Nutrition

 Good nutrition is important if you want to be healthy, not just physically but mentally. If your diet is bad and lacking in important vitamins, it can not just mean that you might have a bad complexion, it can also affect your mood.

We know that chocolate is an anti-depressant but sitting in front of the tv eating chocolates is not the answer. Especially if you are on benefits !

If like me you don't eat hardly any fruit or vegetables you could be lacking magnesium which is sometimes known as the ' anti -stress ' mineral because of its close connection with the nervous system.

Other suppliments such as 5-HTP boost the serotonin levels. Low serotonin levels are believed to be the reason for many cases of mild to moderate depression, insomnia and feelings of anxiety, apathy, fear and worthlessness.

Try the questionaire on www.nutriprofile.org to see if you are lacking in essential vitamins. They can be ordered on the site with no postage charges. The cost per week of the suppliments if needed, should only be about the same as a packet of fries in MacDonalds !

Worth a try ?