by Holly Higgins | Jun 14, 2018 | Antidepressant Withdrawal, Anxiety, Depression, Mental Health, Mindset, Nutrition for Mental Health, Paleo, Weight Loss, Whole30
At the beginning of my health journey, I looked for inspiration in pictures like these. I found a relatable girl, Stephanie, who lost 60 pounds in 8 months with Whole30. I said to myself, “I’m going to do what she did.” 8 months came and went, and I worked really hard...
by Holly Higgins | May 23, 2018 | Antidepressant Withdrawal, Anxiety, Client Success Story, Depression, Mental Health, Mindset, Nutrition for Mental Health, Paleo, Psychiatry, Weight Loss, Whole30
Today, I want to introduce you to my client Kristie, who has had a radical transformation since we began working together in January of 2018. She enrolled in my Mental Health Nutrition Program, and with dietary changes, targeted supplementation, and mindset coaching,...
by Holly Higgins | May 11, 2018 | Anxiety, Depression, Mental Health, Nutrition for Mental Health, Paleo, Whole30
Many people — myself included! — report that Whole30 significantly improves anxiety and depression symptoms. In fact, it’s the dietary template that I use with the majority of clients in my mental health nutrition practice. But why does it work? What’s the...
by Holly Higgins | Feb 16, 2018 | Antidepressant Withdrawal, Anxiety, Depression, Mental Health, Mindset
Yesterday, I had a moment with a client that nearly brought me to tears. She told me that finding my story was priceless, because it helped her believe that she too could get through her antidepressant taper and lead a badass life. I receive similar messages from...
by Holly Higgins | Jan 26, 2018 | Alcohol, Anxiety, Mental Health, Mindset
Lately, clients and friends have been coming to me because they’re concerned about drinking and how it’s affecting their lives. Most of them don’t identify as alcoholics, but they recognize that alcohol is having a negative impact, and they...
by Holly Higgins | Nov 21, 2017 | Anxiety, Depression, Nutrition for Mental Health, Paleo
What’s the best diet for depression and anxiety? While I truly believe we all have unique nutritional needs — a concept called bioindividuality — I also believe there is an ideal dietary template to start with if you’re suffering from mood issues. I always recommend...