The Nutritional Perspective approach-Addiction & Post Traumatic Growth

DEDICATED- ADDICTION PROGRAMME

Benefits of Clinical Nutritional Approach.

The clinician’s targeted nutritional interventions, can be used as a set of tools to aid recovery, restore balance and reduce the chances of relapse. The information and exercises aims and objectives are to improve recovery rates, overall mental health and physical well-being.

What Does The Programme Cover?

The programme covers: behaviour and behaviour responses - the effect on brain physiology.

Addicts do not respond to reward in the same way as non-addicts. There is a reduced reward effect.

Reference: Arnt Schellekens, researcher psychiatrist, Radbound University Medical Centre). There was less striatum brain activity (core reward circuit).

Post Traumatic Growth Theory Resiliance.

The programme refers to the role of Omega 3 essential fatty acids, key vitamins and minerals essensial for learning and memory.

Proteins and the critical role of ‘amino acids’ - Interactions with the brain and the link between impulse control.

Reference: (Paul Greenberg, PhD, Rockerfellow University neuroscientist 2000 Nobel Prize).

The Nutritional Clinical Approach Course Content.

Brain hijacking and the ethology of addiction. The dopamine reward effect.

The multidimensional approach (Robinson, et, al, 2013).
Learned behaviour and ‘Branch Chain Amino Acids’ to regulate memory, learning Synthesis of reactions - the reward loop.
Addiction related multifaceted psychological condition, addressing depressed ‘neural terminals’, cognitive distortions and continued repetition.
Psychological distortions and ramifications (result of studies supported by recent research).
Micro and macro deficiencies.
Nutrient deficiencies and how they affect the way we think, behave cope and feel.
Carbohydrates matter. The dangers of low carb diets and cognitive decline.

Aiding Addiction Recovery

Targeted nutritional interventions can be used as a set of tools to aid recovery, restore balance and reduce the chances of relapse. The information and exercises aims are to improve recovery rates, overall mental health and physical well-being.

Reference: Arnt Schellekens, researcher psychiatrist, Radbound University Medical Centre). There was less striatum brain activity (core reward circuit).

Christine Appleby e mail: bnlnutrition@gmail.com

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Research evidence informs us that diet and deficiencies in certain essential nutrients are determining factors regarding addiction and mental well-being.

Christine Hallas-Appleby e mail: bnlnutrition@gmail.com