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Probiotics and Depression…can taking probiotics help?
Probiotics and Depression…can taking them help? This post contains some important information on probiotics and depression, but first, did you know you actually have two nervous systems? One, the central nervous system consists of your brain and your spinal cord; the other is the intrinsic nervous system which exists in your gastrointestinal tract. While we have always believed our brain to be running the show, it turns out that our gut is actually sending more data to our brain than the other way around. The information is sent via the vagus nerve which runs from the brain stem down into the abdomen. Toxic stomach bacteria, linked to depression can…
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Can You Get off Antidepressants Safely?
Can You Get off Antidepressants Safely? What do you do if you want to get off anti-depressants? Do you wonder…can you get off antidepressants safely? Because I’m not a doctor, I can’t give you medical advice, but I can share my own experience. I have been on and off antidepressants several times. Getting off them is tricky, and you really have to be careful. Consult with your doctor before you begin the withdrawal process. Whatever you do, don’t stop them quickly. When you try to get off them, some of the side effects you may experience include anxiety, fatigue, nightmares, trouble sleeping, depression and mood swings, loss of coordination, muscle spasms and…
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Fat Intake and Depression…is there a link?
Fat Intake and Depression Is there a connection between fat intake and depression? I often tell people I cured myself of decades of depression and lost 20 pounds by changing how I eat. One woman’s response was, “if I lost 20 pounds, I wouldn’t be depressed either!” I thought that was pretty funny, but had to tell her it went beyond just being psyched I lost unwanted weight. It felt so good to no longer live with depression; to struggle on a daily basis with the debilitating dark mood and sadness. The low fat/fat free craze of years ago has produced a lot of brain issues that we’re dealing with…
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Health Benefits of Omega-3 and Omega-6
What are the Health Benefits of Omega-3 and Omega-6 and How They are Different The health benefits of omega-3 and omega-6 are many! These essential fatty acids are not produced by the body and must be obtained through our diet. Omega-3 and 6 are used for growth and repair in our bodies as well as for making other fatty acids needed such as DHA. Very basically, mega 3 sources developed in the sea. Omega 6 sources are from plant seeds, meat, and dairy foods. By eating seed oils, oily fish such as salmon, and meat, eggs, and dairy foods, we can support our bodies’ needs for these raw materials. Omega…
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Glenn Frey Rheumatoid Arthritis Battle
Glenn Frey Rheumatoid Arthritis BattleGlenn Frey Rheumatoid Arthritis Battle This week, the dilemma of inflammation in our American diet and the damage prescription medications do to us on a regular basis was driven home by the Glenn Frey Rheumatoid Arthritis Battle… by the passing of Eagles co-founder Glenn Frey at the young age of 67. I loved the Eagles. In the 70’s, I loved their songs and their harmonies; I loved Glenn’s voice, and I thought he was a hottie, so he was always my favorite Eagle. For the past 15 years, he had struggled with RA (rheumatoid arthritis) which for a guitarist, must have been the cruelest of maladies. He…
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What is the Skinny on Fat? Here are 10 Facts about Fat…
10 Facts about Fat Confused about fat? Who isn’t?? Don’t eat fat; do eat fat; don’t eat this fat, but that fat is good for you…I have a blog post to share (below) from one of the best functional medicine doctors with 10 facts about fat that will help you begin to understand. I’m sorry to say I bought into the low fat/fat free craze of years ago and am trying to make up for it now by eating good, healthy fats. Where do you turn to get the skinny on fat? I searched a few blogs online from people with good credentials and read blogs by Registered Dieticians and…
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Diet Identity Crisis…Is your identity tied up with dieting?
The Diet Identity Crisis Did you know you can tie your identity up in dieting and not even realize that’s what you’ve done? You can create a diet identity crisis. Every time you announce to your friends and family you’re starting a new diet, you identify yourself a little more with dieting. Your life revolves around the diet announcement. The seeking of approval that you’re going to lose weight, strive for that perfect number. What you don’t realize is that when you continue to make diet announcements every time you start a new diet, you’re quite possibly setting the stage for failure. When others know you’re dieting, you can experience…
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Are you always on a diet?? How to Stop Diets from Running Your Life
Societal Pressure Is Running Your Life, or How to Stop Diets from Running Your Life! When everyone around you is doing the same thing, it can be hard to stand apart from the crowd. It’s more normal to be on a diet these days than it isn’t. You want to be accepted; that’s normal. The dilemma is how to stop diets from running your life! Being the person who isn’t on a diet these day actually threatens that acceptance, so most people will change to fit in. Society has a picture of what the perfect weight is, and we all have gotten the message what that perfect weight is, haven’t…
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Are You Confused About How to Read Food Labels?
Are You Confused About How to Read Food Labels? My next live event will be held this coming Wednesday. The topic, by request from an attendee from my November event, is how to read food labels. I thought it was a great topic as there’s so much confusion and misinformation about how to read food labels. I wish I could say the confusion created by food companies is unintentional… The simple fact is that the front of a package is advertising. It’s marketing, and what most people don’t realize is that it doesn’t have to be specific or really be the truth. The front of the package or box can scream…
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How to Avoid the Health Risks of Yo-Yo Dieting
What are the Health Risks of Yo-Yo Dieting and How Does Chronic Dieting Affect You? How does chronic dieting affect you and what are the health risks of yo-yo dieting? Have you given this question any thought? When dieting becomes part of who you are, you’ll find yourself caught up in yo-yo dieting. Some people think yo-yo dieting is what happens when someone loses a lot of weight, gains it back and then loses it again. Yo-yo dieting is actually repeatedly losing weight regardless of the amount. If you lose five pounds, gain it back, then lose it again, that’s yo-yo dieting. Any amount that’s lost and regained repeatedly qualifies…
