Having suffered from depression in the past myself, I understand how to prevent it can be and how it can make even the simplest daily activities of a massive struggle.
If you've never suffered from depression, it can be difficult to sympathize with friends or loved ones who happen to be experiencing it.
The best way I can describe it, it's like a giant vacuum sucks the life right you and it becomes increasingly difficult to find joy and meaning in anything.
If I were him ... life becomes meaningless.
As an increasing number of people in the studio up, I went to doctor looking for answers out of desperation with hopes that he knew something I did not.
Unfortunately, the only thing that was offered to me was the 3 minutes of your time and SSRI prescription for that, "... be filled at the pharmacy downstairs ."
At the time I was quite ignorant when it came to their health, but I still left his office wondering why he just asked me how I felt and nothing about who I am.
No one is on me to ask about my diet, or what I did for a living, nor did he ask me if I drink, smoke or drugs and he never once asked how the level of stress in my life or how healthy my relationships with others were.
and yet somehow, the good doctor felt that he had gathered enough information to 3 minutes to justify me putting on a powerful psychoactive drug, which often comes with side effects worse than the disease it is supposed to treat!
Needless to say, I've decided not to fill a prescription and instead began to travel to seek answers to my dilemma elsewhere.
Today I am happy to report that I'm happy to report mental fog and vacuum sucking life are banished for good. It was not easy and it did not happen overnight, but he eventually got better when I follow this one simple rule ...
take responsibility for their own health
Depression is usually caused by one thing only and it is unlikely to be cured by any one thing (that goes for drugs and natural remedies). You must take a multi-factor approach that starts with the basics to achieve lasting health and happiness.
through my own trial and error, I discovered the following drugs helped lift my mood and my life back in the game:
1 Nutrition
Despite the abundance of food in modern society, many people are nutritionally depleted. This is due to the consumption of processed foods, depleted the soil of the factory farming methods, transportation and storage issues over cooking and serving for the degradation of already low levels of nutrients in all foods.
solution is to eat more organic whole foods, naturally raised animal products (such as grass-fed beef and free range eggs) and buy food from local farmers markets.
However, this does not guarantee that you will get all the vitamins and minerals you need, so it's also a good idea to have an organic whole-food supplements a part of your daily routine.
2 Sleep
getting enough sleep is essential for good health, such as the time when your body repairs and rejuvenates the trillions of cells.
Lack of sleep will lead to a weakened immune system, unstable emotions, mental fog, fatigue, accelerated aging, leaving you more susceptible to diseases that decrease the quality of your life and accelerate your death.
get at least 8 hours of sleep a night in a room that is completely dark, a bit cooler than body temperature, without all the electronic gadgets, and if noise is a factor try using foam ear plugs.
Before going to bed to try taking a warm bath with Epsom salts, read something soothing, listen to relaxing music, meditate or trying taking a natural sleep aid.
3 Movement
getting the right amount of exercise a day can help to increase blood flow of oxygen and nutrients to every part of your body including your brain. Feel good chemicals such as serotonin is released when you exercise and it will help lift your spirits and calm your mind.
proper exercise will also help to clear toxins and metabolic waste through the lymphatic system, which may contribute to mental sluggishness and loss of energy.
If you do not know where to start when it comes to exercise, try to find a coach who will give you a thorough evaluation of the life style in order to determine what activity level you need.
It is important that your plan is designed specifically for your unique situation, because the exercise is like a drug that if given the wrong prescription, you get the wrong answer.
For example, if you happen to suffer from conditions such as fibromyalgia or if you have a lot of stress in your life, then it would be best to start with something like a gentle Hatha yoga, Tai Chi and Qigong.
4 Hydration
4 Hydration
...4 Hydration
...Most people are chronically dehydrated, not only from lack of fresh drinking water daily, but no more than the consumption of beverages with caffeine. From coffee, tea, pop and now increasingly popular energy drinks.
...cutting down on caffeinated beverages is a good start and drink 2-3 liters of drinking water daily will help to replenish water lost through sweat and urine, as well as help in clearing out the metabolic wastes that interfere with proper functioning of your body.
5 Digestion
Although anti-depressant medications have a tendency to focus exclusively on the manipulation of brain chemicals, many people do not realize that 90% of serotonin (feel good chemical) in the body is produced in the gut.
is often called the second brain some forward thinking doctors, there is some connection between a healthy digestive tract and happy thoughts.
Without proper digestion, the right nutrients in the right amounts will be absorbed into your body cells and without the timely removal of waste, the colon becomes toxic and fertile ground for all kinds of pathogens.
Over time, this is backed up waste can ignite the intestine which leads to a condition known as leaky gut, where toxins and undigested food particles to pass through the intestinal wall and bloodstream, where they can cause autoimmune reactions, such as inflammation of the brain .
To achieve a healthy digestion, eat more raw whole foods, drink lots of water to hydrate the colon and stimulate peristalsis, consume more fiber, make sure to add abdominal strengthening exercises to your workout routine and never suppress seutroba urge to move.
When it is necessary to use the digestive enzymes, eat more fermented foods such as greens and cultured foods like yogurt or kefir, and / or take a good probiotic daily.
6 Healthy fats
The human brain has evolved to high levels of essential fatty acids known as omega fatty acids found in seafood and brain land herbivores.
of two families of essential fatty acids (omega 3 and omega 6), important for brain health are omega-3 fats. In the past, people have a healthier balance of omega-3 omega-6 fats at 01:02 or 01:01 when the meal came to their child.
This not only fueled the growth of larger brains, but also helped to boost the hormones of fertility and healthy offspring.
This not only fueled the growth of larger brains, but also helped to boost the hormones of fertility and healthy offspring.
...today because of greed and misinformation in the vegetable oil industry, the ratio of omega fats alarmingly unbalanced in 1:20 average omega-3 omega 6
...eliminating the use of vegetable oils, replacing them with healthier fats like extra virgin olive oil and organic grass fed butter, as well as adding more omega-3 fats in your diet by eating more fish like wild salmon, or taking fish oil supplements, will give your brain and body the right mix of fat should be maintained in excellent health and working at optimal level for life.
7 Neurotransmitters
Neurotransmitters are chemicals produced in the brain that transmit and modulate signals between brain cells. They have a huge impact on your thoughts and emotions and when they become unbalanced effects may include fatigue, mental fog, depression, anxiety, insomnia, sexual dysfunction and emotional instability.
There are multiple causes for the neurotransmitters become imbalanced and this May include the following:
8 Balanced Hormones
Many individuals who suffer from depression often have hormonal imbalances that go undiagnosed by conventional medicine, because blood tests are often interpreted incorrectly, or the doctor does not think it is necessary to explore this area.
Many individuals who suffer from depression often have hormonal imbalances that go undiagnosed by conventional medicine, because blood tests are often interpreted incorrectly, or the doctor does not think it is necessary to explore this area.
...Since all of your hormones are linked like a spider web, if it is out of whack it will be converted to effect the other in more or less sometimes.
Many things can affect hormone levels such as stress, poor diet, drugs and alcohol, heavy metals, environmental toxins and general aging, all of which need to be addressed before embarking on bio-identical hormone replacement therapy with competent health care practitioner.
9 Heavy metals
Many people today are exposed to high concentrations of heavy metals, whether they realize it or not. This is due to the fact that thousands of food products, household cleaning products, personal care products and industrial products contain significant amounts of metals such as aluminum and mercury.
Heavy metals settle in the body's vital organs and tissues (such as your brain), where they interfere with their ability to function normally. They can also block the essential minerals (eg calcium, magnesium, zinc), which are required to maintain health.
precautions must be taken to reduce its exposure to these metals and the measures taken to remove them from your body, you've already been exposed (eg, chelation therapy).
Note that when the consumption of seafood that you are the only source and buy a quality selection, and even then you May want to reduce your over all seafood intake per week.
If you do not want to eat seafood, taking chlorella supplements before meals can help to absorb and eliminate deadly living through your heart, instead of in your bloodstream.
You May also take into account that your amalgam fillings replaced by a holistic dentist trained in the proper filling of the removal proceedings.
10 Sunlight
People who suffer from seasonal affective disorder (SAD), will tell you that the dark days of winter can be crippling for them when it comes to depression.
therapy, such as the use of light lamps and light boxes can help to raise serotonin levels, which raises mood, reduces pain and helps control appetite.
In the summer it is a good idea to get moderate sun exposure during the afternoon for 15-30 minutes, and it is important not to wear sunglasses all the time when it is open to maximize the full impact of the release of feel good chemicals in your brain.
11 Detoxification
Currently, there are ten thousand chemicals introduced to our environment since the 1950s, and that number is growing annually.
Our bodies are not designed to cope with these newly foreign substances, and the consequences can be seen in rising rates of cancer, most notably breast, prostate and colon.
The main organ of detoxification in the body is the liver and in the polluted world of today is definitely doing over time. In traditional Chinese medicine the liver is known as the "seat of anger", and even Shakespeare wrote of black bile causes one of a melancholy disposition.
This indicates that there may be a deep connection between the health of a liver condition and his thoughts and feelings.
can reduce the toxic load on the liver by choosing non-toxic home cleaning products, chemical free personal care products, eating organic and naturally grown foods and liver cleansing for one week using the herbs milk thistle and dandelion root.
12 Get in touch
physical contact is essential for proper growth and immune stimulation in children and adults.
studies done with monkeys have shown that children are separated from their mothers after the early deaths were not only in the lower body weight, but when given a choice between food and being with artificial surrogate doll, a child decide to give up eating and held firmly the doll.
Begin by making more people who know and love hugs instead of shaking hands or go for a massage for relaxation and massage.
Get a pet like a dog or cat can make you feel good when you pet them and they snuggle up to you on the couch.
Another great form of touch makes love, not only can boost your mood, but can also improve your cardiovascular health if done correctly! :)
Depression is not a lack of medicines and may not be a life sentence. Applying these recommendations into your daily lifestyle slowly over time, you might just find that what looks like the end of your world, is truly an exciting new beginning!
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