Understanding the Hidden Impact of Military Medications and Vaccinations on PTSD Risk

Military personnel can be exposed to the most toxic of environments during deployment.  However, even those not deployed can experience issues like PTSD due to receiving certain medications and vaccinations as a requirement of enlisting. Even after identified, symptoms can last years after a person stops taking the drug.  There are ways to get the body back to equilibrium, which also restores the mind.

Exposure to toxic chemicals can cause PTSD, this can happen during deployment or even if one is never deployed.

Finding the biological underpinnings of PTSD

Functional medicine is a holistic approach to health that focuses on treating the root cause of illness rather than just managing symptoms. This approach is particularly effective for conditions like PTSD, which can have complex underlying causes and manifestations.

PTSD, or post-traumatic stress disorder, is a mental health condition that can develop after experiencing a traumatic event. Symptoms can include flashbacks, nightmares, anxiety, and mood swings, among others. Traditional treatments for PTSD often involve therapy and medication, which can be helpful for some individuals but may not address the underlying imbalances in the body that contribute to the disorder.

Functional medicine takes a different approach by looking at the body as a whole and addressing imbalances in the gut, hormones, neurotransmitters, and other systems that can contribute to mental health issues like PTSD. By addressing these imbalances through targeted interventions such as dietary changes, supplements, stress management techniques, and lifestyle modifications, functional medicine practitioners can help individuals with PTSD achieve long-lasting relief and improved mental health.

One key aspect of functional medicine for PTSD is addressing inflammation in the body, which has been linked to the development and exacerbation of mental health conditions. By reducing inflammation through dietary changes, supplementation with anti-inflammatory nutrients, and other interventions, individuals with PTSD can experience a reduction in symptoms and an improvement in overall well-being.

The majority of your neurotransmitters are synthesized in the gut, and it's connection to the brain is well documented as well as the vagus nerve's role in fight or flight response.

How the gut plays a starring role

Another important component of functional medicine for PTSD is addressing gut health, as research has shown a strong connection between the gut and the brain. Imbalances in the gut microbiome can contribute to inflammation and neurotransmitter imbalances that can worsen symptoms of PTSD. By optimizing gut health through dietary changes, probiotics, and other interventions, individuals with PTSD can experience improvements in mood, cognition, and overall mental health.

In addition to addressing inflammation and gut health, functional medicine for PTSD may also involve addressing hormonal imbalances, detoxification pathways, and other factors that can contribute to the disorder. By taking a comprehensive and individualized approach to treatment, functional medicine practitioners can help individuals with PTSD achieve lasting relief and improved quality of life.

Toxic metals and pathogens can antagonize needed nutrients for biochemical processes

Like baking a cake requires certain ingredients in specific amounts, the chemical processes of your body requires certain nutrients in specific amounts to carry out the proper result. Miss a few of those ingredients, and the results can go left quickly. When a toxic metal or pathogen remains in your body, it can displace or deplete critical vitamins, minerals or amino acids and cause a domino affect biochemically. This cascade of malfunction is what leads to inflammation and can often be the reason the gut is imbalanced.

Medications and vaccines that are unknown to the general population are given in large amounts to military personnel. All pharmaceuticals, including vaccinations contain some form of metal. The toxic overload of that alone can lead to deficiencies, not to mention what other chemical exposures can do; which also lead to nutrient depletion. Toxic metals and pathogens can also cause gut dysbiosis, immune system malfunction, and brain infalmmation. Getting tested for toxic metals, pathogens, or other chemical overloads can help determine the appropriate detoxification protocols to use.

If you or someone you know is struggling with PTSD, consider exploring functional medicine as a holistic and effective approach to treatment. By addressing the root causes of the disorder and supporting the body's natural healing processes, functional medicine can help individuals with PTSD achieve lasting relief and improved mental health. Contact a functional medicine practitioner today to learn more about how this approach can benefit you or your loved one.