Podcast #4: Evolutionary Psychiatry With Emily Deans (Paleo Brain Hacking)

Exclusive Interview: Emily Deans

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Emily Deans is a board certified adult psychiatrist who uses evolutionary clues to solve modern mental illnesses.  She runs a popular blog called Evolutionary Psychiatry, and another blog on Psychology Today.  Emily is considered one of the top experts on the connection between nutrition and mental performance.  She is well respected in the “paleosphere”, and was kind enough to share her knowledge on Upgraded Self Radio.

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What We Cover

1. How ADHD is related to diet.
2. How your diet affects your mental performance.
3. How inflammation affects our minds.
4. How evolution shapes our mental development.
5. What statins do to your brain.
6. The foods that cause the biggest problems for mental development and brain function.
7. The relationship between Alzheimer’s disease and what you eat.
8. The importance of the omega-3/6 ratio for brain development.
9. How psychiatric disorders and bad behavior are caused by poor nutrition.
10. The shortcomings of the current medical system for treating psychological disorders.
11. How supporting the immune system supports the brain.
12. How specific nutrient deficiencies can cause certain mental problems.
13. The role of physical activity in preserving mental ability.
14. How new stimuli and surroundings improve brain function.
15. The connections between Electromagnetic Fields and cancer.
16. The effects of ketogenic diets on mental disorders.
17. The best ways to prevent mental degeneration.

Links From The Show

Evolutionary Psychiatry

Emily’s Blog on Psychology Today

Supplements & Food

Magnesium Citrate (Natural Calm)

Hydrolyzed Collagen Protein

Vitamin D3

Vitamin K2+Vitamin D3

Vitamin C

Silicon (Found in “Bone Restore“)

Boron

VRP Strontium

Krill Oil

KerryGold Grass-Fed Butter

Lindt 90% Dark Chocolate (It’s Bulletproof)

Listener Q & A

1. Is cayenne pepper Bulletproof?
2. Are peanuts bad for you?
3. Do you have any tips for using the Central Governor Model in life and training?
4. What kinds of chocolate are allowed on the Bulletproof Diet?
5. Do you have any tips to heal a femur fracture?

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Listener Questions

Sherri

I find it odd that Cayenne doesn’t hold a place in your spices recommendation as it is very effective at removing toxins from the body.

Herb Kim

Peanuts are bad?  Say it isn’t so!

Charles

Interesting stuff about the Central Governor Model.  Are there any actionable techniques Dr. Noakes believes help improve the way you mentally approach certain things?  Whether it be in training or every day life.

Evan

You list Chocolate as something that we can eat. I found where you said that you like Lindt 90% cocoa bars.  Should the quantity of chocolate consumption be kept to a minimum, or is there a recommended limit since 10% of the bar is other ingredients? Also, are bars with less than 90% cocoa OK to eat such as Lindt 75% or 60%?  Is there a limit suggested for these?

Armi (Yes, this Armi

My dad recently broke his femur in a bike race.  He cracked his greater trochanter on his left side.  He doesn’t eat paleo, but I think I can convince him to change his diet a little while he’s recovering.

Here are my thoughts:

Reduce carbohydrate intake.

Increase fat intake.

Eat as close to a Bulletproof Diet as possible.

Supplement with the following:

Vitamin D

Vitamin K2

Vitamin C

Hydrolyzed Collagen Protein

Magnesium Citrate

Also, the doctors are worried the blood supply to the injured area may be compromised.  Are there any techniques he can use to increase blood flow and vascularization to the wound site?

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