Mary Kay Irving LCSW

Online health coaching to help busy women professionals boost their brain, mood and energy. Overcome anxiety and depression & create your best life.

[Mary Kay Irving LCSW @HealthinBoulder]

In early 2012 I changed my diet to prevent cancer recurrence. I was more than a little surprised when it also eliminated my life long bouts of clinical depression. Are you addressing nutrition and lifestyle practices with your clients?

#mentalhealthm…https://t.co/kv9q3Glufd

[Mary Kay Irving LCSW @HealthinBoulder]

Will there really be a revolution in the way we treat clients with mental illness? Dr. Chris Palmer has connected the dots in his theory and book, Brain Energy. His theory postulates that mental health disorders are a matter of m…https://t.co/hnJ4nSb5LF https://t.co/4ul7Zu6MLn

[Mary Kay Irving LCSW @HealthinBoulder]

If we are serious about preventing mental health problems in our children, feeling them real food is a "much better way" then partnering with the company that still sells ketchup with high fructose corn syrup.

#preventativehealth #depressionrecovery #an…https://t.co/ZdUIgor02B

[Mary Kay Irving LCSW @HealthinBoulder]

What is not mentioned here is the growing evidence that mental illness is also a metabolic issue. Depression is the leading cause of disability and I (and a growing number of medical professionals) believe is as connected to our ultra processed food prob…https://t.co/yNyanaUHth

[Mary Kay Irving LCSW @HealthinBoulder]

Depression is the leading cause of disability in the world. It might be the thing that's causing you the most pain in your relationships, your career goals or being the parent or partner you want to be.

Changing the food you ea…https://t.co/AB5wDcbSId https://t.co/ln9m42bRYZ

[Mary Kay Irving LCSW @HealthinBoulder]

Can the food are children and teens eat impact their mood and behavior? Absolutely. It may be the focus that’s been missing these past few years as rates of mental illness have been rising. Definitely looking forward to the emerging science and getting…https://t.co/aVeR3uHxUX

[Mary Kay Irving LCSW @HealthinBoulder]

Another great podcast interview with the Dr. Chris Palmer, author of Brain Energy, bringing the science together to propose this metabolic cause of mental illness (and other modern chronic illness). We need a paradigm shift and a…https://t.co/OXyYtFm0ZC https://t.co/qBbFseQMIK

[Mary Kay Irving LCSW @HealthinBoulder]

@maxlugavere Not screwed. Let's keep shedding the light on this craziness. People need to know.

[Mary Kay Irving LCSW @HealthinBoulder]

Such a great way to start the weekend...or any day.
Give it a try. I bet that you can't help but smile!

#healthybrain #betteryou #mentalhealthmatters #connection #laughteristhebestmedicine https://t.co/3dnMy2jk1O

[Mary Kay Irving LCSW @HealthinBoulder]

Setting boundaries is an act of self love and essential for brain and mental health. Especially important this time of year around your time and what food and drink you are putting in your body.
#selfcare #mentalhealthsupport #boundariesarehealthy #br…https://t.co/KikORcz2r7

[Mary Kay Irving LCSW @HealthinBoulder]

Are you getting enough R&R? How ‘bout human touch? We need both in a regular basis.

#selfcare #selflove #mentalhealth #depressionhelp #mindfulliving https://t.co/VlP8LtiCva

[Mary Kay Irving LCSW @HealthinBoulder]

One of the most important lessons when teaching about setting boundaries. It’s all about “you.”

#dbt #mindfulliving #selfcare #mentalhealth #depressionhelp https://t.co/a6NLJK7nTq

[Mary Kay Irving LCSW @HealthinBoulder]

Did you know that troubled sleeping or lack of sleep in a regular basis can create #depression.

It can also put you at higher risk for #dementia.

Protect your #sleep to protect your #brain.

#brainhealth #mentalhealth #healthandwellness #longevity https://t.co/xfFghiD1Xi

[Mary Kay Irving LCSW @HealthinBoulder]

Thank you Mark Hyman, MD # # # for sharing the importance of eating more quality protein as we age particularly at this time when people are being led to believe that eating less is better for them and the environment.

#protein #brainhealth #healthyagin…https://t.co/URF7gkHkVv

[Mary Kay Irving LCSW @HealthinBoulder]

Most of us generally know about each of these important activities for protecting our #brain and for #optimalhealth as we age.

What we usually hear less about is the use of #functionalmedicine testing or #functionalnutrition

A…https://t.co/EVtjHJIlkq https://t.co/lSMzKPXaNX

[Mary Kay Irving LCSW @HealthinBoulder]

I’ve been integrating nutrition into my mental health work for the past 6 years. Changing what and how I ate had a profound impact on my mood, focus and energy. More therapists need to know about the power of nutrition on our brain and it’s relationship…https://t.co/GQt3LQuaxo

[Mary Kay Irving LCSW @HealthinBoulder]

I’m so excited about this gowing field of work on the important link bewteeen #mentalhealth and #nutrition.

#keto #depression #metabolichealth #bloodsugar #quitsugar #sugarfree https://t.co/MmG5GpgAxe

[Mary Kay Irving LCSW @HealthinBoulder]

It’s heartbreaking to watch your parent slowly “lose their mind”. Slowly at first and then frightening. The 184% increase in deaths from Alzheimer’s over the past 30 years ahould scare all our pants off.

The good news is we know more about how to pre…https://t.co/QugYXVKmdS

[Mary Kay Irving LCSW @HealthinBoulder]

If you struggle with sleep, supporting your brain and mental health by finding and remediating the underlying cause is key. Until then, meditation may be your best friend.
#brainhealth #mentalhealth #mindfulness #cancerprevention https://t.co/RvHbb7Ul1S

[Mary Kay Irving LCSW @HealthinBoulder]

Diet soda is one of the worst things to drink especially if trying to prevent diabetes, weight gain, or cancer.

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#sugarfree #sugarreduction #brainhealth #mentalhealth #recovery #depression #anxietyrelief #cancersurvivor https://t.co/FmesMXJSCP