HOW TREAT DEPRESSION NATURALLY?

Depression is one of the debilitating health issues of our ‘modern’ times, caused in many cases by psychological, biological or environmental reasons. Accompanied by quite a few symptoms hampering our well-being with negative feelings. Usually treated with drugs loaded with side effects, closing the vicious cycle. Fortunately, there are ways to relieve these symptoms naturally. Read on to learn more about.  

THE PHILOSOPHY BEHIND

According to the governmental U.S. National Institute of Mental Health in Bethesda, MD, depression usually lasting at least 2 weeks, comes with quite a few negative symptoms such as feeling irritated, sad, worthless, angry or even guilty. Caused in many cases by psychological, biological or environmental reasons.  
 
However, with one citizen out of six suffering from depression at least once in their lifetime, this mental debilitation is certainly not only inconvenient. More than that, it can turn out as a kind of vicious cycle, if treated with synthetic drugs, since those may relieve some symptoms in half of cases within a couple of weeks but haven’t solved this health problem yet - rather have intensified it. With special reference to debilitating side effects.

NATURAL ANTIDEPRESSANTS – SCIENTIFICALLY VERIFIED

In consequence, we may look at remedies and foods from perspective of natural solutions for self-administration. 
 
Let’s start with the herb

St. John’s Wort

(botanical name hypericum perforatum) used since thousands of years by our ancestors successfully for different ailments.
 
According to research at, inter alia, Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital, both in Boston, MA, it helps in cases of depression with its effect on hormones and neurotransmitters serotonin, dopamine and norepinephrine – like medical antidepressants, yet naturally.
 
The amino acid

5-HTP

(5-hydroxytryptophan) may also change the neurotransmitter serotonin in the brain, easing symptoms of depression the natural way.
 
According to research at, inter alia, Duke University in Durham, NC.
 
Based on above mentioned research at Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital, both in Boston, MA, as well as La Trobe University in Victoria, and the University of Sydney (both Australia) also

Omega-3 fatty acids

to be found in fatty fish (like tuna, albacore, etc.) has been scientifically identified for improving our mood and tackle depression. For adults and kids alike.
 
Appreciating the fact that our globe the Earth is a complex biologic-ecologic system, not only herbs are available on this planet to support our health but unlimited many more remedies and foods.

Lavender

(botanical name lavendula angutifolia) is another beneficial herb for depression, because of its relaxing properties, supporting also good night sleep. By inhaling lavender aromas. Again, without side effects of synthetic sleeping pills.
Based on research at, inter alia, the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis, MN and the University of Westminster in London, UK.

Probiotics

Now we also learn from a meta-analysis with seven studies at Texas Tech University in Lubbock, TX, that probiotics as to be found in, inter alia, fermented foods and yogurt, are alleviating symptoms of depression.

IN A NUTSHELL

Depression is one of the debilitating health issues of our ‘modern’ times, caused in many cases by psychological, biological or environmental reasons. Accompanied by quite a few symptoms hampering our well-being with negative feelings. Usually treated with drugs loaded with side effects, closing the vicious cycle. Fortunately, there are ways to relieve these symptoms naturally, as you have learned in this blog.  
  

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All information stated in this blog are for your personal education, and not to replace the advice of your healthcare provider.