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Arthritis: a natural approach

July 29, 2011 By Trudy Scott 6 Comments

olive oil for rheumatoid arthritis

“Diet has been strongly implicated in rheumatoid arthritis for many years, in terms of both cause and cure” writes Dr Michael Murray, naturopathic doctor.  He goes on to state that many studies have shown that “rheumatoid arthritis is not found in societies that eat a more primitive diet and is found at a relatively high rates in societies consuming the so-called Western diet”.   Eating a healthy diet appears to offer some protection against developing rheumatoid arthritis and diet therapy shows tremendous promise in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis.

At one of my recent local book signings for The Antianxiety Food Solution, a gentleman in the audience asked me about arthritis and I promised him I’d share an article about it. I actually spent year in South Africa working with many folks with rheumatoid arthritis and they found some amazing benefits with some of what follows in this natural approach to arthritis. There are also a surprising number of studies on food/nutrients and RA. It’s also much more common in women!

So, continuing with the article…There is evidence that rheumatoid arthritis is less severe in the southern Mediterranean countries, such as Italy and Greece, where oil-rich fish, fruit, vegetables and olive oil are consumed in greater amounts than in many other countries.  The Mediterranean-type diet can be considered a primitive diet since it is rich in whole foods and also low in sugar, refined carbohydrates and other processed Western-type foods.  A number of studies have shown that people with rheumatoid arthritis, who changed to a Mediterranean-type diet, experienced reduced inflammation, increased physical function and improved vitality. And a better mood!

Two important components of the Mediterranean way of eating seem to be very helpful for reducing the inflammation associated with rheumatoid arthritis:  olive oil and oily fish. An additional bonus of consuming olive oil is that it promotes the healing of the digestive system. There is often damage as a result of taking anti-inflammatory drugs for long periods.  And fish oil has been shown to reduce the risk of heart disease, which is common with rheumatoid arthritis.

Another dietary consideration is addressing food intolerances – there are a number of foods that can be considered triggers of symptoms and one of these is gluten.  So, some people with rheumatoid arthritis may also benefit from excluding wheat, oats, rye and barley from their diets. You can read more about gluten here.

Many of the same dietary recommendations for rheumatoid arthritis apply to inflammation associated with osteoarthritis too.  As well as making dietary changes, there is growing scientific evidence to support the use of dietary supplements in the treatment of both rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis.  There are many supplements and some work better for some people – just a few are ginger, curcumin and MSM.  An added benefit is that they have no side-effects.

Filed Under: Food and mood, General Health, Real whole food, Women's health

Tahoe and 16 miles of inspiration from Jennifer Bourn

July 22, 2011 By Trudy Scott 11 Comments

I love this inspiring article by my friend and colleague Jennifer Bourn of Bourn Creative.  I love it for a few reasons – the simplicity of the message, the passion for the love of what we do, the setting of goals for your business or work life, and finally the work-life balance of getting away and having fun in the outdoors and Lake Tahoe.  And we all know how great exercise is (https://www.everywomanover29.com/blog/have-fun-exercising-and-prevent-cancer/). Finally,  I just love the picture! Awesome!

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jennifer bourn cycling

Last week was an incredible (and busy) week. It started with my trip to LA for the Platinum networking and mastermind retreat for Ali Brown’s Millionaire Protege Club. I was joined by 49 other entrepreneurs to work ON our businesses and our mindsets for two days and the experience was intense. I set some pretty brazen goals for myself and had a few personal ah-has that will result in some business adjustments too!

After LA, the family headed up to Lake Tahoe for a long weekend.

We rented a very cute house right outside Tahoe City and we’re having a blast! Yesterday we took on a 16-mile bike ride from Tahoe City to Squaw Valley and back. The weather was gorgeous, sunny, and warm … and there is still snow ALL OVER!

I’ll be honest. The ride (with my kindergartener on the back of my bike) was a little overly-ambitious. I haven’t really worked out much in the past two years and it kicked my butt! At one point, I was exhausted and wasn’t sure I was going to make it back to Tahoe City … but during the ride I started thinking about how much this experience parallels some of what we go through in business.

As we move forward, we go over little bumps and small hills; we hit potholes; and have to work hard to make it to the top of some large mountains… But we do it. We continue to push forward and we push ourselves even when we want to quit because we LOVE what we do – and the end result is so much better than we imagined.

So remember… When you feel like giving up or moving on, don’t! Downshift your gears, and keep on pedaling. You may be moving slower, but with each turn on the pedal you’re moving closer to your goal.

By Jennifer Bourn

About the Authors: Jennifer and Brian Bourn owners of Bourn Creative, a Sacramento web design company, help established businesses build beautiful, feature-rich, custom WordPress websites and blogs, design powerful, personal brands, and help their clients learn to leverage their website and blog to attract more clients than they ever thought possible.

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Here is the link to this great article http://www.bourncreative.com/lessons-from-16-mile-ride-tahoe-city-to-squaw-valley.  Be sure to check out Jennifer’s site if you have a need for a wordpress website and awesome branding work.  I’ve seen some of the work she’s done and I’m super-impressed!

Filed Under: General Health, Inspiration, Joy and happiness

Antianxiety Food Solution review by Mira Dessy

July 20, 2011 By Trudy Scott 12 Comments

I’m thrilled to share this wonderful book review by Mira Dessy, Certified Nutrition Educator and holistic health columnist helping others eat well to be well. It was featured in a recent edition of Nourishing Bytes, the ezine produced by the National Association of Nutrition Professionals (www.nanp.org)

Be sure to check out her blog for great nutrition advice and recipes!

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Written in a warm, reader-friendly style, “The Antianxiety Food Solution” takes the often undiscussed topic of anxiety disorders, brings them into the light, and offers solid, scientifically backed nutritional advice to help alleviate the symptoms.

Anxiety disorders encompass a wide range of conditions from generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) to panic disorder to social anxiety and more.  Often undisclosed by those who suffer from this sometimes debilitating range of disorders, anxiety can cause a wide array of physical symptoms due to the stressors, emotional toll, nutrient depletion, and the lack of proper diet.  The author herself a former sufferer of anxiety, brings the voice of experience to this topic in a caring yet straightforward way.

Diving right in to the topic, Chapter 1, Figure Out Your Optimum Antianxiety Diet, gives a step-bystep approach to proper nutrition to support the bio-individual needs of those looking to, as the sub-title says, calm their anxious mind, improve their mood, and end their cravings.  As part of the nutritional support offered in the book, the author gives very clear examples of what to eat and, just as importantly, what not to eat, even including examples of nutrient dense bonus foods.  The author then takes the subject a step further by including chapters on a wide range of conditions that may affect nutritional status and promote anxiety such as allergies, addiction, blood sugar imbalances, poor digestion, brain chemistry, hormonal imbalances, and lifestyle choices.  Throughout the book are a number of easy to understand self-scoring quizzes as well as tables which concisely illuminate the points the author is making.

One main premise of the book is the promotion of a clean, traditional diet, free from chemicals and additives, that is high in whole foods.  In another significant topic, the author explains how the use of amino acids can be highly beneficial for many sufferers of anxiety disorders.  Clearly highlighting the symptoms each amino acid deficit can cause, she then illustrates how to address these deficits and discusses how to consider use of amino acids to help regulate brain chemistry.  She then looks at a little discussed condition called pyroluria…

You can read the rest of the review here:
http://grainsandmore.blogspot.com/2011/06/antianxiety-food-solution.html

By Mira Dessy

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And you can learn more about The Antianxiety Food Solution: How the Foods You Eat Can Help You Calm Your Anxious Mind, Improve Your Mood and End Cravings! at www.antianxietyfoodsolution.com

Filed Under: Antianxiety Food Solution, Anxiety and panic, Food and mood, Joy and happiness, Real whole food, Sugar addiction, Women's health

Romantic Comedy Girl and laughter

July 18, 2011 By Trudy Scott 3 Comments

romantic comedy girlI’m sharing this wonderfully funny and romantic blog called The Musings of a Romantic Comedy Girl because I’m a big fan of laughter and if you’ve been following my blog posts you’ll know that I’m a BIG romantic at heart (see this post about Charlene marrying her prince https://www.everywomanover29.com/blog/monaco-wedding-jitters-tips-charlenes-wedding-to-her-prince/).

These are just two of my favorite posts:

Girls, if you want to get a man, get your Curve on!
http://romanticcomedygirl.wordpress.com/2011/06/11/girls-if-you-want-to-get-a-man-get-your-curve-on/

And, Bubble Bath Blues
http://romanticcomedygirl.wordpress.com/2010/11/07/hello-world/

There is much evidence supporting the mood benefits of laughter.  In fact a 2011 study looking at laughter therapy in the elderly found it improved cognition and sleep, as well as depression!  Laughter is wonderful whatever age you are. It’s also great for anxiety and I write about it in The Antianxiety Food Solution (www.antianxietyfoodsolution.com).

Be warned: some of it is quite naughty and even a bit shocking to me (!!), but I have such a good laugh when I read these posts that I really wanted to share it!  Also, I love the fact that Romantic Comedy Girl is being real and vulnerable – something us women all should be.  Finally, I also want to support the author, who I know personally and who is still choosing to remain anonymous for now!

Enjoy and have a good laugh!

Filed Under: General Health, Joy and happiness, Women's health

Antianxiety Food Solution: great questions at Avid Reader

July 15, 2011 By Trudy Scott 9 Comments

trudy at avid bookstore to present antianxiety food solution

I’ve had a busy few weeks doing fun book promo stuff and some fun local book signings at Avid Reader books http://www.avidreaderbooks.com/.  It was so cool (and very humbling) to finish my talk and have folks line up to get a signed copy of my new book The Antianxiety Food Solution: How the Foods You Eat Can Help You Calm Your Anxious Mind, Improve Your Mood and End Cravings!

It was also very exciting to see my book on display and on the shelves in the book store. Of course we took a ton of pictures and savored the moment!  I hope you enjoy these pictures and that I see you at the next live event I do.

avid book display with antianxiety food solution

I had a great turnout at the Avid Reader in Davis and some great questions were asked.

Here are just some of the questions and my answers:

From someone I spoke to before the talk: “I have bad moods (anxiety and depression) and really bad sugar and bread cravings and I’m hoping this book will address all of this.”
My answer: “Great question, because often mood problems go hand-in hand with cravings and addictive behaviors.  For example low endorphins can make you feel sad and also lead to comfort eating – so you address the low endorphins and both sadness and comfort eating is resolved.  A similar case can be made for feeling anxious and eating to calm down – address the low GABA and both will resolve! You’ll love this book!”

And another question after the talk: “I do get anxious, but I really love my coffee. Do I really have to give up coffee or can I drink decaf?”
My answer: “This is a great question too, and one I get a lot. I see so many of my clients benefit from quitting coffee altogether that I really think it’s worth a try for you. Also, keep in mind that decaf does contain a small amount of caffeine and a subset of anxious people are just more sensitive to the effects of caffeine. I suggest trying some delicious Dandybend and see how you feel”.

You can read more about my book and these topics at www.antianxietyfoodsolution.com and read a book review by Mira Dessy that was featured in a recent edition of Nourishing Bytes, the ezine produced by the National Association of Nutrition Professionals http://grainsandmore.blogspot.com/2011/06/antianxiety-food-solution.html

Filed Under: Antianxiety Food Solution, Anxiety and panic, Food and mood, Joy and happiness

Recipe for sprouted GABA rice

July 15, 2011 By Trudy Scott 4 Comments

Planet Rice brown rice

I recently received a few bags of sprouted GABA rice from Planet Rice (www.planetricefoods.com) – thank you Planet Rice!  I used a modified recipe that I usually use for cooking brown rice and it was delicious!

The rice is sprouted or germinated, making it more digestible and nutrient-dense, resulting in a quicker cooking time and resulting in higher levels of GABA (gamma amino butyric acid).  According to their website: “Germinated / sprouted brown rice has four times the GABA content of regular rice, and over ten times the GABA of white rice!” I’m very intrigued by this last fact because I’m a big fan of GABA, the major calming neurotransmitter and excellent for anxiety.  I’ll be doing more research on this GABA connection and you’ll be hearing more from me on this very interesting topic!  It’s not mentioned in my new book The Antianxiety Food Solution but I’m adding this to the list for the second edition.

I’m also a big fan of local and if you’re in Northern California, this is local! It’s grown just “up the road” from Sacramento.  It’s also gluten-free of course. Planet Rice assured me that all California rice is free of GMOs (more on GMOS here). This particular brand is not organic (more on organic here) but rice typically uses less than other grains in the way of chemicals. But they do offer sprouted organic GABA rice in 25kg bags for commercial use and will hopefully make this available to us discerning and savvy consumers too!

My recipe for this sprouted GABA rice is so simple:

1 cup rice
2 cups boiling water

Add the above to a casserole dish with your choice of spices and optional chopped onion and garlic. Cover and cook for 40 minutes and enjoy with a curry dish, cold with veggies and salad dressing for a summer salad or however you like your rice!
(For regular brown rice, just cook for 60 minutes.)

Filed Under: Anxiety and panic, Food and mood, Real whole food, Recipes

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