What If It’s Not Depression? Your Guide to Finding Answers and Solutions With Dr. Achina Stein

Episode Highlights With Dr. Achina Stein How she got into functional medicine psychiatry Her son’s journey with this method in her own family Some of the most common root causes of depression and anxiety in her patients The five factors she looks at to determine root cause, starting with food SHIFT protocol: stress, hormones, infections, food, and toxins The most common food triggers that are linked to depression and anxiety Inflammation as a common root cause and how addressing food and other factors can help the body and the brain What the burp test is and how it can show you if you have stomach acid issues Why most people are magnesium deficient and how this drastically impacts sleep and anxiety Resources We Mention Dr. Achina Stein - Her website Dr. Achina Stein - Instagram What If It's NOT Depression?: Your Guide to Finding Answers and Solutions by Dr. Achina Stein The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk M.D.