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“Conversely, loneliness is associated with depression, poor sleep, impaired cognitive function, and early death. Findings of a new study show a relationship between the gut microbiota and feelings of wisdom, compassion, and social support.”

“This alleviates competition with tryptophan for transport into the brain thus allowing tryptophan to be converted into serotonin. This is why exercise increases serotonin. Exercise also decreases inflammation which has been shown to play a causal role in depression and anxiety.”

“The patients provided blood samples for genetic analysis and completed self-assessment questionnaires about depression, hopelessness, impulsivity, and the severity of their alcohol use. The authors followed up with participants for approximately one year to assess whether they had relapsed.”

“The human brain needs an adequate intake of key nutrients, such as polyunsaturated fatty acids Omega-3, essential amino acids, B-group vitamins (B12 and folate), vitamin D and minerals like zinc, magnesium and iron.”

“Before and after each treatment session, they documented their emotional well-being and any other symptoms they experienced. The participants reported marked improvements in their PTSD, depression, anxiety, insomnia, and anger symptoms, along with increased life satisfaction, even at six months post-treatment.”

“The health factors that were adjusted for in the analysis included age, gender, education, smoking, alcohol consumption, body mass index, hypertension, diabetes, heart diseases, stroke, depression, ApoE4, physical activity, social and productive activities, vegetable and fruit consumption, fish consumption, and daily coffee consumption.”

“I recently interviewed Dr. Charles Raison, MD, on the important role that lifestyle and particularly inflammation may have on influencing mood disorders and how a multidisciplinary approach that addresses various lifestyle habits including diet, exercise, sauna, hot yoga, meditation etc.”