06- Integrative Mental Health with Carol Lourie

The state of mental health in our culture is becoming more and more questionable as suicide rates start to increase and more people suffer from depression. So what are some ways to help people to improve their mental health and to pull out of these depressive states? Join Carol Lourie and I as we discuss ways to improve mental health in this episode of Integrative Mental Health with Carol Lourie! Shownotes 2:00 – Starting career in the health field5:10 – How has Carol integrated different health fields into her practice7:10 – Common issues found in mental health9:55 – Gut can influence the state of mental health as well12:45 – Start with small goals13:38 – Does diet during childhood impact mental health later in life15:43 – Ways to switch over the microbiome17:15 – After the gut, then what?20:10 – Fiber rich whole foods to help with elimination20:55 – Cofactors to use with Vitamin D22:18 – Where to get pharmaceutical grade supplements23:18 – Helpful modalities to help people in their mental state25:45 – Do not come off of psych meds without support27:18 – Specific Acupuncture meridians that help with the integrative mental health approach 28:45 – Specific points for constipation and elimination   29:35 – Self Care modalities33:35 – Techniques to lessen the “To Do” list35:12 – When you suffer from mental health, if you don't get to the “To Do” list, you may feel bad36:28 – Write down the lists37:03 – How to find joy in your life 38:50 – Re-finding your passion40:35 – Schedule a lazy day42:00 – Her Health and Spirit Summit44:20 – How many interviews are released each day Learn More About Carol Lourie Website: Carollourie.com Facebook: Natural Health Care and Healing Center Thank you for listening to this episode of the Summit For Wellness Podcast. If you enjoyed Integrative Mental Health with Carol Lourie, then subscribe to our channel so you can listen to all the latest episodes. The state of mental health in our culture is becoming more and more questionable as suicide rates start to increase and more people suffer from depression. So what are some ways to help people to improve their mental health and to pull out of these depressive states? Join Carol Lourie and I as we discuss ways to improve mental health in this episode of Integrative Mental Health with Carol Lourie! Shownotes 2:00 – Starting career in the health field5:10 – How has Carol integrated different health fields into her practice7:10 – Common issues found in mental health9:55 – Gut can influence the state of mental health as well12:45 – Start with small goals13:38 – Does diet during childhood impact mental health later in life15:43 – Ways to switch over the microbiome17:15 – After the gut, then what?20:10 – Fiber rich whole foods to help with elimination20:55 – Cofactors to use with Vitamin D22:18 – Where to get pharmaceutical grade supplements23:18 – Helpful modalities to help people in their mental state25:45 – Do not come off of psych meds without support27:18 – Specific Acupuncture meridians that help with the integrative mental health approach 28:45 – Specific points for constipation and elimination   29:35 – Self Care modalities33:35 – Techniques to lessen the “To Do” list35:12 – When you suffer from mental health,