by Brenda Watson | Dec 19, 2014 | Brain, Depression, Omega-3 & Fish Oil
The holidays can take a toll on your body—both physically and mentally. Whether you’re entertaining at home or traveling to see friends and family, remember that your health is the most precious gift of all. Here are two good reasons to take your Omega-3s this season!...
by lsmith | Feb 19, 2014 | Adults, Brain, Depression, General, Inflammation, Mental Health, Probiotics & Gut Flora, Sugar
Fermented foods have been a part of the diet even before humans knew about the existence of microbes—the very organisms that make fermentation possible. Our Paleolithic ancestors consumed honey, fruits, and fruit juices in fermented form without awareness of the...
by Brenda Watson | Dec 16, 2013 | Brain, Depression, General, Inflammation
Women who eat a diet high in inflammatory foods—sugars, refined and starchy carbohydrates, processed meats, and trans fats to name the most common offenders—and low in anti-inflammatory foods—non-starchy fruits and vegetables, and healthy fats—are up to 41 percent...
by lsmith | Nov 27, 2013 | Brain, Depression, General, Probiotics & Gut Flora
Use of probiotics to benefit mood is a recent advancement in the scientific literature, first proposed in 2005 when researchers suggested its use as an adjuvant treatment (add-on treatment) to standard care for major depressive disorder.1 In 2013, scientists defined...
by Brenda Watson | Nov 22, 2013 | Depression, Exercise, General
According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), 1 in 10 US adults report being depressed. The most common treatments for depression include medication and therapy, although exercise has also been found to be a helpful treatment. Taking this concept one step...
