EUROPE’S MOST EXCLUSIVE ESCAPES FROM SNOWY VILLAGES TO YEAR-ROUND HOLIDAY CHEER DISCOVER 2024’S TOP TROPICAL GETAWAYS Jet-Set to Paradise NOURISHMENT FOR THE MIND Dietary Tips to Combat Anxiety
MORE OF THESE, PLEASE Enough about things to cut out of your diet; how about things we can eat to make ourselves feel better? Berries contain antioxidants, which can aid in combating stress and depression.
Our diets can affect our mood and health, but no one food or drink provides instant, long-lasting relief for anxiety symptoms. As awesome as it would be to say, “I think I’m feeling anxious. Pass me that popcorn chicken, stat,” the truth is that removing certain foods and drinks from your diet can help calm your anxiety. So, if you’re after a more peaceful mood, here are some ingredients to avoid and include to achieve the best result! AVOID ALCOHOL We’ve all heard it, but alcohol is not the solution to your problems. Although ingesting alcoholic beverages can result in short-term relief, the long-term effects are anything but helpful. Alcohol can make getting to sleep more difficult and lead to an overall worsened mood as it leaves your system. In fact, alcohol is a depressant and can make your anxiety much worse. CUT BACK ON CAFFEINE Millions of people rely on coffee to start their day. However, caffeine — a core component of coffee — can make you feel nervous and fidgety if ingested in large quantities. If you suffer from jitters in the morning, it might be time to taper your caffeine intake.
Complex carbohydrates in oatmeal, breads, and quinoa can help increase the serotonin in your brain, resulting in a calming effect over time. If you like fish, try out salmon. It contains vitamin D, which helps produce dopamine and
serotonin, easing anxiety symptoms. Now you have the right ingredients for a successful, calming diet!
SEEING CLEARLY AGAIN MY EXPERIENCE WITH EYE PLASTIC ASSOCIATES
“When you live an active life at 80, every detail matters. For me, those details include skiing through trees at high speeds and leading kayak trips on rivers with low-hanging branches. But as my upper eyelids grew heavier with age, my ability to safely enjoy these activities diminished. My retina doctor, aware of my lifestyle, saw the problem right away. ‘Bob,’ he said, ‘it’s better to find those branches with your eyes, not your head.’
“The procedure took about three and a half hours. Dr. Scott was thorough, and his team was fantastic. The recovery, however, was tough. For someone used to regular exercise, the two weeks of minimal activity felt like a lifetime. It took several more weeks to get the all-clear to resume my full workout routine. But the results were worth the wait. “My vertical peripheral vision is now terrific — exactly what I needed to get back to skiing and kayaking. While I’m not particularly concerned with my appearance at 80, friends commented that I looked ten years younger after the surgery. That’s a nice bonus, but for me, the real reward is being able to spot low-hanging branches before they become a problem. Returning to the activities I love has been a joy, and I owe it all to Dr. Scott and his incredible team. Their skill and care have given me back the clarity and confidence I need to continue my adventures safely. If anyone needs eyelid surgery, I can’t imagine a better place to go than Eye Plastic Associates.”
“He referred me to Dr. Scott at Eye Plastic Associates, a surgeon with a stellar reputation. I’d heard great things about Dr. Scott from my retina doctor, my regular eye doctor, and even the staff where I get my eyeglasses. Everyone I spoke to praised him highly, which gave me the confidence I needed to proceed with the surgery.
2 EyePlasticMD.com
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