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The Future of Healing, online event – starts June 22nd

June 16, 2015 By Trudy Scott Leave a Comment

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Here is another great opportunity for you to hear more great speakers and become more empowered!

I’m excited to announce that I’m a featured expert in a great upcoming event: The Future of Healing Online Conference – sponsored by the Institute for the Psychology of Eating.

This breakthrough virtual event goes live on June 22nd and you can register for FREE here: https://ipe.isrefer.com/go/fhconf/trudyscott/

The Future of Healing Conference showcases the voices of 70+ top professionals and thought-leaders. They’ll explore cutting edge thinking in:

Nutrition
The Psychology of Eating
Functional Medicine
Cultural Transformation
Spiritual Awakening
Sexuality, Supplements Herbs & Medicinals
Planetary Health
Our Global Future
And much more…

We’ll be expanding the definition of healing like never before. This will be the largest online conference of its kind, with interviews that are honest, in depth, edgy, information rich, and designed to give you some new inspirations and “aha” moments.

Here is a great “willpower stress anxiety mindfulness” snippet from Dr. Aviva Romm, a Yale trained, board certified family physician, midwife, herbalist, and award winning author, an internationally respected authority on botanical and functional medicine for women and children. She’s the author of seven books on natural medicine, including Botanical Medicine for Women’s Health.

There’s some interesting science about what happens when we try something with willpower and it doesn’t work. Let’s say you’re trying to quit smoking or you’re trying to eat sugar or trying to cut a coffee habit because you feel like you’re drinking too much coffee. Let’s say you fail. In your own mind, you’ve failed or fallen off the wagon. Guess what? The very stress that led us to have that habit in the first place, as soon as we kind of feel we’ve failed, we’re back in that same stress mode. Those same stress hormones are pumping out. Guess what the first thing we do is? We reach for exactly what it was that we were trying not to do.

The first part of that is creating mindfulness. The first step in that mindfulness is to actually become aware of what those physical sensations are. If we can start to identify what those stress response symptoms are, that’s the key, because once you know it, then you can start to go, “Oh, okay. It’s not just that I’m an anxious person. It’s not just that I’m this weak willed person. This is actually my survival mechanism kicking in and what can I do to feed whatever that survival mechanism is in a healthy way, not in a self-sabotaging way?”

The symptoms are pretty much the same that we recognize with anxiety. We might feel our heart racing a little bit faster, our breathing may become faster. We feel a certain amount of kind of chemical anxiety, right?

The first thing I do is say, “Okay, let’s get really keyed in to what those symptoms are, just start to recognize and pay attention.” If you’re feeling those agitated, amped up feelings, then the next step comes into place that I call “permission to pause.”

Then the next question is, “How do I really want to feel?” I think that’s such an important question that most of us don’t really ever ask ourselves.

My good friends and colleagues Marc David & Emily Rosen, founder and director of the Institute for the Psychology of Eating will be hosting this one-of-a-kind online event. You’ll be impressed by their engaging style and the fascinating collection of passionate people they’ve brought together. It’s time for an approach to healing that honors all of who we are – body, mind, heart, planet and soul. If you’re ready to step into the Future of Healing, then please join me for FREE here: https://ipe.isrefer.com/go/fhconf/trudyscott/

How to figure out what’s causing your depression with Dr. Kharrazian

June 11, 2015 By Trudy Scott 12 Comments

The Depression Sessions officially starts on Sunday June 14th.

To give you a taste of what is to come, this week is a pre-summit kick-off with some great interviews airing RIGHT NOW!

TODAY (and the next few days), you can watch Sean Croxton’s excellent interview with Dr. Datis Kharrazian, author of Why Isn’t My Brain Working.

Dr. Kharrazian’s full-length session is available for EARLY BIRD viewing and downloading (video, mp3 and transcript).

Dr. Datis Kharrazian: How to Figure Out What’s Causing Your Depression

Why there is more to correcting mood disorders than only boosting neurotransmitter levels. A lot more!
Why traumatic brain injuries often show up as depression … years down the road.
How chronic gut inflammation can cause brain inflammation, leading to depression.
How the “other” symptoms presenting with depression — anxiety, insomnia, brain fog –can help determine its cause.

This free EARLY BIRD viewing will be available until Sunday morning June 14th at 8am PST/11am EST when the Depression Sessions online event officially kicks off.

Here are a few gems from this interview:

Depression is decreased frequency of firing of areas the frontal cortex, pre-frontal, orbitofrontal, and the cingulate gyrus. At the end of the day, someone’s clinical depression is that part of their brain not firing. Then our goal as a clinical workup is why? What’s not making that area of the brain fire?
Every single case of depression is uniquely different
If you have depression and you notice it and you want to change it, that’s a really positive sign. If you have depression and you don’t even care anymore, you don’t even recognize it, that’s when things get really scary for us. That’s where all the neurodegenerative diseases have to be ruled out.

I’m so pleased to hear that Dr Kharrazian is not in favor of urinary neurotransmitter testing and do agree that depression (and anxiety) is often a lot more than only neurotransmitter deficiencies.

I see such incredible results with amino acids that I must say I do disagree with him on this one: “If you take an amino acid, like 5-HTP or tyrosine you do get a boost of brain function that doesn’t last.”

It may just be that he is working with people who have very complex issues like a history of brain injuries and neurodegenerative diseases. The whole discussion on head injuries is so interesting! And the wonderful thing is that there are certain nutrients that can help so much (fish oil, turmeric and others)!

The GABA blood-brain-barrier discussion comes up later (and I get a mention!) so be sure to listen out for that section. I’m still not convinced about the leaky brain GABA information but I am planning to have to look into the Cyrex blood-brain-barrier test Dr. Kharrazian mentions. I’m also going to look into the Cyrex GAD autoimmunity test he talks about.

My interview on the amino acids (GABA and tryptophan) and pyroluria/social anxiety/introversion airs on Day 1 so be sure to tune in for this one too. You can see a preview snippet on this blog called: Can Social Anxiety Be Reversed with Nutrition?

If you haven’t yet registered you can simply register here:
https://at105.isrefer.com/go/depreg/trudyscott/

I do hope you enjoy this one and all the others in the Depression Sessions!

Genome Meets Microbiome by Dr. Robert Rountree at IFM

June 5, 2015 By Trudy Scott 10 Comments

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I’m going to share some gems from one of my favorite talks at the annual IFM conference The Omics Revolution – Nature and Nurture. It was a talk by Dr. Robert Rountree and was called “Genome Meets Microbiome” and he opens with this great slide that paints an incredible picture:

Humans are like mobile warm-blooded coral reefs, home to vast numbers of microbial ecosystems that are rich in biodiversity

Dr. Rountree shared how humans have more than 100 trillion microbiota, outnumbering human cells by 10:1. And he shared this great quote from Dr. Martin J Blaser, MD’s 2014 paper:

It is reasonable to propose that the composition of the microbiome and its activities are involved in most, if not all, of the biological processes that constitute human health and disease

Here are some other gems from the talk:

Disease-specific alterations in the enteric virome in inflammatory bowel disease (such as Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis) and how changes in the virome may contribute to intestinal inflammation and dysbiosis
Methanogens in human health and disease Evidence has linked overabundance of methanogens to constipation and IBS, influencing intestinal transit and pH. These methanogens ensure more complete fermentation of carbohydrates, leading to higher production and absorption of SCFAs (short chain fatty acids), which may lead to obesity
The emerging world of the fungal microbiome or the mycobiome “Early-stage studies show interactions between the mycobiome and other microbes, with host physiology, and in pathogenic and mutualistic phenotypes. Current research portends a vital role for the mycobiome in human health and disease.”

So we have the microbiome, the virome, methanogens and the mycobiome! (and so much more)

He closes with this:

Alteration of the microbiome by our modern lifestyle (diet, stress, excessive hygiene and antibiotics) may be responsible for many chronic diseases [my addition: including anxiety and depression]

When I arrived in Austin I headed to the local Whole Foods to stock up on travel food (like I always do) and found some probiotic-rich foods that are made right in Austin. Now I can highly recommend this fabulous sauerkraut and fermented carrots from Hat Creek Pickles. I munched on this yummy food (and sardines, boiled eggs, grass-fed beef jerky, pemmican and fruit) all weekend! I even brought what was left of the the sauerkraut home!

Raw, local, organic, delish!!!! and oh so pretty too.

sauerkraut and fermented carrots — Sauerkraut and fermented carrots

Sauerkraut with caraway seeds (a favorite of mine!)

Happy gut means happy Trudy! How are you looking after your gut?

Can Social Anxiety Be Reversed with Nutrition?

May 29, 2015 By Trudy Scott 62 Comments

Sean Croxton host of Underground Wellness Radio shares how:

he was once prescribed Paxil for social anxiety (and depression)
he doesn’t like big crowds
he can speak on stage in front of 100s of people with no problem
as soon as people come to talk to him afterwards he wants to go!

Can you relate to any of this?

He thinks he has pyroluria, a social anxiety condition where you have a higher need for some key nutrients: zinc, vitamin B6 and evening primrose oil.

We are often surprised when we hear that someone who appears to be outgoing and extroverted (like Sean) actually has social anxiety.

It’s more common than you think and is made worse under stressful situations: life stresses, gluten sensitivities etc.

I share how my social anxiety got really bad in my late thirties (when my PMS was so bad) and how

many of us with pyroluria push through and deal with it
we just want to stay home
we don’t really want to see people

Not everyone needs omega-3 supplements!

We discuss omega-3s and omega-6s and how pyrolurics often don’t need to supplement with omega-3s like fish oils but can extract the omega-3s from the foods they eat: grass-fed red meat, wild fish like salmon, leafy greens and walnuts.

Pyrolurics often do need to supplement with the GLA form of omega-6 that we find in evening primrose oil as GLA is often low, plus the GLA enhances zinc absorption.

(by the way: I said alpha linolenic acid (ALA) but should have said gamma linolenic acid (GLA)

A good copper-free multi is part of the protocol because low zinc often means high copper and this can make you more anxious.

Looking at other sources of copper is a helpful for many pyrolurics: eating too many nuts, baking with nut flours, the copper IUD.

You don’t want to miss this part…Sean asks if you can cure introversion with this pyroluria protocol. If you are an introvert and force yourself in social settings, feel very uncomfortable and anxious being around big groups of people then you’re going to have to watch the end of the video for my answer!

You can watch the whole snippet here

This is part of my interview on the Depression Sessions, an online event hosted by my friend Sean. I’ll also be sharing information about the amazing amino acids – inexpensive, over-the-counter supplements that can lift your mood and end anxiety in minutes!

Sean traveled the country to interview the best of the best experts — medical doctors, naturopaths, nutritionists, and bestselling authors — on what really causes depression and anxiety and what to do about it.

Some of us (like me) flew to San Diego to be interviewed in his home. It was such a thrill to be interviewed by the legendary Sean Croxton and is an honor to be part of this group of experts!

Here are just a few of the amazing experts you’ll hear from:

Suzy Cohen, also known as America’s Pharmacist, uncovers specific prescription drugs that rob your body and brain of mood-friendly nutrients.

Datis Kharrazian will show you what insomnia, anxiety, and the symptoms that tag along with depression can tell you about what’s causing it.

Hyla Cass, a medical doctor and integrative psychiatrist (who has been featured on two prior Anxiety Summits), shares her best tips for transitioning OFF of psychiatric meds while avoiding or minimizing common withdrawal symptoms.

Ben Lynch (another Anxiety Summit favorite) reveals the incredibly common genetic mutation known to drive depression (and anxiety) … and the critical nutrients that make such a big difference.

Nutrition Solutions from the Anxiety Summit: New Research, Trends and Opinions

May 1, 2015 By Trudy Scott 4 Comments

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“Could diet and nutrition be central determinants of mental health? Find out when Trudy Scott, CN, provides evidence presented at The Anxiety Summit, seasons 1 and 2, which has showcased vitally important research now available to integrative practitioners and to people who suffer with anxiety, panic attacks, social anxiety and OCD. The gut-brain connection and microbiome, methylation, adverse effects of benzodiazapines, the role of inflammation, and controversial opinions about serotonin, GABA and urinary neurotransmitter testing are a few of the concepts that will be shared.”

This is the blurb describing my recent online presentation/webinar at Hawthorn University, a Leader in Online Holistic Nutrition Education. Doing this presentation: “Nutrition Solutions from The Anxiety Summit: New Research, Trends and Opinions” was a fabulous opportunity to highlight some of the incredible season 1 and season 2 speakers and share some of the exciting research. I also had the opportunity to share quite a few differences of opinions around GABA, serotonin and neurotransmitter testing.

Here is the presentation – enjoy!

Here are a few snippets from the presentation:

Dr. Felice Jacka, Principal Research Fellow at Deakin University, Melbourne, Australia shared this in our interview titled: “The Research – Food to prevent and treat anxiety and depression?”

We’ve now seen data from right around the world right across every continent and across age ranges, showing that diet really does matter to the prevalence and incidence of depression and anxiety.

Dr. Kelly Brogan, MD and Holistic women’s health psychiatry, shared this in our interview titled: “Psychoneuroimmunology, the new psychiatry”

it’s about no longer looking at psychiatry as a head up phenomenon, which at best can result in limited outcomes and at worst, can be quite dangerous”… and it “also sort of ropes in the gut and the endocrine system with the implication being that you cannot treat one without knowledge about the other.

In my talk “Targeted individual amino acids for eliminating anxiety: practical applications,” I shared this:

You’ll hear some practitioners say GABA molecules are too large to cross the blood brain barrier so GABA won’t work or if it does work you must have a leaky blood brain barrier

I have seen research indicating that GABA’s relaxing effect may be due to peripheral effects rather than the effect on/in the brain.

You can access a PDF copy of the presentation on the Hawthorn University site. While you’re there, do check out their other webinars and program offerings.

If you tuned in for season 1 and season 2, this gives you a nice recap. If you didn’t listen to season 1 and season 2 and enjoyed these highlights, be sure to check out all the The Anxiety Summit Season 1 and The Anxiety Summit Season 2 speakers and topics.

Either way I hope it has inspired you to want to hear more on season 3 which starts next week! I’ll be taking a deeper dive into troubleshooting when you are using (or recommending) amino acids and what to do when the pyroluria protocol is not working for you.

Here are just a few other highlights from Season 3:

keep-learning We have a whole set of new topics, new speakers and new research to share – so you can learn more nutritional solutions for anxiety. Join us here: season 3 of The Anxiety Summit.

End anxiety, fears, social anxiety – the Anxiety Summit starts next week!

April 29, 2015 By Trudy Scott 2 Comments

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End anxiety, social anxiety, panic attacks, fears and overwhelm! Find nutritional solutions!

The Anxiety Summit (a virtual/online event) kicks off on Wednesday May 6 at 9am PDT. It will run thru May 20 with 2 speakers per day available for viewing at no charge. AND WE HAVE ALL NEW TOPICS!

Topics cover latest food mood research, troubleshooting the aminos and pyroluria, 60+ biochemical causes/solutions for anxiety, why real whole food, micronutrients, brain food like sardines, sauerkraut, corn gluten, vegetarianism, broths and soy, SIBO, parasites, nature, mold, pain, hormone balancing, methylfolate, histamine and mood, serotonin and tryptophan, case studies, mindbody medicine, gluten and zinc/high histamine, my recommended supplements… and lots more!

Here are some snippets from a few interviews to get you excited if you are already signed up and to get you inspired if you are not already signed up!

Julia Rucklidge PhD, Professor of Clinical Psychology in the Department of Psychology at the University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand, said this during our interview titled: “What if… Nutrition could Treat Anxiety and Depression?”

How long is it going to take our society to pay attention to the research that shows that suboptimal nutrition is contributing to the epidemic of mental illness? Are we just going to sit around and ignore this evidence to our peril? Or are we going to start paying attention and start to invest in the really important research that needs to happen?

Dr. Peter Osborne DC, author of Glutenology, said this during our interview titled “Grainflammation – How Grain Consumption Contributes to Anxiety and other Mood Disorders”

A lot of people don’t realize that corn has a form of gluten – the one that has been the most studied is called zein. This is very disturbing to me as there are several studies that show that corn gluten causes inflammation in patients with celiac disease…and can actually cause villous atrophy. These studies are largely ignored.

You can now see all the incredible speakers and topics at www.theAnxietySummit.com. This will be over 25 hours of top-notch anxiety nutritional solutions from people I have hand-picked! Plus 3 talks I will be doing on new research, amino acid and pyroluria troubleshooting, 60+ nutritional causes of anxiety and the supplements I recommend. ALL NEW TOPICS!

If you have any questions about how any of this works feel free to ask here:
https://www.everywomanover29.com/blog/anxiety-summit-season-3-speakers-topics

“See you” on the summit! I’m looking forward to all your great questions and feedback!

Please share if you know someone who has anxiety or if you know someone who works with anxious individuals: www.theanxietysummit.com