wellness – KKJ Forensic & Psychological Services https://kkjpsych.com KKJ Forensic & Psychological Services Tue, 22 Oct 2019 12:45:59 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://kkjpsych.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/KKJ-favicon-2.png wellness – KKJ Forensic & Psychological Services https://kkjpsych.com 32 32 How Does Your Diet Affect Your Mental Health? https://kkjpsych.com/how-does-your-diet-affect-your-mental-health/ https://kkjpsych.com/how-does-your-diet-affect-your-mental-health/#respond Fri, 11 Oct 2019 14:56:53 +0000 https://kkjpsych.com/?p=1073

While results vary, studies show that making healthy food choices does more than keep your waistline trim. A healthy diet can:

  • reduce depression
  • reduce stress and anxiety
  • manage symptoms of AD/HD
  • reduce chronic pain
  • lower blood pressure
  • help with diabetes
  • increase muscle relaxation
  • maintain circadian rhythms, which is helpful for regulating sleep

Eating foods high in magnesium has shown to increase the effectiveness of Prozac in the treatment of depression. Diets high in fruits and veggies, unprocessed proteins, whole grains, legumes, and nuts help mange mood. And, diets that are lower in sugar and fat have been shown to increase energy, curiosity, creativity, and motivation.

While we shouldn’t be obsessed with everything we eat, it can be helpful to note how your energy level or mood changes based on what you’ve eaten over the course of a few days. And, when we follow a diet that is recommended or monitored by a professional, we are more likely to stick to it, and therefore benefit from the diet, than if we rely on ourselves or even social support groups.

Interested in some coaching on behavioral health care change and maintenance? Contact us. We can help.

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Health and wellness coaches help people change their lives in a meaningful, positive way. Coaches help their clients develop strategies to sustain overall health and wellness in one’s life. Health and wellness coaches can help individuals rethink their options, helping them envision more satisfying futures and set realistic goals in order to live a gratifying life. Coaches can help individuals overcome obstacles and reach solutions as well as seek lasting, positive lifestyle behavior change.

With the help of a coach, individuals learn new skills which can provide more opportunities while increasing confidence. Coaches can help you with various areas in your life such as relationships, career, finances, fitness, health, and stress, while providing accountability, support, and motivation.

Here are some tips as to how to improve your health and wellness:

  • Take up a hobby
  • Take a walk outside
  • Meditate/Yoga
  • Incorporate “me time” or self-care into your day
  • Think positively and focus on gratitude
  • Give yourself a break
  • Get a good night’s sleep

Here are a few questions to get you thinking:

  • Do you have trouble sticking to health-related goals?
  • Do you struggle to keep a calm and positive mindset?
  • Are you always low on energy and motivation?
  • Do you struggle with work-life balance?
  • Do you struggle with finances?
  • Do you find it difficult to prioritize your health? To exercise?
  • Do you rarely let yourself relax?
  • Do you want to make healthy changes to your lifestyle but you’re not sure where to start?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, a health & wellness coach would be a great option for you. For further information, please contact me at kaytie@kkjpsych.com.

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