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edgilchrist DETOX first! 0 May 7 2009, 4:12 PM EDT by edgilchrist
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When we read what people say about how diet can help with your mental health the advice usually comes in one of two forms...

Things to ADD to your diet to enhance mental performance (like 'fatty acids' and so on)
Things to REMOVE from your diet to alleviate mental health problems.

Depending on your priorities, in general we think that it is best to start by REMOVING bad foods and drinks first. This is because GOOD stuff will be less effective while you are filled with BAD stuff.

Bad Stuff?? Well, we think that excitoxins like artifcial flavourings (eg MSG) and sweeteners (eg Asapartame) are really bwe steer clear.
Artificial colourings are also on the NONO list. Colours in the E101-132 range, with names like 'sunset yellow' (sounds really iffy, doesn't it! Read about it and decide for yourself.)
Caffeine - yes, no regular tea or coffee! Just cut it out and get to like water and one or two of the naturally caffeine free teas.

Once you have done these, you will be working from a better start position to understand what else, if anything, needs to be done.
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edgilchrist Questions to ask your specialist about your medication 0 May 7 2009, 4:03 PM EDT by edgilchrist
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When discussing treatment for a mental health condition with your GP, Psychiatrist or other specialist, you might consider asking some of these questions...

Before resorting to medication, is there a natural intervention, anecdotal or otherwise?
If I am to be medicated or vaccinated, what tests have been done on the drugs (including the ingredients and additives eg coating, colours, etc.) with people who have a similar set of conditions and treatments as me?
Is it possible to see the reported results of tests?
Is there an independent expert who can talk to me about the condition and any alternative treatments?
What will you do, after I start treatment, to ensure that we achieve an optimum balance for my quality of life?
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edgilchrist Expert contributions 0 Dec 30 2008, 9:29 AM EST by edgilchrist
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If you are an expert, medical, clinical, science, neurology or nutrition and diet, and you wish to correct errors, support what has been said, or add information, then please reply to this thread.
Thanks.
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