Depression generally refers to a breakdown of mood. If this remains for 2-3 weeks or more then it can lead to mental disorder also. So it is better to workout before it gets one into big trouble. Along with the medicines there are natural ways which can help cure the depression with double effect.
Food: Some foods help cure depression to a great extent. Few of these are dairy products with low fats, soya food, turkeys, banana etc which supports brain with serotonin. Also fresh vegetables and fruits can be very helpful. This leads to the better mood of the person. Few more foods to follow can be fish, tuna, salmon, omega 3 oil, nut oil and purslane etc. There is a great extent of relationship between omega 3 fats and depression. If the body is lacking omega 3 fats there can be depression. Foods to avoid in depression are refined carbohydrate, sugar, unhealthy and non-natural food etc. Also it is suggested to avoid Smoking, alcohol and drugs for the quick relief from depression.
Exercise: Regular exercise is one good, natural and healthy way to cure depression. It helps to get completer sleep and increases the energy level. It also helps in staying healthy and the weight also can be controlled and it gives a internal feeling of healthiness and the individual feel improved self esteem. Endorphins in the brain are increased and this also gives a further increase in happiness. Exercises sometimes are as good as the normal therapies are. Though it can’t be a replacement of medical treatment but can be used in conjunction with the treatment and can help a very fast and rapid recovery.
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Ashwagandha
The herb is stress reduction agent and this could be due to attendance of Vata suppressant action that helps in soothing the entire nervous system. Ashwagandha works as an adaptogen, promoting the body's capability to care for homeostasis and defy stress.
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Brahmi (Bacopa)
Brahmi is considered to be the important Ayurvedic herb used since centuries as a brain soothing agent. Brahmi can improve memory naturally without disturbing any brain chemicals and its equations
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Among the exercises the most popular are yoga, ta chi, different forms involving slow dance, meditation etc. Yoga is one very powerful mean of reducing depression. Different Yoga mudra’s are defined for the relaxation of mind and soul. Dancing with a slow rhythm is also a good cure from depression. It soothes the body, mind and brain.
Meditation: Its better to chant Om during meditation. Having a meditation of 15-20 minutes can relax the mind to a great extent. Meditation is very easy to perform and anyone can do this at any time irrespective of the location or environment. The major thing for this is the concentration. In the starting days of meditation one can find a little difficulty in concentration but later it is really easy and effective way for a peaceful and healthy mind.
Tips: If the person is having a sitting job then it is very useful to walk around once or twice in a hour. Get up, roam around, talk to someone, drink a glass of water, try to get a walk in open air etc can make wonders. A scheduled day planning can be a good idea to stay stress free. Do the things which give you real happiness. These are the things one like from childhood like playing, dancing, singing, reading books, watching movie etc and this can vary person to person.
