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High doses of EPA/DHA and Children with ADHD

    The relationship between low levels of essential fatty acids and behaviour challenges has been shown by several landmark studies.  Now another pilot study once again suggests that nutrient deficiency could be linked to behaviour challenges.  This study involved children diagnosed with ADHD taking high levels of EPA and DHA for two weeks and then adjusting the dose as their levels reached those of the regular population.  The findings were significant. Assessments by psychiatrists found marked improvement in attention, hyperactivity, oppositional/defiant behaviour, and conduct disorder within an eight week period. Though your children may be grown, what about the grandchildren? 

Vitamin D and Metabolic Syndrome

    Metabolic syndrome or insulin resistance is only recently getting recognized by the medical community as a serious health condition.  Although it is still not classified as a disease, metabolic syndrome can increase the risk of developing diabetes, heart disease and some cancers.  It also may be an important component to weight gain and loss.  In a recent study of obesity, it was found that obese patients had a higher incidence of vitamin D deficiency, then the average population.  With vitamin D being in the spotlight quite a bit lately, here's one more reason to ensure you're getting enough!  For more information on metabolic syndrome check out the Mayo Clinic's website.

Exercise Helps Diminish Menopausal Symptoms

A study out of Australia has once again shown how important exercise is to our overall wellbeing.  This comparative study questioned women who exercised as well as those who didn't.  The group who exercised regularly had fewer incidence of menopausal symptoms than the group that did not exercise.  It makes sense.  With depression being one of the most reported symptoms of menopause it follows that exercise helps relieve it.  When you exercise, endorphins are released.  These chemicals are responsible for elevating your mood.  In other words, you exercise, you feel better!