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In this episode you’ll discover:

* What the leading cause of disability and absenteeism is in the US.
* The truth about how conventional treatments for depression perform.
* How physical activity can improve symptoms of depression.
* The powerful endocrine properties of muscles.
* How exercise can sensitize your brain to pleasure.
* The minimum number of steps you should walk every day for mental health.
* How regularly eating fast food can increase your risk for depression.
* The connection between body mass and MSG consumption.
* What it means to anti-depress your gut.
* How your gut microbes can influence your mental health.
* The shocking truth about the serotonin theory of depression.
* How to support your gut microbiome for better mental health.
* The vicious cycle of sleep deprivation and depression.
* How antidepressants can affect REM sleep.
* The importance of regular sunlight exposure.
* What psychoneuroimmunology is.
* The link between stress, inflammation, and depression.
* How the increase in social media habits have influenced rates of depression.
* Realistic tips for decreasing your screen time.
* How meditation can be used to treat insomnia.
* Why mindfulness modalities can be helpful in improving mental health.

Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
00:37 - The modern state of depression
07:30 - Exercise
19:30 - Avoid fast food
30:10 - Anti-depress your gut
46:30 - Improve your sleep quality
52:50 - Reduce inflammation
1:01:12 - Limit social media
1:11:30 - Meditation

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