Coping with stress
Free Talk: Your nutrient
intake can help you
cope with stress:
Thursday 15 October
Nutritional Cooking Classes
Recipe –
Roasted Beetroot and
Maple Syrup Salad
Recommended Supplementation
Fresh Earth Practitioners:
Dr Tanith Davidson
Stress, mood and food
by Hannah Kaye
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The body converts nutrients into message-carrying chemicals that have a direct effect on our emotions.
| Nutrient deficiencies can cause psychological problems in vulnerable people. When we are feeling down we often neglect ourselves, so the condition is exacerbated by poor diet. Cheer yourself up with foods rich in trytophan, selenium, B vitamins and protein.
Forgetfulness, inability to concentrate and "brain fog" can stem from many causes, almost all the time including stress and tiredness. |
After the first year of Isabella's birth, Karen and I were still not sleeping seven to eight hours a night. Although our nutritional foundation was sound, our lack of sleep was cause for major fatigue and irritability. We had a Neurotheraphy session with Dr Tanith Davidson and it improved our lives instantly. Not only could we see how our sleep deprivation added to our stress levels and vice versa, she was also able to isolate where our stress manifested physically i.e. mood or gut. We each received a herbal remeby based on our constitution and within days we were able to think clearer which resulted in an improved sleeping pattern for the enitre family. Neurochemicals and feel-good hormones need omega-3 fatty acids to maintain their output. Consider supplementation to aid you through the rough times such as potassium for calmness and magnesium to promote relaxation. Never be too proud to seek help. Abundant health
Matthew Ballenden |
| By Hannah Kaye, Nutritional Therapist Globally, three out of five doctors visits are down to stress-related issues. That's a scary statistic if you consider not only the financial drain on society, but also the psychological impact on families and relationships. | | Fresh Earth Food Store FREE Talk:
Increasing your nutrient intake can lift your spirits, help you cope with stress and balance your mood.
Don't miss our free talk and demonstration on Thursday 15 October when we share how you can change what you think and feel by changing what you eat.
Guest speaker: Dr Tanith Davidson, Homeopath.
Time: 10h00
Where: Fresh Earth Food Store,
103 Komatie Road,
Emmarentia
(click here)
Space is limited. Please call 011 646 4404 to reserve your seat or e-mail info@freshearth.co.za |
Although a lot of the stress we encounter is out of our control, there is much we can do to enable us to deal with it more effectively, from breathing techniques to regular exercise and importantly good nutrition. But to do this, we must understand what stress is and how it impacts the body.
Stress
Stress is the non-specific response of the body to any demand, whether it is caused by, or results in, pleasant or unpleasant conditions.
Acute stress is the most common form of stress. It comes from demands and pressures of the recent past and anticipated demands and pressures of the near future. Acute stress is thrilling and exciting in small doses, but too much is exhausting.
Prolonged exposure to stress becomes a problem and can leave you feeling unable to cope with daily challenges. Heavy workloads, insomnia, physical illness, excessive alcohol and stimulants (tea, coffee, smoking and social drugs) are common physical factors that contribute to chronic stress whilst psychological issues like depression and anxiety are contributing factors.
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The stress response is controlled through hormones secreted by the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis (HPA axis). The HPA axis regulates many body processes including digestion, the immune system, mood and emotions, sexuality, energy storage and expenditure. Chronic stress will eventually lead to an imbalance in the hormones adrenalin, cortisol and DHEA. Imbalances in these hormones may lead to decreased energy production, blood sugar problems, memory impairment, cardiovascular disease, increased weight gain and reduced immunity. Identifying adverse effects of stress in the early stages can help to prevent more serious problems down the line. Nutrition and Stress
Nutrition is extremely important in helping the body cope with chronic stress and changing hormone levels. For example, fluctuations in blood sugar levels are associated with changes in mood and energy, and are affected by what we eat. Focusing on a diet that helps to balance blood sugar, support energy production and calm the nervous system can have a profound effect on helping the body cope when exposed to stress.
Click here to get the full list of stress-busting foods
Hannah Kaye, BSc (hons) NT, BJourn, is a certified Nutritional Therapist. She obtained her degree through the British College of Nutrition and Health and Greenwich University in London. She is also an active Member of the South African Association of Nutritional Therapists (SAANT). Hannah is passionate in her belief that a functional approach to health, good nutrition, and a more natural way of living can improve the quality of life of everyone. She treats all areas of health with a special interest in women's health and child nutrition.
Hannah practices in Hyde Park, Johannesburg & Kenilworth, Cape Town, contact her on: 083 6011 750 and hannah@hannahkaye.co.za |
| Dr Tanith Davidson
Dr Tanith Davidson, registered Homeopath and Neurotherapist, combines her training specialties to treat various challenges related to the nervous system. This includes traumatic brain injury, epilepsy, insomnia, migraines, anxiety, rage, depression, ADD/ADHD, autism and addictions. | In relation to this she has found that many people who suffer from various neurological (and other) disorders may have heavy metal toxicity or allergies / food intolerances that contribute to their symptoms. Dr Davidson uses various metal and allergy testing with a combination of assessments, treatments, nutrition and supplementation to assist her patients in these and other areas.
To make an appointment, contact Dr Davidson on 082 737 9809 or
e-mail her on drdavidson@healthinc.co.za | |
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Ingredients: - 1 kg Organic Red Beetroot
- 80g Organic Sunflower Seeds
- 90ml Organic Maple Syrup
- 4 tbsp Balsamic Vinegar
- 4 tbsp Olive Oil
- 2 Garlic Cloves, crushed
- 80g Organic Baby Spinach Leaves
- 40g Organic Sunflower Sprouts
- Sea Salt and Black Pepper
Method:
Pre heat the oven to 200°C.
Wash the beetroot and peel them using a sharp peeler.
Place the beetroot in a baking dish and sprinkle with the balsamic vinegar and sea salt.
Cover the baking dish with foil.
Bake for about 90 minutes or until the beetroot is soft, the time depends on the size of the beetroot.
When the beetroot is cooked, put it in a mixing bowl and add the rest of the ingredients except the sunflower sprouts.
Place the salad into a salad bowl and garnish with the sunflower sprouts. | | Nutritional
Cooking Classes:
Want to make healthy changes in your own life?
Our Nutritional Cooking Classes will show you how to take advantage of the healing power of foods.
Designed by nutritional chef Matthew Ballenden, our classes include information about how certain foods and nutrients work to promote immune strength and inhibit disease progression along with cooking demonstrations of simple and healthy recipes that can easily be recreated at home.
We show you how to prepare yummy meals from scratch without compromising on the nutritional value of the ingredients.
For more info, click here | |
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