I’m heading to the 32nd Annual Conference of Anxiety Disorders Association of America . It’s on from April 12 – 15, 2012 at the Crystal Gateway Marriott, Arlington, Virginia. The theme is: Integrating Mind-Body Connections: Advancing Science, Informing Practice for Anxiety and Related Disorders and you can find conference details here I’m thrilled that I’ve […]
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Low blood sugar can result in anxiety
Signs of low blood sugar may include: Anxiety, irritability, agitation, nervousness Shaky between meals or when you skip a meal Poor memory, focus and fatigue Intense sweet craving at various times of the day Feeling stressed and overwhelmed Waking in the night (low blood sugar is one of many causes of insomnia) When you have […]
Top 5 Foods That Make You Anxious: call with Connie Bennett
Learn about the top 5 foods that make you anxious, 3 nutrients that improve anxiety and 2 simple lifestyle changes. I share all this on a call with Connie Bennett, author of the fabulous book Sugar Shock! How Sweets and Simple Carbs Can Derail Your Life – and How You Can Get Back on Track. […]
Orange chicken stir-fry recipe and vitamin C for anxiety
While we are all aware that citrus fruit is a great source of vitamin C, a little known fact is that a mild to moderate deficiency of vitamin C may be associated with increased nervousness, anxiety and depression. We need all we can to boost mood during the long, dark, dreary and chilly days of […]
HMN twitter Food Mood party: more on sugar and cravings
Are you looking for the next “healthy” sweetener and have a sweet tooth? If yes, then read on. On January 10th The Holistic Moms Network invited me to answer questions at their January 10th Twitter party on Food and Mood. It was a great virtual “event” with really great questions. A colleague, Mira Dessy, Certified Nutrition […]
8 Simple Tips for Relieving Stress
(1) Eat real whole food and skip the junk food, processed foods and sugar. Simply go back to eating the way your grandparents ate! (2) Eat breakfast and make sure to include protein (like eggs, meat, whey, fish) to help keep blood sugar levels even through the day and therefore reduce stress (3) Also eat […]