Psychosis is a mental illness characterized by hallucinations, delusions and inability to concentrate as well as cognitive debility. Deep seated trauma, genetic reasons or even neurological malfunctioning of the brain can all be reasons for the emergence of this mental disorder. Psychosis can debilitate a person completely if it is left untreated. Natural cures can only be used to complement medication and therapy for this condition.
Certain kinds of foods and herbs can make a difference to your mental health. Exercising regularly also reduces the symptoms of psychosis. Organic or functional psychosis can result from addiction to substances like alcohol as well. In such cases, the substance in question should be avoided. Natural cures are only effective if the patient combines them with positive thinking and an optimistic attitude.
Natural Cures For Psychosis
Fish
Fish is rich in Omega 3 essential fatty acids which help to relax the mind and increase the ability of the person to be able to calm him or herself in the presence of persistent hallucinations. You can also take fish oil supplements to overcome the symptoms of psychosis.
Fish such as mackerel, anchovies, tuna, salmon and sardine can be lightly grilled to preserve the nutrients and consumed for best results. Fish is a perfectly nutritious item to eat because it also contains vitamins and proteins that help to improve the cognitive functioning of the brain.
Resistance Training
You can also join a gym and do weight lifting to combat psychosis. Weight lifting and strength training exercises such as push ups, pull ups and upright rows will help you to lose the weight which you may have gained due to antipsychotic medication. Resistance training also aids in improving your sense of balance and gives you good control over your emotions as well as rigorous physical discipline.
It also boosts your longevity. Strength training equips the mind to focus on the present and helps the person to maintain a good outlook towards life. It also enhances the self esteem and capabilities of the patient and helps him or her to become physically and mentally stronger.
Cardiovascular Exercises
Cardiovascular exercises such as jogging, swimming, walking, running and cycling help to increase stamina and endurance. They also assist in making the person feel better. This is because such exercise leads to the release of endorphins. Endorphins make a person feel good and cheerful.
Moreover, exercise tones the body and cardiovascular training specifically improves the circulation and health of the heart. This improves blood flow to the brain and also supplies the brain with essential nutrients that help it to function better. Vigorous cardiovascular exercises help to reduce the neurotransmitter dopamine in the brain. Excessive dopamine causes psychosis.
Carrots
Carrots are high in niacin which reduces auditory hallucinations. Carrots also contain a high proportion of beta carotene which strengthens the immune system and improves energy levels. Listlessness and fatigue caused due to psychosis as well as hearing inner voices or auditory hallucinations can be eliminated by eating plenty of carrots.
Niacin or vitamin B 3 has been found to be deficient in people who suffer from psychosis. Researchers are suggesting that niacin rich foods be given to psychotic patients to improve their condition. You can take carrot juice or even make carrot soup. Other ways in which to consume carrots include cakes, muffins and salads. You can even eat raw carrot sticks to overcome psychosis.
Green And Leafy Vegetables
Green, leafy vegetables are a very important natural cure for psychosis. Methylation is the process by which the body maintains the right amount of nutrients. Research has found that people with psychosis have abnormal methylation process and show high presence of toxic amino acid called homocysteine which can be destroyed only if you eat foods high in folic acid.
A key enzyme which breaks down homocysteine is low in people who have psychosis. Therefore, those with psychosis should not only eat raw vegetables like parsley, spinach and broccoli, they should make sure that they eat plenty of it. You can eat green vegetables in salads and also add them as seasoning to curries, gravies and dishes.
Pistachios
Pistachios contain huge amount of vitamin B6. People suffering from psychosis have low levels of this vitamin and a correlation between the two suggests that mental health problems may lessen if a psychotic person eats foods high in vitamin B6. Raw, unroasted pistachios of about 100 to 150 grams contain nearly 2 milligrams of vitamin B6.
Try to avoid roasted pistachios as these contain significantly less proportion of vitamin B 6. Vitamin B6 is a water soluble nutrient which is essential for the maintenance of physical as well as mental health. You can eat salted pistachios along with your morning tea or breakfast. Eat about 75% of a cupful of pistachios to meet your daily requirements for vitamin B6.
Wheat Germ
Wheat Germ is very high in zinc. Researchers have found that people with psychosis have low levels of zinc in their body which may be causing the mental illness to worsen. Zinc is an essential nutrient for your body and it is important for neural activity in the brain. As psychosis is caused by malfunction in the dopamine neurotransmitter of the brain, zinc is an important mineral for patients who have psychosis.
About 100 grams of Wheat Germ contains 12.3 milligrams of zinc. The body needs about 15 milligrams of zinc in a day. Persons with psychosis will benefit from ensuring that they consume the required amount of zinc in a day. Wheat Germ is a natural food with this beneficial mineral which can easily be consumed in this way.
Chamomile
Matricaria Recutita is the botanical name by which this herb is also known. German Chamomile is the most potent variety of this herb. You can take this herb in tea form. Just boil the leaves of this herb in hot water and let the mixture simmer for about 10 to 15 minutes. The resulting herbal tea will be good at calming your nerves and helping you to relax. Stress management is very essential for preventing the intensification of psychosis and Chamomile is the ideal herbal remedy for this purpose.
Chamomile is a nervine herb and it soothes and relaxes the mind. It also strengthens the nervous system. You can also take this herb in extract form. Chamomile is also a natural sedative. As one of the many problems that people with psychosis experience is insomnia, Chamomile is ideal for promoting sound and restful sleep. It also stabilizes the mood and improves mental clarity. Chamomile must not be taken by persons who are allergic to Rag Weed. This herbal remedy should also be avoided by pregnant and lactating women.
Caution: Please use Remedies after Proper Research and Guidance. You accept that you are following any advice at your own risk and will properly research or consult healthcare professional.
