* There may be heredity factors, but environmental factors and lifestyle are very important. Nutritional deficiencies have a strong effect on mental health.
* Autointoxication and constipation are contributing factors in mental illness. Symptoms that are alleviated range from mental sluggishness to hallucinations.
* There is a direct relation between the transverse colon and the brain. When the colon is clogged, mental illness is triggered in some, and an attack of epilepsy in others.
* Eliminate the “glue foods”; these tend to clog the colon, produce a buildup of mucous and toxins in it, and lead to mental problems. Such foods include white flour, sugar, eggs, meat, peanuts, and dairy products.
* Brain cells cannot function properly without proper nutrients.
* It is known that many cases of mental illness are solved when a simple, nourishing diet, including sufficient fiber and adequate vitamins and minerals, are given; and the colon is cleaned out by eating high-fiber diet.
* A high carbohydrate (whole grain) diet stimulates the amount of tryptophane in the brain and produces a calming, peaceful feeling.
* Exercise, especially out-of-doors in the fresh air, combined with relaxation helps to rejuvenate the body and mind.
* Allergy specialist successfully treats individuals with mental illness by isolating foods and chemicals in the environment which induce mental problems. Allergic reactions may be a factor in criminal behavior. In some cases, the offending food does not cause mental reactions until hours after being eaten. This is called masked food allergy.
* Herbs that calm the brain and the nerves include hop, and chamomile.
***This information is from the “Natural Remedies Encyclopedia” by Vance Ferrell.
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