Natural Approaches to Treating Depression and Anxiety with Dr. Bradley Bush

On today’s episode of The Spa Dr. podcast you’ll be hearing from my esteemed colleague, Dr. Bradley Bush. 

In this episode you’ll learn about Dr. Bush’s naturopathic approach to getting a grip on the all-too-common problems of depression and anxiety. Dr. Bush and I studied together at The National College of Natural Medicine and since then, Dr. Bush has gone on to co-found and become clinic director at Natural Medicine of Stillwater. 

Here’s some of what you’ll learn in this episode: 

- How to find and address the ROOT causes of depression and anxiety 

- Why OTC meds may be making your problem worse by superfically masking symptoms 

- The number one cause of depression in America (you'll never guess what it is…) 

- The importance of measuring vital biomarkers 

- The crucial vitamin most people are deficient in that you should probably be taking if you feel anxious or depressed (hint: it isn't vitamin C…) 

What I really love about Dr. Bush’s approach is that unlike most conventional medical practitioners, he teaches you to think in terms of the root causes of your problems. This mindset shift is what makes the difference between a mediocre bill of health and a vibrant, glowing mind and body.

The Importance of Bloodwork

Dr. Bush and I agree that it's absolutely critical to get comprehensive bloodwork done if you feel anything short of 100%. Oftentimes you may not realize that the culmination of stress, poor diet, lack of quality sleep, lack of exercise and mismanagement of your emotions can have profound implications for your so-called 'biomarkers'. It's important to get baseline tests such as:

• Hormone panel
• Thyroid panel
• Liver function
• Kidney function
• Electrolytes
• Complete Blood Count
• Inflammatory Markers

This last item is vital because as Dr. Bush mentions on the show, the biggest (and least known) cause of depression is intimately related to these values.

Links to Check Out

• Still Water Natural
• National College of Natural Medicine
• Startling Findings About Vitamin D
• Order lab tests online (hint: if you're a male order the female hormone panel; it's cheaper but gives you essentially the same info)

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Dr. Bradley Bush

"I help people who have fatigue, insomnia, & mood disorders find alternative health solutions to reclaim their lives."

Dr. Bradley Bush received his naturopathic doctor degree from National College of Naturopathic Medicine and is currently co-owner and clinic director of Natural Medicine of Stillwater. Dr. Bush’s practice focus is fatigue, insomnia, mood disorders, and Lyme disease. 

Previously, Dr. Bush was the co-founder and practitioner at New Hampshire Natural Health where he specialized in neuroendocrinology, intravenous therapies and lower Gi health for 8 years. Dr. Bush has over 14-years of industry business experience and is owner of Natural Health Insights, LLC providing consultant services to the natural products and laboratory testing industry. 

Dr. Bush speaks nationally and regularly publishes on the topics of neuroimmunology, brain-gut connections, neuroendocrinology and Lyme disease. Dr Bush sits on two non-profit boards; Naturopathic Education and Research Consortium and Compass Center for Health and is Co-Chairman for the American Association of Naturopathic Physician’s Curriculum Committee. 

He lives in Stillwater, MN with his naturopathic doctor wife and four daughters. He enjoys cooking wholesome food with his wife, biking with his children, swimming, and running.