Plants, the microbiome, and mental health
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Christopher A. Lowry |
TEDxMileHigh
• December 2020
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If you suffer from mental illness, you've probably heard this well-meaning advice: "eat healthy & get some sunshine." But do you know WHY this works? In this mind-blowing talk, neuroscientist Christopher A. Lowry explains his cutting-edge research and offers practical advice for preventing & treating depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). You won't think about plants the same way again!