Brain and Nervous System Problems

Diet Diminishes Depression

January 1, 2021 |

Depression is defined by feelings of sadness and hopelessness, not related to life events, that interfere with the performance of daily life activities. Unfortunately, depression is becoming more prevalent.  It is estimated that 11.2% of the Canadian population suffers from depression at some time in their lives (1) and it is predicted that depression will…

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Food Coma: Is It Real?

October 11, 2019 |

Imagine you’ve just finished enjoying a large meal such as a traditional holiday meal, say at Christmas, Thanksgiving or Easter. You get up from the table and then quickly find yourself a comfortable place to relax…because all you want to do is rest and maybe even take a good nap. This is the state of…

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The Dairy Dilemma: Part 7: Chronic Diseases

August 30, 2019 |

Consumption of dairy products is linked to many of the common diseases of aging. Discussion on the influence of dairy foods on chronic disease in this series began in Part 2, Part 3 and Part 6 but unfortunately it is not over yet. Dairy foods exert their effects on a wide range of diseases and…

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New Research Reveals the Surprising Influence of Gut Microbes on Our Moods

January 11, 2019 |

The customary therapy for depression since the 1950s has been based on the theory that depression is caused by neurotransmitter imbalances in the brain. Therefore drugs that can positively affect this balance are the treatment of choice. But antidepressants have not proven to be an effective solution for many people suffering from depression. Today the…

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What Does Eating Plants Do For Your Mood?

January 4, 2019 |

Plant-based diets have been linked to significant improvements in physical health in a multitude of studies. But it seems that mental health can also be positively affected by a healthy diet. Major depression is a mood disorder manifested by feelings of sadness and hopelessness not related to events happening in a person’s life that interfere…

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