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Strategies to Lift Your Mood and Help with SAD
Post on by Paula Gallagher
The darker days of winter can take a toll emotionally and mentally on many people. For some, feeling down and the longing for warm sunshine is constant and can be accompanied by symptoms like fatigue, weight gain and irritability. This feeling is referred...... -
Omega-3 Boosts Effectiveness of Antidepressants
Post on by Paula Gallagher
A new study published in the American Journal of Psychiatry has found that combining omega-3, SAM-e or vitamin D with antidepressants increases the effectiveness of the antidepressants for people with clinical depression. Researchers examined 40 clinical trials and found that people who took...... -
Stress Series: A Natural Approach to Dealing with Depression
Post on by Paula Gallagher
In this installment of our series on stress, we are going to look at how stress affects depression, and how a natural approach to dealing with depression can be beneficial. Depression is very serious, and in no way is the following information...... -
Can Your Sugar Addiction Cause Depression?
Post on by Debi Silber, The Mojo Coach
So, you always thought that depression caused you to eat, but is the opposite true? Could your diet be making you depressed? Can sugar addiction cause depression? The average American eats about 130 pounds of sugar every year. Unfortunately excess sugar intake is associated with diabetes, cancer, heart disease, weight...... -
Eat More Fruits and Vegetables for a Better Mood
Post on by Paula Gallagher
Researchers in New Zealand found that people who ate at least seven servings of fruits and vegetables per day felt calmer and more relaxed than those who didn’t. The study, published in the British Journal of Health Psychology, found a day-to-day relationship between those who reported a higher fruit and...... -
Nutrient Power: Rebalancing Biochemistry to Address Health Issues
Post on by Paula Gallagher
In his fascinating new book, Nutrient Power, Dr. William Walsh focuses on brain health and the importance of nutrients to rebalance brain chemistry. The main foundation of the book is focusing on an individual’s unique needs and then formulating a personalized compound, or recommending specific nutrients based on those needs....... -
Radio Show: Natural Strategies For Dealing With Depression
Post on by Paula Gallagher
Host Dr. Kevin Passero and his special guest Dr. James Gordon will be discussing natural strategies for dealing with depression and optimizing health. James S. Gordon, MD, is a Harvard-educated psychiatrist and world-renowned expert in using mind-body medicine to heal depression, anxiety, and psychological trauma. Dr. Gordon is a clinical...... -
5-HTP: The Natural Mood Supporter
Post on by Paula Gallagher
5-HTP is a precursor to the hormones serotonin and melatonin. It has been compared to many antidepressant medications because of its positive effect on mood. Serotonin regulates mood, behavior, appetite, dilation of blood vessels and many other body processes. Serotonin is released in response to fullness and regulates appetite. Deficiency...... -
S.A.D. (Seasonal Affective Disorder)
Post on by Paula Gallagher
If you typically feel the winter blahs or the February blues, then you might be experiencing SAD, or seasonal affective disorder. SAD is a type of depression that affects people in the winter months because of the darkness from shorter days and grayer skies. It is more common in women...... -
Pathway Ultra EPA 500
Post on by Paula Gallagher
Pathway ULTRA EPA provides 500 mg of EPA and 100 mg of DHA per softgel. This is almost three times the level of EPA found in most omega 3 supplements. EPA has been shown to support healthy cardiovascular function and inflammatory responses within the body and DHA aids in the......
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