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    Hi [fname] While there are many causes for depression, the three major categories seem to be mineral deficiency, nutritional deficiency and allergies and stress factors. According to the National Institute of Mental Health: In any given 1-year period, 9.5 percent of the population, or about 18.8 million American adults, suffer from a depressive illness. The economic cost for this disorder is high, but the cost in human suffering cannot be estimated. Depressive illnesses often interfere with normal functioning and cause pain and suffering not only to those who have a disorder, but also to those who care about them. Serious depression can destroy family life as well as the life of the ill person. This month's issue of Advanced Health and Wellness covers topics on depression and organic gardening topics that are seemingly unrelated but, in fact, are very related when it comes to emotional health. Studies show a definite correlation between what we eat, the cleanliness of our food and our emotional health and well-being. Eating a healthy diet based on organic, in-season, fruits and vegetables provides most of the nutrients that the body and mind needs to function properly. Finding ways to reduce stress and depression are very important. OAW clients are encouraged to discover a new hobby (gardening is wonderful), take a Pilates class, get a massage and or reflexology 2-3 times monthly, meditation, read up-lifting books, get enough sleep, activities with friends, listen to stress-relieving music, participate in a yoga class and/or take a 30 minute walk every day, volunteering time to help others, taking an organic multivitamin/mineral complex will also help add nutrients that are missing from food. If you are one that also experiences allergies with depression, please check out our Yamoa Powder and our allergy site at www.allergies-asthma-sinus-relief.org When it comes to depression the best natural medicine is preventative medicine. We all experience times in our life when circumstances are less than desirable and this is very normal. We must be proactive and refuse to allow a medical professional to make us think we are depressed just because of everyday situations. There is a huge marketing effort going on right now by the pharmaceutical companies to peddle depression meds as being the "end-all" for every situation that life may bring along. This is not necessary and, in fact, can be extremely dangerous. Learn to take control of your own health, do your research and begin to work on yourself-mind, body and spirit. I guarantee you that the results will amaze you. As always, we encourage you to share this newsletter with friends, family and colleagues. Take Care & Be Well, Dr. Lanphier Founder / CEO STEP INTO THE Oasis WHERE healing BEGINS naturally www.oasisadvancedwellness.com 
By Stephen Leahy - www.finalcall.com
TORONTO, Canada (IPS/GIN) - Organic foods protect children from the toxins in pesticides, while foods grown using modern, intensive agricultural techniques contain fewer nutrients and minerals than they did 60 years ago, according to two new scientific studies. [ read more ]
By Raymond Francis, Reprinted from Beyond Health News The World Health Organization is projecting that, by the year 2020, depression will become the world's second most devastating illness, after heart disease. Depression also affects many physical illnesses, including heart disease, cancer, and diabetes, making them more likely, severe, and difficult to treat. Right now, one in five Americans will experience major depression in their lifetimes, and one in ten suffers from recurring bouts of major depression. [ read more ]
By Willi Evans Galloway Building a compost pile creates more anxiety and obsession among gardeners than any other gardening activity. So before you start a pile, remember one thing: Relax. "There's no right or wrong way of composting, and people get panicked that they have the wrong recipe," says Dr. Maynard. "Composting is a natural phenomenon-it's decomposing; you're just helping it along a bit." [ read more ]
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These herbs may thrive in cooler temperatures, but some seeds, such as those of parsley, can take up to a month to germinate, especially in cold spring soils. Soaking the seeds overnight and covering newly seeded beds with clear plastic help speed germination of direct-sown seeds. [ read more ]
www.organicgardening.com Get your tomato plants off to a healthy start with these smart suggestions. Buy a tomato plant's stem and the stem will sprout a slew of new roots that help the plant... [ read more ]
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One of the best ways to control pests in your garden is to encourage their natural enemies. Planting pollen and nectar plants, and providing protection for these beneficial insects, is a basic tenet of organic gardening, and a way to further increase the ecological diversity of your yard. We've listed the most common beneficial insects along with tips on attracting them to your yard. [ read more ]
Pam Killeen Interviews Dr. Julian Whitaker
In the summer of 2005, Tom Cruise publicly criticized the field of psychiatry, causing an uproar in the media and in the medical establishment. For days, there was a feeding frenzy to blackball Cruise by declaring him unqualified to make such remarks. [ read more ]
Stress is often blamed as the root cause for anxiety, depression and fatigue, but, although stress can make any problem worse, the source of such problems is often physical in nature. And hypoglycemia is one of the major physical causes. [ read more ]
A list of drugs that cause depression. [ read more ]
Romaine & Avocado Salad
This salad is a good healthy start for any meal. It is a quick and easy way to add flavor and nutrition to your meal all year round. The light dressing makes this salad lower in fat than most without losing flavor. [ read more ]  · Ginger may help to fight ovarian cancer, US scientists believe. University of Michigan researchers announced at the American Association of Cancer Research that tests show ginger kills cancer cells. The study also found that the spice had the added benefit of stopping the cells from becoming resistant to treatment. · New illness discovered: Now the drug companies have another new problem to tackle, and strangely it's happening again in Australia. The new condition is 'motivational deficiency disorder' (or MoDed, as the scientists are calling it, or sheer laziness, as we might). Prof. Leth Argos is among the first to recognize this worrying condition, which he says remains 'undiagnosed and undertreated'. Thank goodness, therefore, that a biotech company called Healthtec has the solution in a new drug it's developing. It's already proving to be a great success among the MoDeds of this world. Argos reveals: "One young man who could not leave his sofa is now working as an investment adviser in Sydney." The fact that Prof. Argos is an adviser to the company is merely a happy coincidence, we think. (Source: British Medical Journal, 2006; 332: 745). · Garlic is a powerful detoxifying agent that can protect against various liver toxins. In an experimental study, garlic protected against acetaminophen (TylenolŪ)-induced liver toxicity. This means that individuals who are taking TylenolŪ may find garlic is beneficial. Garlic kills harmful bacteria, fungi, and viruses. · Ritalin is a Schedule II stimulate, structurally and pharmacologically similar to amphetamines and cocaine and has the same dependency profile of cocaine and other stimulants. Ritalin produces amphetamine and cocaine-like reinforcing effects including increased rate of euphoria and drug liking. Treatment with Ritalin in childhood predisposes takers to cocaine's reinforcing effects. Ritalin is one of the top ten drugs involved in drug thefts and is being abused by health professionals as well as street addicts. · It is estimated that GMOs are present in 70 percent to 90 percent of our food. Eighty-five percent of the soy and the majority of the corn grown in the United States are genetically modified, as well as canola, cotton, zucchini, Hawaiian papaya and Quest tobacco. Food ingredients include corn syrup, corn starch, soy lecithin, vegetable oil, etc. · Order French fries or hot wings at a McDonald's or a KFC in the United States and you're more likely to get a super-sized helping of artery-clogging trans fats than you would be at their restaurants in some other countries. At a New York City McDonald's, a large fries-and-chicken-nuggets combo was found to contain 10.2 grams of the trans fat, compared with 0.33 grams in Denmark and about 3 grams in Spain, Russia and the Czech Republic. · Pharmaceutical companies are systematically creating diseases in order to sell more of their products, turning healthy people into patients and placing many at risk of harm, a special edition of a leading medical journal claims. The practice of "diseasemongering" by the drug industry is promoting non-existent illnesses or exaggerating minor ones for the sake of profits, according to a set of essays published by the open-access journal Public Library of Science Medicine. · IMPORTANT: People who wear contact lenses may be at risk of a rare but serious eye infection caused by the Fusarium fungus. Over 100 cases of the infection, called Fusarium Keratitis, are being investigated by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) - just since April 9, 2006. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration, along with the CDC, have issued an alert to both health care practitioners and patients that the infection may be linked to Bausch & Lomb ReNu cleaning solution, or a generic product made by the same company.
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