By Vanita Dahia
| Welcome to our September 2024 Newsletter! Alchemy of Health 36 – The Biology Behind Mental Health: Understanding the Brain I am unavailable in the first Monday of September (our usual monthly webinar time slot). I did not want you to miss out on this months webinar, so have brought it forward to 28th August instead. My invitation to you for the 36th Alchemy of Health Webinar on the topic of “The Biology Behind Mental Health: Understanding the Brain” will be on Wednesday 28th August 2024 (note it is not Monday) at 7:00pm. Mental health is intricately linked to a fine-tuned balance of neurotransmitters and brain function, influenced by a complex interplay of biological factors. |
| Why is it Important? Stress, anxiety, and depression are prevalent mental health challenges with significant impacts on individuals and society. Tried one medicine after another and still depressed? This presentation explores a comprehensive, biological perspective on these conditions, emphasizing the intricate interplay of neurotransmitters, mineral balance, genetics, and amino acids. By understanding the mechanisms underlying mood disorders, we will explore the foundational aspects of brain health, focusing on neurotransmitters, the gut microbiome, essential minerals, genetics, and the critical role of amino acids. We will delve into the role of neurotransmitters such as serotonin, dopamine, and noradrenaline in mood regulation and the implications of their imbalance in stress-related disorders. We will explore the biomarkers of neuroscience which opens the door to a deeper understanding of the aetiology of mental health disorders and how to leverage this information to identifying biochemical and metabolic blocks in the natural restoration of optimal neurotransmitter levels. One size does not fit all. Make informed treatment choices with a comprehensive understanding of the biological underpinnings of mental health. Learning Outcomes: ➡ Understand the role of key neurotransmitters in mood regulation and imbalance ➡ Connect the dots of the microbiome, inflammation, amino acid status with mental health ➡ Learn about the importance of zinc, copper, gut, immune function and histamine in brain function ➡ Understand the impact of genetics and amino acids on mental health ➡ How to identify underlying drivers of mental health conditions |
| Mental Health Series As part of the Mental Health Series, please reserve your spot now for the following upcoming webinars. |
| I encourage you to register on Eventbrite at https://alchemyofhealth36.eventbrite.com.au or on LinkedIn. Once you have registered for “The Biology Behind Mental Health: Understanding the Brain” Webinar on Zoom and when you receive the confirmation email, you will be able to click on a blue link to add the event and the Zoom link to your online calendar. It is great if you can attend live, but if life gets in the way and you have registered to attend, I will send you a link to the recording that you can access with my compliments, for 48 hours after the live event. You may also access the recording and receive presentation slides at any time in the future with all of the other Alchemy of Health webinars at https://vanitadahia.com/courses/ |
| Any Suggestions? If you have any specific topics you would like me to discuss during these webinars, please reply to this email. Health Chat If you’d like to discuss your health with me, you may book a complimentary 10 minute discovery call or an online consultation Vanita Dahia https://vanitadahia.com |