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Henry Emmons, MD

Henry Emmonds

Henry Emmons, MD

Henry Emmons, MD is an integrative psychiatrist and the author of The Chemistry of Joy, The Chemistry of Calm, and Staying Sharp. He is the cofounder of NaturalMentalHealth.com.

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How to Support Your Resilience While Grieving

Loss can be taxing. An integrative psychiatrist shares six ways to boost your resilience as you grieve.
By Henry Emmons, MD
Mental Health
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Embrace These 3 Habits for Aging Well

An integrative psychiatrist explains how brain-supporting nutrition, daily stillness, and savoring can build resilience as you get older.
By Henry Emmons, MD
Healthy Aging

How to Eat to Support Your Energy

Which foods actually give you energy? Expert-backed nutritional strategies to support your motivation and mental well-being.
By Henry Emmons, MD
Mental Health
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How Creatine Supports Your Brain and Mental Health

Popular with athletes, this energy-enhancing supplement might also support mental health.
By Henry Emmons, MD
Brain HealthSupplements
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How Protein Affects Dopamine and Mental Health

The neurotransmitter dopamine has a sizable impact on mental health. Here's you to tailor your protein intake to bring it into balance.
By Henry Emmons, MD
Mental Health
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How Protein Affects Serotonin and Mental Health

The neurotransmitter serotonin, which is built from tryptophan, has a sizable impact on mental health. Here's how to tailor your protein intake to bring it into balance.
By Henry Emmons, MD
Mental Health
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How Protein Affects GABA and Mental Health

The neurotransmitter GABA has a sizable impact on mental health. Here's how to tailor your protein intake to bring it into balance.
By Henry Emmons, MD
Mental Health
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How Protein Affects Mental Health

Key for building muscle, this macronutrient is also important for your brain. Here's why.
By Henry Emmons, MD
Brain HealthMental Health
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Try These 4 Practices to Create a More Flexible Mind

Hone your cognitive flexibility with these creative practices.
By Henry Emmons, MD
Functional/Integrative MedicineMental Health
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Simple Solutions for Acute Stress

Reset a triggered nervous system with these natural interventions.
By Henry Emmons, MD
Functional/Integrative MedicineStress
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