Nutrition for Trauma Recovery: 3 Superfoods To Calm Adrenaline & Anxiety with Luis Mojica

Nutrition for Trauma Recovery: 3 Superfoods To Calm Adrenaline & Anxiety with Luis Mojica

How can you manage anxiety by adjusting your diet? This episode of The Biology of Trauma™ With Dr. Aimie tackles this question head-on. Dr. Aimie is joined by Luis Mojica, a somatic therapist and nutritionist, to explore how certain foods can impact adrenaline levels and, consequently, your anxiety and stress. Adrenaline is a key hormone in stress and trauma, and understanding its role can be a game-changer for your mental health.

Luis shares his journey from binge-eating to discovering the calming effects of playing the guitar, leading him to study the relationship between nutrition and trauma. He explains how foods can either stimulate or calm your adrenal glands, affecting your overall well-being. For instance, skipping meals or consuming stimulants like coffee can increase adrenaline, while balanced, whole foods can help regulate it.

The episode delves into practical tips on how to track your cravings back to childhood and understand how they relate to trauma. You'll learn about the 'celebrity foods' that can help balance adrenaline levels and why soluble fibre is crucial for flushing out excess adrenaline. Luis also discusses somatic practices like 'pillow work' and 'vu' exercises to help release stored trauma in the gut.

If you're struggling with anxiety, panic attacks, or digestive issues, this episode offers valuable insights into how your diet can make a difference. By making small changes to your eating habits, you can start to see improvements in your mental and physical health. So why not give it a listen and see how these tips can help you on your journey to recovery?