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November 2004
Words from us…
Wayne’s World
“I am in that temper that if I were under water I would
scarcely kick to come to the top.” John Keats
The demons of
depression exact a terrible toll on human happiness and productivity – even on
life itself. However, the scientific quest to understand the origins of this
affliction and to ameliorate it are paying off. For example, a study at the
Yale University School of Medicine shows a strong link between depression and
low levels of compounds called catecholamines in our bodies. Research points to
the facts that people who suffer from bouts of clinical depression are
biochemically different from those who are normal and healthy, even when they
are in remission and appear normal and healthy. Catecholamines are biologically
active compounds that play key roles in body functions, and one such vital role
is regulating the function of our nervous system, both central and peripheral.
Catecholamines are obtained exclusively by synthesis from nutrient molecules in
our foods, thus the necessity of a good diet and proper supplementation. The
amino acids phenylalanine and tyrosine are nutrient precursors to one
catecholamine in particular, noradrenaline, which is involved in mood
regulation. The best known catecholamines are dopamine, noradrenaline, and
adrenaline, and their deficiency is implicated in age-related mental problems,
including depression. Dietary amino acids are capable of sustaining mood, but
optimal concentrations may be lacking in a person’s genetic makeup or normal
diet, hence the need for nutrient supplementation. In addition to amino acids,
include a food-based comprehensive multiple-vitamin, stabilized fish oil,
essential fatty acids (Udo’s Oil), antioxidants (especially C and E), and good
food choices, clean water, proper amounts of sleep and adequate exercise. Pay
close attention to the other recommendations on this subject from our staff
included here-in, and remember to love yourself and others.
Stay healthy by putting the correct molecules in your stomach, and thus into
your head.
Thank you for your patronage!
Jenny's Jive:
Depression is a residual effect of emotional & mental weakness. Dealing with
depression requires the understanding of this. People need to realize that the
strength to deal with depression comes from within. Exercise encourages the
relief of depression by allowing the mind to focus on the body rather than
internalizing & wallowing in negative thoughts. Through exercise one can release
many toxic thoughts & emotions. Stretching, breathing, & cardiovascular
exercises are proven to be most effective in stress reduction & fighting
depression. Depression can also be associated with nutrient deficiencies.
Nutrition is the key to your brain’s behavior. Essential fatty acids aid in
brain function. Supplements can help aid in the relief of stress caused by
depression, but the majority of the healing comes from self- realization.
Jeff's
Positive Vibrations:
Depression
affects an estimated 17 million Americans every year, making it one of the most
common medical problems in the United States . It affects young and
old and is twice as common in women as in men. Depression is a whole-body
illness that affects the body, nervous system, moods, thoughts, and behavior. It
affects the way you eat and sleep, the way you feel about yourself, and the way
you react to and think about the people and things around you. Symptoms can last
for weeks, months, or years. There are many types of depression, with variations
in the number of symptoms, their severity, and persistence. The causes of
depression are not fully understood but may be triggered by tension, stress, a
traumatic life event, chemical imbalances in the brain, thyroid disorders,
nutritional deficiencies, poor diet, the consumption of sugar, lack of exercise,
endometriosis, any serious physical disorders or allergies. Heredity is a
significant factor in this disorder. In up to 50 % of people suffering from
recurrent episodes of depression, one or both parents also experienced
depression. Foods greatly influence the brain’s behavior. A poor diet,
especially one with a lot of junk foods, is a common cause of depression. The
levels of brain chemicals called neurotransmitters, which regulate our behavior,
are controlled by what we eat and are closely linked to mood. The following
nutrients are helpful for those suffering for depression: Essential – E.F.A.’S,
5-HTP, L-Tyrosine (caution: do not take if you are on MAO inhibitor drugs.), B
complex, zinc. Helpful – calcium and magnesium, chromium, a multivitamin and
multimineral complex, NADH, and vitamin C.
Here at
Stay Healthy!
we can help you with nutritional supplements and sound advice to uplift your
spirit and elevate you to a higher level of wellness.
J.C.
Speaking Words of Wisdom
In Chinese
medical philosophy emotional disorders are caused by disharmony or blockage of
chi or energy. Energy or chi flows around the body in meridians, somewhat like
the way the blood flows in arteries and veins. When we practice chi kung
(energy work), we stimulate better chi flow. There are time-proven chi-kung
exercises that can help build exuberant health and vitality. Please ask me to
show you or give you more info. Excessive sorrow may weaken a person’s chi so
much that its’ flow to their mind may become insufficient to operate certain
mental functions, resulting in depression. That is why people who suffer from
depression and are treated with conventional medicine have their problem occur
again and again. Only the symptom is being treated, not the whole person’s root
cause. Symptoms stemming from emotional or spiritual issues are often overlooked
and usually are the underlining cause. Depression can also be attributed to poor
diet, lack of sleep and environment. Look around! Do you see trees and flowers
or do you see pavement and telephone wires? It is now scientifically proven that
EMF (electromagnetic field) rays from overhead lights and hidden cellular phone
antennas affect our health. Sleep is the most important thing we can do to stay
healthy and keep a positive mind frame, for if you are not sleeping 8-9 hours in
accordance with nature and the natural circadian rhythm of the earth, then you
are missing a key to health. Eating great food is the first fundamental law of
feeling your best. Supplementing your diet with high-powered herbs and
concentrated green formulas can add lots of extra nutrition to your daily
regime. Warrior Mystic Formulas
has a nutritional program that would benefit depression and covers the
body-mind-spirit healing approach.
Believe in your self, seek out the best in everyone, and try one impossible
thing everyday
Knowledge applied is Wisdom…Love
♥
Light ♥
Energy
Nik Notes:
I know from experience that depression can come
in many forms. When I feel depressed it causes a wide range of reactions; I
feel like I’m trapped, running forever in circles, or even violent. These
reactions make me seem moody, even rude at times. In these situations it is not
healthy to harbor these feelings. Every man will know what I’m talking about.
My father kept his anger, sadness, even joy to himself, as your father probably
did too. Depression is not abnormal. No one’s life is always happy, but
learning to at least recognize what your body and brain are feeling is
important. The next step is much more difficult because reacting in a positive
way is not easy. Most of the time it is a greater hurdle to smile than to
frown. We have a variety of supplements to help with anxiety, low serotonin and
brain health. I’m no psychiatrist, but I know that for me diet is important, so
is sleep, and having fun as much as possible in everyday activities. Try
to enjoy life!
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