Depression is a complex condition influenced by inflammation, nutrition, circulation, stress physiology, and nervous system regulation—not simply neurotransmitter imbalance. In this two-part course, students explore a comprehensive, evidence-informed natural approach to depression that integrates nutrition, herbs, nutrients, lifestyle foundations, and long-term rebuilding strategies.
Designed for individuals seeking non-pharmaceutical options as well as practitioners supporting mood disorders, this training offers both foundational understanding and advanced, remedy-focused tools for restoring emotional balance, energy, and cognitive clarity.
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Depression presents in many forms—persistent low mood, fatigue, loss of motivation, disrupted sleep, emotional flattening, or cognitive slowing—and often resists simple explanations or single-solution treatments. This two-part course offers a holistic framework for understanding and supporting depression by addressing the biological, inflammatory, nutritional, metabolic, and neurological factors that underlie mood disorders.
Part 1 establishes a clinical foundation, examining how cortisol rhythms, circadian disruption, inflammation, circulation, nutrient deficiencies, and reward-circuit dysfunction contribute to depressive states. Students learn why the outdated “chemical imbalance” model fails to explain most cases and how inflammation, immune signaling, and metabolic stress play central roles in mood dysregulation.
Part 2 builds on this foundation with a detailed exploration of nutrient pharmacology, minerals, adaptogenic herbs, and advanced botanical strategies. Emphasis is placed on correcting hidden deficiencies, supporting stress resilience, reducing neuroinflammation, and rebuilding long-term emotional stamina. The course highlights both gradual, tonic approaches and targeted remedies, offering realistic timelines and guidance for sustainable improvement rather than short-term symptom suppression.
Together, these two parts provide a structured, practical roadmap for working with depression in a way that respects complexity, individuality, and the body’s capacity for repair.
What you’ll learn
Why depression is closely linked to inflammation, immune signaling, and metabolic imbalance
The role of cortisol rhythms, circadian disruption, and sleep architecture in mood regulation
How circulation and nutrient delivery influence brain function and emotional resilience
Foundational dietary strategies that support long-term brain and mood health
Key vitamins and minerals linked to depression, including B-complex vitamins, magnesium, iron, selenium, and vitamin D
The difference between correcting deficiency and using nutrient pharmacology therapeutically
Adaptogenic and brain-supportive herbs for mood, energy, and stress tolerance
Traditional and modern botanical strategies used for chronic or recurrent depression
How to layer remedies gradually and safely for sustained improvement
Why lifestyle consistency and long-term rebuilding are central to recovery
Who this course is for
Individuals experiencing persistent low mood, fatigue, or stress-related depression
People seeking natural, non-pharmaceutical approaches to emotional support
Herbalists, nutritionists, and integrative or holistic health practitioners
Students of Ayurveda, herbalism, or functional nutrition
Caregivers or professionals supporting others with mood imbalance
Anyone interested in a deeper, systems-based understanding of depression and recovery
Get access to this class PLUS our entire Foundations Library (200+ classes!) for only $47/month. Members also get access to all new Foundations classes taught live every month!
