Colin Walsh

Independent lifestyle medicine practitioner.

My main interest is in common mental disorders such as depression, anxiety, eating disorders and insomnia. Recent scientific research shows that chronic inflammation and oxidative stress in the brain is an important factor in several mental disorders. This may be a key mechanism underlying the disease process, keeping troublesome symptoms active and preventing recovery. Much progress has been made in understanding why inflammation happens and how to control it. Inflammation is greatly influenced by diet, vitamin D and exercise. Oxidative stress can also be controlled by simple measures, including an inexpensive supplement called NAC. In my experience successful treatment of depression as well as other mental disorders is possible using this kind of approach, which is safe, free from side-effects, and natural.