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Posted on Wed, 7 Oct 09

Reconnect with your tribe

It has been proposed that we are currently experiencing such high rates of stress related disorders including anxiety, insomnia, drug abuse and depression because as a society we have become disconnected socially. In our not to distant past we generally lived in close-knit groups with strong social support, a shared world view and a clear sense of purpose and belonging (1). In the modern world regaining this social connectedness has important implications for our health and wellness.

Posted on Fri, 21 Aug 09

Build a better brain

Increase your brain size. Improve your mood, cognitive function and emotional stability. Reverse depression and anxiety. Reduce the effects of stress and protect against dementia. These promises may sound as if from a science fiction novel but they are not. Certain nutrients have the power to achieve all of these, unfortunately many of us are missing out on the profound health benefits because we are not getting nearly enough from our diet (1).

Posted on Wed, 12 Aug 09

D for depression

Does winter get you down? Seasonal affective disorder, or depression during the winter months, is a common condition that is thought to be related to low levels of the sunlight vitamin, vitamin D. However with vitamin D deficiency affecting approximately 50% of people throughout the year D-pression may be more common than is realised.

Posted on Wed, 29 Jul 09

Natural antidepressant is safer than drugs

Fatigue, restlessness, difficulty concentrating or making decisions, irritability, sleep disturbances, feeling worthless, guilt and loss of interest or pleasure are some of the symptoms of one of the most common medical complaints, depression. In fact depression will affect up to 1 in 5 women and 1 in 10 men during their life. There is a natural medicine that can help and it is as effective as and has fewer side effects than prescription drugs.

Posted on Thu, 16 Jul 09

Diet induced depression and anxiety

Feeling depressed or anxious? You are not alone. More than 1 in 4 people will suffer from serious anxiety and almost 1 in 5 from major depression. With anxiety and depression so common it is important to be reminded that food can affect mood and may offer a safer alternative to medication [1-3].

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Reconnect with your tribe

Build a better brain

D for depression

Natural antidepressant is safer than drugs

Diet induced depression and anxiety