| "Regarding focusing on the good things, when | | | | to contribute to the onset of depression. |
| you are depressed it is impossible to do. | | | | Therefore a natural depression treatment |
| Yes, you can make an effort and think about | | | | regimen should remove these harmful |
| them but it doesn't affect the mood | | | | substances from the diet while including |
| feelings. That is the nature of depression, | | | | more magnesium and B vitamins. A daily dose |
| it is beyond feeling 'fed up' and really all | | | | of additional vitamin supplements can help |
| you can do is go with it." - Victoria, a | | | | bridge the gap where our modern diet fails |
| bi-polar disorder sufferer. | | | | us. Studies show that Omega-3 contributes |
| | | | greatly towards the feel-good factor and, |
| Those who suffer from long-term depression | | | | along with amino acids and complex |
| instinctively know when their "black mood" | | | | carbohydrates, should also be included in |
| is about to descend upon them, and know that | | | | the diet as part of depression treatment. |
| bouts of depression can appear for almost no | | | | |
| reason. But does this mean that all they can | | | | In elderly people, improper absorption of |
| do is "go with it"? Depression is certainly | | | | necessary minerals and vitamins is a |
| more than just "feeling down" every now and | | | | possible cause of depression and mood swings. |
| again. It is a disease; and like any disease, | | | | Depression treatment in these cases is aimed |
| treatment is available. | | | | at ensuring the required intake of mineral |
| | | | and vitamin supplements is obtained. |
| Know the Enemy | | | | |
| | | | In addition to diet, regular exercise and |
| Depression is a medical condition brought | | | | relaxation techniques are invaluable in |
| about by a chemical imbalance in the body | | | | depression treatment. Endorphins, released |
| and, once diagnosed by a certified physician, | | | | in the brain during any physical activity, |
| depression treatment is needed to help a | | | | help to have a better, happier frame of |
| person overcome the condition. | | | | mind. Relaxation and meditation also form an |
| | | | integral part of depression treatment as it |
| Depression symptoms include changes in | | | | relieves stress and calms the mind, making |
| activity or energy level, unexplained aches | | | | you feel more positive. Deep breathing is an |
| and pains, prolonged sadness, difficult moods | | | | anytime, anywhere, easy-to-do activity that |
| and, in extreme cases, a preoccupation with | | | | enhances depression treatment. |
| death. If any one or a combination of two or | | | | |
| more of these symptoms is present, your | | | | Complete Healing |
| physician will probably recommend a course of | | | | |
| depression treatment. | | | | So far, it is clear that depression treatment |
| | | | should be holistic, and not just rely on |
| Medical Treatment of Depression? | | | | wonder drugs or miracle cures. |
| | | | |
| The treatment of depression could involve | | | | Holistic, natural, depression treatment |
| medication to restore the chemical balance | | | | advocates a complete change of lifestyle to |
| in the body. The problem with this kind of | | | | a wholesome, nutritious diet and a stress |
| depression treatment, however, is that | | | | free, drug-free life style. To re-cap: |
| recent studies have confirmed that some | | | | |
| common anti-depressant drugs run the risk of | | | | 1. Cut out alcohol and narcotics, which |
| fragile bones in older patients. What these | | | | can contribute towards depression. |
| drugs have been found to do is to affect the | | | | |
| cells from the bone - the osteoblasts - | | | | 2. Restore the natural, chemical |
| resulting in brittle bones. A research study | | | | balance, through a diet rich in minerals and |
| on a group of Canadian over-50s found that | | | | vitamins and by avoiding over-processed |
| those on depression drugs had a 4% lower bone | | | | foods. |
| density at the hip than the rest. The threat | | | | |
| of fractures was also doubled. Most drugs | | | | 3. Top-up any vitamins and minerals not |
| have their side-effects, but when the | | | | found in the diet through supplementation. |
| side-effects are so severe, it is no wonder | | | | |
| many people are seeking natural alternatives | | | | 4. Use exercise and relaxation |
| to conventional depression treatment. | | | | techniques to aid the treatment of |
| | | | depression. |
| Or the Natural Way? | | | | |
| | | | It is very easy for sufferers to fall into |
| Depression is known to be caused by | | | | the trap of believing that depression is a |
| deficiencies in magnesium as well as folate, | | | | natural part of who they are. It isn't! |
| and so most depression treatment is aimed at | | | | Depression is more often than not caused by |
| increasing these mineral levels in the body. | | | | a chemical imbalance causing the body to be |
| In addition, excessive consumption of | | | | in a less than perfect, un-natural, state. |
| narcotic substances and alcohol are believed | | | | |