Lifting Depression with

Raw FoodYafa Sakkejha, Founder, House of Verona

Twitter @YafaSakkejha

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“Suicide is a nutritional deficiency.”

- Dr James Greenblatt MDHarvard trained psychiatrist

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“I had 20 patients who went on antidepressants and could not stop thinking about killing themselves. They went off and

never had a suicidal thought again.”- Dr James Greenblatt MD

Harvard trained psychiatrist

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NeurotransmittersTryptophan --> 5HTP --> Serotonin

Pumpkin seedsSunflower seeds

LentilsBananas

Serotonin Syndrome

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NeurotransmittersPhenylalanine --> Tyrosine --> Dopa

--> Dopamine --> Noradrenaline

10 cups kale = 2 bunches =

1500mgCareful if on

MAOIs

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NeurotransmittersGlutamine

3 cups kale = 1 bunch = 1000mg

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NeurotransmittersGABA

glutamatevitamin C

B3, B6

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Endorphins

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EFAsInverse relationship b/w DHA, EPA & Depression

Brain is 60% fat

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LithiumLithium --> lower suicide risk

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DeficienciesB1B3B9B12B6

Vitamin CVitamin DVitamin EChromium

IronCalcium

Magnesium

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Hormones

Men who don’t respond to antidepressants found to have low

levels of testosterone

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HormonesIncreasing testosterone naturally:

- Exercise- Cut out soy & other estrogens- Zinc for testosterone synthesis- EFAs for testosterone synthesis- Reduce stress; cortisol breaks down muscles and therefore testosterone

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Food AllergiesAllergies -->

improper digestion of food --> improper nutrient absorption --> nutrient deficiency --> depression

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ZincImportant role in creating

neurotransmitters

Many depressed patients improve significantly when supplementing with

Zinc

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Prescription DrugsSSRIs

&Statins

Cause Suicidal Ideation & Depression

Low cholesterol decreases # of serotonin receptors in the brain

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Andrew10 yrs old

Anxiety, delusional, OCDConvinced he had

committed adultery1 year later on

EMPowerPlus, no psychotic symptoms.

Normal. Psychiatrist against it.

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House of Verona Poll, 100 raw foodists, April 200924Wednesday, June 15, 2011

Gina’s Story

1http://www.raw-food-muse.com2http://twitter.com/RawFoodMuse3http://www.youtube.com/rawfoodmuse

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TakeawaysEAT RAW

Dr Vance Logan MD5HTP supplements $15

Purple cabbage juiceE3Live

True Hope / EMPowerPlusD3

Chromium PicolinateRead: Depression-Free for Life by Dr Cousens MD

2 bunches greens/day

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Depression FightersSpinachKale

CollardWatercress

Carrots (tops) Beet tops

WheatgrassSprouts

Swiss ChardBok ChoySpirulinaRomaineBerries

Burdock root

lemonslimes

orangespapayabroccoli

brussel sproutspecans

almondsmacadamia nuts

walnutssunflower seeds

poppy seedsE3LiveGinko

sesame seedscashews

brazil nutspistachiosflax seedshemp seeds

bananasdandelionraw cacaopine nutsbee pollenpropolis

herbsyoung coconuts

seaweedgarlic

radishesSt John’s Worthot pepperscucumberstomatoes

bell pepperspumpkin seeds

cabbagebroccoli

steel cut oatslentils

whole grains

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Depression Studyat the House of Verona

Organic Living FoodSpring waterSmoothies

Spa Soak at Le ScandinaveChalet Accommodations

Sauna, steam bath, hot tubHot yogaHiking

Socializing

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To get involved in the depression study or apply for sponsorship:

HouseofVerona.com1.800.252.2826

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