We know it's a complicated issue with many different aspects to be considered. However, if we look at the amount of antidepressant drugs being prescribed and the amount of violence committed, it does seem to get worse. This very interesting article sheds some light on what might be going on.

The author writes, "Mania with psychosis is the extreme end of a stimulant continuum that often begins with lesser degrees of insomnia, nervousness, anxiety, hyperactivity and irritability and then progresses toward more severe agitation, aggression, and varying degrees of mania."

He then further explains that, "These adverse drug effects - including agitation, irritability, hostility, aggressiveness, akathisia, and impulsivity - are an obvious prescription for violence." Akathisia is a psychomotor agitation that is strongly associated with violence.

What could be going on? Why are we seeing these violent acts? When public agencies have difficult children and young adults to deal with, they automatically turn to psychiatric diagnosing and drugging. Previously concerned adult authorities then withdraw their concern and attention because the child or adult is getting “psychiatric treatment.” Caring, emphatic and effective psycho-social treatments fall by the wayside. Authorities do this without grasping that they are shoving the child under a suffocating chemical rug in the form of neurotoxins that blunt all emotions and stifle all behavior.

Read the full article here

Some simple things that could help anybody:

• Eat real, whole, raw foods
• Stay away from any processed foods
• No refined sugars or salts
• No artificial flavors or colors
• The longer the shelf life of a food the deader it is
• Get at least 7 to 8 hours of sleep
• Move - At least 30 min a day!
• Laugh, smile, be happy
• Drink clean water - about half of your body weight in ounces

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This fantastic article about Alzheimer shows how you can prevent it. The article lists simple actions you can take NOW to hopefully circumvent this unnecessary disease. As the article states, "Individuals suffering from senile dementia have impaired memory as well as changes in other areas of cognition, such as language, vision, and abstract thinking that prevent them from functioning properly on a daily basis. The signs and symptoms of dementia occur pri­marily in the absence of delirium and may be associated with an organic cause." This does not have to be you or your loved one. The article further explains that, "Remembering and forgetting things is a perfectly normal part of daily life. But we need not fear that the extreme and progressive cognitive decline that characterizes senile dementia will be an inevitable part of our aging process. There are a number of things we can do to positively impact our brain health and overall mental abilities as we age."

In summary, some of these easy steps include:

• Healthy Lifestyle Choices
• Clean Environment
• Rich Social Activities
• Daily Exercise
• Important Memory Skills & Brain Boosters
• Importance of Weight Management
• Stress Management Strategies
• Nutritional Advice

For more details on all of these items, please check out their article here.

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About the Article
Title: A Natural Approach to Preventing and Overcoming Dementia
Article written by: Gary Null, PhD - Direct Link to Article
Article copyright: March 4th 2014, GreenMedInfo LLC. This work is reproduced and distributed with the permission of GreenMedInfo LLC. GreenMedInfo sign-up link for their newsletter.

Here a few quick tips for healthier frequent travelers. There can certainly be some great pros when traveling for business. It might be refreshing to get away from the daily office drama. On the other hand, some cons can get you into health trouble if you don't pay attention and address them early. Check the list below:

PROS

• Living the high life at the company's expense
• Get away from monotony of cubicle & desk life
• No more office drama for a while
• Snacking in fancy airport lounges and hotels
• Experience new places & learn new cultures
• Rewards & frequent travel programs

CONS

• Strain on home & family life
• Tension between partners
• Less healthy food options, more processed snacks
• Possible increase in alcohol consumption
• Higher blood pressure due to increased travel stress
• Weaker immune system due to poor air quality, germ exposure, no regular schedule
• Chronic jet lag can speed up aging
• Elevated radiation exposure due to high-altitude flights

 
WHAT CAN YOU DO?

• If you only travel every few months, don't worry, it's not enough to negatively affect your health
• Try to meditate, do yoga, stretch in your hotel room, workout daily, go for long walks
• Pack your own healthy snack, double up on vitamin C
• Find local Farmers Markets or search for health food stores
• Try to do half-day fasts if no healthy food options are available, this may help with stomach discomfort
• Move around in airports, don't just sit down, walk as much as you can
• Get up & stretch in airports while waiting for your connecting flight
• Walk to restaurants, events and shops, try not to use Uber, Lyft or a Taxi
• Breath deep and consciously, pick a quiet corner and just focus on breathing
  
• Hydrate, drink a gallon a day, it will keep the doctor away (preferably clean water)
  
• Try not to turn on your TV in your hotel room. TVs keep you awake (blue light)
• Keep a healthy mindset by verbal affirmations, dress well, keep a nice haircut

And at last, ENJOY YOUR TRAVELS. Keeping a positive attitude and seeing the beauty in traveling and exploring new places is key.

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Great weekend harvest. All organic and home-grown. Grapefruit is a mouth-wateringly tart tasting citrus fruit with a hint of sweetness, somewhere between a lemon and an orange. A glass of grapefruit juice helps boost your levels of vitamin C and makes the grapefruit one of the most nutritious fruit amongst citrus fruits. Grapefruits are packed with the benefits derived from various nutrients and vitamins. This powerful nutrient combination of fiber, potassium (which is important for the make-up of cell and body fluids and in controlling the heart rate and blood pressure), lycopene, vitamin A & C, choline, folate, thiamin, vitamin B6, calcium, and magnesium, as well as lesser amounts of many more phytonutrients all here to help maintaining a healthy heart.

Some studies show that eating this amazing citrus fruit can lower the risk of developing kidney stones. Limonin, which is another phytonutrient, showed to suppress cancerous cell and tumor growth. The pectin in grapefruits inhibits hardening of the arteries and lowers the LDL or "bad" cholesterol.

NOTE: Please consume grapefruit in moderation because they do contain fructose, which may be harmful to your health in excessive amounts.

CAUTION: Drinking grapefruit juice together with certain medicines may, in certain cases, increase blood levels of the drug to harmful levels. Please discuss with your doctor if you're on medication. Grapefruit juice inhibits a chemical in the intestine needed to break down many drugs in the body.