Intermittent fasting is an eating schedule that has been shown to have powerful antidepressant effects. It’s also a great way to lose weight and increase energy levels. In this video I break down how intermittent fasting works and why it might be the most powerful tool in your mental health arsenal.
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References
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Phillips C. (2017). Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor, Depression, and Physical Activity: Making the Neuroplastic Connection. Neural plasticity, 2017, 7260130.
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