Plants, the microbiome, and mental health | Christopher A. Lowry | TEDxMileHigh 

Good day, I went into our garden and to my surprise I found 20 edible plant and herbs, I added some bought ones. I used my stick blender stick and grind everything into a fine pulp with a bit of fresh lemon juice, salt, fresh garlic and olive oil. A bit of chily??? It tastes delicious. Kept it in the fridge and used it as n condiment with basically every meal. It kept fresh for a week in a bottle. Good luck and enjoy your new adventure. Let me know how it is going. c@sumita pradhan

@@liz0707 Thank you for sharing 🌊 💫 ✨ Sisters 🙏🏼 🎚

If it hadn't already helped you before you knowing this, then it was most likely the *placebo effect* keeping your anxious resolve in your behaviours.

Everything in our body happens for a reason. Fibers protect us from LPS.

@@Uminental I think HavingFun was saying the relief from anxiety was unexpected. I don't think this is a 'return' to plants.

@@gracef244 now that's another way to look at it, nice input.

How long till your symptoms left? I recently went plant-based, and except for 2 occasions where I ate meat and cheese, I've been basically vegan for 1 month. The only improvements have been my sleep quality. Every other symptom has not improved. In fact, depression has increased significantly.

@@gracef244 It takes up to 6 months to heal your gut microbiome. Keep packing in the nutrition and you might be happily surprised by all the mental and physical improvements you reap! It worked for us!

@@pcatMe, I really appreciate your response. Since my comment, it's been 4 months, and I have to say I've not had a depressive episode since. It doesn't mean I'm not suffering the fatigue of general depression, but I really have seen an improvement. I also have Hashimotos and am menopausal (TMI, but all relative to my general health) so this slows me down quite a bit. Over the past few months, I can now see what foods trigger physical fatigue, mental fatigue, physical achiness, etc. So THANK YOU for today's encouragement. It was perfect timing because today I was feeling a bit like I've been sloppy these past 2 weeks and needed another reminder to stay the course. Thanks.

@Ed thanks, my doctor did make sure I understood to take B12. At my age it's especially important to make sure I get them. I am not losing any weight, but this may be for too Hashimotos and got issues - and the fact that the rest of my family refuses to go 100%plant based. It's a challenge and I do occasionally find myself face first in a bowl of chips or cookies. It wasn't as hard in the beginning, lol, but I'm still way better than I was.

Some need FMT since verges are not enough for severity.

As a sufferer of C-PTSD, I have to say having a HEALTHY diet is really important to help you process. I promise you will be better able to handle the ups and downs of processing trauma when your cells are getting optimum nutrition. Stay the course, windjourney.

Hi, add probiotic supplements to your diet, any containing multiple strains of bacteria, such as: Lactobacillus helveticus Bifidobacterium longum Lactobacillus casei Lactobacillus plants Lactobacillus acidophilus Lactobacillus delbrueckii subsp. Bulgarian Bifidobacterium breve Bifidobacterium infantis Streptococcus salivarius Lactobacillus rhamnosus Lactobacillus gasseri

Sean, thats awesome man. What are some of the plants you eat every day? thanks!

@@nathanchristensen6195 I keep my food very simple, if it has one ingredient, I eat it, brocolli, califlower, spinach,kale potatoes, I eat nothing processed and this with a healthy sleep habit, bed before 10pm helps in me living a great life.

How much of 21 plants

@@user-vj1jp4gk8s I have a big 2 litre blender and I put as much as I can fit in however if you have it in your mind to at least one portion per week of each one that breaks down to 3 per day which is manageable. It's the different fibers that the gut bacter want to eat which produces the hormone serotonin when consumed together as different plants.

@@user-vj1jp4gk8s in my experience over the years it's definitely consuming processed foods which alters my moods whereas whole foods give me the strength to tackle the thousands of thoughts my mind wants to process on a daily basis. Good food, it doesn't have to be organic, just simple real food. Sleep, getting to bed before 10pm makes it easier for me to handle life also. We have 3 small kids and during the pandemic it was me who stayed at home with them as I can handle them which is pretty good for a person with my mindset of BPD.

Agreed!

Do you have a update? How do you feel

I stopped for a couple of months recently after moving house/disrupting routine. I've gone back to it and I honestly think there's something to it! @@amandakralll

I’m So happy that someone like you, moved here! Please don’t start eating this Sick American Diet that our government and medical professionals promote! Read about Ancel Keys, and how he lied about his studies, that has killed many and ruined our health! His lies still prevail! Bless you!

Hi...very interesting...what country are you from ?

What you are talking about is called 'The Doctrine of Signatures' (I don't know why).

Hi what are these gut microbe supplements, can you share?

@@matthewehritz3544 I will have to get the bottles and look… one is “new life” with several synergistic ones and the other is l-Reuteri? Little pearls which survive stomach acid. I can’t remember the name of the one that specifically has research for antidepressant effects-it’s a strain ending in-16 ? A scientific name..

All greens!

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Oh yes

Not me... but I will be reviewing the situation very shortly after this video!! 👍

Thankyou Christopher for this great, very informative video.. it's a nudge in the right direction.. 😀

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Did you win Dairy Queen? Just had a Pam moment from Archer. Sorry love farmers and farms. To poor to take on the debt to farm. In another life where my family didn't sell the divided up farm generations ago. I love helping out stocking hay, but have hay fever, I don't care I love doing it. The friends stopped asking tho. Sounds like I'm dying sneezing so loud every 5 seconds (scares people how loud I sneeze). Snot pouring out, extra protein for the horses I say. Well cheers. Loved the comment about the hole in his theory (Swiss Cheese). I think he is say the thing, like how Mexicans can drank there water but most Americans would die. Better chance of resistance if exposed early on.

@@sclabhailordofnoplot2430 No, l didn't, but my niece who grew up in another county did win Dairy Princess.

Its not about his healthy rural lifestyle theory might have a hole or two on it. To really know what happened on your particular stories, you require to provide complete data and studies of your family members to try and comprehend the factors that came into place when they got infected. Once you have done that, then it can be compared to the data these scientists have on the same topic. These scientits didnt just took 1, 2 or 10 cases to study, you are looking at years and hundred of cases who have been studied. They are telling us what the average/majority of results are suggesting. Not telling you its a Golden Rule. Also, we must agree on the fact that eating more healthy and less processed food will impact your body more positive, resulting in better health. You get to eat more organic food on rural places.

Did you make smoothies with them? My understanding is that frozen veggies are harvested soon after peak ripeness and so have good nutrition..microbes can survive freezings too.I’m making yogurt from l. Reuteri ..look it up! What did you heal?

might work for some.... but those who's trauma is a result from violence and combat. might not work so well.

Lol, I noticed and felt it too

the beneficial bacteria is inside the food. you should always wash your veggies and fruit due to the threats of microplastics, pesticides, and herbicides.

Yes it does. Raw food Fermenting increases the bacteria.

Shred or very fineine dice & slice equals more bacteria in fermentied foods. A variety mix is best.

One thing that comes to mind is refined sugar, cut that out for a start.

Naturopaths Recommend to STARVE OUT the Candida & other pathogenic bacteria with special diet, plus healthy lifestyle: 1) Cut out all sweets (stevia ok though as tastes sweet but zero sugar) processed foods (bread etc) & high carbo foods. Mostly Raw Food Diet. Suggest get a Vitamix whole foods blender to make smoothies + salads. On Vitamix website, you can get $200 off refurbished ones & still get 5yr warranty & new container. I've had mine 10+ years & use it daily 1-2xs, so we'll worth the cost. 2) Alternate every 3-4 days A) Kyolic (aged deodorized garlic & Capsaicin caps, with B) Pau D'arco caps & Grape Fruit Seed Extract tabs. 3x/day. Keep switching back & forth. 3) Excercise 30-60 min daily. Increases drive resilience & immune function. 4) Try to get to bed between 8- 10pm, so you sleep deeper & heal/rejuvenate your body, by being in synch w the Earth's Circadium Rhythm. 5) Intermittent Fast- Eat meals & snacks during 9 hours each day, not longer. So No eating for 15 (better than 18 as not damaging to heart) hours, say 8pm to 11pm. Doing this alowes your body to produce Stem Cells to replace damaged tissues, organs, brain etc. Usually 3-4 months minimum but may be 6-8+ mos depending on your level off infestation If systemic& has gone fungal, thus including brain, hormones & organs(. You will have pathogenic bacteria & toxins die off at first, so will feel worse b4 feel better, but well worth regained health, vitality, energy, brain function, great mood, sleep & happy gut!! All veggies & fruit have lots friendly bacteria. Beets, greens & cruciferous family have tons!!. Diet 80% veggies, 5% healthy Fats (avocado, coconut & olive), 10% sour green apples & blueberries (only!) fruit. 5% Soaked pumpkin seeds. Garlic, raw carrots & pumpkin seeds kill pathogenic bacteria. Every time want to cheet, remember these pathogenic bacteria slowly poison you until you die. So tell Candida " F____ You, I'm not feeding you!!" Happy healing! .

Yes, and spices, seeds, etc. Also, many people include fungi like mushrooms.

Yes, as replied above, yet nuts & seeds need to be soaked overnight to break down their outer layer which has detergent chemicals. All fungi/mushrooms actually need to be cooked to break down the indegestible proteins before consuming them, & then can be added to Vitamix (whole foods blender- gold standard) veggies. Can get refurbished Vitamix at ~ 200 off w 5yr guarantee & new container, on their website.

PS- I & majority of clients & friends are women. Ages 15-87.

Train your breath, change your life. Breath by James Nestor. The Oxygen Advantage by Patrick McKeown

@@timrochemont5334 thank you😊

Gratify to read this. Someone is using their brain… eats veggies… coincidence? I think not!

How is it going?

@@starlitchiz so far so good.

Spinach tastes bitter to most people. It's the bitter tasting greens that are the most nutrient dense.

The Amish also own PUPPY FARMS/MILLS 🐶😪😡

Yes, but he's not saying that the gut bacteria alone are responsible for determining our mental health. But what he was saying is that based on his studies, they play a major role on how well can our mental health be.

Amish are neither more nor less likely to be dysfunctional than other groups. You are completely negating the tendency in that group to: marry for group benefit, denied or restrictive education, subjugation of women, rejection of scientific principles, etc.

@@jojowellness3123 not to mention rejection of any teenager who, after a permitted period of experimenting with modern ways, does not completely reject said modern lifestyle. (Although I have heard rumors that in the less conservative communities, it is possible younger adults are succeeding at hiding access to modern things if they made friends outside their own community during the "year of running around".

ABSOLUTELY beautiful courage!!! So true!!! Hierarchical patriarchy based on scarcity MINDSET plus fear delivered by bullying culture. Shock and surprise: maybe being nice, and fair, and honest..... and good to the earth 🌍🌎🌏🦒🙏💗🤔🍀🌱🕊️🌾☔☀️💖

Absolutely, great connection!

I doubt V8 has any living bacteria because it has been cooked/boiled before it is packaged. Likely, it is considered pasturized.

Yes it helps Uranus 💩

I feel better after drinking V8 (the classic tomato version or the spicy tomato version). Is my afternoon pick-me-up. (I do not add alcohol for those who are wondering.. )

30 different plants with 6 cups of water, then blend. I am guessing that he freezes.

Any update ???

A single case would be considered anecdotal. This idea is not to suggest bacteria are curative of any condition, but they may improve our disposition. With this evidence one could argue you would currently be much worse off had you not grown up on a farm. It's impossible to make any solid claim unless you had an identical twin who grew up urban then went to Iraq with you. I wish you all the best with your healing.

If you moved away from the countryside...and into a city...without being active outdoors, and not eating raw veggies, such can change your microbiome...in couple years.

Train your breath, change your life. Breath by James Nestor. The Oxygen Advantage by Patrick McKeown

He's not saying that the gut microbiome alone is enough to have a good mental health. He's saying that it is one of the major factors on how well we can handle stresses in our lives.

I think he’s using a blender and drinking everything, not using a juicer, which does remove the fiber.

Definitely agree with the fibre!

Vitamin whole foods blender is the gold standard for best health!

Uses a Vitamix, not a juicer, so fibre is retained!

Yeah cause our species has evolved through hundreds of years as omnivores, just so you can only eat meat and call it better than eating a balanced diet.

That actually wont work at all, just the opposite. Meat actually contains only pathogenic bacterial strains, but not friendly gut bacteria strains. Especially bad if meat is not organic or wild caught, as they contain hormones, antibiotics (which kill good gut bacteria, but leave pathogenic ones like deadly Candida - produce 100 known toxins, negatively affecting every aspect of our lives), pesticides, herbicides, fungicides & rodenticides (latter 4 are ~ 75-80% heavy metals w deadly neononic chemical poisons. Hope this clarifies things for you!

That's why he released his studies for peer review.