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Looking out for friends and loved ones is an important part of preventing suicide. You can call to speak with a crisis worker on behalf of someone you are concerned about. The crisis workers have access to local resources, and can help you identify ways to get help to your loved ones. | Looking out for friends and loved ones is an important part of preventing suicide. You can call to speak with a crisis worker on behalf of someone you are concerned about. The crisis workers have access to local resources, and can help you identify ways to get help to your loved ones. | ||
- | To find out more about the difference you can make in a friend or loved one's life, visit [[http:// | + | To find out more about the difference you can make in a friend or loved one's life, visit [[https:// |
====== Depression ====== | ====== Depression ====== | ||
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- | Why are depressed patients inflamed? (({{pubmed> | + | Why are depressed patients inflamed? (({{pmid> |
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//**Greg Blaney, MD**// </ | //**Greg Blaney, MD**// </ | ||
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Some research indicates that parasites can affect levels of neurotransmitters, | Some research indicates that parasites can affect levels of neurotransmitters, | ||
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- | //**Shelly Adamo**, [[http:// | + | //**Shelly Adamo**, [[https:// |
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- | 2019 There is strong epidemiological evidence that poor diet is associated with depression. The reverse has also been shown, namely that eating a healthy diet rich in fruit, vegetables, fish and lean meat, is associated with reduced [[https:// | + | 2019 There is strong epidemiological evidence that poor diet is associated with depression. The reverse has also been shown, namely that eating a healthy diet rich in fruit, vegetables, fish and lean meat, is associated with reduced [[https:// |
===== Virtues of depression ===== | ===== Virtues of depression ===== | ||
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- | In the research field of psychoneuroimmunology, | + | In the research field of psychoneuroimmunology, |
==== Immune suppression ==== | ==== Immune suppression ==== | ||
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+ | Two U.S. government reports from the 1970s to 1980s provide evidence for many neuropsychiatric effects of non-thermal microwave EMFs, based on occupational exposure studies.[[https:// | ||
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+ | In summary, then, the mechanism of action of microwave EMFs, the role of the VGCCs in the brain, the impact of non-thermal EMFs on the brain, extensive epidemiological studies performed over the past 50 years, and five criteria testing for causality, all collectively show that various non-thermal microwave EMF exposures produce diverse neuropsychiatric effects. | ||
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===== Immune signaling ===== | ===== Immune signaling ===== | ||
- | A novel form of immune signaling revealed by transmission of the inflammatory mediator serotonin between dendritic cells and T cells (({{pubmed> | + | A novel form of immune signaling revealed by transmission of the inflammatory mediator serotonin between dendritic cells and T cells (({{pmid> |
===== Co-morbidity ===== | ===== Co-morbidity ===== | ||
- | Association with R.A. (({{pubmed> | + | Association with R.A. (({{pmid> |
===== Management ===== | ===== Management ===== | ||
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If slowing the immune response is ineffective, | If slowing the immune response is ineffective, | ||
- | Preliminary results suggest that chronic depression, in contrast to acute melancholic depression, might be characterized by increased ACTH response to CRH challenge. Short-term treatment with vagus nerve stimulation was associated with normalization of this response. (({{pubmed> | + | Preliminary results suggest that chronic depression, in contrast to acute melancholic depression, might be characterized by increased ACTH response to CRH challenge. Short-term treatment with vagus nerve stimulation was associated with normalization of this response. (({{pmid> |
- | Action of SSRIs (({{pubmed> | + | Action of SSRIs (({{pmid> |
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autism, ADHD, depression, severe anxiety, chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) | autism, ADHD, depression, severe anxiety, chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) | ||
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chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), depression, food sensitivities | chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), depression, food sensitivities | ||
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===== Notes and comments ===== | ===== Notes and comments ===== | ||
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Here is another scholarly article making the connection between depression and inflamation. | Here is another scholarly article making the connection between depression and inflamation. | ||
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Pro-inflammatory cytokines activate enzymes that consume the precursor to seratonin. | Pro-inflammatory cytokines activate enzymes that consume the precursor to seratonin. | ||
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It seems that SAM-e may produce homocysteine without supplemental folic acid. Among their other caveats, the newsletter says, "The most important problem: SAM-e is converted into homocysteine in the body. High homocysteine levels appear to raise the risk of heart disease." | It seems that SAM-e may produce homocysteine without supplemental folic acid. Among their other caveats, the newsletter says, "The most important problem: SAM-e is converted into homocysteine in the body. High homocysteine levels appear to raise the risk of heart disease." | ||
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- | High homocysteine levels have also been linked to Alzheimer' | + | High homocysteine levels have also been linked to Alzheimer' |
If your doctor has ordered SAM-e and it is effective for intolerable depression, it's okay to continue it. Monitor your mood carefully and wean from this supplement as your depression resolves. | If your doctor has ordered SAM-e and it is effective for intolerable depression, it's okay to continue it. Monitor your mood carefully and wean from this supplement as your depression resolves. | ||
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Hi Rich. I think contemplative prayer sounds great; it is similar to other types of meditation, I think. I have done a little of that recently in sessions at a beautiful church -- the beauty of the surroundings helps a lot, though I'd imagine you could set up your own space with a candle, etc. (though I've found that candles hurt my eyes now that I'm on the MP). | Hi Rich. I think contemplative prayer sounds great; it is similar to other types of meditation, I think. I have done a little of that recently in sessions at a beautiful church -- the beauty of the surroundings helps a lot, though I'd imagine you could set up your own space with a candle, etc. (though I've found that candles hurt my eyes now that I'm on the MP). | ||
- | One thing that I find immediately helps with wound up emotional states is something called EFT, or Emotional Freedom Technique. It is essentially a quick tapping routine whilst repeating the negative thought, whatever it is that's bothering you. You tap at acupuncture meridian points which supposedly releases the negative impact of the emotion as you state it. It actually works pretty instantaneously for all sorts of stress situations. Check out http:// | + | One thing that I find immediately helps with wound up emotional states is something called EFT, or Emotional Freedom Technique. It is essentially a quick tapping routine whilst repeating the negative thought, whatever it is that's bothering you. You tap at acupuncture meridian points which supposedly releases the negative impact of the emotion as you state it. It actually works pretty instantaneously for all sorts of stress situations. Check out https:// |
Best regards, | Best regards, | ||
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Whenever I get moody I will stop and think (meditate) about what in this situation can I be grateful for. It rarely doesn' | Whenever I get moody I will stop and think (meditate) about what in this situation can I be grateful for. It rarely doesn' | ||
- | I also listen to nature sound cds--without music, like these http:// | + | I also listen to nature sound cds--without music, like these https:// |
from Dan Gibson. I love music, but it can be a real stressor if my immune response is high. | from Dan Gibson. I love music, but it can be a real stressor if my immune response is high. | ||
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Scientists build on case connecting inflammatory disease and depression | Scientists build on case connecting inflammatory disease and depression | ||
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Dr. Marshall' | Dr. Marshall' | ||
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Meg | Meg | ||
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