Beloved Roots Nutrition

08/07/2023

DL-Phenylalanine (DLPA)

"In one study, 20 depressed patients took 200 mg of DLPA everyday. At the end of the 3-week study, 12 patients no longer had depression, and 4 patients experienced mild to moderate improvements in their mood (8).

This makes sense considering that researchers have found that people struggling with depression often have low levels of phenylalanine, and supplementation significantly elevates their mood (9).

In fact, one study found that DLPA is just as effective as standard antidepressants (but without side effects), and another found that people who don’t respond to common antidepressants often get significantly better when they take DLPA (10, 11).

And even if you take medication, research shows that combining DLPA with antidepressants leads to greater increases in mood than simply taking an antidepressant alone (12).

Yet unlike antidepressants, you can feel the effects of DLPA quickly (within a few hours) and in some cases, it can “terminate depression within 2 to 3 days” (13)."

Today I want to talk to you about one of the best amino acids that has really helped me manage feelings of depression, anxiety and trauma. I write about many different helpful nutrients and supplements , and I know it can be overwhelming.  So I want to dedicate this post to one amino

08/02/2023

These are 4 brain chemicals (neurotransmitters) that regulate our mood and promote pleasure:

1. Endorphins - our natural pain relievers
2. Serotonin - natural antidepressant
3. GABA - natural relaxer
4. Catecholamines - natural energizer

When we are low in these, we compensate with food and substances that cause inflammation in the body.

Because some of us don't have enough of the brain chemicals that we should naturally be creating to make us feel emotionally well, we are literally starving to get them.

Should we feel ashamed of ourselves for needing emotional sustenance from food? No.. it happens to all of us. Instead we should feel hopeful about how easy it is to naturally replenish our brain chemicals.

I do this with amino acid therapy!

For example, you can stop your sugar cravings with a single amino acid supplement (L-glutamine). Because glutamine converts to glucose so fast, our brain can use it for energy when it is low on sugar.

Amino acid therapy is completely safe, non-addictive, and a very affordable way to boost neurotransmitter production.

DM me if you'd like to learn more

Have you ever experienced an insatiable sugar craving that you simply can not satisfy no matter how hard you try? Learn more by reading this article.

07/25/2023

💚A therapeutic dose 360-420mg of magnesium glycinate has been so effective at reducing my mother's leg cramps, helping her relax at night and lessening the ruminent thoughts. It's changed her life.💚

Magnesium is an essential mineral to the brain as a part of almost every part of the stress response, recovery, and repair. It's also responsible for supporting muscle and nerve function as well as energy production.

Over half of Americans are deficient in magnesium.. We are usually not getting enough from food sources so supplementation is important. Magnesium is best taken with calcium and vitamin D3 for optimal activation and absorption.

"Magnesium and the Brain: The Original Chill Pill"
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/evolutionary-psychiatry/201106/magnesium-and-the-brain-the-original-chill-pill

"Rapid recovery from major depression using magnesium treatment"
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16542786/

07/24/2023

💚Matcha collagen latte mood boost💚

2 tsp matcha powder
1 tbsp collagen powder (Great Lakes is a great brand - it's pasture raised and grassfed)
12 oz almond milk
Splash of MCT oil
Sweeten with honey

Contains amino acids (theanine, glycine, phenylaline) needed for brain wellness and stimulating serotonin production.

L-theanine contributes to slow, consistent caffeine release, leading to more calm and sustained energy levels. Other benefits include improved mood, attention, alertness, and decreases in mental fatigue and anxiety.

07/24/2023

Nutrient-dense foods continue to heal my body and mind. These are ongoing choices I make, as I know how easy it is to fall back into the spiraling vortex of depression when I am not eating well.

I have seen firsthand the powers of nutrition to change one's mental wellbeing for the better, and I absolutely love and desire to share this knowledge with you!

Seven foods with the most potential to prevent and promote recovery from depression: oysters, mussels, seafood, grass fed organ meats, leafy greens, peppers, and cruciferous vegetables

"The Antidepressant Food Score (AFS) is the first nutrient profiling system created to inform dietary recommendations for mental health.

This evidence-based approach is based on the density of 12 antidepressant nutrients: folate, iron, omega-3 fatty acids (EPA and DHA), magnesium, potassium, selenium, thiamine, vitamin A, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, vitamin C, and zinc."

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6147775/?fbclid=IwAR2oXpr-ngss2Zt1VyKM3hFkAR-Wf8p4IDMWEwK9oMtbEWmz4ldEIibGDOI

04/12/2022

We continue with our mental health focus on this week's Wise Traditions podcast: Mental Health: Connection To Diet: https://bit.ly/dietforrmentalhealth. Broth balances the level of dopamine in the brain. Cholesterol and saturated fats improve mood and intellectual function. Learn about the benefits of nutrition for improved mental health from Sally Fallon Morell, President of the Weston A. Price Foundation. Sally explains why what's beneficial for the body is beneficial for the brain, as well.

Listen and/or read the transcription: https://bit.ly/dietforrmentalhealth

Traditional fats include pasture-raised butter, lard, tallow, schmaltz, suet, duck fat ... as well as coconut oil, olive oil and sustainably produced red palm oil. Cod liver oil and skate liver oil, rather than fish oil is also recommended!

04/04/2022

Nutrient deficiency is at the root of so much.

11/03/2021

An important part of my healing regime for anxiety and depression is adding fats to every meal. There is almost immediate relief!

Let's stop fearing fats. They are essential for proper neurological function and emotional well-being.

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10/24/2021

Save a seat for the free, online Anxiety Summit 5: Gut-Brain Axis taking place on November 8-14, 2021, where over 35 experts will teach you more about the ways poor gut health could trigger anxiety, and effective, nutritional solutions for quick relief.

This year's gift is an ebook created for you to learn the top 9 nutrients that provide anxiety relief and also support gut health and digestion.

Register here:

The Anxiety Summit 5: Gut Brain Axis is online and FREE from November 8-14, 2021

11/24/2020

GAPS/paleo recipes to nourish the body 💗🌿

Nothing delights me more than recreating recipes to feed my family nourishing foods that meet all of our dietary needs.If you want to take a walk on the healthy side, you'll find our favorite recipes to nourish your body and delight your senses below.

08/20/2020

Affirmations for health
Healing is within each of us~

I am worthy of good health.

I am open to seeing everything that is no longer serving me, and I am willing to see it all with love.

I fully accept where I am and am ready to seize this opportunity to grow.

I focus on positive progress.

I am supported and loved in this healing journey of mine.

I create good health by talking and thinking about my wellness.

I most love the parts of me that need love the most right now.

Even though there is discomfort inside of me, I love and approve of myself.

I am in control of the mental atmosphere I create. Thoughts can be changed and the positive thoughts I choose are helping me heal.

I am free to be new in this moment.

I release all negativity because it’s not who I am. I make way for love because that’s who I really am.

I am a friend to my body. I forgive my body and treat it with the same loving kindness I would like to receive.

No matter what has been or will be, my inner light can’t be extinguished.

I treat my discomfort and pain like I would an innocent child. I tend to my body with unconditional compassion and care.

I am doing everything I can to help my body be well as quickly as possible.

I choose thoughts that create a healthy atmosphere within and around me.

I am a willing participant in my own wellness plan.

I am open to new ways of improving my health.

Every choice I make, I make it with mindfulness and a love of life. Whatever it is that I do, I love myself through it.

My body knows how to heal itself. I allow the intelligence of my body to move my health forward.

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04/11/2020

The key is prevention.
Include the following herbs and foods in your diet to protect you:

The herbal remedies that are suggested destroy the 3CL enzyme and thus promote the cell’s ability to protect itself against the coronavirus. QUERCETIN and EGCG which is found in GREEN TEA are best for destroying 3CL enzyme. These anti-3CL substances are also found in these foods:

Oregano
Turmeric
Elderberry
Ginger
Citrus peel
Tickberry leaves
Orange peel
Garlic

Also bring into your eating: seaweeds, mushrooms, cat's claw tea or take it in tablet form, lemon balm tea, monolaurin, and grapefruit seed extract.

Make tea from ginseng, astragalus, schizandra, isatis, licorice, polygonum multiflora and ganoderma.

To protect and enhance your natural immunity,
here is a suggested COVID-19 Protection Supplement Protocol:

* Atomidine, Lugol's Solution, Liquid Kelp (Potassium Iodide) or llumodine - Recommended bottle dosage. Illumodine - 20 drops in a glass of water 3 times daily (15 minutes or more away from food) (Iodine has been shown to destroy SARS and MRSA viruses and, in its atomic form is a powerful antiviral.)

* Nano Silver or Colloidal Silver - 1 teaspoon twice daily (Silver has been shown to destroy SARS and MRSA viruses.)

* Quercetin - 500 mg. twice daily

* Red Algae - 2 capsules twice daily such as on waking and bedtime (away from food)

* Turkey Tail, Rei Shi, Agarikon Mushrooms and/or a comprehensive mushroom blend such as Stamets 7, Immune Assist or Mega Defense - 4 capsules twice daily (to build and protect the immune system)

* Antioxidant Supplement - recommended bottle dosage

* Immune Tonic Tea - (Dragon's Den, Makawao) - 1 cups 2 - 3 times daily. Preventative.

* Astragalus and Echinacea root - tincture, capsule or tea
recommended bottle dosage 3 times daily

* Vitamin D - 2,000 IU daily (to build the immune system)

* Vitamin A - 25,000 IU daily (protects the upper respiratory mucus membranes and lining)

* Vitamin C - 1,000 mg. (not ascorbic acid), 5 or more times daily

Licorice Root - take as tea or tincture once daily (for lung protection)

Full Spectrum Multi-Vitamin & Mineral Supplement - Bottle dosage

Chinese herbal patent formulas

*Yu Ping Feng San - 8 pills 3 times daily

Gan Mao Ling - 3 - 5 tabs 3 times daily

Chuan Xin Lian - 2 tabs twice daily, 5 days on, 3 days off repeat

*Denotes highly recommended

Traditional Chinese Medicine Herbal Formula:

If experiencing lung heat and flu-like symptoms:
Sang Ye 4 grms.
Ju Hua 2 grms.
Lian Qiao 3 grms.
Bo He 1.5 grms.
Xing Ren 3 grms.
Gan Cao 1.5 grms.
Jie Gen 3 grms.
Huang Qin 6 grms.
Ban Lan Gen 8 grms
Lu Gen 3 grms.
Huang Qi 8 grms.
Fang Feng 5 grms.

Cellular Protection from Stephan Buhner
Dan Shen 3 parts
Red Root 2 parts
Cinnamon 1 part

Immune System, cellular protection, cytokine interruption from Stephan Buhner
Cordyceps 3 parts
Dang Gui 2 parts
Rhodiola 1 part
Astragalus 1 part

This information comes from an email blast from Dr. Gabriel Cousens, from Stephan Buhner's book 'Herbal Antivirals', from the Hong Kong Medical Journal volume 17, from Bob Flaws book '160 Essential Chinese, Herbal patent Medicines', and 'Viral Immunity' by J.E. Williams O.M.D.