How Inflammation Impacts Mental Wellness-Top Foods That Help

[@Wellness_with_Whitney]

Inflammation almost broke me. Started working with a Nutritionist to incorporate AIP and now Paleo way of life. 30 lbs down, improved health. God is good!

[@chantellbritto8559]

Good for you. Can you tell what symptoms you had during inflammation that stopped once it improved?

[@Wellness_with_Whitney]

@chantellbritto8559 it was difficult to digest food without pain and cramping. Also I lost abt 25 pounds once I implemented the AIP diet/protocol. I had a great functional nutritionist to help. Skin cleared up as well.

[@paulspeaks9521]

0:05 inflammation ruins mental health more than people realize, it's why taking a comprehensive approach (diet, exercise, therapy, meditation, etc) is so necessary!

[@WarrenGerard-g8q]

❤

[@paulspeaks9521]

@WarrenGerard-g8q thanks!

[@ciaran6309]

And doing things u enjoy

[@jonspengler5891]

😂

[@RyanPowerhouse]

Your serotonin starts in the gut video is changing my life. ❤

[@SteelytroutWak]

@RyanPowerhouse can you please tell me the title of this video you referred to or share the link? I can’t seem to find it. Thank you.. Chris

[@ciaran6309]

Ayuraveda said this 2 thousand years ago.

[@PaperMario64]

@@ciaran6309and? That’s great too.

[@RowOfMushyTiT]

Serotonin can't cross the blood-brain-barrier

[@1epiph]

@@RowOfMushyTiTexactly

[@araleh06]

Dr. Marks, I should comment more often to tell you how much I appreciate your videos. There is so much to learn from you. Sharing your knowledge for free is really a precious gift. Thank you.

[@cardinalflower6959]

What araleh said ^

[@marevoievod]

Same, what Araleh said! 🤘

[@chelseajackman7730]

Yes. She's the hero we needed.

[@piperdevi9028]

What an awesome Service, Dr Marks! Top Level! Thank you! ❤

[@MilosPor]

Food that alleviate inflammation according to this video : 1) Fatty Fish (Omega 3) - Salmon, Sardines, Mackerel. 2) Leafy green vegetables - Kale, Spinach. 3) Berries - Blueberries, Strawberries, Blackberries. 4) Nuts and Seed - Walnuts (in particular), Almonds, Flaxseed, Chia seeds. 5) Turmeric 6) Fermented food - Kefir, Sauerkraut, Yogurt *** Make sure to eat a variety of this food regularly, be consistent in consuming these foods, and pair this food with a balanced diet that includes a variety of vegetables, fruit, lean protein, whole grains. CUT the consumption of food that causes inflammation (processed meat, refined sugar, trans fat like fried food). *** Listen to your body; watch out to how different food makes you feel and adjust your diet accordingly.

[@lakishamumford2329]

Thank you! ✨

[@annm4833]

This was so thoughtful thank you! 😊

[@SharonNatte]

Thank you for this good information! 😊

[@norsefrog]

Be extremely careful going on a fermentation diet. If you're at risk of developing histamine intolerance, you're screwed. You're gonna lose your teeth from infections - at least that's what happened to a family member.

[@M_SC]

People always recommend flaxseed but I’m pretty sure it is only digestible in the form of flaxseed oil. As a seed it’s just fiber that cleans you out but I don’t think you get nutrients from it. From what I read, I could be wrong.

[@MsOhsusanna]

I love how concise this is. Very stressful childhood and my brain feels like it's on fire.

[@Butterfly828-x8e]

True. There are different trauma types: development trauma and shock trauma....

[@ChefBurns1]

I love Dr Tracey, she’s so good at explaining things, and her voice is so calming. Thanks for all the great videos throughout the years!

[@chantellbritto8559]

And her videos are straight to the point!

[@chelseajackman7730]

I want to share with you how grateful I am that you are here on this earth and sharing _real medicine_ as a doctor should. If enough of us get this information and believe it, things will change and real whole food won't be so inaccessible to the poor.

[@citizencaveman1655]

To date, that is the clearest description of what inflammation actually is I've come across.

[@bigflyness17]

Omg. I have all of these symptoms. My energy has hit an all-time low. Don’t feel like myself anymore 😢

[@katrinat.3032]

Dr. Marks, your videos are the most concise informative videos on KZbin. And they’re free.!!! thank you thank you thank you

[@jm2307]

inflammation has been a big challenge for me. i'm making it my priority to fight this & stay healthy

[@padminimayur4049]

Happy New Year Dr. Marks! 🎉

[@Emiliapocalypse]

Mom and I just had a conversation about this. Then the algorithm pretends it wasn’t just listening and shows me this 😅

[@That.Lady.withtheYarn]

At least sometimes the algorithm is useful lol

[@susanhastings7405]

Thank you for all you do! Happy New Year.

[@DrTraceyMarks]

Same to you!

[@HAMZAPINE]

Psychedelics are just an exceptional mental health breakthrough. It's quite fascinating how effective they are against depression and anxiety. Saved my life.

[@ejmabrothers6743]

Can you help with the reliable source I would really appreciate it. Many people talk about mushrooms and psychedelics but nobody talks about where to get them. Very hard to get a reliable source here in Australia. Really need!

[@47151632]

Yes, dr_tenkk1, I share a similar journey with anxiety, depression, PTSD, and addiction, and mushrooms have significantly contributed to my current sobriety.

[@peishancraken]

I wish those were more easily accessible where I live. Microdosing was my next step for my husband. He's 59 & dealing with lots of mental health challenges, possible CTE & a TBI that put him in a coma for 8 days. Unfortunately, I had to get a TPO since he's 6'6, over 300 pounds, and showing violent behavior, constantly talking about harming others. He's aggressive. To anyone reading this, if you're familiar with BPD, is it common to have an obsession with violence?

[@47151632]

dr_tenkk1 is the man

[@47151632]

Yes

[@tori4193]

Being gluten free helps me have less inflammation. Any time I get “glutened,” the next day my body is so heavy and inflamed; including my brain. I’m depressed for a week until the gluten starts getting out of my system. I don’t have major depressive episodes anymore because I’m strictly gluten free!

[@KatEtoile]

Also inflammation is a major part of some chronic illnesses such as long covid. An anti-inflammatory diet is sometimes prescribed to help the symptoms. Wishing everyone good health 🙏

[@Butterfly828-x8e]

Good hint.

[@michelita2704]

Yes i have had it for 15 months and the anti inflammatory diet is slowing helping.

[@kaydeeruth4180]

Your videos have seriously changed my life, I’ve struggled with depression since middle school and I’m finally sorting it out and I didn’t realize just how big of an impact eating has on your mental health, thank you so much for your videos!

[@handyhacker11]

I've felt this for a long time and got into gut health after finding out about the actual possible links that not only reflect my expierience but is also backed by science! Thank you for validating my approach and making me feel less insane about all this within the context of mental health! Gonna keep going on this journey which will also include mental health support & meds (and many other great things) after laying a solid foundation for my body, mind and soul ❤

[@WarrenGerard-g8q]

❤

[@WholesomeBarry]

Happy New Year everyone ! Let’s start the year right

[@origamikami3486]

Happy New Year Dr. Marks!! I’m so glad Dr. Marks talks about how important food is to mental health.

[@Bobi-ow6ou]

Thankyou beautiful doctor for helping us improve our health and well-being

[@ChristinaSloan-yn7tm]

You are a gift to this world

[@jillwklausen]

Happy New Year, Dr. Marks, and thank you for sharing this important information. I used an anti-inflammatory diet to heal my gut and put my autoimmune thyroid disease into remission, something doctors say is impossible. I really love eating like this. I also wanted to mention that if your viewers don't like sauerkraut or kimche, fermented pickles are another option. They're super easy to make at home, but if you want to buy them, they're the ones in the refrigerated section of the grocery store. Tada!

[@DrTraceyMarks]

Awesome testimony! I'm happy this worked for you. Thanks for sharing. 😊

[@jillwklausen]

You're welcome, @@DrTraceyMarks.

[@Emptinesscreation]

Dr. Marks thank you so much. Lately I have been suffering from gut issues and decline in my mental health. This video was the answer I was looking for. I appreciate you with all my heart. Thank you again and happy new years Dr. Marks 🙏

[@malypwilco5079]

Thanks again Dr. Marks for more useful information! Happy new year, hope you enjoyed yourself.

[@rnapol3266]

Fasting, both prolonged and intermittent fasting, are so effective at reducing inflammation

[@asmab1r3m6]

for how many hours

[@rnapol3266]

@ any fasting will reduce inflammation. But for serious results, 24-72 hours

[@margaridavelhinho1618]

Votos de Feliz Ano Novo e de muita saúde mental para todos, de Portugal,

[@jerobarraco]

Thanks SO much Dr. This is pretty much what people with CIRS live with (chronic inflamation response syndrome(which can be triggered by mold, bacteria or lyme desease)). Also ive heard of a study of depression caused by inflamation. Also thanks so much for the clear audio with no noises that allows me to focus.

[@jerobarraco]

Though some of those foods are not safe for CIRS (nuts, fermented, and others, i dont know much)

[@Pisces11]

Thanks for the concise video! Happy new year!

[@kathleensmith8365]

Such good information. Succinct, to the point, and useful. I take notes as I watch your videos. Master's level information. Really appreciate that you include references. Thank you for all the thought and care you put into your videos! You are a great teacher/ professor.

[@walkswimeatrepeat]

This is so well timed, thank you. I'm in the process of recovering from a severe inflammatory response to a virus which left me with very painfully stiff joints and fatigue. I received a great short term medical treatment but feel this has been my body telling me a lot about how I care for myself physically and mentally. Note taken.

[@PGHFilmz412]

Thank You Dr.Marks,Happy New Year🎉🎊🎉🎊🎉🎊🎉🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎉🎊🎉🎊🎉🎊🎉🎉🎊🎉🎊🎉🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳 to you & your family.

[@chukabucka]

Dr Marks ... fantastic information THANK YOU !

[@DrTraceyMarks]

You’re so welcome! 👍🏽😊

[@mostafasoliman6745]

What about me , a person with social anxiety, who can't interact with people because he fears them.. all of them! He fears to say something wrong, fears to look somewhat stupid, or with less experience in life as he looks grown up with 21 years old, but lacks a lot of experience relative to his peers. . I'm too far away than anyone. . It really does hurt ! I wish i can love someone and be loved without being hurt or left out, rejected, or looked as someone who's not capable of anything, good or bad.. Someone who can't protect himself let alone his loved ones or his soul mate.. soulmate who never existed, and it may not be existed.. because he is not sufficient for that .

[@paulapereira2855]

Thank you Dr. Tracey❤

[@BatuqueiroDan]

I wonder if the walnuts are what make squirrels so crafty.. 🤔🐿️

[@wendy3992]

You are so beautifully intelligent. ❤thank you! I have PTSD from narcissistic abuse. Even though veganism has helped me I need supplements. I'm definitely getting what you recommend.

[@ididitwriter]

I love your videos. I don't know if it is intentional, but you're like a functional medicine doctor and I mean that as a great complement.

[@klt3065]

I really needed to watch this. I vowed to elimanate added sugar in my diet for a 30 day challenge. My inflammation/arthritis is over the top along with my emotions. I have been on a emotional rollar coaster all last year and know what it has done to my health. Thank you for this very informative video and I am happy to say that I already eat all of the foods mentioned. My problem comes with the added sugars and snacks. Happy New Year.

[@katosbellatos]

What do you think about a ketogenic diet to treat depression and other mental illnesses? Happy new Year.

[@kimjohnson8471]

Ty for making this simple and easy to implement.

[@velocityofgenerosity]

i cannot thank you enough for sharing your knowledge!

[@Tephiffany]

Great reminder! I'll share this with my clients!

[@helenemily9894]

Thank you for the great video! The joghurt or Sauerkraut only work, if they are home-made, as far as I know. Industrially produced products are heated to preserve them, the heat kills the good bacteria, unfortunately. :)

[@KehkashanAwan-p9r]

Thank you for this extremely useful information. I am struggling with a loved one's treatment for schizophrenia. Medicines (Clozapine) and ECT help with aggression and misreading of social cues but the delusions (persecution and grandiosity) are intact. Please do cover this as well. Many thanks.

[@tanyeshawilson1864]

This information is awesome and it's free!! I know so many people who are suffering and if only they would implement these simple recommendations. Wellness is not rocket science, its been there all along! Thanks doc for this valuable information and please these videos pumping!!❤

[@cassandra9920]

Happy New Year Dr. ❤❤❤

[@avereynakama9854]

I wonder if that's why I started to look forward to a mug of Golden Milk each day? I forget why I started drinking this. I make mine with a a "dessert spice" mix that contains, among other things, turmeric and pepper (i used white pepper this time, but usually use black). I know the body can crave things that are good for you.

[@happygucci5094]

Yes most definitely- it’s design is beyond comprehension 🤯💯

[@chantellbritto8559]

​@@happygucci5094 What does golden milk do for you?

[@BigIndianBindi-jy1cz]

and don't go thinking your mental issues are inflammation because food and diet does not touch childhood trauma, lack of human connection, loneliness, and touch deprivation. People love to dilly-dally and piddle around with their diet and lifestyle, trying to abate emotional discomfort, not addressing that they are actively being neglected. When you think the things you're doing are making a difference and help for a little while, and then stop, that was just a distraction being a honeymoon effect.

[@YodiJohsonna]

Even though what you mentioned is true, if the body is in balance your body and mind should be able to handle these types of stressors in a manner that will allow you to deal with them properly.

[@BigIndianBindi-jy1cz]

​@@YodiJohsonna You can not deal with these things by yourself. You need people to help. You can not deal with those things by yourself. It doesn't matter how healthy you are. You can not. If you developed this way, you can not change it by yourself. You need people to help you.

[@YodiJohsonna]

@BigIndianBindi-jy1cz We all need help from others. There is nothing you can do alone in this world so I don't disagree with that at all.

[@chantellbritto8559]

Most people need some type of therapy, which is a given. It's not always in a traditional sense either.

[@marykoch1666]

Thank you for this. I suffer spinal damage with nerve damage from 2 ruptures in my cervical spine. Started at the beginning of Covid and couldn't get help so while I sat at home the ruptures were doing it's damage to me. By the time I had surgery (2 cadaver bones) at the University of Michigan they told me I was in bad shape. My spinal cord got rubbed. I'm very grateful I'm not paralyzed which was a risk with the surgery. That surgery was September 2020 Had another surgery last February. A Laminectomy for a severe stenosis. I suffer greatly with this.

[@katrinat.3032]

I will pray for you

[@joy6826-v7v]

Thanks Doc Tracy❤

[@joelfajardo1647]

The thumbnail is so cute, Dr. Marks! It immediately reduced my inflammation!!😊

[@brittabg]

The symptoms at 2:37 are also the symptoms of a perimenopause

[@chelseajackman7730]

I fully believe that inflammation makes perimenopause exponentially worse and the hormone her-icane can be mitigated by anti-inflammatory life.

[@dakotaharrell9098]

Always a helpful video! I learn so much and gain insight into by own conditions from your videos in terms that I can understand but don’t seem condescending. Thank you always ❤️

[@winnie6203]

I can do all except the fish. Thank you Dr. Marks 😊

[@purpleness64]

Needed this video thank you. Im achy and irritable lately..

[@SD-ss1ty]

Very informative, thank you.

[@raeperonneau4941]

Thank you, Dr. Marks!!! I hope you have a fabulous 2025!

[@brightpage1020]

Dude, for real?! 😳 whoahaow. This makes so much sense. Thank you for bringing this up! ❤ I know that nutrition is so important in managing things like ADHD (along with excercise, espeically cardio) and I’ve heard from my fringier diet loving friends that gluten free really reduces inflammation for them and makes a huge difference but that it also makes it difficult to eat anywhere but their own home even though the gluten free trend is catching on now like veganism did a couple decades ago and all that. I just tend to think if you eat meats, fish, whole grains, and plenty of different whole fruits and veggies more than you eat the processed and sugary stuff, you’ll probably be better off in general. But these days that’s as expensive as child care. 😂 🤣 😆 right?

[@natashyas4149]

Love your informative videos!

[@luvsiberians8006]

Very informative! Thanks for posting this video!

[@Infinitesimal-ho7it]

Loving this series!!!

[@عسا-غ2ح]

Dr. Mark u r wonderful . I follow U r vision since 2020 . And since there i rid of prescription of dr. Mostly. So greater to u. Baghdad .

[@dianewhalen9721]

Thankyou so much👏🏽👏🏽

[@tiffanystewardbenn7922]

Thank you

[@Jcr2446]

Nooooooo on canola oil😢 it is very inflammatory.

[@Jooney0347]

Thank you Dr. We appreciate the info so much! Happy New Year!!

[@JuntèAmour]

Thank you🙂 I'm glad you made a channel. Subscribed👍

[@safourasalami]

This is a perfect video to eat healthy.. Thanks doc ❤❤❤

[@NOTHOUGHTTHERAPY]

Thank you ❤

[@racebiketuner]

Thanks for another great vid. Kefir is pronounced kuh FEAR.

[@caroziel165]

Thank you, fortunately I already check half the list 😊 One question though: Do you know if there is a connection between inflammation and migraines? I do suffer from chronic migraine and I'm always looking out for new research to overall improve

[@ashleylitebrite6971]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge, Cr. Marks! 💕

[@esmamirac6612]

Thank you ❤so so much

[@stellapap2087]

Many thanks Doctor, frm Greece also wishes for the New Year .

[@RVJEDI]

My gay coworker is always telling me he eats bananas and nuts everyday for years. I never got the joke until i brought him bananas and almonds from my house as a snack for us

[@ajaybritton7924]

💀

[@Stephanie-x8t9k]

Thanks for sharing 🙏🙂

[@FantasticBooo]

Préservatif pour toutes et tous : protégez votre vie !!!

[@oliverrojas3185]

Thanks, lots of helpful and useful information

[@saneerasmus]

Thank you Dr Marks. You mentioned incorporating fatty fish twice a week -- for us vegetarians, should we take the algae supplement twice a week too? We have the supplements, but they are rather expensive so taking them daily is not really possible

[@jasonschultz9570]

It sounds like she's reading a list of my complaints of the last several years. I have all of these symtoms. I also eat all of these foods regularly. My unique problem is that I have a digestive problem that none of the doctors I've seen have any idea what the problem is. Roughly two to three hours after I eat, my abdomen blows up like a balloon and stays that way for several hours to several days. The only was I've found to manage my inflamation is to not eat for around three days after I have a huge reaction. Then once it calms down, I can eat one meal a day. I've been experimenting with eating within an 8 hour window, every other day. Which works most of the time so far. If there is anyone out there that may know what I have, please let me know. Either I eat and my mood is terrible, or I don't eat and I'm miserable.

[@KhanKhan-p6m2z]

Happy New Year ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@izeyodiase]

Thanks Dr Marks. I needed this

[@johnkovary5121]

Very informative

[@Awesomes007]

I have long covid post viral damage and am now hyper sensitive to food. It’s a hellish nightmare. It impacts everything and I’ve lost everything.

[@PirateOfTheNorth]

You just described my symptoms to a T. I had no idea my body pains were due to this.

[@That.Lady.withtheYarn]

I just got over Christmas Covid. And I don’t feel like myself yet. It’s also cold as carp outside which I feel like Covid Zaps my ability to tolerate cold. I’m reaching for ramen and tea to get warm inside. So I’m very low mood and irritable

[@coloradocrone]

I so wanted to eat better this year! thanks!🖖

[@HFVidShotz]

Appreciate you!!

[@bg-ij9uc]

all very worthwhile and sound scientific advice but please don't forget to mention what to STOP eating which is the single biggest cause of inflammation in the body in the first place, and that is refined sugar. Not the kind of sugar in an orange or other fruit (which is a complex carb), but the kind of sugar from refined breads, and pastas etc..., all of which are converted to sugar once swallowed. Inflammation is the cornerstone of many chronic and degenerative diseases. It's imperative to prevent chronic inflammation from eliminating its food causes, more than try to cure it from adding food choices. I hope that came out clearly.

[@tonyburton419]

Depression is complex. Definition related to clear psychosocial as opposed to inflammationary factors only. Is needed perhaps ? But very helpful overall 😊

[@Lalairu]

Irritable bowel syndrome is being a big issue, having a balanced diet is not always easy because of the symptoms I suffer from. I like eating my greens, but my bowel doesn't always agree xD this video sum ups a lot of useful info. Thanks!

[@coltoncarson3038]

This is so interesting to me. I grew up eating a lot of fast food and pizza and candy as a kid. Now I’m just pretty much used to that kind of diet now. I’ve always been overweight my whole life, and I really struggle with how I eat and my body image. I love this kind of content, but my behaviors are so well developed now that I feel like I won’t ever be able to live a truly healthy life.

[@Sxecaba]

Stop buying that food, only you can break the habit. Good luck

[@LegionL-A]

Similar story here. What I've found helps for me is: 1- hanging out with friends or in restaurants that serve food that's both healthy and actually delicious 2- recreating those recipes at home one at a time (as a gradual replacement) or even better cooking with a friend. Going it alone hasn't really worked for me, I may be the one doing the effort to change, the help from others has been irreplaceable though!

[@dreamwalker2518]

Add things instead of leaving food out. Instead of just pizza, burgers etc. eat a salad on the side. Or start with eating veggie pizza. When you're making pasta, sneak some veggies and lentils into the sauce etc.

[@WarrenGerard-g8q]

???🍷🎧🎈🎈🎈

[@coltoncarson3038]

Thank you for all the responses!

[@universallove878]

What affordable options are available regarding the recommendations in the video if you are on a strict budget? It's great information.

[@ljclanguagetranslationinte50]

Hi DOc Tracy ty for the insights. WIll LCHP be good as well?

[@saraa7117]

My bloating causes my irritation and sensitivity. Hence I loose my cool so fast and the constant need of laying down makes me even more irritated as it can happen at any time and anywhere.

[@dmgsoultogetherness6667]

Happy new year Doc..Marks..best wishes for 2025..i wish you had been my consultant back in the day..🙏🏻

[@marqb3105]

Appreciate you