Nourish Mind, Body & Spirit: Herbs + Whole Foods for Mental Health
🌱 Nourish Mind, Body & Spirit: Herbs + Whole Foods for Mental Health Supporting mental well-being goes beyond supplements—rich food traditions and targeted herbs, when combined in daily life, can gently stabilize the mood, ease stress, and promote cognitive resilience. Adaptogenic & Nervine Herbs for Emotional Balance Ashwagandha , holy basil , rhodiola, and ginseng help regulate stress responses via the HPA‑axis and may reduce anxiety and cortisol levels St John’s Wort has demonstrated effects comparable to SSRIs for mild-to-moderate depression, though with significant drug interactions, so medical guidance is critical Chamomile , lemon balm , valerian root , passionflower , skullcap , and lavender offer calming support for anxiety and sleep disturbances Whole‑Food Practices: Foundational Nutrition for Mood 🥗 The Power of Whole Diet Patterns Diets like the Mediterranean , MIND , and Japan’s washoku pattern—rich in vegetables, ...