29/08/2021
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Our bodies are an engine.
If you don't service and fuel it of course it is going to stop working and break down!
Recently speaking with a gorgeous young woman she disclosed to me how depleted she is in numerous vitamins and minerals. I feel she thought she was mentally not well? After hearing her story I remember looking her dead in the eye and saying " you are not mentally unwell, you are physically sick. Get that sorted and this (pointing to my head) will be sorted " I could see a sense of relief wash over her, like she needed someone to tell her she isn't crazy..🤨
There is no way you wouldn't service your car and put fuel in it. We usually make that a priority because it is a vehicle that gets us from A to B. If you didn't the car would break down and not go... right? So why do we neglect the most important engine on the planet? US! How can we as humans function without fuel and servicing?
The amount of times I speak to clients and they tell me they are low in Iron, or Vitiman B etc and feel they are mentally unwell and feel like they are struggling. Once we work together to rectify the deficiency they tell me they are feeling much better 🤦♀️ Usually by then we have uncovered a whole lot of other issues to work through.😳
Lacking in Vitamin B, D, Iron, Magnesium and Zinc often show as signs of depression.
1. Iron deficiency increases the risk of psychiatric disorders including mood disorders, learning and behaviour difficulties, deficits in memory and emotional problems.
2. Low Vitamin D can not only effect your bones but studies show there is a link between low vitamin D and depression.
3. Studies show there is a link between lack of Vitamin B and depression as Vitamin B12 and other Bs play a role in producing brain chemicals that affect mood and other brain functions.
4. Zinc deficiency can lead to depression, increased anxiety, irritability, emotional instability and induced deficits in social behaviours.
5. Low Magnesium coupled with stress may cause symptoms including agitation, anxiety, irritability, confusion, sleeplessness, headaches, delirium
So, as you can see looking after yourself, The Engine is far more important than we give it credit for...👍
Please look after you, self-care is not selfish it is a priority💕