Nourishing Recovery: Dr. Rebecca Eriksen on Nutrition’s Role in Beating Addiction
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Imagine if the key to overcoming addiction lay not just in therapy or medication, but in the food on your plate. Dr. Rebecca Eriksen, a seasoned clinical nutritionist with over a decade of experience, sits down with Chris Scott and Matt Finch on the Elevation Recovery Podcast to explore this fascinating idea. With her extensive background in crafting multi-supplement and diet protocols for hospital patients in the U.K., Dr.
Eriksen sheds light on a crucial yet often overlooked pillar of addiction recovery: nutrition. Dr. Eriksen passionately discusses how precision and prevention can transform the recovery process. She explains the importance of comprehensive tests to pinpoint nutritional deficiencies, hormonal imbalances, and neurotransmitter issues that might hinder recovery. But it doesn’t stop there; she dives into the significance of gut health, essential fatty acids, and micronutrients, painting a holistic picture of what true recovery can look like.
Ever wondered if your diet could be making your recovery harder? Dr. Eriksen warns against the keto diet for those battling addiction, advocating instead for a high plant-based diet. Her insights challenge conventional wisdom and offer fresh perspectives that could make all the difference for someone struggling to stay sober. This episode is a treasure trove of practical advice and groundbreaking ideas. Whether you're navigating your own recovery journey or supporting someone who is, Dr.
Eriksen’s expertise provides valuable tools and knowledge to help make the path a little clearer. Tune in to discover how what you eat could be the missing piece in your recovery puzzle.