Depression, a National Epidemic

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Julia Ross, author of The Mood Cure, is a pioneer in the field of nutritional psychology and a specialist in the treatment of eating disorders and addictions, shares her insight.

In the United States, we are experiencing a silent epidemic, debilitating depression with many faces. Within the United States, 50% of Americans 14 years and older, man and women, are experiencing depression and various forms of anxiety. We have a lot of good information that these moods difficulties come from a malnourished brain.

• Since the 1970’s many Americans have shifted to nutrient deficient diets.
• Lacking sufficient fuel, the brain cannot establish well-being.
• Sugar consumption for each person in the United States has gone from 50 to 200 lbs annually.
• High fructose corn syrup is closely linked to the co-epidemic of depression and diabetes and is addictive.
• Cold cereals, a family staple, contains 55% -75% sugar to assure a better profit.
• The perceived link between food and spirituality, and weight and diet has lead to nutritionally deficient eating.
• Junk mood comes from junk foods.
• Young people and teens respond very quickly to the nutrients that restore health to the brain.

“At last-a nutritional approach to depression and anxiety that is both fast and effective. The best book on the subject in years!”

Richard Shames, M.D., and Karilee H. Shames, Ph.D, R.N., authors of Thyroid Power

Weaving a Culture:

• Understanding Depression
• Depression in Teens
• Adding Value to Your Life

Participating at the Loom:

• Take a test to see how your brain fares
• Being a support

Credit for intro music, One World, Karie.com