Notes on the whole person

the journal

Thoughtful notes on the conversation between nourishment, nervous system health, psychology and everyday life.

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Nutrition for Mood

A closer look at ingredients and nutritional foundations often discussed in relation to mood, stress, sleep and nervous system wellbeing, approached with curiosity and appropriate caution.

Nutrition note 01

Saffron

A centuries-old ingredient with an emerging place in conversations about mood and emotional wellbeing.

Nutrition note 02

Passionflower

Traditional calming support and the relationship between nervous system regulation, sleep and recovery.

Nutrition note 03

Magnesium

A foundational nutrient involved in energy, nerve function and hundreds of processes throughout the body.

Nutrition note 04

Maca

A nuanced look at the Andean plant often discussed in relation to energy, stress and hormonal wellbeing.

Nutrition note 05

Holy Basil Tulsi

An Ayurvedic herb at the intersection of traditional use, emerging research and careful individual consideration.

Nutrition note 06

Cashews

A practical whole food that brings energy, protein, fats and useful micronutrients into everyday nourishment.

Nutrition note 07

Cacao

Flavanols, pleasure and nuance in the conversation about chocolate, brain health and mood.

Nutrition note 08

Creatine

An emerging area of interest connecting cellular energy with cognition, fatigue and mood research.

Nutrition note 09

Kudzu

Traditional use, early alcohol-related research and why promising evidence still needs restraint.

Nutrition note 10

Slippery Elm

Digestive comfort, quality of life and the importance of not overstating the gut-mood connection.