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Previously I have written about the benefits of light therapy in treating seasonal affective disorder. Light therapy is a popular choice with those looking for a drug-free approach to dealing with SAD or the ‘winter blues’. An equally important consideration is how diet affects mood and symptoms in those with SAD – and in [...]  Studies have found that long chain omega 3 fatty acids, from oily fish such as salmon, trout, mackerel and sardines, may be useful in the prevention and treatment of depression and low mood. Now research has found (1) that eating trans-fats may increase the risk of suffering depression, and that olive oil may protect [...] Nutrition impacts all aspects of health and the body. What we eat can impact brain function and our mood and new research is constantly being released which indicates that having a good diet and a good supply of nutrients can impact our mental state. Recently a double-blind placebo-controlled study (1) was conducted to investigate the effect [...] Nutrition and the links to depression and mood are topics I have written about numerous times and I am highly interested in. In particular I have been paying attention to the extensive work on long chain omega 3 fatty acids for the treatment of depression. The long chain omega 3 fat, EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) which is found [...] Nutrition and eating for the brain and mental health are topics I have written about regularly here. Our mood can have powerful influences on many aspects of life and eating for a healthy body naturally impacts the brain. A recently published study (1) highlights the importance of eating for mental health by demonstrating that there is [...] Many of us experience a certain level of anxiety at some point or another but for some individuals anxiety can become a debilitating problem. Generalised Anxiety Disorder, or GAD, “can be defined as a disorder in which the sufferer feels in a constant state of high anxiety” according to the charity Anxiety UK. “The [...] A new study (1) has found that taking a daily fish oil supplement that is rich in long-chain omega 3 fatty acids may help to prevent against psychotic disorders. The study(1) was carried out to see whether a daily long chain omega 3 fatty acid supplement could help reduce the rate of progression to [...] Vitamin D has been a major topic of research over the last 2 years. It seems as though this vitamin is essential to many aspects for health from bone to brain. Low blood serum levels of vitamin D have been associated with increased risk for several diseases e.g. cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, depression, dental caries, [...] On Monday I wrote about omega 3 fats and how they are important for brain function and in protecting against and treating depression. Today I wanted to look at a UK study which has just been published in the British Journal of Psychiatry (1). The study authors (1) wanted to examine the association between [...] If you were to search this blog you would notice that I have written extensively about mood, depression, mental health and the brain. This area of nutrition excites and intrigues me greatly and I have specifically researched it and kept up to date with it, for over eight years now. A key factor for [...] |
  
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