Has anyone started on the new Daily Hormone Essentials? (There’s a great article in this month’s Drop Lit about it
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)Good Reads
Is It Time to Rethink Psychiatric Medication? A Reader’s Reflection on ‘Unshrunk’
One of the gifts my parents gave me early on was a love of reading. Give me a book any day over screentime. I use them to learn/research, become better myself, and also to relax. This is one I finished last month.
Considering the state of the world’s mental health in general, Unshrunk is an incredibly important book for many reasons, not the least of which is informed consent.
I have had suspicions about the effectiveness of psych meds for years. Not just the efficacy, but also the safety due to the collateral damage the body experiences over time, and in 2023, there was an incredible broad study done which confirmed those suspicions.
I’m happy to have a conversation with anyone on this topic. Mind, body, and spirit are so intertwined. If one is ailing, the others will follow.
If you are a reader and curious…. this book is for you. (Here’s a short blog too: https://www.madinamerica.com/…/the-cat-is-out-of…/…
If you are better with auditory learning, this is a GREAT interview with the author, Laura Delano: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6PdWKkyooCk
Here is another interview that you may find interesting (for the record, I would never suggest getting off of a psych drug without the help of a medical professional): https://youtu.be/6OMbza-fHrk
Readers Are Leaders
At any given moment since I was old enough to read, I’ve got at least one book I’m working on. For years tho, it’s usually 3 books at a time:
one to educate myself (science or medical) one to elevate my growth spiritually and in leadership one to put myself to bed at night and help my brain shut down…. usually historical fiction.This is what I’m working thru right now….
Brain Energy is a fascinating look at mental health and how this author (a psychiatrist) has determined that mental health disorders are largely caused by metabolic disorders and can usually be managed when the metabolic disorder is addressed and corrected. (I believe he has a strong case here, especially when stacked upon unresolved emotional trauma and either a lack of connection to God or experiencing spiritual oppression.)
The Book Woman’s Daughter is an excellent historical fiction read about a family in Kentucky who are persecuted because of a genetic defect. It is the sequel to the Book Woman of Troublesome Creek, so read that first! Parts of it are heartbreaking.
.Rare Leadership is a book I dove into about a week ago and I’m loving it! I’ve never read a leadership book that ties strong theology with brain science. I have a few other friends I spoke about this book to, and they are reading it too…. we’ve decided to have an impromptu book study that we’re starting in a few weeks to talk about it. (If it’s something that might interest you, order a copy and let me know and I’ll let you know meeting times/ dates…. will be by ZOOM).
Have a great week! xoxo~ liz
Clues From Our Food
I really love how we can get clues from our food…… doesn’t cauliflower look a bit like a brain ? (I believe God did this on purpose for us as clues). I’ve been following Dr. Uma Naidoo for a few years now. I love an MD who deeply understands the healing power of food.
? (I believe God did this on purpose for us as clues). I’ve been following Dr. Uma Naidoo for a few years now. I love an MD who deeply understands the healing power of food. 
Check out her latest article: https://drumanaidoomd.substack.com/…/dr-umas-mood-foods…
Seeds of Thyme Answers About Frankincense
Good word from Seeds of Thyme . My two all-time personal favorite ways to use Frankincense are:
. My two all-time personal favorite ways to use Frankincense are:
as an ingredient in my easy-peasy DIY face serumand
as an ingredient in the most miraculous DIY “pain bomb” capsule(ok, 3 ways!)
) as an ingredient in my easy peasy all purpose nasal spray. (I’ve probably gifted a couple hundred of these bottles of amazingness over the last 10 years and taught hundreds more how to make them).God-given goodness .
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