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Think Smart

Perspectives on the science and practice of metabolic therapies for mental health.

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Keto for Mental Health: Metabolic Mind’s free THINK+SMART Tool

THINK+SMART is a community-inspired resource that provides a framework for ketogenic and metabolic strategies like those that have helped our son and so many others recover mental wellness.

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The Beginner’s Guide to Starting Ketogenic Therapy: 10 Essential Steps

Embark on your ketogenic therapy journey with confidence! This guide shares 10 essential steps for safe and effective implementation to improve mental and metabolic health. Ketogenic therapy offers…

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Fueling Joy Together: Holiday Keto Inspiration from Our Community

Enjoy this holiday season with empowering keto tips from our community. Discover practical strategies, emotional insights, and how to cultivate a no-compromise mentality. The holidays can be a…

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10 Things to Know About Carb Cycling on Keto

An overview of carb cycling on keto: potential benefits, considerations, and guidance for those interested in flexible ketosis. 1. What is Carb Cycling? Carb cycling involves planned increases…

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2024 Fresh Start Awardees Announced: Celebrating Success with Ketogenic Therapy in Treating Mental Illness

Ten Awardees have received a $10,000 prize to help them pursue future goals. The Fresh Start Award, created by Metabolic Mind, honors the courage, resilience, and strength of…

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3 Tips for a Healthy & Happy Keto-friendly Summer

Summertime brings a sense of excitement and vibrancy—fireworks, fireflies, lounging by the pool, and grilling delicious food. It’s a perfect time to enjoy family, friends, fun, and nature….

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How Can You Inspire Someone to Try Ketogenic Therapy

Often when I share my story of using metabolic treatments, including ketogenic therapy, to put bipolar 1 disorder into remission, people ask me how to convince someone to…

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Is Vegetarian or Vegan Ketogenic Therapy Possible?

Can vegetarians and vegans use ketogenic therapy as a cutting-edge treatment for psychiatric disorders? People are often surprised to learn that I put bipolar 1 disorder into remission…

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3 Neurogastronomy Tips For Happy, Healthy Holidays In Ketosis

I started ketogenic therapy in the summer of 2021 to treat neurometabolic dysfunction, and am now in remission from bipolar 1 disorder.This year marks my third holiday season…

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How To Talk to Your Doctor About Keto for Mental Health

If you’re considering using ketogenic therapy to treat serious mental illness, you want to do it with your physician and not by yourself. But what if your physician…

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Does Erythritol Cause Heart Attacks?

A recent study published in Nature Medicine showed that there is a connection between higher blood levels of erythritol and a higher risk of stroke and heart attacks….

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Breaking News: Ice Cream Is Healthy! (Or Is It…?)

Is ice cream healthy? Or has nutritional epidemiology misled us again? Have you heard the good news? Scientists have “proven” that ice cream is good for your cardiovascular…

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Keto For Brain Health: A Dramatic Personal Journey

An inspiring story of how one family used a ketogenic diet to get their daughter and their lives back from the cognitive decline that comes with Down Syndrome….

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