Tuesday, March 27, 2012

A Look At Some Natural Remedies For Depression

By James Hunter


One can experience depression at one time in his or her life due to stress caused by either losing a job, when a relationship ends or any other undesirable event in his or her life. This condition is mostly characterized by low moods and if left unattended can even lead to mental problems or madness. Some illnesses and drugs can also be major factors that contribute to gloominess. There are however natural remedies for depression that one can use to treat this condition.

Omega 3 is mostly recommended as a natural medication because it is considered that despair can be caused due to lack of omega 3 fatty acids in the body. This medication usually has antidepressants that can help one to fight despair. Your general well-being will therefore improve and you will be in a good mood after using this remedy.

There is also another effective natural remedy for depression is 5-HTP that normally works by increasing the levels of serotonins in your body or system. This serotonin is mostly effective in getting rid of a somber mood because it also works as an antidepressant. If its levels are high in ones body he or she will fell less depressed and will be in a light mood.

To treat mild to moderate levels of depression a natural medication referred to as st john's wort is considered the most ineffectual as its side effects are few. It generally contributes positively by putting one in a light mood hence is effective in fighting sadness or despair that one may be experiencing. It achieves this by balancing one's moods.

Another natural remedy that apart from fighting despair also treats liver disease and arthritis is SAMe. This supplement is effective as it fights gloominess quickly and helps the brain by improving its general performance. However, it is not suitable for one who is suffering from bipolar disorder or swings in moods as cit can even worsen one's condition and cause manic depression.

An additional remedy used in treating gloominess is folic acid, also known as folate. This acid has high levels of Vitamin B which is mostly deficient in people's bodies making them vulnerable to depression. Taking beans, green vegetables, fruits as well as other vegetables rich in vitamin B can help people counter the lack of this component in the body.

Of all remedies, the diet one is taking is the most ineffectual remedy. It is recommended that one's diet should mostly comprise of foods that have low quantities of sugar because foods high in sugar raises blood sugar levels that in turn lead to gloominess. Moreover, one should not drink alcohol or take caffeine after meals because this only contributes to anxiety and insomnia.

These natural remedies for depression are not only effective but do not have severe side effects. This set them apart from the medicines that are bought over the counter that can worsen one's condition. Properly administered these medications can improve one's moods and increase the overall performance of one's brains.




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