6 Home Remedies For Depression

The scenario where a person cannot find pleasure in enjoyable environment is called depression. It is a mental disorder characterized by bad mood, low self respect and reduced interest in everything. Even if it is a mental condition, it does not mean that the sufferer is lunatic.

The person is just unhappy, and not mad! Depression may be genetic, if any of your parents suffered from it then you might be a victim. Hormonal changes can also bring out mood swings and can sometimes cause depression e.g women can feel depressed during menopause. If neurotransmitters in your brain do not work well then it hampers mood.

If situations around you make you extremely unhappy, it may lead to depression e.g losing a job or someone close to you. Depression can be treated with simple home remedies provided the condition is not acute. Major depressions can cause even cause the person to commit suicide. Hence, if you notice high depression symptoms in any of your family member, drive him/her to doctor immediately. But if depression is minor, your can try certain home recipes.

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6 Home Remedies For Depression

Exercise

Everyone knows that exercise is important for physical fitness, but not many know that it improves mental health as well. While you exercise, your body produces chemicals called endorphins. Endorphins stand for Endogenous Morphines which work as neurotransmitters and create a sense of well-being. Exercising thus helps in feeling good rendering positive feelings.

If you are usually unhappy and nothing pleases you easily, then make a routine to exercise daily for around half an hour. Exercise the way you like! You can try swimming, dancing, cycling, jogging, walking, yoga, playing any outdoor game or anything you prefer.

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Avoid Caffeine

Caffeinated products such as coffee are really bad for depression patients. Caffeine inhibits production of serotonin in body. Serotonin is a neurotransmitter found in central nervous system. It provides a feeling well – being and adds a sense of happiness.

Caffeine interferes with production of the chemical leading to depression. This does not mean that you should not have coffee at all. Having it in limit is not a problem. But those who are already depression patients should not stake their lives with coffee. If you suffer from depression, Do Not have any caffeinated product.

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Have Food Rich In Omega-3 Fatty Acids

Omega-3 fatty acids are responsible for proper functioning of brain. They also regulate production of serotonin which induces feeling of happiness. Hence, having food rich in these fatty acids, atleast thrice a week would help you tackle the problem.

Omega 3 fatty acids are found in salmon, tuna fish, cod, mahi mahi, eggs, etc. All the veggies can go for vegetarian sources such as nuts, soy, green leafy vegetables, vegetable oils and flaxseed.

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Rose Therapy

Rose flowers have a property of being antidepressants. They can be used in aromatherapy to fight against depression. Aromatherapy is basically a method of treatment based upon scent (aroma). Rose has very calming and soothing fragrance which can be used as a therapy.

Take few rose petals and put them in a bowl of boiling water. The water catches all the fragrance which escapes in atmosphere through steam. Keep this bowl near your bed, lie down and relax. The scent of rose will do it’s job and you’ll feel much better.

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Have Milk

With all the health milk provides you, it adds another benefit of improving depressive situations. Milk contains tryptophan, an essential amino acid which is required to make serotonin.

As it would be known by now, serotonin is a chemical that enhances your mood. It curbs depression by providing a feeling of well being and happiness. So, add a glass of milk to your daily routine. It will make you stronger, physically and mentally!

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Some Diet Tips

Along with all the remedies, a balanced diet is very essential. Lack of a particular vitamin or mineral leads to improper functioning of body and brain. A happy soul can never reside in an unhealthy body. To keep brain healthy and satisfied, you should include all essential sources in your meal.

Apple and cashew nuts are rich in vitamin B which helps in easy repair of damaged cells. Vitamin B is important for proper function of nervous system as it adds strength and life to the cells.

Also, riboflavin present in cashew nuts keeps body energetic and cheerful. Brown rice has a very interesting property of releasing glucose in blood. This glucose maintains sugar level in body and avoids mood swings.  Thus, in a way or other every nutrient is important for your body. Make a point to add green leafy vegetables and fruit in your daily diet.