What Really Helps with Depression?
Prozac, Paxil, and Zoloft vs. Omega 3 fatty acids and aerobic exercise. French researchers published that a decrease of polyunsaturated Omega 3 fatty acids and/or an increase of the Omega 6/Omega 3 ratio is found in people who are depressed. Diets in America contain too much Omega 6 fats (trans fats) and not enough Omega 3 fats. The research showed that Omega 3 fatty acids played a major role in cell fluidity and neurotransmission. This helps elevate depression. Aerobic exercise: Duke University found that a test group that exercised three times a week for 45 minutes each time had lower relapse rates than those taking Zoloft. The conclusion: exercise therapy is feasible and associated with significant benefit.

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Try Acupuncture
Acupuncture is a branch of ancient Chinese medicine. It works primarily with needles (there are needle-free alternatives) to stimulate meridian (energy channels) points and restore normal balance and flow of Chi (life force). The body can then begin to repair itself. There are fourteen major energy channels in the human body. The objectives of acupuncture are: to relieve pain, to strengthen the immune system, and to balance the function of organs within the body. Try this modality for: allergies, arm pain, asthma, back pain, colds, constipation, headaches, indigestion, injury, knee pain, liver problems, rheumatism, sinus trouble, skin problems, and sore throat. This is a partial list of conditions treated.

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Magdalene's Maple Ginger Bliss Cookies

Wet:
½ c sucanat
1/3 c safflower oil
3 Tbl maple syrup
2 Tbl fresh ginger juice
4 tsp molasses
4 tsp applesauce

Dry:
1 1/3 c spelt flour
2 tsp ground flax seeds
2 tsp arrowroot powder
½ tsp baking powder
½ tsp ground cinnamon
Pinch allspice powder
Pinch cardamom powder

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Mix wet ingredients together in a large bowl. Sift together dry ingredients in a separate bowl. Add dry to wet and mix well.
Refrigerate dough for 30 minutes.

Form cookies with approximately 1 tbsp of dough each on a well oiled cookie sheet and bake for 10 minutes. Let cookies cool completely.

Variation: add ¼ c cocoa powder to dry ingredients for chocolate bliss cookies.
Top with chocolate chips before baking.

This recipe brought to you by www.veganfusion.com.

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Fun--Bite
Heard in a courtroom:
Q: Doctor, how many autopsies have you performed on dead people?
A: All my autopsies are performed on dead people!

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Herbal Aromatherapy

I am thankful for you!

  Until next month,