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Is It Time to Rethink Psychiatric Medication? A Reader’s Reflection on ‘Unshrunk’

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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

 

May’s The OilR eZine

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May’s eZine edition is a great resource….. it’s a guide for simple, powerful upgrades to your everyday life.
 
✔️natural detox tips
✔️hormone-supporting habits
✔️cleaner home swaps
✔️ingredients to ditch if you want to protect your energy, mood, and long-term health.
 
Written for women who want to live well, and be in charge of their own health. 🌸💪
xoxo~ liz
 

Is Your Antidepressant Just a Band-Aid? Why Root Cause Healing Matters

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One of the pharmacy facts I am passionate about getting people to understand is this: EVERY medication out there only addresses symptoms… not root cause. And only addressing symptoms without addressing the cause would be like continuously patching cracks in a wall without addressing the shifting cracked foundation of a house.
We are so unique. Each one of us. In mind, body, spirit, soul, emotions, experiences. Mental health medications aren’t about “fixing” the problem….. they are the patch on the crack-y wall without addressing the foundational problem (which could be something as complex as a childhood trauma, lack of community, a toxicity, or something as seemingly simple as a nutrient deficiency).
To be clear, in my opinion, most mental health drugs should be listed as a type of drug very similar to drugs with addictive potential. No, your body will not ever “crave” Prozac, Lexapro or anything else in the SSRI or other psych med categories, but once you’ve been on them for a period of time, it can be incredibly hard to get off of them because your body and brain become rewired to depend on the medication. It then takes a fierce desire to correct that dependency, and that fierce desire includes working on oneself in all the areas ….mind, body, and spirit.
SSRI’s are by far the most common class of mental health meds. Roughly 1 in 6 people in the USA take them not knowing or understanding the ramifications of taking them long term. Informed Consent is so very important (and required by law, but rarely enforced 🙄 even if something goes really wrong… part of our broken medical system). How often does a doctor tell their patients what I just said above? 👆 How often does a doctor explain that what they’d like to do, with the patient’s cooperation, is to give them an opportunity to get to the root cause of mental health issues (with help from avenues of mind, body, and spirit professionals), perhaps agreeing to use medication on the short term to get over a hump but with the understanding that the medication would be used as a short term tool to be used while discovering the root cause and then healing from the traumas, toxicities, and/or deficiencies the body is experiencing. (I have much much more to say about this, but I would be writing a novel).
I have so much compassion for people walking through mental health crises, coupled with a desire to see people truly healed and walking in freedom….. and that won’t happen with long term use of these meds. In fact, over time, studies have repeatedly shown that one med will translate to multiple medications because of the side effect profiles.
You are worth doing the behind the scenes work. We all are 💖.
xoxo~ liz
(Please read this article written by a medical doctor for a better understanding. I don’t encourage anyone to cold turkey stop their medications, or to do so without the help of their preferred medical professional)
 
What I Have Learned in Working With 300+ People in Their Journey of Tapering

MTHFR & Other Dirty Genes

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Mark your Calendar! 📅
👉MTHFR & Other Dirty Genes Tuesday, September 10, 6:30 – 7:30pm CT 👈
No, MTHFR it doesn’t represent a bad word…. (although for those that don’t know they have this or other activated “dirty” gene variants, it might feel🥴 like a dirty word! …. at least until they understand what it is and how to support the body and feel so much better!🙌).
Co-Hosts:
Nancy Sheridan: Certified Restorative Therapist, CRT/ Trauma Counselor, and Young Living Platinum will be sharing her story of living with the MTHFR gene variant, how it affects her health and what she does to maintain a healthy, vibrant life.
Liz James: Holistic minded pharmacist and NSHC Certified Health Coach, Author, Young Living Platinum, and founder of an organization called Blessed By His Blood, a nonprofit cooperative focused on connecting mRNA tech free blood donors and recipients.
Melissa Wolff: Doctor of Clinical Nutrition, Licensed Dietician Nutritionist, Certified Nutrition Specialist, Young Living Executive, and mother of 8 will be sharing her experiences both professionally and personally working with MTHFR gene variants.
Jennifer Strickland: Certified Mindset and Wellness Coach, Young Living Gold, and facilitator of this event!
Come learn how to find out if you have this or similar genetic variants through clues (aka symptoms) and testing, and how to “turn off” their negative expression!
We will be discussing all the things! (or as much as we can in an hour 🤪in a simple, non-overwhelming way. )Exploring holistic strategies, including nutrition, lifestyle adjustments, and supplementation to manage these genes.
Empower yourself with practical knowledge to improve your overall well-being and make informed decisions about your health.
This is such an important topic friends! This is an invitation only event…. private message me if you’d like to attend❤️.
xoxo~ liz

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