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Postpartum sadness is more common than you think

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 overwhelm. During the second and third weeks following birth, it is common for women to experience postpartum “baby blues”. These include symptoms such as anxiety, crying, irritability, restlessness and tiredness. These are common feelings and are not necessarily an indication of a more severe type of postpartum depression. Though they can be challenging feelings to deal with, these typically go away within a few weeks and most likely do not require clinical treatment. Omega-Up can be tremendously helpful during these times as a gentle mood-stabiliser.  Because it’s a natural omega fish oil, high in EPA and made from sardines and anchovies (naturally low in mercury and other toxins) it is perfectly safe for breast-feeding moms to use. If your symptoms include excessive and uncontrollable crying, and feelings of sadness and hopelessness are persistent, intense, last longer and begin to affect your ability to care for your baby, you may be experiencing Postpartum depression.  This is a serious condition and requires medical intervention and care. References:https://www.postpartumdepression.org/postpartum-depression/symptoms/https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/postpartum-depression/symptoms-causes/syc-20376617     30 Aug 2018 A HAPPY TUMMY MEANS A HAPPY YOU 27 Jul 2018 HELP! MY KIDS ARE DRIVING ME CRAZY! 13 Jul 2018 CAN OMEGA-3 HELP WITH ADHD? 28 Jun 2018 A natural solution for digestive relief 25 Jun 2018 Myth or Fact: Digestion takes place primarily in the stomach. BEHAVIOURAL & COGNITIVE HEALTH, OMEGA-UP™ April 18, 2018 Previous PostNext Post

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A natural solution for helping to manage anxiety

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 inflammation, and therefore offer a natural solution for helping to manage anxiety. Clinical studies show that EPA is effective when taken in high doses, specifically in a ratio of at least 6 times more EPA than DHA. OMEGA-UP™  boasts a 7:1 EPA:DHA ratio, offering the ultimate formula for feeling up! Here’s a wonderful testimonial for OMEGA-UP™ from a Faithful –to –Nature  customer. Omega-Up for a scholar!30/10/2017, By AnnMy 12-year-old son started using Omega-Up about 6 months ago. He is quite an anxious child and it has helped him through the 2nd and 3rd terms of his Grade 7 year, with a marked improvement in his results. We’ll definitely continue using the Omega-Up capsules into the future. You can purchase Omega-UP online here 30 Aug 2018 A HAPPY TUMMY MEANS A HAPPY YOU 27 Jul 2018 HELP! MY KIDS ARE DRIVING ME CRAZY! 13 Jul 2018 CAN OMEGA-3 HELP WITH ADHD? 28 Jun 2018 A natural solution for digestive relief 25 Jun 2018 Myth or Fact: Digestion takes place primarily in the stomach. BEHAVIOURAL & COGNITIVE HEALTH, OMEGA-UP™ March 15, 2018 Previous PostNext Post

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Everyone copes differently

Apart from taking a good Omega EPA supplement with a ratio of EPA:DHA of at least 6:1 (Omega-UP is 7:1) there are some other steps you can take to help you manage anxiety symptoms. What most people don’t know about anxiety is that it requires daily maintenance. Everyone copes differently. It’s about finding what works for you. However 3 of the most common-sense recommendations that are universally helpful are maintaining a healthy diet, getting sufficient rest and daily exercise. It’s particularly important to avoid anxiety trigger-foods such as caffeine, refined sugars, alcohol, and fried foods also exacerbate anxiety symptoms. Eating habits don’t “cause” anxiety, but they make it worse, and the worse your anxiety symptoms are the more your anxiety will bother you. Physical activity improves the immune system, releases calming neurotransmitters (endorphins), tires the muscles, and burns away stress hormones. It’s incredibly important for controlling stress and anxiety, and important for coping. Exercise is not only good for our physical health but also our mental health. Both meditation and yoga have the potential to improve your ability to cope with stress. They teach healthier breathing, and poor breathing is one of the issues that makes anxiety symptoms worse, especially during anxiety and panic attacks. Many people believe the spiritual qualities of meditation and yoga are also helpful for curing anxiety. The important thing to know is that there are strategies that work for managing anxiety. Referenceshttps://www.collegemagazine.com/10-things-people-dont-know-anxiety/http://www.huffingtonpost.co.za/entry/10-takeaways-from-the-largest-study-on-anxiety-around-the-world_us_5750a498e4b0ed593f13df97 30 Aug 2018 A HAPPY TUMMY MEANS A HAPPY YOU 27 Jul 2018 HELP! MY KIDS ARE DRIVING ME CRAZY! 13 Jul 2018 CAN OMEGA-3 HELP WITH ADHD? 28 Jun 2018 A natural solution for digestive relief 25 Jun 2018 Myth or Fact: Digestion takes place primarily in the stomach. BEHAVIOURAL & COGNITIVE HEALTH March 6, 2018 Previous PostNext Post

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What is Anxiety?

It’s normal to feel a bit anxious at times – before starting a new job, writing an exam, speaking in front of a group of people. But if you suffer from anxiety or its close cousin panic disorder, it can feel overwhelming, as if you are suffocating or drowning. Your heart may race, your skin may tingle or your face feels like it’s going numb. You may sweat profusely, hyperventilate, feel your chest is being squeezed or feel suddenly dizzy. And that’s one of the key characteristics of anxiety, it’s not just emotional, it has a physical dimension as well. Sometimes you may feel so overwhelmed you can’t take anything in, you can’t see or hear anything and you literally cannot think. You feel almost paralyzed because your blood leaves the prefrontal cortex and goes into the body, it leaves the thinking part of your brain. Why anxiety disorders matter Despite how common they are, anxiety disorders continue to be dismissed as ‘just worrying’ instead of debilitating, disabling conditions that require treatment. While a little bit of anxiety can be beneficial by keeping us alert and safe, people with untreated anxiety disorders experience overwhelming, uncontrollable feelings of dread or fear that can interfere with daily life and prevent them from doing the things they want to do. Learning more about these conditions is one way to help combat mental health stigma and get help to the people who need it. 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 inflammation, and therefore offer a natural solution for helping to manage anxiety. Clinical studies show that EPA is effective when taken in high doses, specifically in a ratio of at least 6 times more EPA than DHA. OMEGA-UP™ boasts a 7:1 EPA:DHA ratio, offering the ultimate formula for feeling up! References https://www.collegemagazine.com/10-things-people-dont-know-anxiety/http://www.huffingtonpost.co.za/entry/10-takeaways-from-the-largest-study-on-anxiety-around-the-world_us_5750a498e4b0ed593f13df97 30 Aug 2018 A HAPPY TUMMY MEANS A HAPPY YOU 27 Jul 2018 HELP! MY KIDS ARE DRIVING ME CRAZY! 13 Jul 2018 CAN OMEGA-3 HELP WITH ADHD? 28 Jun 2018 A natural solution for digestive relief 25 Jun 2018 Myth or Fact: Digestion takes place primarily in the stomach. BEHAVIOURAL & COGNITIVE HEALTH February 28, 2018 Previous PostNext Post

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Light up your brain with OMEGA-3!

It’s now well established that depression is linked to inflammatory conditions and taking high doses (up to 2 500mg daily) of Omega 3 fish oil as a supplement (especially in a EPA: DHA ratio of  6:1 or more – see a previous blog about this) is an excellent way to reduce inflammation and therefore help with symptoms of depression and anxiety. FATS FUEL YOUR BRAIN But did you know your brain is 60% fat and that brain tissue is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, particularly in the membranes of three different types of brain cells?  So it’s not surprising that omega-3 is necessary for the proper growth, development and function of brain tissue and for optimal brain health in general. In fact Omega-3 has a great effect on your overall brain health – EPA (Eicosapentaenoic Acid) and DHA (Docosahexaenoic Acid) keep the dopamine levels in your brain optimised, increase neuronal growth in the frontal cortex of your brain and increase cerebral blood circulation. DHA makes up a large portion of the gray matter of the brain, and our nerve cells – especially the connections that they make (the synapses) – need to be rich in omega-3. Think of omega-3 as a high quality engine fuel for your brain! STAYING BRIGHT Research also suggests that omega-3, particularly that sourced from fish oil, can help with slowing down age-related brain atrophy.  A significant amount of scientific evidence suggests a strong connection between consumption of fish that is rich in omega 3 and healthy, cognitive function. Low concentrations of EPA and DHA have been shown to accelerate cognitive decline.  And a lack of dietary omega-3 affects brain function and is associated with cognitive and emotional disorders. A Danish research team compared the diets of 5386 healthy older people and found that the more fish an individual consumed, the likely they were able to maintain high-performance memory into old age! MOOD FOOD A study by Sarah M. Conklin, PhD, of Pittsburgh showed that in healthy adults of average age 45 years, low levels of either EPA or DHA predicted high degrees of angry feelings and outbursts. “We were able to show that individuals who consumed more omega-3 fatty acids in their diets had more gray matter volume in areas of the brain important for regulating mood,” Dr. Conklin explains. “These results suggest that these specific fats may confer a protective effect against depression and other mood-related problems.”  (http://www.lifeextension.com/Magazine/2007/10/report_depression/Page-01) There is no doubt that supplementing our diets with omega-3 results in positive outcomes for other mental health disorders, such as impaired cognition and perhaps even Alzheimer’s disease. HOW TO BOOST YOUR BRAIN POWER Good quantities of omega-3 can be found in flaxseed, chia and hemp seeds, but the most beneficial form of omega-3 — DHA and EPA, which are essential to fighting and preventing both physical and mental disease — can be found in high quality fish oil from anchovies and sardines which are low in toxins and heavy metals as they are sourced from the deep clean waters of the South Pacific. OMEGA-UP™ has helped me maintain a balanced life. I use it every day and would recommend it to anyone living a modern, busy life. OMEGA-UP™ increases my vitality and sense of well being. It’s definitely a mood upper of note. M. van Straaten, Cape Town   30 Aug 2018 A HAPPY TUMMY MEANS A HAPPY YOU 27 Jul 2018 HELP! MY KIDS ARE DRIVING ME CRAZY! 13 Jul 2018 CAN OMEGA-3 HELP WITH ADHD? 28 Jun 2018 A natural solution for digestive relief 25 Jun 2018 Myth or Fact: Digestion takes place primarily in the stomach. OMEGA-UP™ June 27, 2017 Previous PostNext Post