A psychiatrist is a physician who specializes in the treatment of emotional, thought, and behavioral disorders.

I can assess, diagnose, and treat using medication, psychotherapy, and lifestyle modification interventions.

Lifestyle Medicine is an evidence-based approach shown to prevent and treat disease. It focuses on treating the underlying causes of disease rather than its symptoms.

According to Dr. Drew Ramsey, a leader and founder in the field: “nutritional psychiatry is the use of nutrition to optimize brain health and to treat and prevent mental disorders.”

Whole Food, Plant-Based Nutrition is a pillar of Lifestyle Medicine. Evidence supports the use of a whole-food, predominantly plant-based eating pattern as strategy in the prevention of chronic health conditions. Foods included are predominantly: minimally processed vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes, nuts, and seeds.

1. Whole Food, Plant-Based Nutrition.

2. Physical Activity

3. Stress Management

4. Avoidance of Risky Substances

5. Restorative Sleep

6. Social Connection