Direct Primary Care
Anxiety + Depression
Anxiety and depression aren’t solely rooted in brain chemistry. They’re deeply connected to gut health, hormonal balance, and lifestyle factors. Let’s explore three impactful steps to support mental well-being.
*As always, if you are struggling with thoughts of suicide or performing your basic, everyday needs—please contact the mental health hotline at 988.
1. Meditate and Journal
Engaging in prayerful practices like meditation and journaling with gratitude can significantly reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression (Komase et al, 2021).
Focusing on scripture and imagery can help you focus on the bigger picture and see your struggles in light of God’s bigger plan for you.
Try concretely listing out your concerns and objectively answer how you can solve that problem or if it’s something that needs letting go. People who practice forgiveness, even those who claim to have high lifetime stress, virtually eliminate the risk of mental health issues.
In the end, practicing the presence of God is a great way to start!
2. Swap Out Seed Oils and Cut the Crap
Studies have found that reducing seed oil consumption can improve mood and decrease psychological distress (Ramsden et al 2016).
Seed oils include what are commonly called the “Hateful 8”: canola, corn, cottonseed, soybean, sunflower, safflower, grapeseed, and rice bran oils. These highly processed oils can significantly increase inflammation in the brain, affecting how we process emotions and regulate mood.
What to do:
- Replace cooking oils with butter (not margarine), lard, tallow, avocado oil, or ghee
- Replace processed snacks and sugar with whole foods like seasonal fruit, honey, grass fed meat sticks, hard-boiled eggs, or hard cheeses
- Prioritize anti-inflammatory foods like greens, berries, grass-fed beef, and salmon
3. Commit to Exercise
Regular physical activity is a powerful tool against depression and anxiety, often more effective than medication ( Wendy Wisner, 2025).
Even just 10 minutes a day of getting your heart rate up can greatly impact your fitness and reset your dopamine response. Pick a fun activity you enjoy or just alternate picking up your speed every 30 seconds as you walk.
Our Team’s Favorite Supplements
Happy Saffron
- Combines saffron, zinc, and curcumin to support a balanced mood, reduce anxiety, and promote emotional well-being (Lopresti et al, 2017).
Omega 3
- Supports brain health and mood regulation by reducing inflammation and promoting neurotransmitter balance (David Mischoulon, MD, PhD, 2020).
Vitamin D
- Impacts neurotransmitter activity, reduces inflammation in the brain, and supports brain plasticity, all of which are linked to mood regulation and cognitive function (Akpinar et al, 2022).
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