Depression is not a disease but it is a condition where person is not interested in doing any task or activity which person does previous. It is one of most mental disorder affecting a large number of population. Below mentioned the causes, symptoms and natural remedies to treat the depression.
Causes of Depression
- Chemical imbalance
- Food allergies
- Pre- menstrual syndrome
- Neurological disorders
- Side effects of certain drugs
- Nutritional deficiency
- Thyroid disorder
- GI problems
- Feeling of hopelessness,guilt,anxiety
- Change in appetite
- Inability to concentrate
- Lack of energy
- Loss of interest
- Insomnia
- Reduced sex drive
- Mood change
Natural Home Remedies for Depression
1 Exercise
There is no other method than exercise to treat depression.Daily walking ,aerobics,jogging will improve the emotional health and boosting the self confidence.Continue 30 minutes of daily exercise 5 day in a week will show you improvement in depression.
2 Meditation
Meditation is another task which improve the level of depression .Turn off your mobile ,close your doors and take a deep breath inside and exhale out .
3 Increase vitamin B in diet
Vitamin B acts as a antidepressant and essential for the functioning of nervous system.
Vitamin B rich foods are milk,lentil,green leafy vegetables,nuts,whole grain and pulses.
4 Omega 3 fatty acid
Omega 3 fatty acid helps in improving the mood swings and helpful in functioning of brain.
Omega 3 fatty acid rich foods are salmon,fish oil,walnuts,flax seeds,sardines,mackerel.
5 Fiber
Fiber helps in proper functioning of stomach ,control blood sugar .High fiber content food are raw vegetables ,fruits ,oats ,whole grains