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Environmental Toxins and How They Affect Mental Health with Dr. Christina Bjorndal

2020/12/16
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Dr. Christina Bjorndal talks to us today about the many toxins that contribute to declining mental health. She believes that the increasing rates of suicides, depression, anxiety and other mental health disorders is largely due to toxins in our environment.

On today’s podcast, you will learn:

  • Anxiety and depression are not usually a deficiency in a neurotransmitter. What else leads to imbalances?
  • How neurotransmitter receptors can be inhibited by toxins.
  • What Dr. Bjorndal believes that the increasing suicides, depression, anxiety and other mental health disorders is largely due to toxins in our environment.
  • The specific toxins that dramatically impact your mood and mental health.
  • The role of trauma in mood swings and mental health.
  • Solution: The 5 pillars of addressing environmental toxins.

Dr. Christina Bjorndal Bio: Dr. Christina Bjorndal, ND is considered an authority in the treatment of mental illnesses such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorders and eating disorders using a physical, mental, emotional and spiritual approach.

Having overcome many mental health challenges, Dr. Chris is a gifted speaker and writer and has shared her wellness philosophy with audiences from platforms such as the Jenny McCarthy show, the International Bipolar Foundation, and many health summits and docuseries.

She is recognized as a top ND to follow by two independent organizations. Her book Beyond the Label is a comprehensive guide to naturopathic mental health.

You can learn more about Dr. Bjorndal and her incredible work at drchristinabjorndal.com)

Make sure to check out her book Beyond The Label, click here!)

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