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Feeling Good in the Sun with Folate, Invite Health Podcast, Episode 651

Feeling Good in the Sun with Folate, Invite Health Podcast, Episode 651

Subscribe Today! Please see below for a complete transcript of this episode. FEELING GOOD IN THE SUN WITH FOLATE, INVITE HEALTH PODCAST, EPISODE 651 Hosted by Amanda Williams, MD, MPH. *Intro Music* InViteⓇ Health Podcast Intro: [00:00:04] Welcome to the InViteⓇ Health Podcast, where our 

ANXIETY VS DEPRESSION part 1: SIGNS, SYMPTOMS AND STRATEGIES

ANXIETY VS DEPRESSION part 1: SIGNS, SYMPTOMS AND STRATEGIES

  By: Allie Might, FMC, INHC, ATT For further questions or concerns email me at [email protected] We’ve been talking a lot about stress and how it can affect our well-being. No conversation about stress management would be complete without understanding anxiety and depression. Let’s take a 

Common Stressors and How They Affect Us

Common Stressors and How They Affect Us

 

 

Written By: Allie Might, FMC, INHC, ATT

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Everyone experiences stress throughout their life. There’s no way to avoid stress all together. But what do you know about how to handle these situations and can stress effect our well-being? Let’s take a look at some common stressors and some strategies to help short and long term.†

 

WHAT EXACTLY IS STRESS?

The American Psychological Association defines stress as “a normal reaction to everyday pressures but can become unhealthy when it upsets your day-to-day functioning”.   Stress can not only affect our mental health and mood but can also affect our physical health. Areas such as the immune system, circulatory system and even our sleep can be negatively impacted. †

 

So, what are some of the common things that can cause stress? How does stress affect our well-being? While we’re all affected by different things, WebMD has put together some of the most common stressors that seem to affect so many of us, as well as some of the signs that these stressors may be causing a negative impact. Some of these include, but are not limited to the following: †

  • Job/career related (i.e.: hours, conditions, harassment, difficult colleagues) †
  • Death of a loved one†
  • Illness, personal or of a loved one†
  • Moving†
  • Marriage/divorce/break-up†
  • Traumatic events (i.e.: natural disasters, personal trauma, “state-of-the-world”) †

These are areas we have or will all experience throughout our life. Understanding how these affect us as an individual can be a helpful tool as we learn to manage our daily stressors.  Some common signs to be aware of may include, but are not limited to, the following: †

  • Headaches/migraines†
  • Sleep problems†
  • Digestive issues†
  • High Blood Pressure†
  • Loss of appetite†
  • Decreased libido†
  • Auto-Immune flare-ups†

While some of these can be easily managed, speaking to your doctor can be incredibly beneficial in navigating and managing extreme stress and the impact it can cause to the body.†

 

When it comes to ways to manage stress, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) offers some very helpful guidelines.  Some of my favorites you may want to try, are the following suggestions: †

  • TAKE A BREAK. Try refraining from social media and the news for a period of time. Try an afternoon, a day or even a week. †
  • SELF CARE. Take care of yourself and relax. Try exercise, journaling, meditation, enjoying a cup of tea and your favorite movie, or even snuggling your fur-baby (if you have one).). †
  • GET HEALTHY. Prepare a healthy meal and substitute water for alcohol.†
  • COMMUNICATE AND HAVE FUN. Talk to friends or family. Maybe plan to get together and do something fun.†
  • ASK FOR HELP. Seeking the help of a doctor can be incredibly helpful.†

Hopefully you find these as helpful as I have in the past. †

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Something else to consider is a nutrient called Phosphatidylserine. While many people associate this with general brain health/memory, it has been studied for its benefits on the side effects of stress.  The National Library of Medicine/National Center for Biotechnology Information has done some interesting studies on this topic. One such study suggests its benefits when taken with on Omega-3 supplement. This has shown that this combination can help reduce chronic and acute stress and its effects on the body. Another study they’ve published shows that adding phosphatidylserine can help to reduce cognitive stress while performing tasks. This can allow for better mental focus, as well as a reduction of cortisol (stress hormone). This allows one to be more relax and connected to the task. †

 

REFERENCES

https://www.apa.org/topics/stress

https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/explore-mental-health/a-z-topics/stress

https://www.webmd.com/balance/guide/causes-of-stress

https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/about/copingwith-stresstips.html

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22575036/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18616866/

 

 

THE WINTER BLUES: SEASONAL AFFECTIVE DISORDER

THE WINTER BLUES: SEASONAL AFFECTIVE DISORDER

Written By: Allie Might, FMC, INHC, ATT For further questions or concerns email me at [email protected] During the winter months, there always seems to be a “mood” in the air. We often hear people talk about “cabin fever” or “the winter blues”. But what do 

Supplements to Aid Anxiety, Part 2. Invite Health Podcast, Episode 599

Supplements to Aid Anxiety, Part 2. Invite Health Podcast, Episode 599

  Subscribe Today!   Please see below for a complete transcript of this episode. Supplements to Aid Anxiety, Part 2, Invite Health Podcast Hosted by Jerry Hickey, Ph. InViteⓇ Health Podcast Intro: [00:00:04] Welcome to the InVite Health podcast, where our degreed health care professionals 

Nutrients to Aid Anxiety, Part 1 – InVite Health Podcast, Episode 598

Nutrients to Aid Anxiety, Part 1 – InVite Health Podcast, Episode 598

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In the past year, anxiety has been rampant, likely due to the COVID-19 pandemic, political issues and more. Anxiety is an apprehensive uneasiness or a fear of a future event. People with clinical anxiety disorders frequently have intense and persistent worry. They fear about everyday situations, including leaving the house, crossing a bridge, walking near water or whatever else it might be. This fear can reach a peak within minutes and that’s called a panic attack. Anxiety and panic interfere with everyday activities, including one’s job, relationships and quality of life. These clinical diagnoses are given when the fear is unproportionate with the danger and lasts a long time.†   

Plant-based support for anxiety

There are natural helpers that can help people with anxieties and fears. Rhodiola rosea, often called viking ginseng, is an herb that has been studied for its impacts on anxiety, stress and other mood symptoms. One study done at the University of Surrey in England reported that mildly anxious people taking rhodiola twice a day for two weeks experienced a big improvement in their anxiety and symptoms of stress.† 

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 L-Theanine is an amino acid that comes out of the tea plant and can be soothing. Many human clinical trials have shown that this nutrient can have a calming, soothing effect without putting you to sleep. It can actually help you focus. It helps to remove some of the noisiness in the brain.†

How fish oils impact brain health and mood

Studies have also shown that fish oils may help to impact mood. They are a rich source of omega-3 fatty acids and have been shown to fend off inflammation in the brain, which can help to improve symptoms of depression. In America, people get more omega-6 fatty acids, which may actually increase inflammation in the brain. This overload of omega-6s and lack of omega-3s can lead to problems with the brain like depression, anxiety and stress, as well as problems with the immune system and other parts of the body.† 

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In this episode, Jerry Hickey, Ph. explains what anxiety is, as well as the symptoms that are frequently associated with it. He also discusses various nutrients that have been studied for their ability to help with symptoms of stress and anxiety. Hear more of what Jerry has to say in Part 2 of this podcast, coming soon!†

Key Topics:

  • Details about anxiety disorders
  • Common symptoms associated with anxiety and panic
  • The history of rhodiola rosea
  • Recommendations on taking L-Theanine for stress and sleep
  • The difference between various fatty acids
  • Why fish oils are so important for the body

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