8The Diet Factor
Sonya came to see me because she suffered from lethargy as well as periods of anxiety, depression, insomnia, and short‐term memory problems. After detailing all those complaints and thinking that they were not related, she asked that I “fix” her brain.
The first concern that I noted was that all these symptoms appeared to be related to low energy. Hearing that her primary concern was lethargy and the secondary concerns were anxiety and depression, I asked her about her diet.
She said, “I start my day with a tall skinny latte for that little boost.”
“And what about breakfast?” I asked.
“An energy bar and another latte will do me until dinner,” Sonya said with a shrug of her shoulders. “I sneak a few energy bars. You know, ...
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