Discover and treat the physical causes (or contributing factors) for your depression, anxiety and mental unwellness with Sheena Hendon
It wasn't that long ago that it was thought that brain health had little to do with the health of our body — that is physical and mental health were entirely separate. It was our genetics, predisposition or a life event that caused our (fill in the gaps) depression, anxiety, stress, sadness, flat mood, behavioural problems. Well, that's all in the past, and today there is an explosion of recognition of how biology and psychology interplay. That's where I come in…to discover if there are any biochemical imbalances or causes for your current mental state. Check out my article — mood imbalances — not just in your head for more info.
Who am I? Sheena Hendon. Registered Naturopathy, Registered Nutritionist and NLP Master practitioner. BSc Honours (Nutrition & Dietetics), BHSc with distinction (Naturopathic and Herbal Medicine)
What do I do: Discover and treat the underlying biochemical causes of your mental health complaints — from depression, burnout, chronic fatigue, hormonal imbalance, anxiety, stress, ADHD, Autism, Asperger's and more. I treat both adults and children.
What I am not. A Counsellor, psychiatrist or psychotherapist. I urge you to ensure your emotional needs are met by one of these qualified practitioners
What are the biochemical causes of brain health unwellness? Often mental illness is a consequence of or may be exacerbated by physical factors. So, if your depression, anxiety or other mental distress is just not going away or keeps coming back, then it may indicate that there is an underlying physical cause. These include:
Gut function: Leaky gut, inflammation, dysbiosis, SIBO (small intestinal bacterial overgrowth) food sensitivities, blood sugar imbalance, Coeliac's disease…
Toxins — including heavy metals, xenoestrogens (affecting hormones), environmental toxins and more