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00:00:00 --> 00:00:05 Recent research into a new cause behind depression may help end

00:00:05 --> 00:00:06 the stigma.

00:00:06 --> 00:00:07 Tune in.

00:00:10 --> 00:00:11 Hello,

00:00:11 --> 00:00:14 and welcome to Momo 634,

00:00:14 --> 00:00:19 the daily podcast chock full of faith-filled inspiration and motivation.

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00:00:22 --> 00:00:27 Momo 634, motivational moments just for today.

00:00:42 --> 00:00:46 I've mentioned before on this podcast that some researchers

00:00:46 --> 00:00:48 have advocated for a

00:00:48 --> 00:00:52 reclassification of OCD from a psychiatric condition to a

00:00:52 --> 00:00:54 neurological one,

00:00:54 --> 00:00:55 or a hybrid,

00:00:56 --> 00:00:59 due to newer information gathered through neuroimagery.

00:01:01 --> 00:01:05 And today I read an article that discusses a causal link I've

00:01:05 --> 00:01:06 heard rumblings about

00:01:06 --> 00:01:07 for many years,

00:01:07 --> 00:01:09 but seems now to be proven.

00:01:10 --> 00:01:12 The article is entitled,

00:01:12 --> 00:01:18 Harvard Scientists Uncover How Gut Bacteria Fuel Inflammation

00:01:19 --> 00:01:19 and Depression.

00:01:21 --> 00:01:25 I'm linking this article from SciTech Daily under this episode

00:01:26 --> 00:01:26 at momo634.com.

00:01:30 --> 00:01:31 Under the subheader,

00:01:31 --> 00:01:33 Unraveling the Gut-Brain Connection,

00:01:34 --> 00:01:35 the article states,

00:01:36 --> 00:01:39 Researchers are uncovering more evidence that the gut

00:01:40 --> 00:01:42 microbiome plays a crucial

00:01:42 --> 00:01:44 role in overall health,

00:01:45 --> 00:01:47 including mental well-being.

00:01:49 --> 00:01:55 Under the subheader, Reframing Depression as an Immune Disorder, it says,

00:01:56 --> 00:02:01 The study also strengthens arguments that major depressive disorder,

00:02:01 --> 00:02:03 or a subset of cases,

00:02:04 --> 00:02:09 could be considered an auto-inflammatory or autoimmune disease

00:02:10 --> 00:02:11 and be successfully

00:02:11 --> 00:02:14 treated with immune modulator drugs.

00:02:16 --> 00:02:21 Not only does this research provide new avenues to explore for treatment,

00:02:22 --> 00:02:28 it could also be a game-changer for ending the stigma toward attitudes,

00:02:28 --> 00:02:29 towards depression,

00:02:30 --> 00:02:33 and medications for what many have longed to be considered

00:02:34 --> 00:02:35 psychiatric conditions.

00:02:37 --> 00:02:40 That's not to slight true psychiatric conditions.

00:02:42 --> 00:02:46 Long-time listeners know I have often posited that

00:02:46 --> 00:02:52 that medication that restores the natural brain chemistry or that causes

00:02:52 --> 00:02:58 under-firing neurons to fire or calms over-firing neurons is

00:02:58 --> 00:03:00 just as valid as

00:03:00 --> 00:03:02 medication to lower the blood pressure,

00:03:03 --> 00:03:04 heart medication,

00:03:04 --> 00:03:07 or insulin in the treatment of type 1 diabetes.

00:03:09 --> 00:03:13 Prayerfully, one day I will see an end to this stigma.

00:03:14 --> 00:03:15 In the meantime,

00:03:15 --> 00:03:20 I will continue to speak up and speak out on this issue and

00:03:20 --> 00:03:21 bring you the latest

00:03:21 --> 00:03:25 research to help you be an advocate and ally as well.

00:03:26 --> 00:03:30 May we all speak the truth together in love.

00:03:32 --> 00:03:34 What do you think about this new research?

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