ANXIETY
Nutritional Support Protocol

Lifestyle Recommendations:

1. Control stress and avoid extra obligations.
2. Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.
3. Participate in a regular balanced exercise program that includes wearing a pedometer to ensure that you collect steps and move more. High intensity short bursts (20-60 seconds) of activity during the day is recommended to enhance growth hormone release. Also engage in resistance training that works all major muscle groups (work each group at least 2 times a week). It helps to include
calming exercise such as yoga, tai chi, and stretching.
4. Avoid consumption of known or suspected food allergies. Check IgG on DFH Comprehensive Metabolic Profile.
5. Check adrenal function. Identify lifestyle issues with the DFH Stress Quiz.
6. Practice good sleep habits and get between 8-9 hours of sleep a night.Take the "Tests Your Sleep IQ" at the National Institutes of Health http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov and follow the Insomnia Nutritional Support Protocol if needed.

7. Engage in meditation, yoga, guided imagery, prayer, etc. on a regular basis.

8. Get exposure to sunlight 20-30 minutes each day.

Dietary Recommendations:

1. Avoid all sugars including fruit and fruit juices. Replace sugar with the polyol sugar xylitol.
2. Avoid white flour and all refined carbohydrates including cereals and pasta especially those that are made with yeast such as bread, bagels and English muffins.
3. Avoid caffeine and diet sodas.
4. Get a balance of omega 3's (salmon, mackerel, herring, tuna) and omega 9 fats (olive oil, olives, almonds, hazelnuts, avocados).
5. Stabilize blood sugar by eating protein at every meal including fish, chicken and lean meat.
6. Avoid hydrogenated vegetable oils and fried foods.
7. Cook with olive oil or macadamia nut oil at a low heat.
8. Snack on vegetables and small amounts of almonds, olives, avocado, celery with almond butter, PaleoBars and Brain Power Sours.
9. Do not skip meals.
10. Eat 5-9 servings of fresh fruits and vegetables daily OR add one heaping tablespoon of PaleoGreens and PaleoReds to your favorite drink.
11. Carry PaleoMeal Packets and/or PaleoBars with you throughout the day to prevent missing meals or snacks.

Supplement Recommendations:

In addition to the core nutrient program recommended by your Health Care Professional and/or from the results of your most recent Designs for Health Metabolic Profile:

Core Protocol

StressArrest: 1-4 capsules per day
Inositol: 1-3 teaspoons at bedtime

Additional Nutrients Recommended:

GABA -  300 mg twice daily

Ashwagamda -  300 mg twice daily

Valerian Root - 300 mg three times daily

Passion Flower -  300 mg three times daily

Magnesim 250-500 mg per day (magnesium-glycinate or bis-glycinate form preferred)

Calcium 150-300 mg per day (calcium malate, glycinate or citrate forms preferred)

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