MINDFUL OF THE BLOG – CEO – HELPS AWARENESS ON MENTAL HEALTH

MINDFUL OF THE BLOG – CEO – HELPS AWARENESS ON MENTAL HEALTH

Good month for mental health awareness’ – Chief Executive Chief Executive Jackie Daniel explains why this month has been a good one for mental health awareness in her first blog for the website. Monday, 2 nd April, 2012 This last month has been a good one in terms of raising the profile of mental health and […]

Linseed Can Help More Than Your Cricket Bat :

Linseed Can Help More Than Your Cricket Bat :

What can transform someone from being diagnosed with bipolar disorder and chronic fatigue syndrome to a state of total mental and physical wellbeing? As James Boschman discovered, omega-3 fatty acids can work those wonders and more. Within three weeks of incorporating flax seed — the highest known vegetable source of omega-3s — into his diet, he was sleeping normally and, in his words, “not crazy anymore,” as the omega-3 fatty acids leveled out the wild fluctuations in his brain.

Student Mental health advocates !

Student Mental health advocates !

Student health advocates recognised Students who have worked to improve the mental health and well-being of people studying at campuses including Manchester are set to be recognised for their achievements. Hundreds of students who have participated in the 25by2012 campaign are due to attend a special event celebrating their achievements in Leeds on January 28. […]

Dr.Deckelbaum,fish oils can prevent fat in the aorta

Dr.Deckelbaum,fish oils can prevent fat in the aorta

WASHINGTON: Scientists at Columbia University Medical Center have found yet another reason why eating fish can be beneficial. Dr. Richard J. Deckelbaum, Director of the Columbia Institute of Human Nutrition, has found that a diet rich in fish oils can prevent the accumulation of fat in the aorta, the main artery leaving the heart. The […]

Fish oil and Stress & Eicosapentaenoic Acid [EPA] !

Fish oil and Stress & Eicosapentaenoic Acid [EPA]  !

It is well known that stress can potentially have a negative effect on both physical and mental health, but recent research conducted by the University of Valencia in Spain indicates that high-grade ethyl-epa fish oil could possibly prevent some of the adverse effects associated with chronic or prolonged stress. Ethyl-epa is a concentrated and purified form of the Omega 3 essential fatty acid Eicosapentaenoic acid or EPA. Researchers found that ethyl-epa helps transport the stress hormone cortisol through the blood brain barrier. This indicates that ethyl-epa fish oil could help cortisol to return to normal levels, which is important when we consider that during periods of prolonged stress, cortisol levels can remain very high and pose a significant risk to health.