“Inflammation: The Fire Within” is the theme of the annual conference of the Nutritional Therapy Association. It will be held in Vancouver, WA on March 15, 16, 17. I’m thrilled to presenting on Friday from 10-11:30am and my topic is “The Role of Inflammation in Stress, Anxiety and Depression.” This presentation will provide health and […]
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Zinc deficiency is common: using liquid zinc status test as an assessment tool
“Zinc deficiency is quite common in the developing world. Even in the United States, about 12 percent of the population is probably at risk for zinc deficiency, and perhaps as many as 40 percent of the elderly” Science Daily, Sept 17, 2009 I, however, find that the majority of my clients with anxiety, pyroluria, depression […]
Food does improve mood: 2012 research
A recent blog post on the GoodTherapy.org site featured this article: “Can Social Anxiety Be Caused by a Nutritional Deficiency?”. I was thrilled to have been quoted and to have shared my experience with pyroluria, a form of social anxiety, shyness and inner tension, that responds very well to the supplements vitamin B6, zinc and […]
Aubrey Huff anxiety attack: could it be a food-mood issue?
Do world-class athletes actually have performance anxiety and panic attacks? And could there be a food mood and nutrient connection? Yes, food does have a big impact on our mood. And yes, anxiety can affect anyone and many athletes are affected! The most recent example is baseball player Aubrey Huff, from the San Francisco Giants. […]
Food and Mood: 9 Steps to Calm the Anxious Mind in Wisconsin
What are the 9 steps? the power of real whole foods and the 4 food solutions from The Antianxiety Food Solution; removal of sugar and balancing blood sugar; removal of gluten and caffeine; optimizing digestion, balancing brain chemistry with amino acids; addressing pyroluria with zinc and vitamin B6; addressing lifestyle and other factors. Please join […]
Women more prone to anxiety and depression: author and speaker Trudy Scott shares the powerful positive effects of food on mood at HMN conference
“Anxiety affects over 40 million adults in the United States. Recent research from the American Psychological Association and published in the Journal of Abnormal Psychology, reports that more women than men are diagnosed with mood and anxiety disorders. The authors suggest environmental stressors may be a worthwhile focus for gender differences research. Trudy Scott, food […]