Mental disorders are metabolic disorders - Brain Energy summary

Book summary : Brain Energy - Chris Palmer, MD

Mental Health disorders are on rise. It’s estimated that 1 in 10 people suffer from mental health disorders. And that 50% of people will suffer from some sort of mental health challenge within their lives!

This presents a big challenge for doctors and patients dealing with these problems. But in his book, "Brain Energy," Dr. Chris Palmer, a leading psychiatrist from Harvard University, offers a fresh and different way to approach mental health problems.

Dr. Palmer's years of research have found something pretty amazing. It turns out that there's a strong connection between mental health issues like feeling anxiety disorders, depression and ADHD, and other health problems like diabetes, heart diseases, and obesity.

The link here is all about how our body manages its energy, and it involves tiny energy factories in our cells called mitochondria.

Drawing from his experience treating patients, Dr. Palmer has put together a holistic approach to help people manage and heal their mental health issues.

He looks at the big picture, considering things like hormone levels, inflammation, gut health, sleep patterns, diet, exercise, and sleep quality. By working on these aspects, he helps our energy factories (mitochondria) work better, making our brains and bodies function at their best.

Take aways from the book "Brain Energy"

1. **Current treatments don't always work**: The medicines usually prescribed for mental health issues don't work well for everyone. Some folks may experience a respite from mental symptoms, but they often deal with important side effects such as weight gain, fatigue, or insomnia. These treatments often don't get to the root of the problem.

2. **Mental and physical health are connected**: We can't separate our mental and physical health. Our brains and bodies are best pals, and we need to treat them together. We need a whole-body approach to really understand and resolve mental health issues. A healthy body and healthy mind go hand in hand.

3. **Mental problems can be energy problems**: Keeping our body's energy production system in optimal shape is super important for both our minds and bodies. When the energy factories in our cells (mitochondria) aren't doing their job, it can drastically alter how we feel and how our body works.

4. **Fixing our energy factories helps our health**: Instead of just trying to make the symptoms of mental health issues go away, Dr. Palmer focuses on improving our energy factories. When these tiny powerhouses are able to work as designed, our mental and physical health get better, and conditions like depression and anxiety can improve. Dr Palmer even discusses cases of severe and longstanding schizoaffective disorder reserving with the right nutrition and lifestyle interventions.

5. **Lifestyle is a big deal**: The way we live plays a massive role in our mental health. Nourishing our bodies, maintaining a healthy weight, getting regular exercise, optimising sleep quality and quantity, having good relationships, managing stress, and keeping our hormones in balance are all key to feeling mentally well.

Brain Energy provides an extensive overview of the "why" and lays out the foundation of "how" to approach mental health disorders in a new way - which has already helped thousands of patients working with Dr. Palmer take back control of their mental and physical health.

Read more on Dr Palmer and his work at www.brainenergy.com

Conclusion

As chiropractors, we firmly believe that mental health and physical health are one and the same, and the book Brain Energy helps further explain the how and the why. Just as we understand that spine & nervous system health influences the overall function of the body, Dr. Palmer emphasises the role of optimal energy production in both the mind and body. When you visit Elevate Chiropractic, Doctor Jen will sit down with you and listen attentively to your health journey. She will inquire about not only your current health concerns but also your past medical history, lifestyle choices, mental health and any previous treatments or therapies you've undergone. This in-depth conversation allows her to gain valuable insights into the interconnected aspects of your health.

By taking this holistic approach to gathering information, Doctor Jen aims to identify potential underlying causes of your health issues, which may not always be immediately apparent. She recognizes that your mental well-being, physical health, and lifestyle choices are intertwined and can significantly impact your overall health.

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