DEPRESSION
Nutritional Support Protocol
Lifestyle Recommendations:
1. 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.
2. Avoid extra stress and obligations.
3. Rule out heavy metal toxicity, overgrowth of candida albicans, and hormone imbalance.
4. Rule out hypothyroidism, hypoglycemia, and weak adrenal function.
5. Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.
6. 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).
7. Check neurotransmitter function with DFH Comprehensive Metabolic Profile.
Dietary Recommendations:
1. Whey protein or other quality protein is essential at every meal to stabilize blood sugar levels.
2. Avoid sugar and sweetened products. Replace sugar with the polyol sugar xylitol.
3. Gluten and dairy avoidance may prove extremely helpful for stabilizing moods.
4. Concentrate on fish and foods high in omega 3 fatty acids such as salmon, mackerel, and tuna.
5. Avoid allergic foods.
6. Eat 5-9 servings of fresh fruits and vegetables daily OR add one heaping tablespoon of PaleoGreens
and PaleoReds to your favorite drink.
7. 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:
Brain Vitale: 2 capsules per day
Ultra B12 Folate: 2 capsules per day
Krill Oil: 2 softgels per day
5-HTP Supreme: 1-3 capsules per day
Genuine Norwegian
Cod Liver Oil: 1 teaspoon with each meal
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