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Depression Via Constipation

By Dr. Jennifer Daniels
VitalityCapsules.com
6-27-5
 
Anger, hate, unhappiness and depression are only a few of the emotions that often invade our lives, harming ourselves and the ones we love, as well as limiting our unique ability to grow and to evolve. Unfortunately, the clouds of depression and other so-called "emotional disorders" that canvas America today have led many to believe that it is acceptable to numb the pains and symptoms of our "illnesses" with drugs and other harmful therapies rather than addressing the root causes.
 
Decades ago, negative thinking was referred to as "stinkin thinkin", the reason for this being depression's link to constipation. Our brains are programmed for happiness, as there are several types of neurotransmitters which are made by the brain that facilitate and induce various feelings. Happiness is one of these feelings, and in order for the body to make neurotransmitters, it needs enough B-vitamins and minerals (only a few of the many key nutrients). If the human body goes without the necessary supply of B-vitamins and minerals, it cannot utilize glucose, often resulting in wide mood swings and depression, and if the brain has no access to any glucose or minerals, plain old depression will more than likely develop.
 
When someone is constipated, much of the residue from yesterday's meals remains in the intestines, hampering the absorption of nutrients ingested in today's meal as well as leading to toxicity. Regardless of how nutritious the meal is or how expensive the vitamins are, the nutrients needed for the brain to function optimally are not fully absorbed when the body is constipated. In addition, long standing constipation can result in an impermeable layer of toxins that line the small intestine, preventing nutrients from getting to the rest of the body.
 
If we delve deeper, looking to our brains and the interactions that lead to certain feelings and moods, we begin to realize how influential constipation can be in our everyday lives and that it isn't irrational to believe that the lack of frequent bowel movements can lead to negative emotions. When an emotion is experienced, neurotransmitters are released, and seconds later, the cell reabsorbs it and another chemical comes along to destroy what was not reabsorbed. The emotional system of the body naturally "resets" after each emotion as enzymes in the cell replenish the neurotransmitters to pre-emotion levels, readying the brain for the next emotion. This activity or mechanism of spontaneously resetting consumes a lot of B-vitamins and energy, and thus when B-vitamins are in short supply, it can lead to people having "mixed" emotions, due to the neurotransmitter from the last emotion still hanging around.
 
When someone is constipated, some of the chemicals in the intestine that are unable to exit into the toilet, are reabsorbed into the blood, which can spur depression and irritability. Furthermore, food that is eaten and not absorbed becomes food for bad bacteria.
 
Depression is a special case of constipation. While moving the bowels is very helpful, many people have enhanced their results by taking activated charcoal once the goal of 3 bowel movements a day has been reached. The charcoal can actually augment the effectiveness of bowel movements by soaking up toxins that would otherwise get absorbed into the body and cause depression.
 
Depression is also without a doubt very sensitive to the foods we eat. Food additives of any kind, such as artificial coloring, artificial flavoring, preservatives, pesticides and herbicides can all worsen depression. While the first step to improving depression is resolving constipation and having 3 bowel movements a day, further improvement can be achieved by reducing the amount of chemicals we ingest, increasing the amount of organic unprocessed foods in our diets and reducing the processed ones.
 
Much research still needs to be conducted in this field, and hopefully with an ever-increasing number of people who refuse to wade blindfolded in a sea of ignorance, together we will shed more light on this and other issues of great importance in our lives.
 
Recipe to combat depression:
 
This recipe involves several ingredients. But it is well worth it! A few bites of this dissipates negative moods and comfortably conquers constipation it can be frozen in 2X2 squares and eaten whenever the need arises. It makes 4 dozen muffins, 3 loaf pans or two 9x13 cake pans. Since it is wheat, egg and dairy free, it is well tolerated.
 
Banana Bread
 
6 large bananas, peeled
4 cups water or rice milk
1 cup packed brown sugar or evaporated cane juice
6 tablespoons grapeseed oil
1/4 cups rice bran
1/4 cup ground flax seed
4 cups rolled oats
6 cups oat flour
1/4 tsp cloves
1 tsp cardamom, ground
1 tsp cinnamon
2 tbs baking soda
2 tbs baking powder
1 cup shelled walnuts or pecans
 
Preheat oven to 375 degrees
 
Place bananas, brown sugar, and flax seed in a blender. Blend until mixed well. Add as much of the 4 cups of water as needed to make it pour easily from blender. Pour into a large bowl. Add remaining water and oil and mix well with a wooden spoon. Add 4 cups of oats and set aside.
 
In another bowl, mix the remaining ingredients. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients. Stir well with a wooden spoon.
 
Cooking time varies with the container used. Pick the time that matches the container you use.
 
Spoon into well greased muffin tins and bake for 30 minutes. Check for doneness and cook for additional time as needed.
 
Pour into well greased 9x 13 inch baking pan and cook for 45 minutes. Check for doneness and cook for additional time as needed.
 
Pour into well greased 9 inch bread pan and cook for 1 hour. Check for doneness and cook for additional time as needed.
 
If you prefer sweeter bread, spread honey on the top.
 
Bon appetite!
 
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Jennifer Daniels, M.D., M.B.A is a graduate of Harvard University, the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, and the Wharton School of Business. Dr. Daniels loves receiving email, so feel free to drop her a line at jennifer@vitalitycapsules.com
 

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