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Hi John
How many times have you heard someone say something like, "That movie scared the crap out of me!"
Getting the you-know-what scared out of you is a common funny expression, but believe it or not, it's based in fact.
You see, there is a powerful, complex network between your physical body and your state of mind.
This network is the reason that a large percentage of people who have psychological conditions or are heavily stressed also have digestive issues.
And conversely, people with GI problems are more likely than others to have a psychological challenge.
There are three different branches of this mental/physical network and each is equally important to your physical and mental health:
Branch #1: The brain-gut axis
First there is a little thing called the brain-gut axis.
You see, there is a series of chemical and electrical signals that continuously pass back and forth between the central nervous system (your brain) and the gastrointestinal system (your gut). What affects one directly affects the other.
Many experts even call the gut your "second brain." It’s so efficient that if the nerve communication between your brain and your gut was ever severed, your gut could still function independently to carry out digestion.
The brain-gut axis is the reason why you feel butterflies in your stomach when you're nervous, or get diarrhea when you're worried or upset.
It's also the reason conditions like anxiety and IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) frequently go hand in hand.
Branch #2: Nutrients—they’re brain food too!
Sound nutrition is not only vital for your physical health, but your mental health as well.
Lacking certain essential nutrients can have devastating psychological consequences.
Here are six nutrients that you absolutely MUST have for strong mental health:
1- Zinc
Zinc is only needed by your body in trace amounts, but it's crucial to your mental well-being. It plays a role in at least 80 different enzyme reactions and is a brain neurotransmitter, helping your brain send messages to different areas of the body.
Zinc deficiency can lead to irritability, chronic anger and poor memory, among other things.
2- Vitamin B6
Vitamin B6 is involved in over 100 different enzyme reactions in your body, including the all-important one that converts the amino acid tryptophan to serotonin (your body's natural antidepressant).
So it's no surprise that experts estimate that 95% of your body's serotonin is found in your digestive tract!
Vitamin B6 deficiency is VERY serious and can lead to irritability, depression and confusion, as well as a weakened immune system.
3- EFAs (essential fatty acids)
Your body uses essential fatty acids to repair cell membranes, absorb nutrients, expel harmful wastes and produce hormones.
Deficiencies in EFAs have been linked to schizophrenia, depression and decreased memory.
4- Magnesium
Magnesium is needed for several enzyme reactions, calcium and potassium absorption, bone formation and nerve transmissions.
A low magnesium level is linked to attention deficit disorder (ADD/ADHD), autism, depression, fatigue and learning disabilities.
5- Calcium
Although it’s best known for helping to build strong bones, calcium is also needed for proper functioning of your nerves and muscles, including nerve conduction and messaging throughout your body.
Deficiencies in calcium have been linked to anxiety, mental confusion, depression, memory loss and hallucinations.
6- Vitamin B12
Vitamin B12 is absolutely crucial to proper brain and nervous system functioning.
When B12 levels run low, that can cause a wide range of symptoms including:
- Lack of energy
- Memory problems
- Sleeplessness
- Mental fog or confusion
- Depression
This is largely due to our overwhelming reliance on antacids and acid reducers (because stomach acid is needed for proper B12 absorption).
Branch #3: The gut flora relationship
Chronic stress and/or anxiety cause the protective mucosal barrier in your inner gut wall to become less effective at defending your body against harmful bacteria and dangerous pathogens.
That's why you may notice that you catch viruses or infections easier when you're under stress or very upset--your body literally cannot fight them off as well.
And when you’re not feeling well physically, that can turn around and affect you psychologically! Chronic pain and illness has induced many a case of anxiety or depression.
Take care of your body AND mind
Although the network between body and mind is strong and undeniable, unfortunately many members of the mainstream medical community do not acknowledge this fact...and simply give their patients medications for their symptoms, whether they be physical or mental.
Like it or not, chances are excellent that most people suffering from anxiety or depression have not been asked, “How’s your diet?”
But they have been given Prozac, Valium or Lexapro.
And on the flip side, people suffering from repeated infections or acid reflux have more than likely not been asked, “Got a lot of stress or anxiety going on?”
But they’ve most assuredly taken their share of antibiotics or acid reducers.
What this means is potentially millions of people are walking around taking various prescription drugs for GI problems and/or anxiety and depression which are doing little or no good.
And they're likely suffering serious side effects to boot!
If you're one of these people, listen up. Because a whole new world of relief can open up for you when you take the steps to nurture your body-mind network.
I can help you do just that with these five very effective suggestions:
1- Get those precious nutrients
Getting essential nutrients for
your body and mind not only involves eating good-for-you foods, but also
ensuring that your digestion is efficient so your body can actually ABSORB and
USE those nutrients.The Great Taste No Pain system will help you achieve both of these important goals.
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The Great Taste No Pain manuals not only give you delicious suggestions for enjoying healthy, nutrient-loaded foods, but they also show you how to pair your foods for easier digestion and better nutrient absorption.
And if you're also challenged with a gluten sensitivity (yet ANOTHER common factor behind depression and anxiety), Great Taste No Gluten is for you instead.
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Plus here are some food sources of some of the nutrients I cited above that are essential for strong mental health:
- Calcium: Spinach, collard greens, yogurt, Swiss
chard, cheese, milk, romaine lettuce
- Magnesium: Spinach, Swiss chard, halibut, sesame
seeds, cashews, almonds, black beans
- Zinc: Beef, lamb, sesame seeds, pumpkin seeds,
lentils, garbanzo beans, cashews, turkey, shrimp
- Vitamin B6: Spinach, bell peppers, garlic, tuna,
cauliflower, bananas, broccoli, watermelon, Brussels sprouts, cod,
asparagus
2- Supplement with Omega-3 EFAs
Omega-3 EFAs are SO crucial to physical and mental health, but sadly the average person is seriously deficient in these essential nutrients.
It didn't used to be that way. Back in our grandparents' day all the Omega-3 EFAs they needed were obtained naturally from their diets.
But because of the current
prevalence of processed foods, vegetable oils, farm-raised fish and meat from
grain-fed animals (which are heavy in Omega-6 EFAs but have few or no Omega-3
EFAs), most people are lacking the Omega-3 EFAs their minds and bodies so desperately
need. That's why supplementation with a high quality Omega-3 fish oil formula like VitalMega-3 can make such a difference in your physical AND mental health.
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VitalMega-3 is a top-notch, pharmaceutical-grade fish oil supplement that delivers a much-needed 1,200 mg of Omega-3s in every daily two-capsule serving, including 1,000 mg. of the important EPA and DHA.
3- De-stress
Since stress can be so harmful to both your physical and mental health, it's crucial to fight it and help minimize its devastating effects on you.
One of the best ways to help drain away stress is to exercise.
I'm not talking about running a marathon or qualifying for the Olympics here--keep it simple. ANY form of exercise will help--pick something you like , get your doctor’s OK and do it at least 3-4 times a week.
Other stress relievers include:
- Taking up a hobby
- Watching funny movies
- Adopting a pet
- Counseling with a skilled therapist
- Prayer
- Dancing
- Taking a brisk walk
- Drinking chamomile tea
- Meditation
- Visualization
- Reading
- Visiting a friend
- Creative writing; journalizing
- Aromatherapy
- Deep breathing
- Acupuncture
- Massage therapy
- Yoga
- Even healthful sexual activity!
4- Keep a healthy flora balance
Stress clearly takes its toll on your gut, which in turn can harm your physical health, which then can affect you mentally!
But Super Shield probiotic formula can help you strengthen your gut wall and curb this mind/body sickness cycle.
- http://www.bluerockholistics.com/product/pross.aspOne of Super Shield's 13 superior bacteria strains, Bifidobacteria lactis, has been shown to have high adhesion to the human mucus in the intestinal lining. That means it will stick to your colon wall and keep it strong and protective.
In addition, Super Shield also contains Lactobacillus rhamnosus. This strain has been shown to stimulate antibody production and enhance phagocytosis, one of your body's weapons for destroying invaders.
It also helps strengthen the gut-barrier function, and can even have beneficial impact on autoimmune diseases including rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease and allergies.
5- Consider B12 supplementation
Unfortunately, many of us aren't getting the mental health boost from B12 like we should be from our foods.
You see, in order to absorb B12 from your diet, your stomach must have enough of a compound called intrinsic factor to "cleave off" the B12 from the amino acids it's attached to so your body can use it.
But for the elderly (who may be running low in their production of stomach enzymes) and especially people who use antacids or acid reducers, their intrinsic factor may be low, weakened or practically non-existent.
Adding to that is the fact that B12 can be a very tricky nutrient for your gut to absorb--so it's possible that most of what you take in can come right back out when you have a bowel movement.
And you could be
suffering mentally as a result!That's why an oral (sublingual) B12 supplement can be such a big help to so many people!
Hydroxaden 2.5 can be your ticket to taking care of this important need.
- http://www.bluerockholistics.com/product/hydroxaden.asp
Hydroxaden 2.5 is a convenient Vitamin B12 spray that gives you a daily dose of one the most studied, powerful forms of Vitamin B12 (hydroxocobalamin).
Because you spray it under your tongue, the B12 can get into your bloodstream where it's needed--without any of the concerns with intrinsic factor or gut absorbency.
In addition to a crucial dose of 2.5 mg. of B12, Hydroxaden 2.5 also gives you Vitamin B6, which is another crucial mental health nutrient I mentioned above!
It's been said that, "If you don't have your health, you don't have anything."
Nothing is more important than good physical AND mental health.
Take care of your body and mind now. You couldn't do anything nicer for yourself.
That's a fact.
To your health,
Sherry Brescia
PPS: Jessica's got less heartburn AND less anxiety!
I'm 22 years old and have had really bad heartburn for the past few months as well as panic attacks. I never had this before and I have always been a little 'iffy' when it comes to taking prescription medications.
Luckily, one of my friends told me about your Great Taste No Pain plan and in less than a week I feel like a different person! I haven't had heartburn or one panic attack and I've even lost some weight.
I used to eat a little bit all day long but now I'm hardly ever hungry and I have to remind myself when it's time to eat!
I've had more energy during the day and have been able to sleep much better at night due to the lack of anxiety.
Thank you so much for sharing this with the world. It really is a blessing!
Jessica
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