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PSYCH MATTERS
AUTUMN NEWSLETTER
SMART EATS
PSYCH MATTERS
There is a theory around linking depression to a deficiency of omega-3 fatty acids, which are found in fish and nuts. Popula- tion studies have shown that people who eat more fish are less likely to be depressed, and one preliminary study from Harvard suggests that fish oil supplements may be effective in treating bipolar patients. Luminary experts say that more research needs to be done before ditching Prozac for red snapper, but you can’t go wrong by upping the omega-3 factor in your diet. Miriam Nelson’s latest book, “Strong Women and Men Ben Beat Arthritis”, points to mounting evidence that omega-3s can alle- viate and prevent arthritis, and the science showing they pre- • Adding one fish meal a week. Salmon, sardines and tuna • Putting a teaspoon of flaxseed oil into yogurt or hummus • Sprinkling a tablespoon of flaxseed on your cereal. The seed should be ground in order for you to gain all the nutritional • Snacking on a handful of nuts. Walnuts are loaded with omega-3s; pecans and soy nuts are also good sources • Replacing corn and vegetable oils with canola oil, which COUNT YOUR
REMEMBER YOUR MEALS
BLESSINGS
A good way to stop yourself form overeating may be to think about your last meal. A recent study revealed that people were Are you in the habit of likely to eat less at a meal when they were first prompted to remember what they had eaten at their last one. As you set ing so by writing it down the table or make your way to a restaurant, make a mental note of the foods you ate at your last sitting. Doing so also may help you fill in nutrition gaps from your last meal. Psych Matters— Autumn Newsletter
FOOD FOR THOUGHT ON MOTHERS DAY
SING ALONG
Motherhood is the most important job any woman can undertake. Discover new ways to appreciate mother and daughters: use these especially this winter to celebrate the mothers in your life every tect your health with • “It is a mother’s job to mind our business while we are growing up. Cut her some slack if she is stil learning how to mind her sing along. Research • Begin regular mother daughter nights: do something you both enjoy: dinner, movie, a walk, the ballet.you can keep it simple. • Not a mom? Adopt a niece, a neighbour, or a friend’s daughter • Keep the motherline going. Ask your mother to tell stories about her life, her dreams, her childhood and her mother. Put them on tape, in a journal. Make copies for your daughters. • Our mothers haven't had all the opportunities we have had. a greater increase in anti- Sometimes they envy us. Work on forgiving your mother (and if • The most important thing she’d learned over the years was that there was no way to be a perfect mother and a million ways to Real Age Benefit
• What children take from their mothers, they give.they become people who feel more deeply, question more deeply, hurt more deeply, and love more deeply.” Sonia Taitz, journalist • We mothers are learning to mark our mothering success by our daughters lengthening flight” L.C.Pgrebin, writer CIRCLE OF FRIENDS
Don’t let loneliness hurt your health; reconnect with a family member or old friend this weekend. Studies show that loneliness can have deleterious effects on your health. Surrounding yourself with friends and family, on the other hand, can give your heart and health a boost. Make it a point to see three or more of your closest friends and family members at least one each month.

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