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Psychoneuro-nutritional medicine: an advancing paradigm
1HealthComm International, Inc., Gig Harbor, Wash., USA.
Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine
|May 1, 1995
Summary
Psychoneuro-nutritional medicine integrates psychology, neurobiochemistry, and nutrition. This approach offers cost-effective strategies for mental health issues by improving brain chemistry.
Area of Science:
- Integrative medicine
- Neuroscience
- Nutritional science
Background:
- Emerging clinical connections between psychology, neurobiochemistry, and nutrition.
- Development of the multidisciplinary field of psychoneuro-nutritional medicine.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the psychoneuro-nutritional medicine model.
- To review its application in addressing biobehavioral health problems.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of psychoneuro-nutritional medicine research.
- Analysis of the model's application to mental health conditions.
Main Results:
- Demonstrated success in treating behavioral disorders in children and cognitive/emotional disorders in adults.
- Identification of lower-technology, cost-effective methods for enhancing functional neurobiochemistry.
Conclusions:
- Psychoneuro-nutritional medicine provides a viable framework for mental health treatment.
- The model supports accessible interventions for improving neurobiochemical function and overall health.