STRESSY MOMMY Yes of course we love our kids! But when we’re stressed out because maybe we’re a single mom, running a household, a job AND trying to be a great mom to our kids, we can feel overwhelmed. Especially if we also have a child with special needs. See our previous blog on ADHD […]
Category: OMEGA-UP™
WHAT IS ADHD? Attention Deficit & Hyperactivity Disorder is a neurological and behaviour-related condition that causes difficulties in concentrating, impulsiveness and excessive energy. Those diagnosed with ADHD have trouble focusing their attention for any length of time, find it impossible to sit still and are often disruptive in the classroom. ADHD typically affects mostly males, […]
It’s happened to all of us. Studying for exams often means working late nights, not eating properly, not getting enough exercise. We get through the final exam and the next morning, bleh! We wake up with a sore throat, aching muscles and a blocked nose – we’re all inflamed and sick as a dog just […]
Ann was concerned about her son switching to a different educational path for her 14 year old son. He was anxious and not coping well at school. Ann was so impressed with how OMEGA UP helped him with anxiety: It has definitely helped him with his anxiety By Ann – mom to a 14 year old teenager, […]
You might think that as long as you’re not hungry, you’re in fine shape to study. But the truth is that there are certain foods which help the brain to function optimally – and who doesn’t need that, particularly while they’re studying. So brain foods matter. Some foods are better for your brain than others. […]
The Other Option is dedicated to offering consumers natural health solutions that are genuinely effective in comparison to mainstream allopathic medication. We’re passionate about bringing the best health alternatives to common health problems to the market. One of our top products has recently been featured by Wellness Warehouse. Omega-Up™ is beneficial for: behavioural and cognitive health […]
While the birth of a baby is usually a joyful and positive experience for most women, there are very powerful social expectations that after the birth of your baby you should feel nothing else but joy, happiness and delight. Therefore it can be a shock to find yourself also experiencing moments of sadness, anxiety and […]
This month, we’ve been looking at anxiety, its symptoms and remedies. Inflammatory conditions are indicated in chronic anxiety and mood disorders and the Other Option’s OMEGA-UP™ can offer natural support for anxiety symptoms because it addresses inflammatory states.EPA (a 20-carbon essential fatty acid building block) helps the body synthesize eicosanoid hormones which help to reduce […]
Why anchovies and sardines?
Numerous clinical studies have shown that that EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid, a component of Omega 3 fish oil) is effective in treating depression when taken in high doses, most specifically in a ratio of at least 6 times more EPA than DHA (docosahexaenoic acid). The Other Option’s OMEGA-UP™ boasts a superior 7:1 EPA:DHA ratio. The omega-3 […]
Inflammation and depression
There seems to be an epidemic of depression in the world. And yet more people than ever are on anti-depressants. What’s going on? You may have heard of Dr Kelly Brogan, a psychiatrist with a cognitive neuroscience degree from MIT who has published her latest book A Mind Of Your Own The truth about depression […]