Amino Acids for Sobriety and Emotional Well-being
What Are Amino Acids? Amino acids are natural compounds found in food and in the human body that serve as the building blocks of protein. Every cell, muscle, and tissue in the body depends on amino acids to grow, repair, and function properly. Beyond physical health, certain amino acids also play a critical role in […]
Why Every Recovery Professional Needs EAT! in Their Practice Library
Why Every Recovery Professional Needs EAT! in Their Practice Library If you work in addiction recovery, you’ve seen this scenario play out: A client who’s doing everything right. Showing up to sessions. Engaging in treatment. Using their tools. Fully committed to their recovery. But they’re struggling. Intense cravings that seem to come out of nowhere. […]
Are You Asking the Wrong Question of Your Relapsing Clients?
Many people cycle through program after program, or meeting after meeting, to no avail. They keep being given the same information and therapeutic approaches, and nothing changes. Conversely, some people sail through recovery, don’t have cravings or relapse, or suddenly find the missing piece, the secret sauce that makes all the difference in the world. What is this missing piece?
The Food and Mood Connection: How Diet Influences Emotional Stability and Recovery
At the Academy for Addiction and Mental Health Nutrition, we emphasize the critical role of diet in mental health and recovery. One of the foundational concepts in our approach, and the core content of our Amino Acid Therapy Level 1 Certification Training, is the Food/Mood Connection.
Dylan Lundgren’s Journey with the Academy of Addiction and Mental Health Nutrition
In the world of addiction recovery, nutrition often takes a backseat. However, within the Academy of Addiction and Mental Health Nutrition, individuals like Dylan Lundgren, a TEDx Speaker, and Addiction Recovery Advocate, are discovering its transformative power under the guidance of Christina Veselak.
Calm Your Mind with Food: A Revolutionary Guide to Controlling Your Anxiety
Are you ready to transform the way you think about anxiety? Bestselling author and nutritional psychiatrist Dr. Uma Naidoo, MD, brings you a groundbreaking guide beyond traditional mental health approaches. “Calm Your Mind with Food: A Revolutionary Guide to Controlling Your Anxiety” unveils a full-body strategy to relieve anxiety, backed by cutting-edge research and presented […]
Amino Acid and Nutrient Support for Pain Relief
This article will focus on the biochemical/nutritional tools we have available to us. We will explore ways to reduce inflammation, decrease pain awareness, improve pain tolerance or resilience, speed up tissue healing, and even positively impact impaired neural pathways.
The Impact of Food and Environmental Allergies on Mental Health
he impact of allergies and intolerances on mental health can be as simple as brain fog and spaciness, but can often be implicated in the experience of more severe mental illness, such as depression, anxiety, and even psychosis.
Amino Acid Therapy for Stress Relief
By Christina Veselak MS, LMFT, CN. Director, The Academy for Addiction and Mental Health Nutrition In honor of Stress Awareness Month, I would like to explore the roles our four mood-mediating neurotransmitters play in helping us cope with stress, and how to support their function using amino acid therapy. They all actually work together to […]
The Antidote to St. Paddy’s Day Shadow Side
On St. Patrick’s Day, let’s talk about the darker side of Irish culture – the heavy drinking that is often associated with it. Did you know that people from Gaelic or Scandinavian backgrounds have a genetic disruption that can lead to depression and alcohol dependence? Learn more by reading our latest blog post.