Posted by larryhoover on January 18, 2013, at 20:49:27
In reply to Re: More evidence of inflammation and depression. » larryhoover, posted by SLS on January 6, 2013, at 21:35:15
> I eat a diet high in carbohydrates, mostly because I still lack the energy and motivation to cook. Bread and cereal are cheap and easy. I definitely crave them. Abilify doesn't help.
I totally get that, Scott, my friend. Carbs are easy because they store so well, and they are addictive, too.
> I have begun to change my behaviors, though, but I have trouble changing them all at once. Today was fresh broccoli day. For me, this is a significant change.
That it was a change is indeed significant. There are no rules to be met, no boundary conditions which lead to success. Any change in the right direction is better than the alternative.
> I feel that you hit the target with much of what you have written over these last few weeks. You have changed the way I think about diet.
Thank you, Scott. I am grateful for your recognition of my efforts. Before now, I just hadn't realized the extent to which we had been decieved.
> I appreciate the information that you present and your insights. It makes sense to eat and exercise your way to good health; as good as one's biology will allow.
There is no right dietary answer, but it most certainly makes sense to find your own right answer.
> When I was in my 20s, I changed my diet to be rich in protein and vegetables. I stayed away from sugars and starches. I exercised regularly. I remained very ill despite all of this.
I'm sorry to hear that, Scott. I don't know, we're all so very unique. Here's an interesting study, that followed up a 12-week weight-loss induction diet with a cross-over study of low-carb, low-glycemic, and low-fat diets. The low-carb was the victor, but it did reveal an increase in 24-hour cortisol and C-reactive protein. I've not seen those responses in other studies, but it may be due to the short duration of the dietary interventions.
http://jama.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?articleid=1199154
Really nice tables in this one.
> If I were to replicate these behaviors, I imagine I would feel better in a way an otherwise healthy person would feel were they to make similar changes. However, my experiences lead me to believe that diet is not the culprit in my illness. I have even looked at food allergy and have performed rotation diets.My answer is not evidence that it will be your answer. I get it. But carbs are toxic. The evidence is overwhelming.
> Melatonin makes my depression decidedly worse. I took it at night, though. Some people need to take it in the early afternoon in order for their sleep to improve at night.
I was just looking at that, based on adela's questions. There are a number of timed-release, or continual release melatonin formulations. And they're quite cheap (based on a search of iherb).
> Prazosin has helped me sleep along with reducing depression. My sleep had been very choppy previously. That said, my current sleep hygiene is not optimal. I need to make some changes.
Prazosin? I am not asking for a reveal here, but my literature search associated it with PTSD. I have that, in spades, and melatonin and temazepam work for me.
> Too many bagels.
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> - ScottHave you ever had a Montreal bagel? I'm told they are better than New York bagels, which is saying a lot.
Best,
Lar
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