What is Depression and Home Remedies for Depression
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Date: Wed, 15 Sep 2010 Time: 4:57 AM
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Depression is an illness that involves body, mind and thoughts. It is not a physical weakness that will vanish within days but it’s the state that interferes with the daily chores of life resulting in poor performance or output. It gives rise to a negative feeling for each and every thing. It may also be defined as allergy, which triggers an unhappy reaction. It may be due to emotional or mental stress and strain or due to high intake of antibiotics.
Symptoms of Depression Can Include:
• Inability to sleep
• Desire to sleep any time
• Difficulty concentrating
• Irritability
• Prolonged saddened mo
• Prolonged crying spells
• Suicidal thoughts
• Constant feeling of anxiousness, guilt or unworthiness
• Marked decrease or increase in appetite
Causes of Depression
• Pessimistic attitude
• Stress and strain
• Inheritance
• Relationship problems
• Financial problems
• Menstrual cycle changes
• Hormonal imbalance
• Excessive and indiscriminate use of drugs
Ginkgo blob helps the brain make certain neurotransmitters, which may alleviate depression. One study has shown standardized extract was helpful for elderly, depressed persons who also had dementia. Even the lowly oat, fresh in its milky stage and made into tincture, has reputation as a nerve tonic and can diminish cravings associated with addictions.
Home Remedies for Depression
• Another remedy for curing depression is to have an apple with milk and honey.
• This might surprise you but a neutral immersion bath for about an hour would do wonders in curing a person off depression and uplift his/her mood.
• Dry the root of asparagus and make a powder of it. Daily one or two grams of intake of this powder would heal a person's mind from depression.
• One of the simplest and effective home remedy for treating depression is to add rose petals in a glass of boiling water. Add sugar to the drink and have it.
• Mix 1/8 teaspoon of nutmeg powder with 1 tablespoon of freshly extracted alma juice. Consume this mixture thrice a day.
• Licorice tea also works well for depressed minds. Take 1-3 cups of tea per day to get rid of depression.
• Make a tea and add 1/4-teaspoon basil and 1/2 teaspoon of sage per cup of hot water. Consuming this mixture two times a day would be helpful in relieving a person from depression.
• Boil a cup of hot water. Add powdered seeds of 2 green cardamoms and sugar. Drink this when warm. It would help in treating depression.
• Diet is also an important concern for treating depression. Having a well balanced nutritional food is very essential. Eat a lot of nuts, cheese, apple cider vinegar in a glass of water, pumpkin seeds, carrot juice, apple juice, 5-6 plums, rate leaves mixed with cumin.
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