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Vitamin D and its Importance for Mental Wellbeing and Sleep

Vitamin D and its Importance for Mental Wellbeing and Sleep

By Andreia Correia, DipCNM.   This article will guide you through: Vitamin D: What It Is and How It Works in the Body Vitamin D and mental health Vitamin D and sleep What are the signs of deficiency Main dietary sources Vitamin D supplementation Understanding Vitamin D: What It Is and How It Works in the BodyVitamin D, often called the "sunshine vitamin," is a fat-soluble vitamin essential for various bodily functions. Being fat-soluble means it dissolves in fat and is stored in the body’s...

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Magnesium and its Brain Health Benefits

Magnesium and its Brain Health Benefits

By Bernie Mertens, Registered Associate Nutritionist: Nutrition and Behaviour MSc.In this article, you will discover: Magnesium's Role in Health Impact on Brain Health Deficiencies Dietary Sources and Absorption Supplementation Options The Nutritional function of MagnesiumMagnesium (Mg) plays a substantial role in functional regulation of the body. It’s fundamental for repair, metabolism, energy production, transportation of vital nutrients and nervous system functionality. However, dietary...

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Additives and toxins and their effect on mood and behaviour in ADHD/ADD – By Bernie Mertens

Additives and toxins and their effect on mood and behaviour in ADHD/ADD – By Bernie Mertens

By Bernie Mertens - Nutrition and Behaviour MSc.  Registered Nurse BSc (Hons) Key points: -The role of additives and toxins within our food -Defining processed and “ultra-processed foods” -The impact of good nutrition on physical, mental and brain health -How nutritional quality can affect mood/behaviour in children and adults Words such as “natural” and “organic” are often associated with positive health outcomes, which provide an untarnished or authentic perception, provoking positive...

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The benefits of Lion’s Mane for mental wellbeing – By Bernie Mertens

The benefits of Lion’s Mane for mental wellbeing – By Bernie Mertens

By Bernie Mertens,  Nutrition and Behaviour MSc.  Registered Nurse BSc (Hons)This article will include: A basic understanding about the health claims of mushrooms An explanation of Lion's Mane and current research Current guidance about dosing and formation The health benefits of medicinal mushrooms is a pretty hot topic at the moment. Mushrooms are vegetables, yes (and if you’ve read any of my other blog articles, or have a basic grasp if nutrition in general, you’ll be fully aware of the...

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Why Children’s Diets Matter for their Mood and Behaviour – By Dr Alex Richardson

Why Children’s Diets Matter for their Mood and Behaviour – By Dr Alex Richardson

By Dr Alex Richardson, BAHons, D.Phil (Oxon), PCGE, FRSA Adequate nutrition is absolutely fundamental to mental, as well as physical, health and wellbeing. Children’s diets have to provide not only the energy needed to power their brains and bodies, but also all the ‘raw materials’ needed to support their growth, development, ongoing maintenance and repair. Nutrition also affects gene expression and regulation, and influences all cell signalling throughout the brain and nervous system – so it...

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Additives and preservatives and their impact on sleep in ADHD – By Bernie Mertens

Additives and preservatives and their impact on sleep in ADHD – By Bernie Mertens

By Bernie Mertens, Nutrition and Behaviour MSc, Registered Nurse BSc (Hons)Key points: -Sleep is crucial for proper restoration and recovery and is needed for the body to be able to function at its best. -Our nervous system regulates sleep and the body relies on the production of hormones/neurotransmitters to help it maintain a healthy sleeping pattern/good quality sleep which can be difficult to maintain for those with ADHD/ADD. -Additives/preservatives have the potential to reduce...

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Feeding better sleep in children with ADHD, ASD and related conditions – by Dr Alex Richardson

Feeding better sleep in children with ADHD, ASD and related conditions – by Dr Alex Richardson

By Dr Alex Richardson, BAHons, D.Phil (Oxon), PCGE, FRSADifficulties achieving sufficient sleep are particularly common in children with behaviour and learning difficulties – affecting up to 70% of children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and 50% of those with clinical-level ADHD,1 and adding to parent-reported difficulties in emotional self-regulation, behaviour and learning.2 This brief article considers the evidence that improving nutrition can benefit children’s sleep, and with it,...

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What Constitutes a Healthy Diet? – By Bernie Mertens

What Constitutes a Healthy Diet? – By Bernie Mertens

By Bernie Mertens,  Nutrition and Behaviour MSc.  Registered Nurse BSc (Hons)Pretty much all the food (and drink) we consume are catalogued in some way. Whether it’s based on product type or ingredients included, it’s all a way of categorising food for the ease of consumer recognition. Some given labels are broad and more scientific than others, including “macro-nutrients” or “micro-nutrients”[1]. Others, although maintaining a scientific standpoint, may be more easily identifiable, such as...

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The Benefits of Breathing Techniques for Autism and ADHD – By Anna Marie

The Benefits of Breathing Techniques for Autism and ADHD – By Anna Marie

By Anna Marie, MSc Nutrition and Behaviour, Mindfulness coachBreathing techniques have long been recognised as a powerful tool for improving wellbeing and managing anxiety. This is particularly true for individuals on the autism spectrum, who may experience heightened levels of stress and anxiety. The repetitive nature of breathing exercises can have a calming effect on the nervous system, promoting relaxation and reducing feelings of overwhelm. In this blog post, we will explore the benefits...

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