Written by: Kevin Cann The more I meet with people and get to know them the more I have realized that we may have another epidemic here in America that is not often addressed, serotonin deficiency. Antidepressants are the most common medication prescribed in the United States (Olfson, 2009). Understanding the mechanisms on how… Continue Reading
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Neurotransmitter Deficiency and Obesity
Written by: Kevin Cann Obesity has a strong link to mental illness, and mental illness has a strong link to obesity. An epidemiological study performed by Becker showed that obese women had the highest rate of mental disorders overall (Becker, 2001). People with mental disorders have increased risk for becoming obese. What do obesity… Continue Reading
Stress and The Food Reward System
Written by: Kevin Cann Understanding the dynamics of weight loss has always been a hot topic in the literature, and will continue to be until we can fully understand the dynamic components of the disease. Most people will attempt various diet and/or exercise programs in feeble attempts to shed unwanted pounds. Nutrition programs and… Continue Reading
Myra’s Story: “You don’t have to be perfect…”
The only thing I can see as a “starting factor” to my eating disorder is that I began taking birth control about the same time and started dealing with depression off and on. I have been battling with bulimia, bingeing and purging, since I was 19. Now, almost 32, I look back and wonder how… Continue Reading
“I was a vegetarian for most of my life…” – A Life Changing Revelation.
This is an odd statement to use in this particular situation, but here goes: I was a vegetarian for most of my life, and it actually didn’t completely ruin me. Yep…I started abstaining from meat when I was about four years old, oddly enough, for moral reasons. The rest of my family ate meat, but as… Continue Reading
Paleo conquers depression
This is part of an ongoing series of real life success stories from people all over the world who have been impacted by the Paleo lifestyle and The Paleo Solution. Read Laura’s story below. I have struggled with depression and anxiety for most of my life, starting when I was about 10 years old. On… Continue Reading
Real life testimonial: Rob’s transformation
This is part of an ongoing series of real life success stories from people all over the world who have been impacted by the Paleo lifestyle and The Paleo Solution. Read Rob’s story below. My story before Paleo was that I weighed 215lbs, had bad GERD, was on Lexapro for depression, had high blood pressure… Continue Reading
Real Life Testimonial: No more meds or anxiety
It’s been almost a month and I’m medication and anxiety-free. For the past five years, I’ve lived every day on the verge of flight or fight. There’s always been a knot in my stomach. Even on the medication, my emotions (including happiness) were dulled. Continue Reading
