Now that the both of you know the root cause of what has caused your depression in the past, I beg and plead that neither of you resort to anti-depressants. As a matter of fact, many of the medications and anti-depressants that are prescribed to the American public are banned in Canada due to the side effects.

One great example of this misdiagnosis and over prescribing of medication was discovered by Canadian researchers in British Colombia where they performed research on children for ADHD. They have found that many children were misdiagnosed and over-medicated. Furthermore, the researchers believe that ADHD is simply a matter of maturity and can be solved using cognitive and nutritional practices rather than prescribing pills.

Here is the link to this article:
http://m.theglobeandmail.com/life/health/new-health/health-news/adhd-diagnosis-more-likely-for-kids-born-later-in-the-year-study/article2358987/?service=mobile

Depression and its effects can easily be mitigated with real nutrition and emotional support of friends and family.

Sometimes depression is an emotion that skews the present and actual reality we live in resulting in embellishing feelings of fear and despair. I highly recommend reading academic textbooks on psychology, sociology and the biology that relates to mental health. Many people overcame their depression by learning about the numerous social influences and causes of their depression.

However, in this case the root cause of the depression is due to nutrition because of celiac disease as Ms. Jennifer Esposito pointed out in an earlier post. Therefore, we all can learn about the natural method to address the nutritional causes of depression by staying tuned into Jennifer’s Way. We all can share our experiences, trials and tribulations and our successes through all of our posts.

I have acquired a vast depth of knowledge about the nutritional challenges I have faced in the past and the challenges I presently endure due to the posts of Jennifer Esposito and all of the members of this website. In fact, I learned how naive I was about the success rate of the health care system in New York. Like many Canadians, we believe if one has the money and the access to the health care services in New York, one is guaranteed to experience immediate, efficient and expedient benefits and results. However, I was shocked to learn that it has numerous challenges. I can definitely say that this knowledge has saved me thousands of dollars. If and when I do pursue to seek out health care services in New York, I will take the necessary steps to research the health care services like any other given location and/or city.

God bless the both of you with love and strength.

Chris

I understand depression more than I like to admit. So I truly feel your pain. I don’t know much of your personal situation but what i do know I will share. Food has a direct link to mood! Especially if you have a problem with absorption of nutrients which it sounds as you do. Have you tried liquid vitamin supplements and drinking your vitamins? I use something called ULTRA INFLAM X every day mixed with Hemp or Almond milk and a powder pro biotic. This drink i make into a smoothie with some blueberrys as well, is not only delicious but packed with nutrients and has major anti inflammatory properties! I believe you can order through Amazon. Also please please check your vitamin D. For me I was so lacking vitamin D that it was effecting my mood enormously! I had to take 5000 mlg of LIQUID vit D to ensure it was being absorbed. Please look into these small steps. They truly can make a huge difference. Know one should have to deal with depression, especially at the hands of food!
Please keep me informed!!!

Ever Onward
Jennifer

I still have trouble convincing my family that “NO, I cannot eat that birthday cake and pizza,” but knowing there’s a link to depression will help me stand firm. I hate feeling like a cartoon character instead of a real person.

Once you have clicked on the link, scroll down to the category of Nutrition for Specific Medical Conditions. It is there you will find a special category for celiac disease that have the following subcategories:
Celiac Sprue Association
Gluten Intolerance Group of North America (GIG)
National Digestive Disease Information Clearinghouse

Also, here is a link to the New York University Research Center:

http://www.nyu.edu/research.html

On the top right-hand corner of the page there is a search box. Type in celiac disease and the search will provide a lengthy list of information you can read through.

I hope this helps!

Sincerely,

Chris Perdicaris