Docs Nutrition Depot May Health News Letter

May Is Mental Health Awareness Month

Mental health is one of the most important things, one can ever take care of. Mental health issues can be emotionally painful and affect one socially, especially for children and teenagers. Words can be very powerful, especially ones that make fun of mental health issues, in return creating a sense of shame, feelings of guilt and loss of self-esteem and inadequacy. When children and teens are exposed to these they face fears of rejection, loneliness and isolation. The importance of a healthy self esteem and self worth is crucial during these impressionable years. Once diagnosed with a mental health problem, this "stigma" often creates a great barrier to ensuring a happy life. Experts agree the mind is one of the hardest things to control. It is much easier to swing into an upset mindset than to have a positive outlook on life, Especially with all the negativity that surrounds us these days. With increasing Economic troubles and the stresses from work and family, more people than ever are struggling to stay positive these days. Some warning signs for depression are: Lethargy during the day (Lack of motivation), Sleeplessness at night, Loss of appetite, eating excessively, and being easily irritated.

Stress can be one of the major underlying causes of disease. Your everyday stresses cause Free radical damage which is cell damage inflicted by molecules created within our own bodies, which slow the aging process and increase the possibilities of developing fatal illnesses, such as cancer.

The Good news is there are plenty of options to help you get through those rough patches. Having the right mindset and giving your body the proper nutrition can help you maximize your health benefits and increase your vitality, It’s up to you to take that first step though. One great site we found is MentalhealthAmerica.net, not only do they offer a wide variety of information on this subject but they also have a help line you can call which we feel is very important. Talking to someone is one of the best ways to get yourself out of a rut sometimes an outside point of view of whatever you are feeling is the best way to combat the problem. Another suggestion we make is taking a good Multi Vitamin and antioxidant combo, this will help protect your healthy cells and fight the damage being done by free radicals in your body.

One important thing to remember during all of this is most of the time not doing anything at all about the situation your in is more painful in the long run. Getting out of your comfort zone is difficult but can be the best way to get ahead.

References – Docs Nutrition Depot, Mentalhealthamerica.net

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Not intended to treat, prevent, mitigate or cure disease. User results may vary. You should check with you doctor before starting any supplement to see if it is right for you.

Doc's Nutrition Depot April Health News Letter

Docs Nutrition Depot April 2008

April has been known as Stress Awareness Month for 17 years now. Between the stock market Flux and a lot of people out of work, this couldn’t have come at a better time. Stress is a major Silent killer among adults, and the cause of most disease. Our main goal in this Months blog is to give you some of the basics signs of stress, and how to help yourself manage it.

Stress can manifest itself in a variety of emotional, behavioral, and even physical symptoms, and the symptoms of stress vary among different individuals. Common Physical symptoms often reported by those experiencing excess stress include sleep disturbances, muscle tension, headache, gastrointestinal disturbances, and fatigue. Emotional and behavioral symptoms that can accompany excess stress include nervousness, anxiety, changes in eating habits including overeating, loss of enthusiasm or energy, and normally mood changes.

A first step in Stress management is Exercise. We usually handle our stresses while sitting at our desks, standing at the Window, or behind the wheel stuck in traffic. Exercise on a regular basis helps to turn down the production of stress hormones. Exercise can help avoid damage to our health that prolonged stress can cause. In fact, studies have found that exercise is a potent antidepressant, and sleeping aid for many people.

Meditation is another option for dealing with stress, it teaches you how to control your thoughts and helps give you time to clear your head. We recommend at least 20 minutes a day, If done correctly it’s been known to have the same affects as taking a power nap. There are a lot of different ways to meditate, the way I learned was to find a place to sit that’s quiet (Do not lay down or you will fall asleep) make yourself comfortable for example by putting a pillow behind your back and sitting against a wall. Close your eye’s and Think of something positive, and in a word or two describe that thought and say it over to your self slowly and quietly. Your mind will want to wander while doing this, but you must discipline yourself to immediately bring your mind back to that positive thought. You will feel your body almost limb by limb starting to relax. This is basically it if you do it correctly when your done you will have an overwhelming feeling of calm, every time I do it I feel as if I have slept for an hour. Oh yea don’t forget to set your alarm clock, it is easy to lose track of time.

The last part is supplementing, there are a number of vitamins and herbs which can greatly benefit you when dealing with stress. Please take a look at the category section on our front page under Antioxidants & relaxation and sleep aids. We recommend a good multi, B complex, Antioxidant supplement and we also have herbs to try and help relax you. For further suggestions please feel free to respond to this blog at sales@docsnutritiondepot.com , or you can also call us anytime during regular business hours.

References – Docs Nutrition Depot, Medicinenet.com

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Not intended to treat, prevent, mitigate or cure disease. User results may vary. You should check with you doctor before starting any supplement to see if it is right for you.