Omega-3 and mood improvement go hand in hand. Fish oil, the term used to describe omega-3 fatty acids, is one of the most well-studied supplements on the planet. As far as all natural mood enhancers are concerned, fish oil ranks high atop the list of anxiolytic supplements with the likes of L-Theanine and L-Tyrosine. Omega-3s […]
The Mood Cure – by Julia Ross
This book is my bible for nutritional therapy! Julia Ross writes from 30 years of experience as a psychotherapist and clinic director, working with people suffering from addictions, eating disorders, and various mood disorders. She began to discover that her clients who did not respond to psychotherapy were suffering from real biochemical disorders that responded […]
Can Food Soothe Your Anxiety?
Some people can’t face food when they feel anxious or depressed. Others go straight for the fridge – or to the nearest Maccers, Pizza Hut, or Starbucks. Unfortunately, often the foods we crave when we are feeling miserable or stressed are the very ones that make us even more depressed and anxious. (See my recent […]
Can Depression & Anxiety Be Caused By Your Diet?
We all know about comfort eating… and it’s true, certain foods (such as chocolate!) can actually change your brain chemistry and make you feel better….. maybe just for a while. But can food make us feel worse? There is increasing evidence that it can. One study from Granada shows that people who eat a […]
