YEARS OF FATIGUE VANISHED IN A WEEK

   A 53 year old woman tells us how she was exhausted and began to gain weight.  She discovered the culprit and turned her life around in a matter of days.  At first she had blamed it on a recently ended relationship.  Her memory was affected and one day when grocery shopping she forgot her PIN number and had to return home without her groceries.  She contacted a naturopathic doctor, Renee Young, ND, who ran tests that determined she had very low levels of dopamine, a neurotransmitter that regulates energy, sleep, mood, thought processes and appetite including serotonin and GABA were also out of whack too.  The tests revealed that antidepressants had depleted her dopamine levels.  More neurotransmitters were needed and omega-3s were also needed and she used freshly ground flax seed and fish oil.  Chea seed from health stores is similar to flax seed.  She also began taking AdreCor, which contains tyrosine, an amino acid that can boost dopamine stores and the supplement 5-HTP to increase serotonin.  Moderate exercises were recommended and she began walking each day.

   After just a week the patient said, “My fog cleared and my energy began to rebound.  Within two months the anti-depressants that I had been on for eight years were no longer necessary and my sugar cravings were gone and those unnecessary 12 pounds of weight had disappeared.  I got my energy back and my life back too.  According to J.C. Carnahan, M.D. (a physician in Boulder, Colorado) neurotransmitter imbalances affects 75 percent of women.  Virtually all of them go undiagnosed since most doctors don’t feel the need since problems of weight gain are usually attributed to a side effect of getting older and sometimes are linked to prolonged stress during holidays, or to problems with the thyroid, adrenal glands and sex hormones.  A urine test can help diagnose a neurotransmitter problem.

    Eating more cheese, eggs, fish, chicken and other tyrosine foods can help restore dopamine levels and boost energy.  Upping your take of omega-3a can boost your mood.  Dr. Carnahan often recommends Balance D ($29.00 for 60 capsules at iHerb.com), which has all four.  Limiting aspartame-taming foods and diet sodas can help as well.  Aspartame contains phenylalanine, but consuming too much can deplete levels.  These changes made early in your life is encouraging as well as rewarding since “creeping up” weight gain can affect the heart.

A BOOK REVIEW ON THE CAUSES OF ILLNESS

 In her book, a nutritionist from Vacaville, California, Christine Andrew has written a book on a subject that could lead to saving may lives, hospital costs, and many illnesses that lead to an early death.  She implies that it is time to go back to the Bible for help.  In a telephone interview she gives help that can be found in relevant ancient writings that can be found in our own Bible.  Our new pope and many other leaders caution moderation in connection with food and drink.  Jewish rules often required between two and five parts of water for one part wine.  Andrew quotes from the Bible in First Timothy 5:23, “Drink no longer water, but use a little wine for thy stomach’s sake and for thine often infirmities.”



    Andrew began researching through the Old and New Testaments of our Christian Bible for references to food and teachings on self-control.  She was raised a Presbyterian and attends church regularly.  Her new diet book for Christians and all others wanting to build health is called, “A Biblical Approach to Health.” She says. “Food isn’t the same as it used to be.  Gluttony, lack of self-control and junk food are the main reasons people are getting sick.  The Bible says to avoid too much rich food since gluttony brings negative consequences.”



    “Ministers can be quick to talk about licentiousness and alcoholism, but do not often talk about food as it relates to health.  Gluttony, lack of self-control and junk food are the main reasons people are getting sick.  The Bible says to deny gluttony since it leads to many illnesses, hospital stays, and early death.  If doughnuts and sweet sodas and undiluted wine (wine was often diluted with water in Rome) are placed before someone who is struggling with alcoholism, you are helping them go astray.  It could be their downfall and you know this, apply the principle of self-control.  A Roman diet consisted of salted bread, dried fruit, eggs, raw milk, cheese, fish, dates, figs and unpasteurized honey.  (At that time salt was in short supply).  Hebrew meals included lamb, poultry and olives, all are considered healthy foods,” Andrew adds.    In the Biblical book of Judges, Samson gave in to his weakness that led to his downfall.  Andrew argues that today’s culture that revels in feasting is ignoring the Bible’s words from Proverbs that says “Do not mix with winebibbers or glutton eaters of (pork was against the rules for some tribes) for the drunkard and glutton will come to poverty. The Biblical Queen Esther fasted for three days for divine favor and delivered her people.  One should always consult a doctor about fasting.