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April 21, 2007
Migraine reliefWe're hearing from more and more readers that The Serotonin Power Diet improves their migraine symptoms. Here's one reader's story:
Nina,
I found the book when I was searching for infomation on serotonin. I am looking
for ways to change (increase) brain serotonin in relation to brain function and
headaches. My husband had an increasing number of headaches, which the
neurologist calls migraines and he mentioned that lower levels of serotonin
(suspected to decrease as we age) may trigger headaches. My husband also had an
MRI, CT scan and allergy tests to rule out other reasons for the increase in
headaches. So after researching sertonin and finding this particular diet we
have changed the way my husband is eating and we have seen a decrease in the
number and severity of his headaches. We are seaching for a natural way to
solve this particular problem. We are not necessarily interested in the weight
loss aspect (husband is 6 ft 3 in and weighs 183 pounds today) - but he has lost
some weight (4-5 pounds in 2 weeks) , feels good and does not feel as hungry
between meals. He does not crave snack foods as before - it
has definitely affected his appetite, as the diet is supposed to. He will
continue on the diet to see how much we can improve the headache situation. I
will add that this diet was not suggested by his neurologist - who has no
knowledge of his change in diet.
- Pat
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TrackBack (0)Binge controlFrom a reader who discovered The Serotonin Power Diet on the internet:
I have IBS [inflammatory bowel disease]. I have battled with depression all of my life. I thought I needed medication again. I have been following your diet for a week and it has improved my life in a short amount of time.
This plan helps control my binge eating. I have to remember to eat. I am not a big meat eater, so this makes so much sense. I cannot believe I can eat the foods I have been avoiding for over two years. My weight got up to 185 last month. When I started the diet on Friday March 30, I weighed 178. I did the diet, and I was down to 168 without clothes by Thursday of last week [April 5]...I had not seen 168 in months. I must admit if I get off track, I will binge, and my weight will go up. I messed up over the three day Easter break, but now I am back on track. I was out of town; I was traveling alot, which is no excuse. I realize how important it is to eat on schedule and to eat the right food combinations and portions.
This diet helped me deal with my PMS. I am always out of control during my last two weeks of my cycle. I did some research on the internet, and I discovered your book. I have tried Cymbalta, and I had great success with it two years ago. It was the only drug of its kind that ever worked for me. I read its active ingredients. I figured I needed to try to eat more food that would mimic this in my brain, and low and behold I found your plan! It works so much faster than medication. I will share this with all my friends! More women need to try it. I cannot wait until you create a specific food guide to take out all the guess work!
- Janene
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TrackBack (0)April 16, 2007
I haven't felt this good in yearsFrom one of our readers:
I have been on this diet for a little over a month. I have lost ten pounds. It is the best diet I have ever been on. I haven't felt this good in years. The diet really is easy. The book contains many recipes that don't take a great deal of effort, and they taste good, too. I was at my doctor's office the other day. The nurse could not believe it. I gave her a copy of the diet. I am only five pounds over what my doctor recommends that I weigh. He says nobody actually gets to that weight. I bet I can. Thank you again.
- Marilyn
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TrackBack (0)The pounds are coming offPosted: Mon Mar 26, 2007 3:28 am on MyFitnessTrainer.com
Hi Nina,
Things are going really well [on The Serotonin Power Diet]. I tried everything you...said to try and the pounds are coming off. It seemed to have jump started my weight loss. I actually enjoy eating my protein earlier in the day. I feel like I have more energy. I tried playing tennis this weekend also, which was a lot of fun and didn't seem like exercise. I've really been feeling great this past week. thank you for all your help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Wendy
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TrackBack (0)April 12, 2007
This is the bestFrom another happy reader:
This is the best..... Although I have never been obese, I have to watch my weight. I'm 5'5 and weigh about 139. My heaviest was about 160. Anyhow I have been "watching" my weight since my teenage years. I'm 62 (but patient does not appear her stated age or weight). I have been on every wt loss program. Obviously it always gets down to calories in and calories out. This has been the easiest program to stay on. I have no cravings and I am maintaining my weight with no problem. I love this program. I do exercise and work out with a trainer twice a week and have for years but I have never been able to maintain my desired weight so easily before. Thank you.
- Janet, Oakland, CA
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TrackBack (0)April 10, 2007
The diet works!!Comments from an enthusiastic reader:
2/23/07
The diet works!! I love it, and I bought another copy of the book for my daughter in law...I love the fact that the recipes are for one serving, since I live alone.
3/4/07
I'm down ten pounds since Dec 29 with another 20 to go. I'm 71, and I
promised myself that when I retired (Jan 2005) I would lose the 40 pounds I
had gained in a sedentary job that required a lot of travel and fancy meals
at meetings. Thanks for the help!!
4/10/07
The diet is still working, I'm down 15 pounds now since Dec 28, and
my daughter in law loves it too. She has lost 14 pounds. She says "it
doesn't hurt!"
- Carol, Eureka, CA
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