Stressed Out?  Anxiety. Butterflies in the stomach?  Sweaty Palms? Unable to focus?  Feeling nauseous?    3.6 percent of the population have been diagnosed with an anxiety  disorder, with 4.6 females and 2.6 males affected by general anxiety.    Anxiety can be crippling. Making it difficult to perform simple tasks,  and to engage in activities outside your comfort zone.    Let’s look at 4 Foods to Boost Brain Function, increase levels of  Essential Neurotransmitters, and Protect Cells against Damage so they  can perform their pivotal role in sending the ‘right’ messages to the  brain. You can follow me on: Mind, Body and Health services website: https://bodymindandhealthservices.wordpress.com Animal Health and Welfare services website: https://animalhealthandwelfareservices.wordpress.com/home/ Writing and Body Language website: www.writinghealthandcbd.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/SharleneAlmond Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sharlenealmond.co.nz?ref=aymt_homepage_panel Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/sharlenealmond/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharlene-almond-35123077/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/writinghealthandcbd/ #health #writinghealthandcbd #anxiety

Omega-3 is key to the development of the cardiovascular and central  nervous system. It also aids in the absorption of other nutrients. With the prevalence of behavioural and psychological conditions in  children, the correlation has been examined between the rise of these  conditions, and the decreasing levels of Omega-3 in the blood, while common food products are increasingly high in Omega Researchers theorize that Omega-3 may be useful to help manage behavioural and psychological conditions, as they play a major role in the functioning of neuro-transmittors, including serotonin. More research is undergoing on how effective Omega-3 is. Some studies  have presented that children that take an Omega-3 supplement may  benefit in some degree those with ADHD; possibly improving impaired  emotional processing, and may even contribute to the reduction in  anti-social traits. Yes, because of the way Omega-3 works on the brain, it can help  reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression. The increase of EPA  consumption has been linked to possibly reducing social anxiety and  shyness. Some long-term studies have shown that infant formulas that contain  DHA and ARA – a Omega-6 fatty acid, could help delay allergies from  developing, and protect against allergies in early childhood, as well as  developing and improving immune cell distribution. For the full article, you can hop on over to my site - https://bodymindandhealthservices.wordpress.com/2019/06/22/omega-3-for-development-in-children/ Please like and subscribe to help keep this podcast going. Or if you are a visual person, why not check out my new YouTube channel - Writing Health and CBD for a range of health videos I release every Thursday and Friday. 

Genre: Psychological Thriller Jude is drawn once again into the shady underworld of Harlem  when an old boss is murdered and the shift of power in the mob begins. Jude Walker stumbles across more trouble than he bargained for after  helping a young woman escape a potential stalker in the grocery store.  His troubled past boils to the surface, setting his two opposites against each other. The one that wants to do the right thing, and the other that craves to hurt, to kill. A colourful array of characters with hitman, enforcers, godfathers, detectives, Falcone, and Hell’s Kitchen. A story of the backstabbing world of building power in Harlem. The protagonist and antagonist share the limelight equally, both characters enhance the story, driving the suspense to uncover true motives. What is the motive of Gaia? Is Jude being sent into a trap? The action and suspense build with Jude gradually unearthing the truth, and once again having to face his old demons that threaten to be his downfall. For the written review, you can hop on over to my website - http://writinghealthandcbd.com/?p=3416 Please like and subscribe to my podcast, and I would love to hear your suggestions on what book you would like me to review next. Thank you to Reedsy Discovery and Isaiah for providing me a copy of this book for a review. 

Pain. Internal injuries. Nerve pain. Muscular pain. At one point in time, we have all experienced some type of pain, and needed temporary relief. In other cases, constant chronic pain conditions result in a person experiencing pain every day. There are different areas of the body where pain originates from known as visceral, neuropathic, and deep somatic. What are the differences between these types of pain? And can cannabinoids really help in the relief of pain? Let’s talk pain and cannabis. You can hop on over to my website www.writinghealthandcbd.com for more articles on cannabinoids and health, as well as this up-coming article and more about the fascinating discoveries on cannabis. Why not join me on Instagram @writinghealthandcbd Or Facebook - writinghealthandcbd Pinterest - writinghealthandcbd

Love books, especially thrillers. I personally won't be reading the others in the series, as it felt less like a thriller, and more like a drama with some suspenseful elements thrown in. With a lot of characters brought in, there just isn't room to connect with any one particular character. The written review for this book will be available on my site www.writinghealthandcbd.com on 18th December. Genre: Thriller The D’Angelo’s past catches up with them when a killer avenges his lover, setting off a brutal storm of retribution. Miguel Medina is determined to bring to justice those that took away everything he loved – Carmela and Natalia. Living in the outskirts of Arizona, Miguel broods on the day he will exact his revenge on the man he believes is responsible for his Carmela’s death - Nicholas D’Angelo. Bobby, once married to Carmela, and racked with guilt over the brutal killings of the ones he loved the most, faces to lose even more. Working with his father Nicholas, they confront a formidable foe willing to do anything to hurt them. The war continues between these two assassins. Revenge and hatred fuel the violent acts Miguel targets upon Nick’s family. Meanwhile, other key players contribute to growing tensions. More secrets are withheld, bodies unearthed, and addictions threaten to consume everyone in its path. Let's talk books...

How old is the cannabis plant believed to be? 27 million years old. What features do the Cannabaceae family share? plant family contains only 170 species This family is known for its erect plants, trees or climbers They have petal-less flowers The flowers dry into fruit containing one seed They are recognized for their palmately compound or palmately lobed  leaves. Which looks like a shape similar to that of a hand with finger  extended. The palmately leaves have 3 or more veins, leaflets or lobes extending from one point. The palmately lobed leaves have stipules, little projections from the base of the leaf stalk. They date back to around 494BC Which 3 species of cannabis do we recognize? Cannabis Sativa Cannabis Indica Cannabis Ruderalis Cannabis plants are diocious, what does this mean, and how does it help recreational cannabis growers? Dioecious plants are plants that are distinctly male or female.  Typically, male flowers are only present on male plants, and female  flowers are only present of female plants. Male cannabis plants are typically only grown to create new strains,  as it is the female plant’s flowers that contain the most resin, thus  carrying the greatest benefits. Cross-pollinated cannabis is considered an inferior product, because  it causes the female flowers to go to seed, instead of focusing on  producing more resin. The female plants produce buds that contain THC and are higher in  terpenes and cannabinoids. If the male plant is in close contact with a  female, the most likely result is a lower quality seeded weed. The grape-like buds without hairs found on male plants eventually  turn into pollen sacs, while the female plant eventually can produce  hundreds of flowers, forming clusters, known as colas. Growers ideally want to avoid sinsimilla – seedless female plants so  that the female plant can channel their energy to make more resin,  instead of seed production. Therefore, growers tend to separate the male  and female plants. The next podcast will be covering what trichomes are, how to determine the sex of the plant, and what Land Races are.

As a Reedsy Discovery reviewer, I receive quite a selection of books. You can check out this book, and plenty of others here: https://reedsy.com/discovery/book/dream-of-reality-george-holland#review As well as my written review here: https://writinghealthandcbd.com/2021/12/11/bookreview-dream-of-reality-by-george-holland/ Let me know if this is the kind of content you might like, and I welcome suggestions of books I can review next. :)

Let's take a look at how THC comes about, and the effect it has on your physically and mentally. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://writinghealthandcbd.com/2021/11/08/educating-on-cannabis-cbga-thc-and-what-it-all-means-for-your-body/