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Nov 2023
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#112 Unlocking the Mind-Body Connection:...

The Anxiety Dr
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Join me as I delve into the fascinating world of the Mind-Body Connection more specifically the GUT with renowned Nutritional Psychiatrist, Dr. Uma Naidoo. Dr. Uma, a bestselling author of "This is Your Brain on Food," has now written a new book, "Calm Your Mind with Food." She shares her valuable insights on how our food choices can impact anxiety and mental health.


Throughout this interview, Dr. Uma Naidoo provides a captivating exploration on how specific foods can effect our brain chemistry, resulting in either heightened or reduced anxiety levels.


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CALM YOUR BRAIN WITH FOOD


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