Interesting studies have shown that:

'Food can affect the mind, and deficiencies in certain elements in the body can promote mental depression. - The late Ezra Taft Benson, past Secretary for the U.S. Depatement of Agriculture, stated in October 1974.

Severe or major depression occurs in up to 26% of women and 12% of men during their lifetimes - The DSM111-R of the American Psychiatric Association, 1987

A cost-of-illness study for bipolar disorder (manic drepression) preported total costs to society in the USA in 1991 of US$45 billion. - Wyatt & Henter, 1995

There has been a 100-fold increase in the lifetime prevalence of depression in North America over the last century - Weisman et al, 1996

Low rates of depression and of depressive symptoms in Japan where fish consumption
and therefore Omega-3 LCPUFA intake are high. - Hairi et al, 1987

Annual prevalence of major depression shows a nearly 60-fold varience across countries and this pattern is related to that of annual fish consumption across the same countries: protective effect of fish consumption on the prevalence of major depression. - Hibbeln, 1998

Elderly patients treated with daily Omega-3 experienced a significant reduction in apathy and social withdrawal compated to a group taking corn oil (omega-6). - Cenacchi et al, 1993

Essential fatty acids are called 'essential' as the body is not able to make them alone. It has to be incorporated in our diet through eating fish or taking supplements. They are not only important for brain function, but are also required to build cell membranes and hormones. They are also essential in building the immune system. There is no substitute for them. When purchasing a 'quality' oil, make sure that it has been cleaned of all impurities.

For more information on essential oils contact us at: CJM LeBlanc HealthWorks, 342 Main Street, Shediac, N.B. E4P 2E7 Tel: (5o6) 533-8885 or e-mail us at: charlotteleb@rogers.com

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If you tend to get down in the dumps every winter and feel better in the spring, you may have SAD (seasonal affective disorder). Relaxing in a room lit at 80 times the brightness of indoor lighting for two hours a day can help to make your hormonal rhythms more pronunced, but there is nothing like the real thing...sunshine.

Add a little exercise to this, like a brisk walk around the block, you will feel more refreshed during the day, you will sleep better and wake up more refreshed in the morning.

When we are depressed we tend to want to stop moving. When we are anxious we tend to move unproductively, such as not being able to sit still or pacing. If you've slowed down to a crawl and can't seem to get your engine started, or if you can't sleep, try some exercise outdoors. This sounds pretty simple, but sometimes it's the perfect antidote. Let's get moving...

For more information on wellness contact us at:
CJM LeBlanc HealthWorks, Centreville Mall 342 Main St., Suite 121, Shediac, N.B. E4P 2E7, Tel: (506) 533-8885 or e-mail us at: charlotteleb@rogers.com

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