Podcast Episode 11: Overcoming Adderall Addiction, Chronic Fatigue, and Depression with Nathan Reo [Part 1 of 2]
Nearly all of us have had a time in our lives when prescription or even over the counter drugs brought much needed relief from pain and other intense suffering. Unfortunately though, the sad reality is that sometimes pharmaceuticals come with unwanted and unexpected side effects and even dependencies.
This was Nathan Reo’s experience with Adderall–the drug totally turned things around during a very dark and difficult time when he was struggling with depression, chronic fatigue and barely able to function. But in time the Adderall and inadequate nutrition left him in a place where he could barely function and his family relationships were on the brink of falling apart.
Now please remember that these are his experiences and does not constitute medical advice, but I think we can all take away that creating a foundation of nutrition in the way we eat will support our body through a lot.
11. Overcoming Adderall Addiction, Chronic Fatigue, and Depression with Nathan Reo [Part 1 of 2]
Nearly all of us have had a time in our lives when prescription or even over the counter drugs brought much needed relief from pain and other intense suffering. Unfortunately though, the sad reality is that sometimes pharmaceuticals come with unwanted and unexpected side effects and even dependencies.
Things to Remember:
- The choice of whether or not to take pharmaceuticals is as unique as the individual and one that should not be taken lightly.
- Good nutrition can frequently eliminate the need for them and likely would have prevented their use in the first place
- The brain uses at least 20% of our caloric intake, and doesn’t it make sense that the foods that are causing inflammation and clogging arteries would be doing the same thing in the brain?
- Nate pointed out that when he decided to be all in and declare himself a Whole Foods Plant Based Vegan it made it so much easier to stick to eating this way. I’ll be honest, I have not committed to being 100% myself but I love the power that making that decision once gave him, particularly as he recognized the need to reverse serious health issues.
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