Whether you choose a mostly carbohydrate or protein entrée can impact your sleep, disposition, and mood. Other menu options may actually improve your memory in the wake of stress. Even pain and the symptoms of depression can be better managed by what you eat. In addition, many plants have been long-viewed as having medicinal properties. Ways to determine if a plant-based remedy is beneficial and the questions you should ask before making a selection are discussed in the segment, Plants That Heal. This scientifically grounded yet pragmatic program will provide you with the necessary understanding to experience a state of optimal mental health:

• Food craving and addiction
• Attention deficit disorder and food additives
• Nutrition and Alzheimer’s disease
• Caffeine, sugar, and brain function
• The anti-inflammatory diet and pain
• Plant-based medicines and choosing what’s best

Dr. Nick Hall is a psychoneuroimmunologist who has been researching the brain, emotions, and the immune system for over 30 years. His National Institutes of Health-funded research has earned him recognition in both scientific circles and international media. He directs the Center for Psychoneuroimmunology at The University of South Florida College of Nursing, and consults with professional athletes and corporate clients at Saddlebrook Resort in Florida.