Mental illness is *not* a chemical imbalance in the brain - your gut is the key to health

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How gut bacteria are controlling your brain

Looking after the multitudes of bacteria, fungi and other microorganisms living in our guts could help us think better and even offer new ways of treating mental health conditions.
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How your belly could heal your brain

A century ago, some studies found a link between diet and mental health. Now, it’s emerging the bacteria inside us could be a crucial link between our diet and mental state.
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Spike In Autism May Be Linked To Preservative In Processed Foods, Study Suggests

While prior studies have suggested the role of genetic factors and environmental influence in ASD, this is the first study to note a molecular link from elevated levels of PPA, overproduction of glial cells, disruption of neural connections and autism spectrum disorder.
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New research sheds light on a possible cause of autism: processed foods

The more we learn about the microbiome, the more the pieces are fitting together.
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Salino438 said:
Best greetings to all of you, dear members of the Looksmax community.

It seems like millions of people these days take psychiatric drugs to get through the day.

No matter where you look, almost everyone consumes something, even if it's "just" alcohol, nicotine, caffeine, refined sugar and cannabis. The current generation in particular has had experience with all kinds of drugs such as benzodiazepines, research chemicals and psychoactive plants at a young age.

Not a big deal thanks to the internet, anonymity, various marketplaces and cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin or Monero.

The truth is, most people are unhappy for a variety of reasons. Loneliness/no loyal friendships, social isolation/exclusion, bullying, alienation, no love/intimacy/long-term relationship/family (the most important basis for a fulfilling life). Many have none of it. Therefore, most (often men) choose the way out and pray to creation so that in the next life they will grow up in a better family. It's no surprise that suicide rates are hitting record highs every year (this isn't going to change in the future).

By relationship, I mean someone who's actually worth starting a family with, not a person who's been on Tinder dates every weekend for several years and thinks it's perfectly normal. The same goes for nudes on platforms like OnlyFans and videos on TikTok showing off glutes.

In order to have a great life, attractiveness is extremely important. Sounds insanely superficial, but that's how this game works, whether we like it or not. That's easier said than done when you were born into disastrous circumstances. Toxicity already in the womb, malnutrition in the most crucial years of life (childhood and adolescence/growth), too little sunlight and exercise, electromagnetic field exposure/radiation, etc.

Before I start, please understand this:

The best results are achieved as a child and adolescent. In adulthood, it tends to get more complicated because most of the growth is complete, at least in my experience.

Microbiome:

More and more doctors are understanding that diseases such as depression, anxiety and panic attacks, obsessive-compulsive disorder (and more) are not chemical imbalances in the brain but that they are problems (e.g. inflammation, antibiotics) in the digestive tract.

It has now been shown that lactic acid bacteria (especially Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium bacteria) can be helpful.

Also, gut bacteria are extremely important to our neurotransmitters like dopamine, GABA, serotonin, etc., all of which are instrumental in how we feel (see gut-brain axis).

Luckily, a few years ago I read the book "Gut and Psychology Syndrome: Natural Treatment for Autism, Dyspraxia, A.D.D., Dyslexia, A.D.H.D., Depression, Schizophrenia" by Dr. Natasha Campbell-McBride, who has helped many people (see GAPS Diet). I can recommend this to anyone struggling with developmental disabilities. There are also many interesting videos on YouTube.

Nourishment:

No matter what age you are, we all need healthy food, organic at best. Unfortunately, that's easier said than done, because the microbiome is destroyed by antibiotics, other medications and various environmental pollution.

I'm not one of those people who recommend a specific type of diet, but various healthy foods, such as:

Pomegranates, figs, dates, algae (spirulina, chlorella, be careful when purchasing, the heavy metal contamination is very high, contact a specialist beforehand if you have mercury fillings in your mouth that have not yet been replaced), avocados, grapes, bananas, almonds, walnuts and pumpkin seeds (soak for at least 12 hours in filtered water and a little sea salt to neutralize the phytic acid), water from a clean spring, apple cider vinegar, wild-caught salmon and sardines, free-range eggs (raw but also boiled/scrambled), melons, cherries, cucumbers, broccoli, raw cacao (once every other week, please do not overdo it), lemons, oranges, tomatoes, peppers, mushrooms, sprouts (very easy to grow, please do not buy on the internet or in supermarkets), raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, strawberries, coconut oil, pistachios, macadamia nuts, grass-fed butter/ghee, herbs and spices such as parsley, oregano, basil and more, (raw) honey, papaya, venison (offal for vitamin A and B12), pineapple, mangoes, fermented vegetables such as raw sauerkraut or kimchi (homemade in a jar, no pasteurized products from the supermarket). If you have a juicer, use carrots, fennel, beetroot, and ginger (swish in mouth for a few seconds before drinking to allow saliva to stimulate digestion).

If you know farmers who treat their animals really well, are passionate about their job and offer high quality meat + raw milk/cheese, then feel free to support these people. Bone marrow and oxtail, for example, can often be bought very cheaply, from which you can cook a delicious, healthy soup. Offal such as the liver, heart and kidneys are not expensive either. You can also use the raw milk to make probiotic yogurt and kefir. Be thankful for this food because very few people could kill an animal with their own hands, especially in the west.

I am aware that not everyone has access to all of these products. We live in different parts of the world and most of the time we have to be content with what we can find around us (plus the necessary money). But if you have a choice, please go for organic, even if that term doesn't promise safety and everything is polluted these days.

It's also true that much of what we find in the supermarket has been bred for sweetness and doesn't exist that way in the "wild", which doesn't mean that this food is bad and unhealthy, if you know how to properly prepare it.

If possible, avoid using non-stick Teflon-coated pans and choose a better alternative of high-quality stainless steel or enamelled cast iron cookware. I use products from the company "Le Creuset".

Cosmetics:

I'm just a male with facial and body deformities (sort of a 0 out of 10 when it comes to looks) but our skin is an organ that absorbs all substances.

My recommendation would therefore be to support manufacturers who avoid harmful ingredients as much as possible (e.g. Weleda, Dr. Bronner, Burt's Bees). Yes, I know that avoiding all toxins is almost impossible, especially in the modern world. I personally keep it simple. Short, clean finger- and toenails, brushed teeth with a tongue scraper (morning and evening), a freshly shaved face and a suitable hairstyle.

Exercise:

Move your body. This doesn't mean spending your entire life in the gym unless it's really what you want.

Simple movement. Walking, running, sprinting, soccer, basketball, swimming, volleyball, baseball, rock climbing, inline/ice skating, dancing, biking, etc. You get my point. Find a sport that you enjoy, alone and/or with others. If it's the gym, then do it. If you're at home in front of the computer, build a standing desk for good posture.

Dietary supplements:

To be honest, there are many scams in this industry to make money from cheap ingredients, especially when it comes to fitness, beauty and health.

Whole, organic food, exercise, and plenty of sunlight will always be best. But admittedly, millions of people spend a lot of time in the office eating processed products and just sitting around. If you have enough money, I would primarily recommend vitamin D3, K2 (the MK-4 version), zinc (bisglycinate or picolinate), B3 (niacin), B12 (the methylcobalamin version) and vitamin C powder (from fruits such as rose hips, acerola and camu camu).

An excellent and highly professional company that produces synthetic supplements is Thorne Research. Vitamin C is available in some health food stores.

Probiotics are not recommended in this form, even if there are supposed to be some that really work (e.g. Visbiome / VSL#3).

My recommendation is invest money in a good product like "Masontops" and ferment vegetables yourself. It's really easy and there are many additional helpful videos on platforms like YouTube.

Pharmaceutical drugs, permitted and prohibited substances:

At the end of the day, it's your life and you decide what's right and wrong. But in my opinion it is better not to consume any of it.

There are additives added to illegal drugs (purchased on the street or on the internet), even if it is "just" cannabis. The contamination can lead to brain damage after a short time.

Psychoactive plants (and medicinal mushrooms like lion's mane, reishi, cordyceps, chaga, etc.) can increase neurogenesis, but not everyone is ready for it. So please be careful if you want to experiment with psilocybin, ayahuasca, iboga, peyote and others.

Sexuality, (excessive) self-pleasure, pornography:

This topic has already been addressed. Pornography - unable to reach your full potential: https://looksmax.org/threads/pornography-unable-to-reach-your-full-potential.450817/

Plastic surgery:

I had a palatal expansion (after several years with braces) and surgery on both the upper and lower jaw.

The result was barely noticeable and extremely disappointing to me. Of course, it is important that the surgeons work well, I don't want to deny that, but it always depends on what kind of skeletal deformations are involved.

However, it is advisable to listen to your dentist and orthodontist, otherwise you may end up having to remove several broken teeth (or get mercury fillings, which are extremely toxic) and your face will become narrower.

Thank you very much for reading my message.

Take care, all the best, much success and happiness to you and your families.

God bless.
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It can exist in the mind without existing in the brain, or the gut. Where does mental illness exist in the gut?
 
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It can exist in the mind without existing in the brain, or the gut. Where does mental illness exist in the gut?
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Thank you very much for your legitimate question.

As I understand it, various mental illnesses can arise in the digestive tract, since all neurotransmitters are created there first and then passed on to the brain, so to speak.

I made a similar post here if you have the time and interest to read it (if not, that's perfectly fine too): https://looksmax.org/threads/mental...-gut-is-the-key-to-health.460497/post-9787195

However, I'm *not* the kind of person who says I've found the solution and answer to every problem in life. I'm happy to learn new things. In fact, I'm a nobody both in front of the computer screen and in real life.

I just want to share information with others.

That was also the reason why I registered on this website. To share knowledge, not to judge, insult, or put others down based on their physical appearance.
 
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Salino438 said:
Thank you very much for your legitimate question.

As I understand it, various mental illnesses can arise in the digestive tract, since all neurotransmitters are created there first and then passed on to the brain, so to speak.

I made a similar post here if you have the time and interest to read it (if not, that's perfectly fine too): https://looksmax.org/threads/mental...-gut-is-the-key-to-health.460497/post-9787195

However, I'm *not* the kind of person who says I've found the solution and answer to every problem in life. I'm happy to learn new things. In fact, I'm a nobody both in front of the computer screen and in real life.

I just want to share information with others.

That was also the reason why I registered on this website. To share knowledge, not to judge, insult, or put others down based on their physical appearance.
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You are very smart indeed thank you
 
Crusile said:
You are very smart indeed thank you
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Thank you very much for your kind words.

I firmly believe that you are smart. I'm just a high school dropout with skeletal and facial deformities.

Take good care of yourself and all the best to you & your family.

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Why Beauty Begins in the Belly

by The Beauty Chef, Carla Oates. Balancing gut health (aka 'Beauty Begins in the Belly') is one of my main tenets for health and beauty. But what does it actually mean? When I talk about a beautiful belly, I’m not referring to a slim, trim waistline. What I’m really talking about is something...
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Salino438 said:
Thank you very much for your kind words.

I firmly believe that you are smart. I'm just a high school dropout with skeletal and facial deformities.

Take good care of yourself and all the best to you & your family.

www.strikemagazines.com

Beauty from Within: Healing the Microbiome — Strike Magazines

Tallahassee
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thebeautychef.com

Why Beauty Begins in the Belly

by The Beauty Chef, Carla Oates. Balancing gut health (aka 'Beauty Begins in the Belly') is one of my main tenets for health and beauty. But what does it actually mean? When I talk about a beautiful belly, I’m not referring to a slim, trim waistline. What I’m really talking about is something...
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microbiome is everything, neva doubt the micro biome
 
OP what are your favorite microbiome benefiting foods?
 
Crusile said:
OP what are your favorite microbiome benefiting foods?
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Thank you very much for your interesting question.

In my opinion, it is advisable to clean the gastrointestinal tract at regular intervals so that nutrients can be better absorbed.

The following foods (herbs, spices and algae included) can help against certain environmental toxins, heavy metals, parasites and other negative influences in our modern world:

Psyllium husk, apple pectin, clove buds, burdock, dandelion and ginger root, pineapple and papaya with the papain and bromelain enzyme, homemade raw, unpasteurized sauerkraut, chlorella with a broken cell wall, pharmaceutical grade bentonite clay, aloe vera, turmeric, pumpkin seeds, wormwood, cayenne pepper, slippery elm bark, black walnut and rhubarb to name a few.

At best in organic or pharmaceutical quality or wild harvested.
 
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I believe it's mostly demonic.
 
www.ucsf.edu

Do Gut Bacteria Rule Our Minds?

It sounds like science fiction, but it seems that bacteria within us – which outnumber our own cells about 100-fold – may very well be affecting both our cravings and moods to get us to eat what they want, and often are driving us toward obesity.
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this is cope no matter what i do im never happy
 
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Gut Bacteria's Role in Anxiety and Depression: It’s Not Just In Your Head

Mounting evidence shows that gut bacteria affect mental health. Experts are now testing psychobiotics as as depression, anxiety and other mental health remedies.
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www.optum.com

The surprising link between your microbiome and mental health

Your gut has its own ecosystem of microbes that play a big part in how you feel. Learn how your microbiome influences your brain and how you can help keep both in balance.
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www.greatgut.com

The Effect of Microbiome on Anxiety and Depression

Bacteria are the new antibiotics, medical researches claim. Comfortably settled in for both their own and our organisms’ benefit, the good bacteria colonize almost every part of our bodies, thus forming a microscopically tiny ecosystem called the microbiome. Though most of the effects of the...
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letthemeatdirt.com

What is the link between gut bacteria and anxiety & depression?

Overview of the connection between gut bacteria and mental health with resources on the subject from the team behind the best-selling book and documentary film, Let Them Eat Dirt.
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www.thorne.com

How Do B Vitamins Influence the Gut?

The B vitamins have many roles in everyday health – but especially in the gut microbiome. Thorne explains the connections between B vitamins and healthy gut bacteria.
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Cleansing the Gut to Alleviate depression

We are not born depressed so the symptom could be viewed as a neurological dysfunction that could be caused by a magnitude of issues including; Inflammation, oxidative stress, toxicity, methylation issues, trauma, poor gut health, HPA Maladaptation, structural imbalances, hormones and...
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greymattersofcarmel.com

You can ease mental health issues by improving gut health.

Gut health significantly influences your brain and mental health, and science shows there's a clear link between your diet and your mental health.
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Getting to know the gut microbiome

Researchers are finally getting the tools to understand just how the microbial communities in and on our bodies affect health. But there are many mysteries left to solve — and many technological challenges.
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zoe.com

Gut-Brain Connection: What It Is, Mental Health, and Diet

Your gut and brain communicate via physical and chemical connections, linking gut health to mental health. Gut-friendly foods can influence both.
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www.news-medical.net

Gut-friendly psychobiotics could brighten moods and fight depression

Review uncovers that psychobiotics may offer supportive treatment for depression by restoring gut microbiome balance and positively influencing the microbiome-gut-brain axis, which is crucial for mental health and well-being.
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explains a lot cause I have chronic stomach pain
 
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explains a lot cause I have chronic stomach pain
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Just out of interest, may I ask if you have tried different ways and options to treat your chronic stomach pain? If so, which ones?
 
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The Gut-Brain Connection

There is two communication between the but and the brain that impacts behavior, socialization, and communication in those with autism.
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education.nationalgeographic.org

What’s Up With the Bacteria in Your Gut?

The overuse of antibiotics, eating processed foods, and a generally sanitized lifestyle in industrialized nations is contributing to people's ill health and many modern plagues.
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I lived pleasures generations of my lineage can’t comprehend, I have more serotonin receptors than 5 generations combined of my bedouin fn grandpas, I did this all for the chance of a genetic mutation from all this drug abuse, maybe my child will set us free
 
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