|
Depression - Treating Mood Blocks to Happiness:By VIVE
Health!
Happiness
is a combination of pleasure, fulfilment and meaning;
and distinctly: freedom from anxiety and depression.
Up to 1 in 3 of our population will experience a mood
disorder at least once during our lives, which is a
major concern for happiness. Anxiety affects approximately
25% of us, depression 15%..
There are several causes of these chemical imbalances,
including: .
Traumatic early life experiences
Role modelling an anxious parent
Life situations (social or financial problems)
Blood sugar imbalances, mainly hypoglycemia
Unhelpful thinking patterns and schemas
Stimulant or drug use (including alcohol, caffeine and
marijuana)
Sleep deprivation and low melatonin
Food allergies and intolerances (salicylates, amines,
MSG, sulphites, additives, wheat, gluten and dairy being
the most common)
Over or under-active thyroid
Testosterone dominance or deficiency
Oestrogen dominance or deficiency
Nutritional deficiency (particularly omega 3 essential
fatty acids)
Adrenal fatigue
Insufficient methylation
Excess histamine
Pyroluria
Porphyria
Infections, including glandular fever viruses, yeast
overgrowth and parasites
Inflammation
Toxicity (chemicals, heavy metals)
Lack of exercise
Lack of dietary protein
Genetic susceptibility
It is generally accepted that depression is mediated
by an imbalance of chemicals in the brain (neurotransmitters),
such as serotonin, dopamine, endorphins, acetylcholine
and GABA. Orthodox treatment of depression is generally
aimed at modulating these pathways.
Most people experience a combination of these factors.
The best recommendation is to consult a practitioner
who can identify the individual contributing factors
so that you can apply accurate solutions.
However, it may be helpful to try basic self-support.
1. Eat enough protein. Aim for a palm size of protein
at each meal (meat, fish, fowl, legumes, tofu or eggs),
or supplement with a protein shake.
2. Eat low glycemic carbohydrates, such as sweet potato,
basmatirice, apples and wholegrainbreads and crackers.
Small amounts with 1-2 meals per day can help to release
serotonin and keep blood sugar balanced.
3. Cut out sugar, caffeine, alcohol, and other drugs
that are not prescribed by a medical doctor. Some people
require a supported withdrawal process.
4. Hydrate - with water and herbal teas. Ditch the stimulants
and sugar.
5. Exercise regularly - every day is ideal.
6. Take omega 3 fish oil (if not allergic). This is
required for nerve structures and neurotransmitter balance,
and almost everyone requires supplementation for optimal
neural function and mood.
7. Counselling. Talking not only helps you to vent confidentially,
but it is an opportunity to identify issues and gain
skills to resolve them. You can improve your coping
skills for example with cognitive behaviouraltherapy,
through a counselor or with a good guide like Change
Your Thinking, by Sarah Engelmann.
8. Consult your complementary practitioner for evidence
based solutions such as:
Nutritional
supplements magnesium, calcium, zinc, taurine, chromium
and B complex. Magnesium powders contain many of these
nutrients in one formula, and at adequate doses
Zinc
tally and supplementationNervineherbs such as John's
wort, oats, damiana, lavender, vervain
Adrenal support adaptogenssuch as withania, licorice
and Siberian ginseng
5-HydroxyTryptophan(precursor
to serotonin)
DL-Phenylalanine(precursor to endorphins)
Dietary
planning and detection of food allergy/sensitivities
Referrals
and testing for hormonal and other imbalances
Massage
Acupuncture
" If the feelings run deeper, they may be linked to
trauma and loss, which can shape our conditioned patterns
and core beliefs (schemas) about the world. Addressing
core beliefs helps to remove the emotional reactivity
in trigger situations, and can have a longer and more
permanent affect in relieving depression.
Vive Naturopaths recommend the following products
for Energy and Fatigue: Products Suggested Dosage
1.
Herbs
of Gold Extra Strength St John’s Wort 3600 (30Tabs,
60Tabs)
1
tab x 2 daily.
2.Herbs
of Gold Omega 3 Concentrate (200 caps, 400 caps)
3
caps x 2 daily.
3. Thompson’s
Mood Manager (30 Caps, 60 caps)
2
tab daily on an empty stomach.
4.
MICROgenics
Stress & Stamina Formula with Rhodiola (60 Caps)
1
cap with breakfast & 1 tab with lunch
5.
Bach
Rescue Remedy (10ml, 20ml) OR
Australian
Bush Flowers Emergency Essence (30 mls)
As
needed.
6. TNP
Life Eze (30 Tabs, 60 Tabs)
1 -3 tab daily on and empty stomach (begin with 1 for
the first week and increase if necessary).
7. Cabot
Health Tyrosine Pure (75g)
1/2
- 1 tsp x 3 daily on an empty stomach away from food.
8. MICROgenics
Mega B High Potency (60 Caps)
1
tab with breakfast.
NOTE: Consideration should always be given to individual
requirements. Please consider seeing a qualified practitioner
before commencing a new treatment protocol or when combining
supplements with pharmaceutical medication.
http://www.vivehealth.com.au/
36
Riding Road Hawthorne
07
3399 1002
3 Steps For A Stress Free Nights Sleep: by Sue Lester.
1.
At the End Of Your Working Day:
Just
before shutting down your PC, plan out your next day,
transferring any unfinished tasks across. Prioritise
the top 3, and allocate specific time slots to complete
them. Be realistic about what you can achieve, and either
delegate or put excess task on another day. Tidy your
desk so the next day you get a sense of being in control
when you come in. This applies to both business and
home management.
2. At the End of Your Day:
Spend the last half hour before bed unwinding, whether
listening to relaxing music, cuddling with your partner,
pottering around etc. Avoid stimulation like TV, reading,
caffeine, alcohol. If you need to, dump down all the
worries of the day into at least 3 pages of continuous
writing, rip it up with great satisfaction, then do
your unwinding bedtime routine. As you get into bed,
set your intention for the next day e.g. productive,
signing up a new client at the end of the meeting, have
fun with the kids etc, and ask for all flashes of inspiration
to assist in this to come after your alarm goes off
(NOT 'when I wake up' )
3. If You Wake During The Night:
Note
any flashes of inspiration on a notebook by your bed
and tell yourself you will work on that (never 'worry
about that' ) during business hours. Focus on relaxing
breathing, in for a count of 3 (or 4) and out for count
of 6 (or 8). If your mind wanders, bring it gently back
to focussing on your breathing until you sleep again.
If you keep having lots of churning thoughts, get out
of bed and write them all down, continuously writing
until you have it all out, you're tired, cold and more
than ready to get back into bed to sleep. Use the relaxing
breathing to focus on settling into a deep, restful
sleep.
4. Children
Children need a wind-down routine too, to ensure they
get all the sleeping and growing time they need to thrive.
Set a regular bed time and a routine which transitions
them from playtime to bedtime. Tidying up, cleaning
teeth, reading a story etc, before they get overtired
and cranky, works best. When they learn that bedtime
is quality time with you, there will be less fuss. If
you have an early riser, put up dark curtains to block
the light, and encourage playing quietly in bed until
they hear you get up, or see a certain time on the clock.
Training is always easier than re-training, but getting
more Me and Us time for you and your partner is worth
it!
If you consistently apply these strategies, and still
struggle with night time worries, please book yourself
in to discuss your concerns with Sue Lester, Master
Practitioner of NLP, and Personal Results/Transition
Coach, so she can help you easily make those changes
you want to see in your life right now.
(c) Sue Lester, Growing Content. www.growingcontent.com.au
Cleanse Your Impurities: with Alkaline Water!
Our
bodies were designed to be healthy, energetic and have
the ability to heal itself in the correct environment.
Instead we are overweight, disease-prone and tired.
Why?
Dr Robert O. Young author of "The pH Miracle" simply
states that the over-acidification of the body is the
single underlying cause of all disease. Dr. Young has
found that when the body is in healthy alkaline balance,
germs are unable to survive.
Optimal health starts with maintaining the right acid-alkaline
balance. If your body's pH becomes too acidic, you may
experience fatigue, low energy levels, poor digestion,
excess weight and even more serious conditions. This
is often due to the foods we eat, lack of exercise,
stress and the body not eliminating acids properly.
The correct acid-alkaline balance starts with proper
nutrition. This includes eating more alkaline forming
foods and drinking plenty of alkaline water.
Alkaline Water
The most important thing you must learn is to hydrate
the body with alkaline water. Food cravings are often
the body's cry for water. A thirst for water will begin
as one begins to hydrate with water.
A diet high in acid foods such as meat, dairy grains,
high sugar fruits and bread, causes acid wastes to build
up in the body. When acid wastes enter our blood stream,
the blood system will attempt to dispose of these wastes
in liquid form through the lungs or the kidneys. If
there are too many wastes to handle, they are deposited
in various organ systems like the heart, pancreas, liver,
colon, and other locations.
The breakdown of this disposal process of acid waste
could also be called "the aging process". To slow down
and reverse this process, one must begin by removing
this over-acidification of the blood and tissues by
including liberal amounts of alkaline water in the diet.
Alkaline water will neutralise harmful stored acid wastes
and gently remove them from the tissues.
Water is the most essential element in establishing
and maintaining the correct acid-alkaline balance. The
quality of the water is just as important as how much
of it you drink, as it must be capable of preventing
toxins from accumulating and damaging bodily cells.
It also transports minerals and nutrients that are necessary
for cell metabolism, and remove substances that can
damage the cell. Only alkaline water can help neutralise
acid and allow your body to remove them.
alkalife Natural Alkaline Water supplies alkaline bottled
water that helps neutralise acid waste and flush toxins
from the body. Sourced from the Blue Mountains in New
South Wales, it is a naturally occurring alkaline water
high in calcium, bicarbonate and silica. alkalife is
available in in Sydney and interstate.
For more information, please visit www.alkalife.net.au
or call 02 9380 9977.
Chronic
and Persistent Pain Sufferers - You Must Read This
Do
you still hold out hope to live pain free but find yourself
getting increasingly frustrated with quick fixes and
empty promises?
One Brisbane clinic has been providing relief for hundreds
of chronic pain sufferers just like you.
At the Lifestyle Pain
Clinic, we realise we can't help everyone and
if we don't help you, then you don't pay. That's
our guarantee to you.
Principal physiotherapist, Dianne Hermans has been treating
for over 20 years and loves nothing more than to see
her patients living and moving pain free. Dianne has
presented chronic pain case studies at national and
international conferences and has educated some of Australia's
leading sports medicine teams on the application of
neuromagnetics.
This is not a new therapy, neuromagnetics has been around
since the 1990's with thousands of patients successfully
treated and many related
research articles published in medical journals.
In 1999, Channel Nine's Good Medicine travelled to the
Vanderbilt Medical University, Centre for Neuromagnetics
in Nashville, Tennessee to interview the pioneer of
this work, neurologist, Dr Robert Holcomb MD, PhD. But
soon after, the inventor got caught up in legal proceedings
over patent ownership, eventually sent bankrupt and
was forced to leave his life's work. You can still see
the original Good
Medicine feature online here.
Now Dianne Hermans and her husband, James have advanced
this original research and chronic pain sufferers are
experiencing pain free living better than ever before.
"So why haven't I heard of neuromagnetics before"? You
might ask.
The gatekeepers of chronic pain sufferers are doctors
and sadly, most have simply never heard of it. The fact
is, unless a treatment involves drug therapy or surgery
it's hardly going to get on most doctors' radar. Doctors
are pressed for time and have little interest in new
therapies outside of drugs and surgery.
Don't misunderstand us, we have tremendous respect for
doctors but even if there were a better way, there are
plenty of vested interests to keep the status quo and
deny patients from safe, inexpensive and effective treatments.
And let's face it, if the health system had all the
answers, your pain would not be persistent.
See just a few of our
chronic pain case studies here.
SPECIAL OFFER:
Make an appointment to see Dianne Hermans before Easter
Thursday, 21st April and you will only pay $80 for the
initial consultation, which is half the normal fee.
Follow up consultations if needed are $70. Simply phone
3396 9111 or visit us at
www.lifestyle100.com
Say
Goodbye To Candida with Virgin Coconut Oil: by Jenni
Madison.
Candida
is a type of yeast that is normally found in low levels
as part of the regular flora of the skin, intestines,
mouth and vagina. It naturally lives in damp areas of
the body and can only cause a problem when there is
an overgrowth. An increase of Candida in the body is
known as a yeast infection, fungus overgrowth or Candidiasis.
Candida in the intestines can manifest itself both internally
and externally. This cause's symptoms such as stomach
bloating, poor and irritable digestion, skin rashes
such as eczema, dermatitis, athlete's foot, thrush,
brittle nails, lethargy, laziness and lack of mental
clarity. Candida, fungus overgrowth and yeast infections
are a very common issue.
Candida overgrowth is a signal to you that your body
would like to return your consciousness back to health
and natural balance. Three important areas to pay attention
to when bringing the natural balance back into your
body are PH Levels Acid/Alkaline Balance, Immune Function
and Healthy Intestinal Flora. You need to take care
of your body's inner balance and strength. This health
awareness is not just for healing Candida it is important
for ongoing wellbeing, energy and radiant health.
Diet For Strength
When the human body is weakened it is vulnerable to
attack. Keeping your PH levels in balance, and your
immune system high is how you can maintain a strong
body that can resist attack from any foreign organism.
Foods that have the characteristics of being high in
sugar /carbohydrates and low in minerals contribute
to an increase of acidity, mould and fungus/Candida
in the body. They therefore add to the toxicity of the
body that weakens your immune system and causes various
health issues.
Sugars and refined carbohydrates are poison to your
body. They directly feed the imbalance of Candida and
the growth of mold and fungus. These processed foods
are foreign to the natural body and should be completely
avoided. The addictive cycle of sugar and carbohydrates
is usually the 'false signal' of sugar cravings as a
result of the bodies imbalance. Think nature and give
your body what it truly needs not what it has been habituated
to crave. Weak foods create a weak body. Organic natural
and super foods rich in minerals, antioxidants and nutrients
create a strong body.
Probiotic cultures are excellent for replenishing gut
and intestinal flora by putting the good bacteria back
into your system. Kefir is not pasteurised, therefore,
after it is cultured, it contains the best probiotic
cultures of any dairy product. Supplements of live probiotics
are also available and can be taken daily on an empty
stomach for healthy gut bacteria replenishment.
Coconut Oil for Balance and Health
Internally. Many people experience an immediate
relief from the symptoms of Candida by introducing coconut
oil into their diet. The Medium Chain Fatty Acids (MCFA's)
in coconut oil have potent antiviral, antifungal and
antibacterial properties. When you ingest MCFA's they
help bring balance back into your body by enhancing
immune function and killing bad bacteria without harming
the good. Coconut oil offers deep nourishment that also
helps reduce sugar cravings. An effective and therapeutic
dose of coconut oil is 2-3 tablespoons per day.
Externally. Your skin naturally produces it's
own oil called Sebum. This oil also contains MCFA's
and can destroy bacteria, fungi and viruses from attacking
the skin. This oil however is mostly removed when we
washing our skin with soaps and shampoos, which means
we are removing our natural protection and disrupting
the skins PH balanced state.
Coconut oil is an incredible skin lotion. Because of
its large quantities of MCFA's it moisturises and protects
the skin. It also fights lipid-coated viruses and bacteria
on the skin surface, and its unique molecular structure
makes it easily absorbed. See www.coconutmagic.com for
more information on how to use coconut oil and its abundant
benefits.
So to say goodbye to Candida overgrowth eat food that
gives your body strength, ingest 2-3 tablespoons of
good quality, raw, cold pressed virgin coconut oil daily,
apply it to your skin, and include a good quality probiotic
supplement. Your body will return itself to a healthy
balance naturally and you will enjoy the feelings of
wellbeing, energy and optimal health.
Jenni Madison Real Nature Pty Ltd [email protected]
www.coconutmagic.com
10
Double Tickets to Giveaway to see 'My Afternoons with
Margueritte': thanks to ICON Film Distribution!
MY
AFTERNOONS WITH MARGUERITTE is a new and uplifting
French comedy debuting in Australia at the 2011 French
Film Festival and opening in cinemas on April 7. It's
the story of one of those improbable encounters that
can change the course of one's life: the encounter,
in a small public garden, between Germain (Gerard Depardieu),
fifty and barely literate, and Margueritte (Gisèle Casadesus),
a little old lady passionate about reading. Forty years
and 220 pounds separate them. One day, purely by chance,
Germainsits down beside Margueritte. She'll go on to
read aloud extracts from novels and thereby allow him
to discover the magic of books, from which Germain imagined
he was excluded for life. Until then, his family circle
and drinking buddies took him for an idiot; stupidity
will now change places! But Margueritte is losing her
sight. For the love of this charming, mischievous and
caring grandmother,Germain will teach himself and show
her that he's capable of reading aloud to her when she
is no longer able to do so herself.
Directed
by Jean Becker and starring Gerard Depardieu, Gisele
Casadesus, Sophie Guillemin
------------------
10
doubles to giveaway!
To grab a double ticket simply email [email protected]
with MY AFTERNOONS WITH MARGUERITTE in the subject
line.
First in best dressed!
-----------------------
Vitaleblog.org
is a blog (weblog) website aimed at those interested
in Natural and organic skin and body care. You will
find: * A repository of useful articles for education
about how to choose the best organic and natural skin
care. These articles are aimed to help you with all
aspects of understanding the ingredients and making
the right choices for your skin and the environment.
* A collection of videos about natural skin care. You
can listen to the recordings at any time through your
computer speakers rather than having to read through
pages of content. * Fresh content is added regularly
including vidoes on ingredients, interviews with other
skin experts, how-to instructional articles dealing
with current hot topics like greenwashing and effecitve
ingredients, as well as news and information from the
natural beauty world.
----------------------
Fountain of Youth and Float Centre
- Alderley
MARCH
SPECIAL: 3 x Microdermabrasion Facials $250 (save $40)
Established
in 1995, the Fountain of Youth have friendly, experienced
staff ready to pamper you, family or friends and provide
personalised service... guaranteed! We pamper you and
help you enjoy the art of relaxation. Let us help you
to achieve radiance from the inside out.
Short
and Sweet:Chickpea, Coriander & Chicken Bake!
Serves
6
2
tablespoons plain flour
salt and pepper to season
12 chicken drumsticks
1/3 cup olive oil
300g can chickpeas, rinsed, drained
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 brown onion, finely chopped
2 x 400g cans good quality diced tomatoes
1/2 cup MSG free chicken stock
75g low fat feta cheese, crumbled
1/3 cup flat-leaf parsley & coriander leaves, chopped
1. Preheat oven to 180°C. Combine flour and salt and
pepper on a plate. Lightly coat drumsticks in seasoned
flour.
2. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large frying pan over
medium-high heat. Cook chicken, turning occasionally,
for 5 to 6 minutes or until golden. Transfer to a shallow
8-cup capacity baking dish. Add chickpeas.
3. Heat remaining oil in frying pan over medium-high
heat. Add garlic and onion. Cook for 5 minutes. Add
tomatoes, stock, salt and pepper & half of the coriander
& parsley. Reduce heat to medium. Simmer, stirring occasionally,
for 10 minutes until thickened slightly.
4. Pour sauce over chicken, stirring to coat. Cover
with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and sprinkle
with feta. Bake, uncovered, for 10 minutes or until
feta has melted and chicken is cooked through. Sprinkle
with remaining herbs.
Brought
to you by Mass Attack.
http://www.massattack.com.au
Laughter
is the best medicine!
After
being married for 45 years, I took a careful look at
my wife one day and said,
"Darling, 45 years ago we lived in a cheap flat, drove
a cheap car, slept on a sofa bed and watched a 10-inch
black and white TV, but I got to sleep every night with
a hot 18-year old girl."
"Now, we have a $1,000,000.00 home, two $100,000 cars,
a nice big bed and plasma screen TV, but I'm sleeping
with a 63-year old woman who is not a hot chick anymore."
"...It seems to me that you're not holding up your side
of things."
My wife is a very reasonable woman.
She told me to go out and find a hot 18-year old chick,
and she would make sure that I would once again be living
in a cheap flat, driving a cheap car, sleeping on a
sofa bed and watching an ancient, second-hand TV.
Aren't older women great? They really know how to eliminate
our frustration and solve our problems...
.Quote
of the Month!
“Every human being is the author of
his own health or disease.”
For
a Good Cause: Why Support Earth Hour?
On
March 26, hundreds of millions of global citizens, from
one hundred different countries, will unite in the action
of lights out. Will you be one of them? Earth Hour is
a call to action to every individual, every business
and every community. It starts with a simple flick of
the switch at 8:30pm on March 26 2011, in a collective
display of commitment to protect the one thing that
unites us all - the planet
http://www.earthhour.org/
Make 2011 Your Healthiest and Best
Year Ever Seminar!
click
here to register
http://yourbestyear.viprespond.com/
BACK
ISSUES OF NATURALLY HAPPY
In
the next issue of "Naturally Happy"
- The
Float Centre!
- Pilates
with Pure Health Clubs
- In
Balance
- Living
Valley Springs!
- Fitness
Equipment!
- Vitalxan!
- Short
and sweet!
If
this link doesn't work please email [email protected]
My
Health Specials provides this information for your personal
education and enrichment. Information provided should
not be used for diagnosing or treating a health problem
or disease. Nor should the information replace the advice
of your health care practitioner. Always seek professional
advice if suffering an illness. My
Health Specials Pty Ltd and all parties involved in
the conception, production, ongoing maintenance and
operation of Naturally Happy accept no liability and
no responsibility for any damage whatsoever arising
from or in connection to your use or operation of the
website or information contained in this e-magazine.
|
