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Culled from:  http://qz.com/734307/the-perfect-breakfast-for-people-with-depression/ Antidepressants and therapy, while both effective , are not the only means available to combat depression. Exercise has been described as a “wonder drug” for reducing symptoms, walking in nature reduces negative thoughts, and meditation can have a powerful positive effect. But there’s another, often overlooked, way to help reduce depression: Food. Our brain relies on nutrients to work effectively and studies have found that Omega-3, amino acids, B vitamins, Vitamin D, and minerals like zinc, magnesium and iron help create strong mental health. The Mediterranean diet, with its abundance of olive oil and leafy vegetables, contains many of these nutrients. One study of more than 15,000 people over 10 years found that those who followed the Mediterranean diet had a lower risk of depression. Nutritionist Melissa Brunetti, who focuses on the connection between diet and mental health, says that an i...

This year like last, I chose to have a word define my year; that word was 'Growth'.  Very much inspired by the story of the Chinese Bamboo Tree, when ever I find myself getting off path I like to re-read the story. I constantly remind myself that even when it looks like nothing is happening I am growing and one day I will wake up and things will have changed. Oyindamola Fakeye Founder Sound Mind Africa How Does A Chinese Bamboo Tree Grow? Chinese Bamboo Tree You take a little seed, plant it, water it, and fertilize it for a whole year, and nothing happens. The second year you water it and fertilize it, and nothing happens. The third year you water it and fertilize it, and nothing happens. How discouraging this becomes! The fifth year you continue to water and fertilize the seed and then---take note. Sometime during the fifth year, the Chinese bamboo tree sprouts and grows NINETY FEET IN SIX WEEKS!