Pharmaceutical Grade Fish Oil and Depression
Two weeks ago I was in my study in Long Island when the phone rang. It was an old friend of mine who had been to his family practitioner because he wasn't feeling up to snuff. The doctor had given him some medication, and it made him feel worse.
He wanted another opinion, and I've never had a shortage of those. At the same time, I am usually very reticent to countermand another doctor's advice, because I don't have the whole story, I haven't examined the patient, and this just generally isn't good practice. But in my friend's case, I made an exception, since I knew him quite well.
He answered all my questions without hesitating. I gave him some advice, including a trip back to his doctor. He told his doctor the rest of the story and asked a few more questions. The doctor gave him the same advice I did.
Which was good.
His doctor had prescribed anti-drepressants, and though that works for some, it's not the right call for others.
What I advised my friend was to get the whole story out. Many times, doctors only get the story the patient wants to tell, and what they leave out can be critically important. This lack of information affects the diagnosis, and what medications and protocols are prescribed.
It took thirty minutes of listening to my friend to determine he had a few things affecting his life that should be changed.
1. He needed to get more sunlight. And I'm not kidding. Sunlight is essential for a good mood, and working indoors can make getting sun harder than ever. My advice was 20 minutes once per day.
2. He needed more exercise. My advice was twenty minutes a day of walking, and work his way up to 45 minutes.
3. He needed to cut his alcohol consumption by about 75%. This won't be easy for him, as he is a very sociable guy, and much of his work revolves around entertaining.
4. He needed to make some changes in his diet. This should be easier, because he doesn't have any food phobias. (This is where a person only eats certain things, and fears eating things that are actually good for you.) He needs to work in more fruit and vegetables, and decrease the amount of red meat he is eating.
5. He should take an ultra pure pharmaceutical grade fish oil. Fish oil has been shown time and again to support cognitive function, mood, and neurological healing.
His body needs balance.
He isn't getting it by sitting inside all day, not exercising, drinking a bit too much, and eating like a lion in the wild.
The changes his family physician and I outlined will make a big difference in a short time. And that's the key to great health. Getting started now. - 17273
He wanted another opinion, and I've never had a shortage of those. At the same time, I am usually very reticent to countermand another doctor's advice, because I don't have the whole story, I haven't examined the patient, and this just generally isn't good practice. But in my friend's case, I made an exception, since I knew him quite well.
He answered all my questions without hesitating. I gave him some advice, including a trip back to his doctor. He told his doctor the rest of the story and asked a few more questions. The doctor gave him the same advice I did.
Which was good.
His doctor had prescribed anti-drepressants, and though that works for some, it's not the right call for others.
What I advised my friend was to get the whole story out. Many times, doctors only get the story the patient wants to tell, and what they leave out can be critically important. This lack of information affects the diagnosis, and what medications and protocols are prescribed.
It took thirty minutes of listening to my friend to determine he had a few things affecting his life that should be changed.
1. He needed to get more sunlight. And I'm not kidding. Sunlight is essential for a good mood, and working indoors can make getting sun harder than ever. My advice was 20 minutes once per day.
2. He needed more exercise. My advice was twenty minutes a day of walking, and work his way up to 45 minutes.
3. He needed to cut his alcohol consumption by about 75%. This won't be easy for him, as he is a very sociable guy, and much of his work revolves around entertaining.
4. He needed to make some changes in his diet. This should be easier, because he doesn't have any food phobias. (This is where a person only eats certain things, and fears eating things that are actually good for you.) He needs to work in more fruit and vegetables, and decrease the amount of red meat he is eating.
5. He should take an ultra pure pharmaceutical grade fish oil. Fish oil has been shown time and again to support cognitive function, mood, and neurological healing.
His body needs balance.
He isn't getting it by sitting inside all day, not exercising, drinking a bit too much, and eating like a lion in the wild.
The changes his family physician and I outlined will make a big difference in a short time. And that's the key to great health. Getting started now. - 17273
About the Author:
As a doctor and a baby boomer interested in maximum health, Dr. Bill takes and recommends this type of pharmaceutical grade fish oil every day.
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