Description
We all take it for granted that man-made chemicals, such as drugs and alcohol affect the brain's biochemistry and radically change our behaviour. However, we do not recognise often enough that the food we eat, which is made up of natural chemicals and food additives, can produce similar changes in behaviour and mood. William Vayda, a pioneer in nutritional psychiatry, explains how food can affect our mental health. His book, Psycho-Nutrition, includes information on:-how what we eat and drink can be an unsuspected source of stress-what food cravings show us about our emotions-the link between certain mood disorders and food intolerances and allergies-hyperactivity in children and how food additives and environmental factors can contribute to this disorder-the foods and supplements which will enhance your ability to think and concentrate-the effects of alcohol and tranquillisers on the mind and some natural alternative therapies-other health problems such as premenstrual tension, candida and Alzheimer's disease and what effect the food we eat has on them.ISBN:9781842053515
