Episode #53 Rethinking the Role of Diet in Mental Health Treatment with Dr. Georgia Ede
Join Dr. Andrew Weil and Dr. Victoria Maizes as they dive into a fascinating conversation with Dr. Georgia Ede, a pioneering expert in metabolic psychiatry.In this episode, they tackle questions about the relationship between diet and mental health: How does inflammation impact mental health disorders like depression and anxiety? What role do carbohydrates play in brain function. Can a keto diet improve mental clarity and emotional stability?
Dr. Ede also discusses whether traditional psychiatric medications address the root causes of mental illness.
Whether you're a healthcare professional or simply interested in a deeper understanding of diet and mental health, this episode offers valuable insights that could reshape how you view your diet.
Please note, the show will not advise, diagnose, or treat medical conditions. Always seek the advice of your physician or healthcare provider for questions regarding your health.
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Hosts
Andrew Weil, MD and Victoria Maizes, MD
Guest
Georgia Ede
Dr.
Georgia Ede is an internationally recognized expert in nutritional
and metabolic psychiatry. Her twenty-five years of clinical
experience include twelve years at Smith College and Harvard
University Health Services, where she was the first to offer
students nutrition-based approaches as an
alternative to
psychiatric medication.
Dr. Ede co-authored the first inpatient study of the ketogenic
diet for treatment-resistant mental illness, developed the first
medically accredited course in ketogenic diets for mental health
practitioners, and was honored to be named a recipient of the
Baszucki Brain Research Fund's first annual Metabolic Mind Award.
Her new book
Change Your Diet, Change Your Mind
was released on January
30, 2024.
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