Every January, many of us set intentions to improve our physical health. We resolve to exercise more, eat healthier, lose weight, or quit substances. But even the most well-intentioned plans can feel emotionally exhausting, and progress often stalls. That doesn’t mean you lack discipline. More often, it means that the emotional and mental aspects of change are being overlooked.

Your brain can’t thrive on empty.

Every organ in your body requires fuel — and your brain is no exception. In fact, your brain uses more energy than any other part of your body. When it doesn’t get the nutrients it needs, it doesn’t just slow down — it begins to misfire.

Many symptoms that are diagnosed as depression, anxiety, or even ADHD may actually stem from nutritional imbalances, deficiencies, or toxicities (Rao et al., 2008). But these often go overlooked in traditional psychiatry.

At Alleviant, we ask different questions — because we know that brain function and nutrition are deeply connected.