Posted by Mistermindmasta on January 16, 2006, at 23:16:37
In reply to 'Diet change cured me of depression', posted by Meri-Tuuli on January 16, 2006, at 8:38:18
> Its this old one again about avoiding wheat/dairy
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> http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/4610998.stm
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> Hmmm, not exactly a scientific study.
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> Anyone tried it?
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> I have to say that since cutting back on sugar I have had more energy.
I've had an almost identical story to this guy except for me, it was more ADHD symptoms rather than depression. Cutting out wheat and dairy SIGNIFICANTLY improves my cognitive abilities - especially the "executive" functions - attention span, multitasking, being fully aware of my environment. I'd say this guy is dead on with his thoughts. I recommend EVERYONE on this board to cut out dairy, wheat, rye, barley, oats and corn as well, since corn effects me the same as gluten containing grains. Try cutting those foods out for 2 weeks. See how you feel after 2 weeks of STRICT avoidance. I eat quinoa, buckwheat, potatoes, sweet potatoes, plantains and a few others for my complex carbs. It's not too bad once you get used to it.Anyway, the point is that EVERYONE should give the gluten free / dairy free diet a go. There's TONS of mostly anecdotal stories involving gluten and just about every mental disorder.
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