NaturalCounselor Health and Wellness Blog For Women

It’s winter, it’s cold and dark outside.  Are You SAD? Many of you may be affected this time of year by the winter blues or by seasonal depression (Seasonal Affective Disorder – SAD). Studies show that people who are affected by SAD don’t have enough vitamin D and have lower level of tryptophan. For some reason more women than men suffer from this disorder.

These 2 healthy baked salmon and avocado recipes for the winter blues may help with seasonal depression since salmon, avocado, and sesame seeds are great sources of the vitamin D and tryptophan you may be lacking:

Healthy Baked Salmon Recipe with Mushrooms

Ingredients:

• 2 medium onions, sliced
• 4-6 pieces of salmon
  
• 4 Portobello mushrooms, sliced
• 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tbsp fresh dill
  
• one lemon
• salt and pepper

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Put a layer of onions (half) on the bottom of a casserole, then put fish, then put mushrooms and the rest of onions on the top. Put parsley on top, and squeeze the lemon juice over all. Cover and bake for 30 minutes, or until the fish is ready in the middle (test with a knife or fork.). Serve with lemon wedges.

Healthy Avocado Salad Recipe

Ingredients:

• 3 avocados, diced
• ½ cup carrots, chopped
• ½ cup purple cabbage, diced small
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp parsley, minced
• 1 tbsp dill chopped
• 2 tbsp sesame seeds
• 2 tbsp sesame oil
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 1 pinch of Cayenne pepper
• black pepper and salt to taste

Directions:

Mix all ingredients in a bowl thoroughly. Enjoy with crackers, peppers, tomatoes.

P.S. You may also want to try an Ayurvedic Immunity Boosting Spice Recipe

Bon Appetit and let us be SAD smart.

Breathe, smile and be happy.

© Irina Wardas, HHC

Women’s Holistic Health, Nutrition Coach and Counselor

NaturalCounselorBlog.com

I would like to share with you some studies about bra and breast cancer from the article ” Bras Shown to Cause Cancer” by Sheryl Walters, citizen journalist published in naturalnews.com

Studies show that this is a very real possibility. The reason is that regularly wearing a bra prevents lymph drainage and circulation, which can greatly increase the possibility of developing breast cancer.

The lymphatic and circulatory systems are responsible for both delivering vital nutrients and clearing out toxins. When the body does not have access to nutrients or when it is under the attack of toxins, cancer may develop.

Regular bra wearing decreases the production of melatonin, which is a potent natural antioxidant and the hormone that regulates sleep, boosts the immune system and, incredibly fights aging. Balanced melatonin levels are essential for the body to fight many types of cancer, including breast cancer.

A study published in the European Journal of Cancer studied factors for breast cancer such as breast size and handedness. They discovered that premenopausal women who do not wear bras are less than half as likely to get breast cancer that those who regularly wear a bra. A study conducted by researcher David Moth revealed that even the lightest bras place pressure on the lymphatic system.

Researchers Singer and Grismaijer observed 4,500 women and their bra wearing practices. An amazing 3 out of 4 women who wore their bras 24 hours per day developed breast cancer. Women who wore their bras more than 12 hours per day had a 1 in 7 chance of getting breast cancer. 1 out 152 women who wore their bra less than 12 hours a day got breast cancer and an incredibly low 1 out of 168 women who rarely or never wear a bra developed breast cancer. Read the rest of the article.

Well, as you can see, in this US centric society, it makes sense to European articles sometimes.  I lost my sister to cancer three years ago, but long – long before that I used to remind her to take her bra off when she was at home and buy them without an underwire if possible.

Breathe, smile and be happy.

Irina Wardas, HHC

Women’s Holistic Health Coach and Nutrition Counselor