4 mental health areas where EMPowerplus shines

Many people know EMPowerplus for the mental and physical support it provides to those who have been diagnosed with mental and mood disorders. Did you know, however, that it can improve mental wellness for the average person, too?

Here are 4 areas where EMPowerplus could help you, even if you’ve never been diagnosed with a mental disorder.

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The inane search for magic bullets to treat mental illness

Dr. Bonnie Kaplan and Julia Rucklidge, two researchers who specialize in the connection between nutrition and mental health, recently wrote a blog post regarding the conventional approach to research in this area: single nutrients.

But here is the primary message that emerged from that examination of the literature: scientists were not studying nutrition in the way in which humans have evolved to require nutrients — consuming lots of them together and in balance.

Instead, researchers for over 100 years have given a group of participants a single nutrient then tested for improvement.

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Researchers find possible link between junk food and mental health

Earlier this month, Iranian researchers published an article in journal Nutrition, reporting the results of their study into the link between junk food consumption and mental health.

The researchers studied data of nearly 13,500 students ranging from 6–8 years old, which was collected through Global School Health Survey questionnaires completed by the students and their parents.

Here are some key findings from the research results:

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The connection between laughter and mental health

Generally speaking, those who have suffered with mental illness don’t have much to be happy about. Although Truehope offers a safe and effective nutritional product and a comprehensive support program, there are still many things that you can do individually to improve your health.

For example, consider this magazine article about the healing power of laughter.

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Free nutrition and mental health symposium in Calgary next month

Three mental health researchers will be in Calgary next month to discuss the impact that micronutrients have on mental health. Drs. Julia Rucklidge, Bonnie Kaplan, and Megan Rodway will speak at the free symposium, which will take place in the Ballroom in the University of Calgary MacEwan Conference and Events Centre on Sunday, April 13, 2014, 13:00 to 17:00.

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10 ways to fight your fears

Last year, the UK’s National Health Service published an article “Ten ways to fight your fears”.

In their article, they outline 10 tips for coping with fear and anxiety, some of which you may have not considered. Read this summary, then click the link at the end to find out more.

  1. Take time out
  2. What’s the worst that can happen?
  3. Expose yourself to the fear
  4. Welcome the worst
  5. Get real
  6. Don’t expect perfection
  7. Visualize
  8. Talk about it
  9. Go back to basics
  10. Reward yourself

Read the entire article to find more details and suggestions.

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25 things you didn’t know about your nervous system

Earlier this year, we shared several tidbits of nervous system trivia on our social media channels. We thought we’d compile a few of them here.

(Check us out on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google+, YouTube, and Pinterest.)

Without further ado, here are 25 things you didn’t know about your nervous system:

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