http://www.liquidhealthinc.com/node/104 Fighting depression, the natural way
The World Health Organization defines depression as /“a common mental
disorder that presents with depressed mood, loss of interest or pleasure,
feelings of guilt or low self-worth, disturbed sleep or appetite, low energy,
and poor concentration.”/ Depression affects more people than you’d
think, according to the WHO 121 million people worldwide are battling
depression. One her website, Dr. Michelle Schoffro Cook, MSc, PhD, DAc, RNCP,
ROHP, shares some ways to naturally fight depression. Since we like doing
things the natural way, whenever possible, I decided to share her suggestions
with you. *Diet* – Dr. Cook feels that our diet has more to do with our
levels of depression than we probably realize. Eating a healthy and balanced
diet can help to keep everything else in our bodies in order, from hormones
to our blood sugar and our weight. Dr. Cook comments /“For example, complex
carbohydrates from vegetables, legumes and whole grains help the brain
manufacture serotonin, a “feel good” neurotransmitter that is needed to
prevent and treat depression.”/ *Food Sensitivities* – Going along with
eating a balanced diet is being aware of food that we may be allergic to, or
have sensitivity to. Dr. Cook says the most common foods to look at are
dairy, wheat, gluten, MSG, sugars, artificial sweeteners, and food colors. If
you notice your moods changing in conjunction with eating particular foods,
you may want to consult your doctor to check if you have a food allergy you
never knew before. *Blood sugar fluctuations* – Have you ever noticed if
you go a long time without eating, you start to feel cranky? This is because
your blood sugar levels dip, so Dr. Cook recommends eating small meals and
snacks every few hours to keep your blood sugar levels consistent. *Essential
Fats* – Dr. Cook says /“Essential fatty acids are necessary to treat
depression, as they are required to create healthy brain cells and are
involved in regulating neurotransmitters”/ – good sources of EFAs
include: fish (and fish oil), flax seed, and leafy greens. There are also
supplement versions of these essential fatty acids available if you think you
won’t get enough from your diet alone. *Nutrient Deficiencies* - When
you’re having any kind of deficiency it throws your body out of its rhythm.
When you’re out of rhythm you’re more likely to have hormones out of
balance, which can lead to depression. This is another reason to try and eat
a healthy and balanced diet and consider a multivitamin [1] if you feel
you’re not getting enough vitamins, minerals and nutrients. *B Vitamins* -
Daniel K. Hall-Flavin, M.D. says on Mayo Clinic’s website: /“Vitamin B-12
and other B vitamins play a role in producing brain chemicals that affect
mood and other brain functions. Low levels of B-12 and other B vitamins such
as vitamin B-6 and folate may be linked to depression.”/ *Balancing
Serotonin* – Serotonin is known as one of many neurotransmitters in our
bodies. Brainexplorer.org says serotonin has many functions /“in addition
to mood control”/ – but because of this specific function, having healthy
levels of serotonin in your brain can help you fight depression. Serotonin
levels can be altered in many ways including exercise and exposure to
sunlight, as well as supplementing with vitamins and herbs. Dr. Cook gives a
few examples of things to consider supplementing with to increase your
serotonin levels on her website, such as: /“vitamin D [2] daily can help
with depression, because it helps the body make serotonin”/ and /“it (St.
John’s Wort) also helps raise serotonin levels in the brain.”/ Depression
is a serious matter and should be dealt with as quickly and consistently as
possible. The WHO lists social stigma surrounding mental disorders as one of
the reasons people don’t seek help for their depression. While these
natural suggestions for dealing with depression may not work for everyone,
there are still lots of forms of treatment available and you should consult
your doctor if you, or someone you know, is showing signs of depression. [1] http://www.liquidhealthinc.com/Complete-multivitamin-liquid-vitamins
[2] http://www.liquidhealthinc.com/vitamin-D3-supplementhttp://liquidhealth.posterous.com/new-content-from-liquid-health-6126 http://www.liquidhealthinc.com/node/104 Fighting depression, the natural way The World Health Organization defines depression as /“a common mental disorder that presents with depressed mood, loss of interest or pleasure, feelings of guilt or low self-worth, disturbed sleep or appetite, low energy, a ... http://liquidhealth.posterous.com
The World Health Organization defines depression as /“a common mental
disorder that presents with depressed mood, loss of interest or pleasure,
feelings of guilt or low self-worth, disturbed sleep or appetite, low energy,
and poor concentration.”/ Depression affects more people than you’d
think, according to the WHO 121 million people worldwide are battling
depression. One her website, Dr. Michelle Schoffro Cook, MSc, PhD, DAc, RNCP,
ROHP, shares some ways to naturally fight depression. Since we like doing
things the natural way, whenever possible, I decided to share her suggestions
with you. *Diet* – Dr. Cook feels that our diet has more to do with our
levels of depression than we probably realize. Eating a healthy and balanced
diet can help to keep everything else in our bodies in order, from hormones
to our blood sugar and our weight. Dr. Cook comments /“For example, complex
carbohydrates from vegetables, legumes and whole grains help the brain
manufacture serotonin, a “feel good” neurotransmitter that is needed to
prevent and treat depression.”/ *Food Sensitivities* – Going along with
eating a balanced diet is being aware of food that we may be allergic to, or
have sensitivity to. Dr. Cook says the most common foods to look at are
dairy, wheat, gluten, MSG, sugars, artificial sweeteners, and food colors. If
you notice your moods changing in conjunction with eating particular foods,
you may want to consult your doctor to check if you have a food allergy you
never knew before. *Blood sugar fluctuations* – Have you ever noticed if
you go a long time without eating, you start to feel cranky? This is because
your blood sugar levels dip, so Dr. Cook recommends eating small meals and
snacks every few hours to keep your blood sugar levels consistent. *Essential
Fats* – Dr. Cook says /“Essential fatty acids are necessary to treat
depression, as they are required to create healthy brain cells and are
involved in regulating neurotransmitters”/ – good sources of EFAs
include: fish (and fish oil), flax seed, and leafy greens. There are also
supplement versions of these essential fatty acids available if you think you
won’t get enough from your diet alone. *Nutrient Deficiencies* - When
you’re having any kind of deficiency it throws your body out of its rhythm.
When you’re out of rhythm you’re more likely to have hormones out of
balance, which can lead to depression. This is another reason to try and eat
a healthy and balanced diet and consider a multivitamin [1] if you feel
you’re not getting enough vitamins, minerals and nutrients. *B Vitamins* -
Daniel K. Hall-Flavin, M.D. says on Mayo Clinic’s website: /“Vitamin B-12
and other B vitamins play a role in producing brain chemicals that affect
mood and other brain functions. Low levels of B-12 and other B vitamins such
as vitamin B-6 and folate may be linked to depression.”/ *Balancing
Serotonin* – Serotonin is known as one of many neurotransmitters in our
bodies. Brainexplorer.org says serotonin has many functions /“in addition
to mood control”/ – but because of this specific function, having healthy
levels of serotonin in your brain can help you fight depression. Serotonin
levels can be altered in many ways including exercise and exposure to
sunlight, as well as supplementing with vitamins and herbs. Dr. Cook gives a
few examples of things to consider supplementing with to increase your
serotonin levels on her website, such as: /“vitamin D [2] daily can help
with depression, because it helps the body make serotonin”/ and /“it (St.
John’s Wort) also helps raise serotonin levels in the brain.”/ Depression
is a serious matter and should be dealt with as quickly and consistently as
possible. The WHO lists social stigma surrounding mental disorders as one of
the reasons people don’t seek help for their depression. While these
natural suggestions for dealing with depression may not work for everyone,
there are still lots of forms of treatment available and you should consult
your doctor if you, or someone you know, is showing signs of depression. [1] http://www.liquidhealthinc.com/Complete-multivitamin-liquid-vitamins
[2] http://www.liquidhealthinc.com/vitamin-D3-supplementhttp://liquidhealth.posterous.com/new-content-from-liquid-health-6126 http://www.liquidhealthinc.com/node/104 Fighting depression, the natural way The World Health Organization defines depression as /“a common mental disorder that presents with depressed mood, loss of interest or pleasure, feelings of guilt or low self-worth, disturbed sleep or appetite, low energy, a ... http://liquidhealth.posterous.com
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