My recent discussion on PANDAS/PANS (part 2) with the Science of Psychotherapy podcast was published today.
For more information on this autoimmune disease that manifests with psychiatric symptoms please read my article available here: http://mybodymindhealth.com.au/…/…/understanding-pans-pandas
My recent discussion on PANDAS/PANS (part 1) with the Science of Psychotherapy podcast was published today.
For more information on this autoimmune disease that manifests with psychiatric symptoms please read my article available here: http://mybodymindhealth.com.au/…/…/understanding-pans-pandas
Tune in for next week's part 2.
Recently I had the pleasure to be involved in the Science of Psychotherapy podcast and discussed 10 causes of anxiety and depression. These 10 causes have been discussed in my blog previously. I must say that when it comes to depression and anxiety, there are more than these 10 causes and I will offer an updated version to include other causes soon. In the meantime, I hope you enjoy listening to the podcast.
Most children with paediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome (PANS) or paediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal disease (PANDAS) are misdiagnosed as having a psychiatric illness, behaviour problems or parenting/family dynamic concerns. Many go through a number of psychiatric medications and therapies with minimal improvement and many progressively get worse.
I am very excited to announce my article 'The gut as a key player in neuroscience' has been published as a feature article in The Neuropsychotherapist.
Do you feel bloated on a regular basis, or at times worse just before and during the 'time of the month'? Do you get so bloated that you even 'look pregnant'?
You could have endometriosis.
This month is endometriosis awareness month and while more women are becoming aware of this condition and getting a proper diagnosis, there are still many that are getting misdiagnosed and as a consequence are living in pain and missing out on proper treatment.
An often-debilitating condition, depression can affect anyone and symptoms can range from low motivation and just feeling 'blah', to feelings of hopelessness and suicide ideation. In men, depression will often manifest as anger, irritability, fatigue, insomnia, low libido, a desire to withdraw from social life, a feeling of disconnect and a loss of pleasure from activities that used to be pleasurable. If a man walked into a doctor's office with these symptoms, it would be very likely that he would be given a prescription for an antidepressant.
Dairy consumption is pretty much dependant on the individual as some people are allergic or intolerant to the proteins in dairy, or are sensitive to its lactose content. The point that I would like to make is that if you are going to consume dairy, choose the full fat versions. Although most people reach for the low-fat/no-fat dairy options with the belief that full fat is harmful and may cause them to gain weight, recent research suggests the opposite may be true.
With their creamy and rich texture, avocados are truly nature's butter. One of the healthiest fruit, avocadoes are rich in monounsaturated healthy fats, in particular oleic acid which, means they are beneficial in maintaining healthy cholesterol levels and reducing inflammation. Among its health benefits, avocadoes can support immune system function, benefit eye health, aid in weight loss and appetite regulation, maintain healthy blood pressure and keep our good gut bacteria happy.
Vilified for years and substituted with other lesser 'butter-like' substances such as margarine and vegetable oil spreads, butter was thought to contribute to heart disease due to its saturated fat content. However, critical analysis of the evidence between certain types of saturated fat and cardiovascular disease, do not support its link to heart disease. Real butter, especially the organic and from grass-fed animals, offers a number of benefits as a healthy fat. Butter has the fatty acids omega-3 and omega-6 which, help brain function and are necessary for skin health.