The first official day of spring is just behind us. Combined with the recent Easter weekend, now seems to be a prefect time to meditate on the things we’re thankful for and renew our commitment to good health.
Our health affects our mood, and focusing on 3 key areas can make a big difference in our mental health.
Researchers recently published an article in International Journal of Science and Research that recommended these 5 natural ways for dealing with sleep disorders.
People face anxiety-causing situations regularly. Expectations at school, work, or home, as well as in relationships can be particularly troubling. Whether we’re about to take a big test at school, interview for a new job, or propose to our significant other, it’s normal to be nervous and experience what people refer to as “butterflies in the stomach”.
It’s different with anxiety disorders. You’re not just nervous. Your feelings don’t go away. In fact, the anxiety can get worse and can negatively affect your overall health.
It’s normal for each of us to feel blue or sad. When our best friend moves away, or we lose a job, or we receive a poor mark on a test, we all feel disappointment or hurt. We may be despondent, and it may even get us down for a few days.
Depression, on the other hand, lasts much longer. Plus, it’s so pervasive, that it can interfere with your daily life routines, and it can even adversely affect your relationships with family,
In 2007, Canadian researchers reviewed several studies that had explored the connection between nutrition and mental health. As part of their review, they summarized the specific vitamins and minerals that affect brain function.
One vitamin they highlighted was folic acid, also known as vitamin B9 or folate.
Folic acid plays a vital role in brain function, particularly in the following 4 processes:
Last month, Iranian researchers published an article in the Eating and Weight Disorders – Studies on Anorexia, Bulimia and Obesity showing yet another link between what we eat and how we feel.
The researchers had 541 students at the Qazvin University of Medical Sciences complete a web-based questionnaire that included questions to measure happiness and food consumption, as well as demographic information.
What they discovered was the the students who had the highest happiness scores also had the following 4 daily eating habits:
This research joins a growing body of research showing a solid connection between nutrition and mental health.
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Daylight Saving Time begins this weekend. Those of us who live in an area that honours DST know that Sunday morning won’t be fun. Getting a good night’s sleep is an important part of maintaining a healthy lifestyle. In fact, not getting enough sleep can be harmful to your health.
Sufficient rest is even more important when you “lose” an hour. If your sleeping habits are poor, try following these 8 tips this weekend to get yourself back on track:
Years ago, Christie had been diagnosed with bipolar. She started EMPowerplus about 13 years ago, and it has changed her life. It has also made a difference in her children’s lives.
I’ve been on EMPowerplus for 13 years, and it has changed my life!
I have just had my second child and have now completed our happy family! I think the best thing about True Hope is not the fact that it has changed my life but the fact that it has changed the life my children could have had.
In 2007, Canadian researchers reviewed several studies that had explored the connection between nutrition and mental health. As part of their review, they summarized the specific vitamins and minerals that affect brain function.
Time and again, we’ve highlighted research showing a link between nutrition and mental health.
In 2011, researchers in China published a study in Public Health Nutrition about the effect specific diets have on mental health. This is somewhat different from last issue’s study, which focused on specific nutrient levels and their effect on mental health.
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The first Truehope participants had bipolar disorder, so it isn’t that surprising that we have so many success stories from others who have bipolar.
Here are just 5 stories from participants with bipolar. Read how EMPowerplus changed their lives, and see if any of it sounds familiar to you.