Natural Ways to Support Your Mental Health

In recent years, the topic of mental health has been everywhere—and for good reason! Our
mental well-being plays a central role in how we experience the world. It shapes our thoughts,
behaviors, perceptions, and relationships.

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 1 in 8 people worldwide lives with a
mental disorder. In 2019 alone, 280 million people experienced depression, and 301 million
struggled with anxiety—making anxiety the most common mental health challenge globally.
While mental health is influenced by biological, psychological, and social factors, this post
focuses on the biological side of things, specifically neurotransmitters.

Understanding the Science of Mental Health

Let’s dive into the brain chemistry behind mental health. When someone is dealing with
symptoms like anxiety or depression, it’s often tied to an imbalance in neurotransmitters.
Neurotransmitters are chemicals in your brain and gut that regulate how you feel and respond to
life. For example:

• Dopamine: This “feel-good” chemical influences your brain’s reward system, making
  you feel good when you achieve something or enjoy a positive interaction. Low
  dopamine levels can leave you feeling unmotivated or flat, while high levels may
  contribute to anxiety.
• Serotonin: Serotonin, crucial for mood, sleep, and libido, is mostly made in the gut—
  over 90%! Poor gut health can disrupt serotonin production, leading to mood swings,
  anxiety, and depression. Supporting your gut is key to balanced mental health.
  Now imagine this: if just one neurotransmitter out of balance can affect you so much, what
  happens when several are off? That’s when targeted treatment becomes essential.

What Are Natural Ways to Treat Mental Health?

There are many approaches to address mental health concerns. For some, prescription
medications or therapy are highly effective options. But what if you want to improve mental
health without medication, or if you want to combine the natural and medical approaches?
One option is neurotransmitter testing, available through
Nutrition Connection Balance (NCB). Using a simple at-home urine test, you can check your
levels of 26 key neurotransmitters, including dopamine, serotonin, GABA, and epinephrine.

Here’s how it works:

1. Test: Find out which neurotransmitters are too high or too low.
2. Evaluate: NCB’s expert clinicians evaluate your levels based on your symptoms.
3. Act: Based on your unique needs, we recommend supplements, probiotics, and lifestyle
   changes to help restore balance, reduce symptoms, and improve your mental health.

Why Choose NCB’s Natural Approach?

With 19 years of experience, NCB offers safe, effective, and contaminant-free supplements
tailored to your specific needs. Our holistic approach ensures you’re taking only what your body
truly needs—for better health and a happier wallet.
Whether you’re dealing with mild symptoms or more severe challenges, NCB can help you bring
your neurotransmitters back into balance—so you can get back to feeling your best.