MENTAL HEALTH
At Port Moody Health, we approach mental health from an integrative and systems-based perspective. Mental health and cognitive issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, memory loss, inability to focus and disordered eating patterns are often caused or intensified by physical issues such as nutritional deficiencies, food allergies and dysbiosis, and hormonal imbalances.In order to determine the factors affecting your mental health, your naturopathic physician at Port Moody Health will assess your:
MENTAL HEALTH
Personal history
Sleep quality
Stress levels, self-care and stress management strategies
Hormonal health: including thyroid, adrenal and sex hormones
Gut and digestive health: including food allergies and dysbiosis
Blood sugar regulation
Imbalances in neurotransmitters such as Serotonin, GABA, Dopamine, Epinephrine, Norepinephrine and Glutamate
Thought patterns and beliefs
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Your naturopathic physician will then help you make a plan that suits your individual needs and addresses any contributing factors. Treatment options often include dietary suggestions, lifestyle recommendations for sleep, exercise and stress management, supplementation or botanical medicine, and strategies for balancing hormones and neurotransmitters. We will also refer you for any additional integrative and supportive mental health services such as cognitive and behavioural therapy, EMDR, or counselling if required.
Some of the tests offered at Port Moody Health include:
- Neurotransmitter Testing
- Hormone Testing
- Toxicity Testing
- Nutritional Testing
- Food Allergies and Sensitivities
