THE VITAMIN SMITH

Do I Need to Take Vitamin D? Some Surprising Benefits

There’s so much talk about vitamin D out there that I thought I would put together a quick check list of the surprising reasons why you should be taking vitamin D. Did you know that it is estimat...

Sunshine Isn’t Always Enough: Why You Still Need Vitamins That Support Your Skin, Mood and Mind in Summer

Find out why we need vitamins in the summer, especially water soluble vitamins and vitamins to support skin health, energy, sleep and mood.

High-Functioning Depression: When You Say You’re "Fine" but Inside You Know You're Not

This form of depression doesn’t always look like the stereotypes. You’re not lying in bed for days. You’re getting things done - work, emails, errands. You might even be praised for how productive ...

The Remarkable Benefits of Glutamine: A Natural Boost for Brain Health, Mood, and Inner Calm

Discover the benefits of L-glutamine for brain health, mood balance, sleep and nervous system regulation  

Does Vitamin B12 Help With Worry?

  Are your worry levels at an all-time high? Support your brain health with nutrition to ease your nerves and reduce your worry.   Are you often anxious? Do you find yourself constantly thinking b...

What Vitamin Helps To Calm You Down? Vitamin C

Did you know that vitamin C is a powerful brain booster and one of the best vitamins to help calm you down? If I asked you: What do you take vitamin C for?   I imagine your first answer would be to...

How To Get Rid of Foggy Brain?

I’m imagining that you have found this post because you are struggling with brain fog so I’m going to keep it short and to the point.   I often get asked,"Can I get rid of brain fog?"The answer is ...

What Probiotic Should I Take? Probiotics for Low Mood

If you are feeling depressed, anxious or just plain flunky, it’s likely your gut that’s behaving badly - and you can do something about it” (The Psychobiotic Revolution) Are micro bacteria impacti...

How To Cope With Grief: It Changes Your Brain

Do you feel emotionally stuck after a big life change or loss with low physical and psychological energy levels? Feeling like you have brain fog and everything’s a struggle?   If it helps, I’d like...

How Does GABA Regulate My Nervous System?

Are you struggling with anxiety, feel overwhelmed, tired but wired? Do you have difficulty concentrating and can't focus? Is your mood low, you feel like you might burn out and you worry all the ti...