before. Been doing this for about 2 years and I’ve also been consistently loosing weight, which is just another mood booster and motivator. I strongly recommend anyone with depression to consider changes in their lifestyle and be conscious of their intake and see what works best. You might unlock that willpower you didn’t know you had. Ps. This is just my experience, everyone is different, and in no way do I intend to belittle the struggle with mental health. Just wanted to share in hopes it can help someone else.

@DrTraceyMarks

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your experience Jose. That's awesome to hear.

@fliz4b

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Jose. Your story is inspiring!

@nimu04

3 жыл бұрын

I can also vouch for this as it has been my story as well. I received multiple diagnoses about three months ago when I started a consistent (daily) training regimen. I'd already been eating quite healthily for the past three years and counting. I've also been studying neuroscience; the long-term benefits of exercise for the brain from Dr. Wendy Suzuki and I can completely attest to the increased neuroplasticity. My psychiatrist recently reduced my antidepressant dosage because I was tipping into a hypomanic state - I took this to mean that training and healthy balanced eating (which also helps in muscle recovery between training sessions) truly enhances mood. Today I tried on a dress I couldn't fit into last year that now fits perfectly. So there's that major confidence boost from witnessing the tangible results of my dedication to living well with mental illness. (NOTE: not "curing" myself of my mental illnesses or "losing weight"). My motto is: Do it for the endorphins, your mental health depends on it. Just like Joss, this is my current personal experience. I know how debilitating and incapacitating depression can get. I spent the last 8 years hiding symptoms because I was invalidated and shamed at age 15 when I first came out with depression. I never thought I'd get to where I am now; on medical treatment with a wonderful support system in friends and family. So be kind to yourselves and live well my friends. You are all beautiful and you matter no matter where you are on your journey. I am rooting for every single one of you.

@mohansinghrajput1504

3 жыл бұрын

@@nimu04 thanks bro.... But It is very bad to think that each year i will suffer with this depression as I am bipolar..

@canileaveitblank1476

2 жыл бұрын

@@mohansinghrajput1504 Try a carnivore diet for 30 - 60 days. Most people have a dramatic change in about a week of starting. I know, for me, it was the most dramatic shift in my health that I’ve ever had! ❤️🙌🏽

"Eat foods as close to their original state as possible" Just start attacking chickens and eating them on site.

@Fomites

2 жыл бұрын

Indeed lol. In the last 12 000 years since we invented agriculture we have genetically changed food by selection and propagation of characteristics that we want, that it's difficult to know what is natural now. And in fact it is not known what is a healthy diet for humans. There are many who claim to know, but it is highly disputable.

@Thereisnothingforme

2 жыл бұрын

Raw carnivore diet

@shaunaboo961

2 жыл бұрын

😅

@wbialy2695

2 жыл бұрын

Wait till u put your hands on potatos

@canileaveitblank1476

2 жыл бұрын

@@Thereisnothingforme I replaced my organic kale and spinach smoothies with raw meat smoothies. I can’t believe the difference!! 💥💥🤯🤷🏻‍♀️

I definitely believe this, when I eat good I feel good.

@JessicaRuiz323

3 жыл бұрын

It also feels nice to cook for yourself and know that you made something healthy and delicious for yourself! Even the more indulgent things can be made at home. They'll surely be less processed than what you get at the store. I'm working on doing more meal prep this year, and it's making me feel good, too.

I can totally attest to this dietary advice to reduce anxiety and depression along with regular exercise. It works! My problem is that the American Bad Food Culture is everywhere, including my church. I have to be fiercely resistant to it, and I often make people mad because I put my health first. 😩

@charliegocrazy

4 жыл бұрын

Melanie O'Hara 😍🙌🏿👌🏾🥗

@melanieohara6941

4 жыл бұрын

Em Bem Dang, it’s hard, but our health is worth the angst.🙋🏼‍♀️

@adjappleton

4 жыл бұрын

Would you notice a difference if you ate, for example, a single piece of pie or a brownie? I'm just curious because I do love sweets and attempts allow them sparingly but it takes a lot of self-control.

@melanieohara6941

4 жыл бұрын

adjappleton 7 That doesn’t work for me. I have one taste or two and then I want ten. It’s better not to smell, taste, or be visually around the bad food. Always hard, but worth it.🙋🏼‍♀️

@janets7291

4 жыл бұрын

@@gordythecat I know exactly what you mean! Our kitchen at work is literally CRAMMED with every kind of junk food, soft drink, candy and potato chip you can think of. One of the bosses buys it all "for everyone to share". I showed my doctor pictures of it and he was aghast. Some office environments are toxic.

"talking about books is not therapy"... Me and my coping skills are *exposed* !!!

@kkay3784

4 жыл бұрын

lol. But making connections ARE helpful in their own way!

@jackielynnfoster8656

4 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂

@wanderingintime

4 жыл бұрын

it may not be.. but it can be that which creates an evolution (rather than a hard change) that is absolutely useful, especially if you are not fortunate enough to afford therapy. even if you can, it is wise to keep doing that to have your own self heal/compassion/understanding power.

@Joshua-ev9uw

4 жыл бұрын

It can most definitely be therapy! She lost a lot of credibility for saying that.

@lucakat9262

3 жыл бұрын

@@Joshua-ev9uw it probably can be, depending on the book you are reading.

I can attest to this. I saw a correlation between my diet and my moods/depression. When I followed a healthy diet, my life changed. Suffice to say, I haven't stayed the course and now I am depressed AF and trying to start over

I am not depressed but I do sometimes feel sluggish and anxious from the soda/snacks I have at work. I will definitely cut out the sugar.

You have almost become a new religion for me lol. I love your videos and predict a brighter future for an old, homeless man that once had given up on the hope of life. You have pretty much single handedly saved my life and I will not only listen to the advice, but employ it. I'm convinced that doing that can only add to the improvement thus far. Thanks for being you, Doc

@kkay3784

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your share, Bryan Austin. Those few sentences are inspiring. Good luck!

@DrTraceyMarks

4 жыл бұрын

Oh wow thanks Bryan!! I love that! Hang in there and don't give up. I'm thrilled you still have hope. 🙂

@brindmusicnerd

4 жыл бұрын

Hope you are still doing ok 💚🙃👍

@wildKrafter

3 жыл бұрын

What an inspirational comment! ♥️ Blessings Sir!

@Trin1974

3 жыл бұрын

That’s incredible

I feasted on tv dinners and processed food when I was younger. No wonder I was such a depressed little girl

@scotnick59

2 жыл бұрын

OMG: in a weird way, that is funny: can relate, Sweet W.!

I took up this life style a year ago and my life is so much better. I went from having breakdowns if not every night then every other night, to barely any at all. I’m off my anxiety medicine, have more energy, self confidence, etc.

I’ve been feeling so awful lately- back when I felt awful but was functioning and NOT crippled by anxiety and existential dread I had a very good diet and many good days. Tough cycle to get out of tho when you’re too depressed to get up and cook

@hannahpaul1988

2 жыл бұрын

I batch cook and freeze leftovers for healthy "ready meals" another day. I always have at least 2 or 3 in the freezer as a stop-gap.

@aphroditestan

2 жыл бұрын

@@hannahpaul1988 any suggestions for meals? I always want to do it but can't figure out what to make

@hannahpaul1988

2 жыл бұрын

@@aphroditestan I often throw a few cans of different beans, a can of tomatoes, stock and spices (eg. Paprika, cumin and coriander) in the slow cooker for 3-4hours on high setting, and serve with rice. I also like ratatouille (mediterranean veg in tomato sauce with herbs de Provence). I use Quorn a lot as I'm veggie - mushroom-based meat substitute - coz they do fake chicken, mince, meatballs and sausages well.

I was eating exactly the way the Dr stated for helping depression: 75-85% veg, fruits, no gluten, very little meat, etc. BUT I ALWAYS had this “pending doom” over me (depression?). Along with body aches/pains/intense itchiness/brain fog, horrible constipation, mood swings, hot flashes/night sweats, etc. I tried a carnivore way of eating and was a new person in 3 days. ❤️ Not everyone can digest fiber and/or thrives on this “heart healthy” diet. Fwiw, try carnivore if, like me, nothing else has worked. 🥰

@caitlinhs9670

Ай бұрын

dont do carnivore if youre taking Lithium. the fluid loss can easily cause Lithium toxicity and that can kill you.

I, like many other in the comments section can vouch for this. I went from a terrible diet (Standard American Diet) to a 100% raw vegan plant based diet and not only did I reverse every single dis-ease I was dealing with, my mood is drastically better. I actually have moments of bliss where I feel high off life and almost have happy tears. Your gut and your lymphatic system are everything.

@carolina_is_free

2 жыл бұрын

That sounds great! What do you eat if savory cravings occur (meats/dairy, fats, salty)?

@chynna_url

2 жыл бұрын

Hello do you mind sharing with us what your diet looks like ?

@petroustella8263

2 жыл бұрын

That’s amazing

@eileenloves4802

2 жыл бұрын

I love this! Dr. Morse follower? I also felt the best I have ever felt when I was raw vegan! My brother and my mother reversed theirs cancers by eating water rich astringent fruits! Watermelon, cantaloupe, oranges, lemons, limes and grapes! As much as they wanted! Melanoma and lymphoma! The doctor's were baffled! They just said keep doing what your doing and didn't want to know what they were doing because they couldn't make money off of prescribing fruit! I cured my debilitating suicidal depression and anxiety by going gluten free! Going raw vegan was the only way I would have figured out that having bread/gluten was the problem!

@EricSanchez

2 жыл бұрын

@@eileenloves4802 Yes, he changed my life!! Soooo happy to hear about your family! God bless them

This is so true ..depression paralyzes me from doing basic things like eating. I incorporate “Boost” or “Ensure” drinks and wishing a few days I’m feeling much better .

I remember when I stayed with a friend for over 2 months, I reinvented the diet in the household (including 4 kids) to more balanced. We didn't totally removed processed/junk food but reduced it substantially and had more healthy meals and more water. There were a lot of factors in play, but aside from losing weight, my friend's mood improved a lot and his motivation came up as well. I would say within a month's time.

Agreed about inflammation. I can go from being severely depressed to feeling good after taking ibuprofen. High EPA fish oil help also.

@Tropicalpisces

3 жыл бұрын

Be careful of your tummy , kidneys and liver.

@fabiomejias6747

3 жыл бұрын

That's not how it works lol

@Tropicalpisces

3 жыл бұрын

@@fabiomejias6747 why are you laughing?

@fabiomejias6747

3 жыл бұрын

@@Tropicalpisces i guess because I wish it was that easy

@JS-fd8ey

3 жыл бұрын

@@fabiomejias6747 it actually can be that easy for some people. There are a few studies out there that show that adding an NSAID like ibuprofen with an antidepressant medication regimen can have an effect on mood and improve depression symptoms. It has the same effect as this diet, albeit through artificial means, and the effects are temporary, but it does help in some cases.

I cleaned up my diet a while back and I definitely feel better mentally and physically. Once a month I'll allow myself some junk food. I can feel the difference, too. I'll feel lousy for a couple of days afterward from having a soda and potato chips. I also added vitamin D3, magnesium, fish oil, and coq10. I was once on several meds for fibro and depression/anxiety. Like, for 25 years. For the last year I have only taken lyrica when nerve pain flares up, but its 1/4 the prescribed dose. I'll take ibuprofen for Inflammation pain. At 64 I feel better than I have in decades simply by eating cleaner foods. Wow.

@whatarewedoing1057

3 жыл бұрын

What kind of magnesium and how much ? Also what brand and quantity w coq10 and vit d3

@crowredeye8066

3 жыл бұрын

Doctor's Best magnesium glycinate high absorption 2 tabs 2 or 3 times per day, D3 10k 1 time daily, not brand loyal. CoQ10 100 or 200 mg 1 time daily, not brand loyal. Take D3 in morning, CoQ10 mid day.

@crowredeye8066

3 жыл бұрын

Meaning that I am not loyal to a particular brand. Finances generally dictate something in a lower price range,

@paulet990

3 жыл бұрын

What do you mean by "nerve pain?" Is that related to depression?

@Daniel-dl6cu

3 жыл бұрын

Thankyou for sharing. I hope more people continue to share their stories and experiences with this!

I appreciate this information for the people who fall into the treatable type. Unfortunately I’ve been a vegetarian and focusing on my diet since I was 16 and sadly I still struggle with depression 10 years later. It’s a good thing to focus on your diet in addition to medical treatment if you don’t see any improvements after years.

@oldladyjamz

9 ай бұрын

The problem with a vegetarian diet is plant protein only synthesizes 9 of our 22 amino acids. You need animal protein for the remaining 13. These acids, like GABA, are those which produce a sense of calm, for example. I'm not saying you don't have underlying causes for your depression, but you are missing a lot of essentials with your diet, which of course also affects your homes, which impacts your mental health.

Couscous is pasta I really appreciate the care Dr. Marks takes to be accurate in the information she shares. That's why I think she might like to edit the passage in which she calls couscous a whole grain. Couscous is a pasta product and can be made from either refined or whole wheat flour.

@nikaa2282

2 жыл бұрын

I'm really glad u mention that. Loads of people r eating couscous thinking it's healthy, but it ain't unless it's wholewheat couscous.

@petemoss3160

Жыл бұрын

i heard this and had to search through the comments to see who else noticed.

The Mediterranean diet + daily walks/workouts + weekly therapy has helped my chronic mental health issues and MS. It's not a cure all, but it absolutely helps.

conscious eating and 30 mastication per bite, I have schizophrenia and I am losing weight at a rapid pace with balancing my lifestyle of gypsy origins and indigenous backgrounds. As a neurodivergent person I appreciate your videos because I have always used discussion boards and videos as a way of learning in the comfort of my space. I am now in my third decade and I am excited to live a healthy and strong future with your videos!

My sister is a natural path she told me gluten was the cause of my anxiety and depression I went on a gluten free diet and I feel completely better and I hardly eat carbs she is spot on correct refined foods is the worst !!!

@thescenesociety

2 жыл бұрын

Wheat is GMO’d to the core and loaded with pesticides. This is why most people don’t do well with gluten. Organic is the way to go. If you don’t have celiacs desease you might still be able to have gluten but like I said only organic

Not being on any special diet after years of ED is what helped my depression. Not second-guessing every bite of food and feeling like a failure after a piece of cake. The first few weeks on a new diet can also come with a high and feeling of finally being in control of one's body, which looks a lot like getting better. I wonder if the studies took that into account and if they considered ED's as lurking variables. Mediterranean food (well, what diet culture calls "Mediterranean food" - if you've been to Greece, Italy etc, you know that's not how local people eat every day) is great on its own, I hope it works for those who rely on it for health reasons! As far as diets go, it is a bit less restrictive and easier to keep long-term. At least it allows fruit (thanks, keto, I want the last 5 years of my life back, please! :)).

@shilohsmischief

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you mentioned the way restricting yourself to a specific diet can trigger an existing ED (and in some cases can also cause an ED!). It makes trying to eat “healthier” so difficult because it becomes obsessive and/or anxiety-inducing :/

@geraldfriend256

2 жыл бұрын

Good job.Super restrictive diets and ED are a non starter.

@pattyayers

2 жыл бұрын

Ana-Maria - you have Erectile Dysfunction?

@candicedavis2486

2 жыл бұрын

@@pattyayers that’s all I could think of lol. I don’t know what ED means.

@lillililli5705

2 жыл бұрын

@@candicedavis2486 it means eating disorder

Just in case others are like me, I found diet and healthy lifestyle options to be wonderful!!! In fact, they helped so much that I didn't even recognize my depression. In a way, they were a cover. I refused to recognize my traumatic childhood and how it was still affecting me or the toxic people from my childhood that were literally following me around the country as an adult. I continued to accept these things as normal and keep trying to "fix" myself with healthier choices. And the toxic people both celebrated this behavior because it confirmed that if anyone had a problem it was me and laughed at me for my obsession with perfect health and lifestyle. Now I am trying to find a balance. Eating healthy while realizing that it's not the full issue here.

@barbarastrayhorn4667

3 жыл бұрын

I know what you're saying. I have relatives who will do anything to avoid talking about the real reason for their depression.

@preciousvicious9025

2 жыл бұрын

When you ve spent enough time with toxic people especially as a child they begin to seem like the norm and you stop looking for healthy relationships in general. But it s not like you can't see where the toxicity begins.. my humble opinion. Diet wise.. noticed that for me it s the opposite. Always eat Mediterranean style diet due to being used to it after long diet plan and being Greek too lol and my depression wasnt any better. But noticed a bad mood would kill my appetite so thats a crappy cycle. Anyway.. reducing smoking, coffee to 1 cup and alcohol, instead having more water, better sleep pattern and avoiding certain people and situation did the trick for me! (ptsd induced depression symptoms). Best of luck in bettering your self and hope you feel better than when this comment was posted. A little advice.. get rid of those people and don't ever look back!

@mysterical-

2 жыл бұрын

My mom calls me a health freak for eliminating sugar, seed oils and refined grains. I want to educate her on why but don't have sufficient knowledge at the top of my head for it to even persuade her. I don't think she'd buy it either way, she's too into her candy, chocolate and processed vegetarian food. Good for you for finding your balance and coming to terms with trauma! Things like cultural norms can really make you feel left out, enticing you to go eat that slice of cake or what have you (but i bet in your case it damaged apart of you, you were scared to explore). Imo, it's healthy to sustain and consist a dietary lifestyle that doesnt feel restrictive. I'm sharing bits of my experience here, It sounds like you've come from a place where healthier food choices were a distraction and more so a way of relief. So you became fixated on that, restricting you from what was really going on? Hope you're in a better position now!!

I love that Dr.Tracy Marks subscribers have grown exponentually in the last few years! Her content is really good and relevant, and does make a difference for people who need to know more about mental health, either for themselves of for their family members. Congratulations for your psychiatry educational work online, Dr. Marks!! 👏👏👏👏👏

My healthy eating house partner and I realize when we are miserable it’s because we ate terrible the day before. We then make sure we get back on track eating well and feel better.

I’m on anxiety and depression medication and have been for about 15 years, it’s been a lifesaver but I still went through waves of depressive episodes but was reluctant to increase my meds any further. I spoke to a nutritionist and got onto a weightlifting plan five days a week and the difference is astounding. I’m still on my medication and have no plans to change this, but the dietary and exercise change is truly incredible. If I’m going through a bad patch it’s hard to stick to this but my husband helps me meal prep and keep as close to this routine as I can

I’ve had great success with eating Whole Foods while eliminating processed foods/sugar. Great info Dr. Marks!

@paulflint6254

4 жыл бұрын

Good 👍

@DrTraceyMarks

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Dennis

Diet is good but coming from someone who followed a strict plant based diet for almost five years. Depression can often come from abuse during childhood and no amount of health foods can rewrite the neurons in your brain that were being develop while you went through traumatic abuse. A lot of people do not realize traumatic experiences physically change the body through the nervous system. A healthy diet can only do so much. Eating healthy doesn't make you Happy. It just makes it easier for your body to create and transmit happy feelings.

I got recommended this like 30 times and i finally gave in to youtube

I have more energy, less fatigue, less recovery time, more clarity of mind and body and my depression and anxiety are nearly gone- after taking on a clean, vegan diet, for the last 7 years. It gets better, as I continue in it. I also start my mornings with gratitude and exercise. These have impacted my life, incredibly.

I'm curious to know... is that why Spaniards and Italians are more relaxed and have that fame for being so chilled and laidback, since their diet is predominantly Mediterranean? I'm Spaniard and I've had that diet since I was born. I started having stress and anxiety once I moved abroad and my diet changed according to the country. This video has been like a light bulb moment for me.

@Shirumoon

2 жыл бұрын

South European people just have a very different society, which makes them less obsessed with work and status than other countries. It is definitely not (only) the food.

@Dobetter15

2 жыл бұрын

Yes

Dr Marks, you are a wonderful Educator. I have been enjoying your channel, very much. Thank you for being so informative, on interesting and possibly life changing topics.

@DrTraceyMarks

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Janelle I appreciate that.😊

@sandhyahonawar4309

3 жыл бұрын

@@DrTraceyMarks Dr Marks, i love ur channel. What i love the most is the way u deliver ur talk - straight, focussed & to the point. No rambling, not a word that's unnecessary or extra, no flab. Also, it's very informatory. As someone who's highly interested in psychiatry & psychology, i've found ur lectures extremely informative. I especially loved ur lectures on BPD. I'm now an ardent fan of urs. BTW, I'm from India.

@sandhyahonawar4309

3 жыл бұрын

I might add, very professionally done.

@DrTraceyMarks

3 жыл бұрын

@@sandhyahonawar4309 Thanks so much! I really appreciate it. Keep watching. I've more coming. 😊

I love your channel so much!! What you say is always backed by research & it’s very informative

Thank you. I find these diet related posts interesting and easy to implement. Really enjoying your channel.

YES. This is the diet I've been moving to and it has worked. I love how grain and gluten aren't automatically written off. I eat alllll the gluten and whole grain and it does great for me.

ive been on a diet to lose some weight. side effect has been incredible mental energy and focus. i eat nearly no grains, but i do eat nearly all whole foods.

I’m so glad I found your videos. They are extremely helpful.

Thank you for caring & sharing!

I appreciate your the simplicity and thoroughness of your video.

Hi Dr. Marks, I am a recent subscriber and want to thank you for taking the time to create your content. I have found it very informative. I especially like how you give examples to explain concepts that can be hard to understand. I have battled depression since my early 20's. I am now in my early 50's. I am currently in a very low mood cycle and struggle with negative self talk. I know that exercise and eating right can help, my trouble is with motivation. I make lists in my mind and even keep a notebook of things I 'should' do to feel better. I am able to sustain a job because I can turn on a switch sort of speak, and mask my symptoms by pretending. But, the energy it takes to sustain this act exhausts me. I have no energy or desire to shop and prepare the right foods, or exercise. My interpersonal relationships suffer because I have no energy left to give. I just want to sleep, or I will research online all of the things that can help me recover, but never seem to follow through. I hope I am making sense? I am wondering if you can speak on the issue of motivation, or lack there of? Knowing what we should do, but finding it difficult to get there. Anything that can help. Thanks again.

Thank you very much for these videos. Much appreciated.

Thank you so much for your contributions!

Wow I noticed that this is literally how I've been accidentally living for a year or so. Once I quit eating meat I did eat fish at least twice a week and i tried to stay away from processed foods. I am very glad that I am on the right track and I will try to improve my diet as best as I can

Thank you! Yes the best I ever felt was when I meditated, are a whole food plant based diet and exercising at least 4 times a week. The best! Way better then anti depressants and adhd meds. But, you just be consistent. It’s gotta be a lifestyle.

I really appreciate your videos. Thank you.

I wish that there were more videos available that talk about this. It’s very important!! Thanks Tracy!! 🙏🏼

I feel like this video came to me just in time to save my life. I’ve been looking for a diet or some sort of coaching or guidance on what to do to feed myself. This is perfect, thank you.

This video just popped up on my feed. I’m really into healthy eating, though. Usually I go with somewhat intuitive approach. So it’s nice to see a scientist giving her reasons for why my approach chance to work pretty well for me. Thank you.

Thank you so much for the handout! I am definitely doing this :) The handout is so helpful

Great video, Dr. Tracey! You're magnificent.

As someone who has delved into dietetics, nutrition, physical fitness and mental health for quite awhile I am sincerely impressed as how this video combines multiple source information in a very concise matter, information that I have empirically justified through my own journ. Amazing video.

this video has been popping up in my recommendations for a week and had finally time to watch it. I love the video, it is simply explained and straight to the point, and i’m gonna definitely try a veganised version of this! It seems like it can be really helpful for my adhd symptoms, so I’m hopeful!

thank you so much dr marks, you’ve helped me so much ❤️❤️

God bless you Tracey your videos on stomach, anxiety issues have taught me a lot

I feel that playing games and talking sports is distractions from depression. Which of you're distracted from it you will and do feel better.

I really appreciate this information. It is to the point yet explains a few food related things about the brain that are not so well known. I think it’s the first place to start when any health problems arise. Whole foods, real food. It’s literally the way I have eaten 90% of the time. When I was very young I remember thinking Jello wasn’t really food with all its fake flavours and food colouring. Yet, the monster that is depression and anxiety still haunts me. I can only assume I’d be much worse off if my diet was poor.

Thank you for making these videos. Your really changing lives

Thanks so much doc, you are so sweet and helpful.

Thank you! I love Mediterranean food so I am excited to implement more into my diet and see how it goes.

I like your channel. You’re the kind of psychologist I wish I had.

Thank you Dr. This is great work and much appreciated.

Thank you Dr. Tracy for your clear and concise information. I'm so glad to have found your channel!

I do in general follow the mediterranean diet already many years and I do feel better. It's true, that eating the whole foods is healthy. To persist this way of eating I allow myself to eat one day in a week not so healthy and that's this week on Wednesday. Yeahh.... so I'm looking forward to my 'Mac Donald's Dinner' this evening Dr. Marks 😁 Thanks for the interesting video 😃🇳🇱

It's about time doctors talk about how plants heal.

@neinbruderja7519

2 жыл бұрын

I say no to lectins and oxalates. Wild caught salmon, sardines, whole free range eggs and grass fed beef is what heals me.

@cincin4515

2 жыл бұрын

I must be tired. I read "it's about time doctors started talking about how plant's feel".

@jaybyrd3240

2 жыл бұрын

Its interesting, because I did an elimination diet ( was a strict vegetarian for years) but I was so desperate for help I decided to bring back meat, and cutting all my juicing out of my diet is what helped me. For whatever reason vegetables and grains make me very anxious, but high fat like ribeye and fatty fish only keeps my anxiety almost gone. I have wondered if the vegetables I was juicing, even though it said organic, may have been sprayed with something? If it was sprayed or had bad soil and I was juicing a 20 cups of it a day then that was a massive amount of chemicals I was ingesting

@jaybyrd3240

2 жыл бұрын

@No U Thank you for the reply. I agree about vegetables. I have heard of fermented food helping aid in digestion is good in pro or pre biotics

@priscillajimenez27

2 жыл бұрын

@@jaybyrd3240 maybe it being such a strict diet could've caused some anxiety too

Your videos are incredible, thank you so much!!

Your videos are incredibly informational, very very well put together in an easier format, you don't understand how grateful I am for the education you're supplying! It'll be here now and for future generations.

I agree, diet has a lot to do with health in general including your mood. It's nice to see some focus on this instead of the magic drug with so many insane side effects. Thanks for taking your time to educate people about improving diet and well being!

Thank you so much for your videos! I have been struggling so much with my depression and finding things that work for me. I watched your video about how to talk to your doctor about your diagnosis and I felt so empowered when I went to my doctor. You are such a great resource for anyone who struggles with mental health. Thank you for this information!

@DrTraceyMarks

4 жыл бұрын

Oh awesome. I’m glad that made a difference when you went to see your doctor. That’s how it should be. Thanks for letting me know.

I freaking love this! Amazing articulated I understand you completely! Take thus serious for long as you can!!!

thank you Dr.Tracey...❤️🌹🕊️

The depression you used as an example wasn’t really that great because some ppl experience deeper routed issues such as sexual abuse or death, tragedy etc. and those can create a depression that a diet won’t necessarily fix but i do agree that eating well can help make your body respond in a more positive way in many ways. I train in kickboxing and eat very well but dealing with a loss and now have a therapist because of depression from tragedy

@Daniela-ld7sx

2 жыл бұрын

Clinical depression requieres a lot of work, regardless of the cause. It is a medical disorder and needs to be treated as such. Here she focus on the diet but depression should be treated with medication (in some cases), psychotherapy, a good diet, healthy sleeping schedule and physical activities. It seems like you are doing a great job recovering from depression. It is really brave of you!! You and others can also find support in alternatives like meditation, mindfulness, spirituality to understand complicated concepts from a different perspective. It can be really healing. Sending you light, and good luck in your journey!

@seangonzalez9025

2 жыл бұрын

@@Daniela-ld7sx Thank you!☺️ Many blessings for you a loved ones in this New Year!

Yes, diet is extremely important! Going wfpb has really improved my health. However, getting to a healthy mental state isn’t just on diet alone. You have to work on your mind and emotions as well. Whether that’s through mindful meditation, CBT, or a combination of the two.

Thank you Doc, I appreciate your content 🙏

so grateful for your videos! you educate and help a lot of people doing this, esp with people who may not have the money to get this kind of advice. thank you!!!!!

Hi Dr. Marks. Thank you for another great video! Could you make a video about nutrion for people with ADHD. Thanks a lot!

3:00 Couscous isn't a grain; it's a very small pasta shape. It's made from semolina wheat flour, so it's very much not gluten free.

@summerjoy1352

2 жыл бұрын

I was looking for this comment.

Thank you very much for this life-saving and life-giving content. I also really appreciate your generosity in sharing the printouts. ❤️👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👑

Thank You! Dr. M

I love how so many parts of the body benefit from similar dietary recommendations. Maybe further studies will strengthen this recommendation for mental health or maybe not. But either way it's good for cardiac health and maintaining a healthy weight. There's no way that's bad!

Most helpful, thank you! I've suffered from PMDD for about 3 decades now.

@andreagreen1133

4 жыл бұрын

Trinada TV same here

thank you very much for this insightful summary ...

Doctor I want to thank you so much I'm truly blessed to find you!

Great informative video, thanks Doc Tracy, I usually eat a Mediterranean diet, But that chocolate brownie cake with fresh strawberries and then I go to the gym for a great work out works wonders for me when I'm feeling down

@DrTraceyMarks

4 жыл бұрын

Can’t blame a person for not resisting chocolate brownie cake.😊

For most of my life I’ve suffered from depression and anxiety. I was neglected as a child and rarely taken to the doctor and never a psychiatrist or counselor, despite showing significant anxiety symptoms even in infancy. All my life I’ve been told that diet fixes everything and that drugs were poison. Finally in my mid 20’s I was able to be independent enough to seek medical attention. I was also at the lowest point in my depression. All those years of eating “whole foods” and “clean diets” never improved my symptoms at all. The only thing that helped at all was medication and cognitive behavioral therapy. Now I have an eating disorder and feel paralyzed by food and don’t enjoy eating. I feel like dieting with the promise of improving my mental health traumatized me. I feel like I was lied to all these years. I eat more processed foods nowadays thanks to my eating disorder (cooking is so overwhelming I have to eat premade foods) and I don’t claim that processed foods are healthy or good for me, but I’m also at the best place mental-health-wise that I’ve ever been. The real solution was finding the correct meds for me and years of therapy. I know that my case is anecdotal, but it sickens me to think about people suffering from mental illness putting all their faith in something that is not proven to significantly improve actual mental illness, in leu of real proven medical interventions. The diet industry is preying on people’s fears, and I’m extremely disappointed to hear this kind of thing coming from a medical professional. People trust you and take your advice to heart, you have a responsibility to them. AT LEAST add a disclaimer that this diet is not a replacement for medication and therapy.

@leyjack4970

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed. While diet is imperative for and indicative of health, mental health issues are physiological and cognitive. As much as these diet are important, seeing professionals in mental health care is important. Also persons suffering from IBD may not be able to consume vegetables and whole grains. It is informative, but I agree with the disclaimer.

@SantanaBanana47

2 жыл бұрын

Not all deli meats are bad.

Thank you for this video it is much appreciated. I started listening to my body and consumed the categories you named in the video. I felt much better, calmer and my brain fog started to lift. Now with this information I can research this medi mod diet and find a better balance. Thank you for taking the time. Your videos have helped quite a bit not only myself but others. Blessings to you now and always in all ways. Pam

Thank you Dr. Tracy, you have given us insights on mental health. I had it in my family.

Thank youuu for this video. I didn't think of food at all. No wonder, though I'm on med, sometimes i would get sudden anxiety attack out of no where even if there were no threats, negative thoughts or constant thinking abt death.

@DrTraceyMarks

4 жыл бұрын

See if that gets any better with changing your diet. I hope so. That’s wishes.

Wonderful guide with serving sizes included! Thanks, Dr Marks!

@DrTraceyMarks

4 жыл бұрын

I have to update it becuase I left off 2 servings of fish. I'll reupload to my web page

Thank you Dr . You are amazing . Greetings from Chicago