by Holly Higgins | May 11, 2018 | Anxiety, Depression, Mental Health, Nutrition for Mental Health, Paleo, Whole30
Many people — myself included! — report that Whole30 significantly improves anxiety and depression symptoms. In fact, it’s the dietary template that I use with the majority of clients in my mental health nutrition practice. But why does it work? What’s the...
by Holly Higgins | Feb 16, 2018 | Antidepressant Withdrawal, Anxiety, Depression, Mental Health, Mindset
Yesterday, I had a moment with a client that nearly brought me to tears. She told me that finding my story was priceless, because it helped her believe that she too could get through her antidepressant taper and lead a badass life. I receive similar messages from...
by Holly Higgins | Jan 26, 2018 | Alcohol, Anxiety, Mental Health, Mindset
Lately, clients and friends have been coming to me because they’re concerned about drinking and how it’s affecting their lives. Most of them don’t identify as alcoholics, but they recognize that alcohol is having a negative impact, and they...
by Holly Higgins | Nov 21, 2017 | Anxiety, Depression, Nutrition for Mental Health, Paleo
What’s the best diet for depression and anxiety? While I truly believe we all have unique nutritional needs — a concept called bioindividuality — I also believe there is an ideal dietary template to start with if you’re suffering from mood issues. I always recommend...
by Holly Higgins | Oct 27, 2017 | Anxiety, Depression, Mental Health, Mindset, Nutrition for Mental Health
There’s something I hear from so many readers, clients, and people who are considering working with me: “I’m really scared to make changes to my diet. What if I cut out gluten, dairy, and sugar, and my mood doesn’t improve? Then I’ll be...
by Holly Higgins | Oct 18, 2017 | Anxiety, Family and Friends, Mindset
I don’t know about you, but I’ve always struggled with worrying about what other people think. In fact, that worry — and that fear of being myself — is what triggered a lot of my health issues. It also kept me from fully sharing my beliefs and gifts with...