I've been using the medical ketogenic diet to treat my schizoaffective disorder for about 3.5 months now, and have been a little surprised at how controversial this has been. In this video, I respond to and chat about some of the concerns or criticisms that have come about from you, our audience, about this medical keto approach to treating mental illness.
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
01:16 Too expensive
04:25 Risk of triggering eating disorder behaviours and over focus on weight and physical appearance
08:59 "My meds are working just fine, why would I try this?"
12:04 This is just the placebo effect
13:08 It's not just keto causing this improvement
13:31 Rises in cholesterol being dangerous
14:44 We're being irresponsible
16:04 Not enough scientific or empirical evidence
17:27 We're not creating mental health content anymore, and alienating our audience
19:24 The ultimate goal
20:22 *An important insight* - fear of giving up autonomy and loss aversion
26:12 Feeling the best I ever have
27:35 Thank you for this conversation
NEWLY PUBLISHED STUDY: 'Ketogenic Diet Intervention on Metabolic and Psychiatric Health in Bipolar and Schizophrenia: A Pilot Trial' (Dr. Shebani Sethi, et al)
MEDICAL KETO RESOURCES
You can learn more about medical keto for mental illnesses on the Metabolic Mind YouTube channel (@metabolicmind) and on their website
You can find more about my keto coach Nicole Laurent and her work on her website:
You can also learn more about metabolic health and mental illness from the book 'Brain Energy' by Dr. Christopher Palmer -
HOW TO TEST YOUR KETONES (important for medical keto!)
• The Keto Mojo blood glucose and ketone monitor is a finger prick blood test to accurately measure ketone and glucose levels. You can save 10% off monitor kits purchases and help support this content by using our affiliate link, thanks!:
• The SiBio continuous ketone monitor is a wearable device we have been using to get accurate and continuous ketone levels. You can save 15% using the coupon code “LIVINGWELL15” and help support this content by using our affiliate link, thanks!:
HELP SUPPORT THE CHANNEL
We depend on the support of our audience to create this valuable resource. If you have found our content helpful, please consider supporting us today. Your contribution can make a huge difference and enable us to continue providing valuable resources to those living with mental illness.
• One-time donation: • Monthly donation:
JOIN OUR COMMUNITIES
Join a free online community of people using metabolic therapies to treat their mental illness.
• Metabolic Therapies for Mental Disorders:
We also have a peer support community specifically for people living with psychosis spectrum illnesses.
• Schizophrenia Peer Support Community:
MENTAL HEALTH APPAREL
Wear your support for mental health! Our t-shirts, sweaters, and mugs not only spread awareness but also help support this channel. Pick up some mental health apparel today and make a statement while making a difference.
SPEAKING & CONSULTING
Looking for an expert speaker or consultant for your upcoming event or project? With years of experience and a passion for mental health advocacy, I can provide the insight and inspiration you need to make a positive impact. Visit my speaking website to learn more!
SOCIALS
Instagram: TikTok: Twitter: Website:
#schizophrenia #schizoaffective #schizoaffectivedisorder #mentalhealth #mentalillness #metabolichealth #keto #metabolichealth #criticisms #medicalketo #acv keto pro gummies reviews #ketology keto plus acv #keto gummie diet
Responding to Your Criticisms of Medical Keto [YhpNY2BfB7H]
I've been using the medical ketogenic diet to treat my schizoaffective disorder for about 3.5 months now, and have been a little surprised at how controversial this has been. In this video, I respond to and chat about some of the concerns or criticisms that have come about from you, our audience, about this medical keto approach to treating mental illness.
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
01:16 Too expensive
04:25 Risk of triggering eating disorder behaviours and over focus on weight and physical appearance
08:59 "My meds are working just fine, why would I try this?"
12:04 This is just the placebo effect
13:08 It's not just keto causing this improvement
13:31 Rises in cholesterol being dangerous
14:44 We're being irresponsible
16:04 Not enough scientific or empirical evidence
17:27 We're not creating mental health content anymore, and alienating our audience
19:24 The ultimate goal
20:22 *An important insight* - fear of giving up autonomy and loss aversion
26:12 Feeling the best I ever have
27:35 Thank you for this conversation
NEWLY PUBLISHED STUDY: 'Ketogenic Diet Intervention on Metabolic and Psychiatric Health in Bipolar and Schizophrenia: A Pilot Trial' (Dr. Shebani Sethi, et al)
MEDICAL KETO RESOURCES
You can learn more about medical keto for mental illnesses on the Metabolic Mind YouTube channel (@metabolicmind) and on their website
You can find more about my keto coach Nicole Laurent and her work on her website:
You can also learn more about metabolic health and mental illness from the book 'Brain Energy' by Dr. Christopher Palmer -
HOW TO TEST YOUR KETONES (important for medical keto!)
• The Keto Mojo blood glucose and ketone monitor is a finger prick blood test to accurately measure ketone and glucose levels. You can save 10% off monitor kits purchases and help support this content by using our affiliate link, thanks!:
• The SiBio continuous ketone monitor is a wearable device we have been using to get accurate and continuous ketone levels. You can save 15% using the coupon code “LIVINGWELL15” and help support this content by using our affiliate link, thanks!:
HELP SUPPORT THE CHANNEL
We depend on the support of our audience to create this valuable resource. If you have found our content helpful, please consider supporting us today. Your contribution can make a huge difference and enable us to continue providing valuable resources to those living with mental illness.
• One-time donation: • Monthly donation:
JOIN OUR COMMUNITIES
Join a free online community of people using metabolic therapies to treat their mental illness.
• Metabolic Therapies for Mental Disorders:
We also have a peer support community specifically for people living with psychosis spectrum illnesses.
• Schizophrenia Peer Support Community:
MENTAL HEALTH APPAREL
Wear your support for mental health! Our t-shirts, sweaters, and mugs not only spread awareness but also help support this channel. Pick up some mental health apparel today and make a statement while making a difference.
SPEAKING & CONSULTING
Looking for an expert speaker or consultant for your upcoming event or project? With years of experience and a passion for mental health advocacy, I can provide the insight and inspiration you need to make a positive impact. Visit my speaking website to learn more!
SOCIALS
Instagram: TikTok: Twitter: Website:
#schizophrenia #schizoaffective #schizoaffectivedisorder #mentalhealth #mentalillness #metabolichealth #keto #metabolichealth #criticisms #medicalketo #acv keto pro gummies reviews #ketology keto plus acv #keto gummie diet