Mood Disorders

Chronic stress and insomnia have been linked to a variety of life-threatening health conditions, particularly mood disorders. Stress is the underlying cause of more than 75% of patient visits. Neurotransmitters, which are the chemical messengers of the nervous system, are required for everything from signaling the heart and lungs to function, to enabling the body to relax and sleep. They are key players in overall physical and mental health. The balance and the proper response of both the calming and stimulating neurotransmitters provide neuroprotective effects and also help support cognitive ability, mood health and sleep quality.

Our happy brain chemicals include dopamine, endorphin, oxytocin, and serotonin. If any of these are low, or imbalanced- this could lead to dysfunction within the gut-brain axis. Mood disorders can also be linked to a variety of other underlying health issues that can manifest in the gut.

Using a functional medicine test, like the Organic Acids Test, we are able to identify imbalanced neurotransmitters which often heavily contribute to mood disorders such as ADHD, ADD, anxiety, depression, autism, OCD, and other mental health disorders.

In addition to testing, we use nutritional therapy and professional-grade supplements to help our clients achieve optimal health and manage their conditions naturally.