Holistic Mental Health/Alternative Medicine - treating anxiety and depression

Published 2020-10-01
Dr. Dwan Reed shares her holistic assessment process and how she uses it in helping clients to defeat depression, anxiety, and other mental disorders. She discusses alternative medicine, integrative medicine, functional medicine, and complementary medicine (CAM) and their place in treating mental illness.

She shares ways that individuals can improve their overall mood without relying on pharmaceutical medication. Dr. Reed addresses the food mood connection; sleep and energy; oxidation and individualized diet plans; digestion; exercise and relaxation; hydration; circadian and ultradian rhythm; and etc. Dr. Reed shares information on how to find plant based foods that help with mood.

This video is for clinicians who desire to learn more about holistic mental health practices and clients who want to know more about natural remedies for their mood and overall health.

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  • Thank you for the information you provided very helpful. Praying for your husband. Happy New Year.
  • Dwan, I thoroughly enjoyed your profound presentation! The fifteen items that you evaluate in your clients is a very proactive approach to educating them about their overall health and well-being. I really admire the work that you do as well as the wealth of knowledge and experience that you impart to countless people. Your passion, purpose, and position is an extraordinary pursuit that has invaluable rewards for both clients and colleagues. You did a masterful job of presenting a plethora of information, and I will continue to glean from your powerful arsenal of psychological and physiological practices. I can't wait to peruse your list of recommended books and garner my own personal path to wholeness and wellness with my clients.