Welcome to another edition of Common Ground Online. Here's what's in this week's edition:
- Truehope Conference Call Download Available
- A Desperate Mother's EMPowerplus Experience
- Getting a Better Night's Sleep: Part 4
TOPIC: The Link Between Poor Nutrition and Mental Illness
For the July 5th Truehope Conference Call, co-founder David Hardy was joined by his son Jared to discuss in depth the link that's been discovered between mental illness and poor nutrition.
Jared, who recently received a Masters degree in Neuroscience and a Bachelors in Nutrition, helped to compile a document which summarizes research showing the connection between poor/inadequate nutrition and mental illness. In the document, two-time Nobel Prize winner Dr. Linus Pauling suggests that
some people have higher genetic requirements for vitamins and minerals, and that much mental disease may be due to lack of these nutrients in the brain. He further states that proper nutrient supplementation for these people can significantly improve mental health.
Take some time now to listen to this exciting and informative conference call. A copy of the transcript and a copy of the two-page research document is also available for download.
I feel my life and sanity has been saved by being introduced to Truehope. Back in 2003, I was in the state of hopelessness. As a parent to Joshua, age 5, it was nothing but tears, heartache, resentment and many prayers of no words, just a scream, pleading for help from God.
Joshua’s temper had no limits. He bit, pulled hair, kicked and threw anything he could get his hands on. This took place anywhere, anytime with no warning whatsoever. I could not talk to him or hold him. He could not be reasoned with. I spent my days restraining him in a physical hold for hours until he‘d fall asleep because of total exhaustion of fighting against me. My life, our family’s life, was centered around Josh and his meltdowns.
I worked with Joshua 2 years home-schooling him, and the only fruits that were produced was he could write his name in colored rice. None of the information would stick in his brain. During that 2 years, he was under a doctor, the care of a psychiatrist. He experimented with many drugs. Our life was hell, sorry that’s the word that fits. Josh had no rest at night because of terrors in his sleep. He had no appetite. He was already only 35 lbs. I still had the fits to deal with.
Then we were introduced to EMPowerplus by a friend that had used it for 3 years because he was bipolar. I called Truehope, and I know God led me to this company. I suddenly had a support system, people that really cared about Josh, his well-being. These same people even cared about me and my mental state. They gave me encouragement every step. Any time I called, I always received a feeling of love, concern, and help, and answers.
I saw a change in Josh. My neighbors saw a change. My friends saw a change. My time and energy and days were no longer being used and filled with restraining Joshua. He now could be reasoned with. He loved school work. He loved math. He would do 4 pages on his own. Everyone saw the change. I had to call the doctor and tell him I would no longer be needing his help.
I have been using this supplement EMPowerplus, and Inositol, and I have seen my son change from a wild animal to calm and willing to work with others. He is learning his academics and loving it. He is gaining an understanding of controlling himself.
I tell everyone I meet in case they have someone in need. I tell my story of what EMPowerplus and Inositol and the company Truehope have done for me, my son, our family and our neighborhood. I believe the name of the company is rightly named, and lives up to it and beyond it.
They have helped me financially to be able to keep Joshua on this. I can’t find words and pray enough for them to know of my deepest appreciation and gratitude, and the love I have for all individuals that assisted me, and still do in my hour of need.
EMPowerplus and this company I believe saved my family. To top it off Josh, since then, since 1st grade public school through 3rd grade, has been on the A-B honor roll and perfect attendance.
I know this is lengthy. I also need to share that during September 2005 to October 2006 we moved 10 times in search of a steady income and shelter because of the results of Hurricane RITA. During that time, living in a church with 150 people for 2 ½ weeks, a hotel for a month, and other families, and being uprooted on holidays Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter, Mother’s Day, and the 4th of July, Joshua making friends and repeatedly having to leave them – NOT ONE MELTDOWN did he experience. I had to home-school him during this time period. When we finally got the government loan and settled down, he went right into 3rd grade and still made the A-B honor roll. That is what I call miracles because of this supplement. I feel this is proof that is important.
This is the best I can do to condense my experience. I hope my story will be an answer for another Mom that feels there are no answers. THANK YOU SO MUCH!
I am so grateful that with your love and mercy that Joshua is able to stay on this supplement.
Many thanks.
Bree A.
Part 4 of our sleep series continues with two more tips we hope will help you get the rest you need.
First, tell yourself what you expect when you are getting ready for bed. Make it clear that you are going to get a good nights sleep and will awake refreshed and ready for the new day. This may sound difficult at first, but it is really not at all. Reprogramming our habits can be as simple as telling ourselves what we want. What we want from our sleep, what we expect, and even what time we want to wake up. It may not work every time, but changing and developing habits takes time. The only true measure of success is if you can continue to attempt the change until it actually happens.
Second, try not to take your evening dose of EMPowerplus too close to bedtime. Some people have found it difficult to get to sleep if EMPowerplus is taken right before going to bed. Try instead to take your EMPowerplus earlier in the evening or with your evening meal. You might also try taking your larger doses in the morning and afternoon and the smaller dose in the evening.
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We want to provide you with the most accurate and up-to-date program information so that you can continue to make informed decisions regarding your health. Our hope is that you will find hope, healing, and health through education and continued support.
Yours in health,
The Truehope Support Staff
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