The New Bible Cure for Depression & Anxiety by Don Colbert Md

Author:Don Colbert, Md [Colbert,, Don Md]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: General, Business & Economics, Self-Help, Religion, Christian Life, Psychology, Psychopathology, Anxiety, Mental - Religious aspects - Christianity, Mental, Anxiety - Religious aspects - Christianity, Economic Conditions, Biblical Studies, Religious aspects, Christianity, Depression, Anxieties & Phobias
ISBN: 9781599797601
Google: LewHZDVrj0AC
Amazon: 1599797607
Publisher: Siloam
Published: 2009-09-18T04:00:00+00:00

Butterfish

Plaice

Catfish

Pollock

Clam

Salmon (canned; fresh)

Crab (domestic)

Sardine

Crawfish/Crayfish

Scallop

Croaker (Atlantic)

Shad (American)

Flounder

Shrimp

Haddock (Atlantic)

Sole (Pacific)

Hake

Squid (calamari)

Herring

Tilapia

Mackerel (N. Atlantic)

Trout (freshwater)

Mullet

Whitefish

Oyster

Whiting

Another great dietary source of omega-3 fatty acids is flaxseeds. Grinding the flaxseed makes it easy to consume in a number of different ways: eating it by the spoonful; mixing it into cereals or fruit shakes; or adding it to the ground meal of muffins, breads, and other baked goods. You can replace a few tablespoons of flour in your recipes with ground flaxseed without noticeably changing the taste or texture of your baked goods.

However, don’t use flaxseed oil for cooking! Cooking with flaxseed oil oxidizes the oil and forms a very dangerous fat. I throw the bottle out after a month since it is very prone to oxidation after it has been opened.

I’ve mentioned dietary sources of omega-3 fats; however, most humans only convert a very small amount of flaxseed oil into EPA and DHA, which are the most important omega-3 fats in supporting brain health and decreasing inflammation. These fats actually improve neurotransmitter receptor sites (where they bind in the brain) by making the receptors more flexible. Low DHA levels are linked to low brain serotonin levels, which are related to an increased risk of depression, anxiety, and suicide.

Because it is so difficult for our bodies to convert omega-3 fats from foods into EPA and DHA, coupled with the fact that most fish are becoming more and more contaminated with pesticides, I commonly recommend pharmaceutical-grade fish oil supplements in place of eating fish on a regular basis. (See Appendix B for fish oil [omega-3] supplements I recommend.)

I believe it is extremely important to put children—even young children—on EPA and DHA supplements because EPA and DHA are essential for healthy brain development. Research also shows that supplementation with high-dose EPA and DHA concentrates can significantly improve the behavior of children with ADHD.6 Some infant formulas are now supplementing with these important fats for brain health. You can also buy EPA/DHA supplements and follow the appropriate dosage instructions for children.

The average intake of EPA/DHA in North America is approximately 130 mg a day, but this is less than 40 percent of the 500 mg a day that is recommended by the American Heart Association in their 2010 Dietary Guidelines.7

Many physicians recommend doses of EPA/DHA of 1,000 mg to 2,000 mg a day of total omega-3 fats for our support for mood and brain health. However, some clinical studies that suggested that between 1,000 mg to 4,000 mg or more of omega-3 is needed to improve the mood in those with severe depression. I often prescribe between 1,000 mg and 4,000 mg to my patients, depending on what I am treating. (See Appendix B for more information.)

Toxic fats

Trans fatty acids or hydrogenated fats are toxic fats, which unfortunately are still being served in many restaurant foods and sold in many grocery stores throughout America. The good news is that processed food manufacturers now have to include on their food label the amount of trans fats in the food.

The bad news,

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