Too often, people are told their depression is “all in their head.” But here’s the truth: depression can originate from all over the body—especially the gut, brain, and environment. Some key root causes I often find with clients include:
- Environmental Toxins: Mold, heavy metals, pesticides, and other hidden toxins can wreak havoc on your nervous system and emotional regulation. These toxins build up and impact neurotransmitter balance and brain function.
- Nervous System Imbalance: Chronic stress and trauma can leave the brain stuck in survival mode, unable to properly regulate mood, attention, and energy.
- Gut-Brain Disconnection: An inflamed or unhealthy gut directly affects mood. Over 90% of serotonin—a key mood-regulating neurotransmitter—is produced in the gut. If your gut is off, your mental health likely is, too.
Symptoms of Depression (That No One Talks About)
Depression is more than feeling down. Here are some overlooked symptoms I often assess:
- Brain fog
- Low motivation or energy
- Poor sleep or oversleeping
- Chronic pain or headaches
- Digestive issues
- Feelings of worthlessness or guilt
- Loss of interest in things once enjoyed
If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone—and you’re not broken. You just need a deeper level of care.
Natural Remedies and Support That Work
In my practice, we focus on restoring balance from the inside out. A few of the key tools I use to support emotional healing:
- Fields of Flowers: A gentle, homeopathic formula that helps calm emotional stress and restore nervous system resilience. It’s one of my go-to remedies for clients feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or emotionally stuck.
- NeurOptimal® Neurofeedback: This cutting-edge brain training system helps regulate and retrain your nervous system without being invasive. It gently guides your brain to become more flexible, calm, and resilient—supporting a natural lift in mood, clarity, and sleep.
- Nutrient-Dense Diet: What you eat has a direct impact on your mood and brain function. I recommend whole foods, high-quality proteins, omega-3s, fermented foods for gut health, and removing inflammatory triggers like sugar, seed oils, and processed foods.
- Movement and Exercise: Daily movement—even just 20–30 minutes of walking or light strength training—can boost endorphins, reduce stress hormones, and support brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), which helps your brain grow and adapt.
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Final Thoughts from Dr. Jack
Depression is a signal—not a sentence. It’s your body’s way of asking for help. With the right tools—whether it’s detox support, brain retraining, gut healing, or natural remedies—you can start to feel better, naturally and holistically.
You are not your diagnosis.
If you’re ready to address depression from the root and feel like yourself again, visit jackkunkel.com today.
