Depression

Depression is not a disease but a mental illness that involves the brain and may lasts for weeks,months or even more longer.It involves sadness, discouragement, despair, or hopelessness which is caused by negative thoughts. Depression may be caused due to mental stress or due to high intake of antibiotics. it is also caused by an imbalance of certain brain chemicals.For some people, depression can also be because of the monotonous life.Due to the depressed state of mind, a person can find the daily chores to be very tough and boring and is unable to do them. In this state of mind, a person is unhappy and suffers emotionally and mentally rather than physically.Some home remedies which are given below proved very effective in curing depression.

Best Home Remedies to Cure Depression:

• (1)One of the simplest and effective home remedy for treating depression is to add rose petals in a glass of boiling water. Add sugar to the drink and have it.
• (2)Another remedy for curing depression is to have an apple with milk and honey.
• (3)Boil a cup of hot water. Add powdered seeds of 2 green cardamoms and sugar. Drink this when warm. It would help in treating depression.
• (4)Another natural way to cure depressed mind is to soak feet in a tub with hot water with rosemary leaves, chlorine and some soap added to it. Do this for about 20 minutes and then rub your feet.
• (5)Have fresh green leafy vegetables. You can use them as in salad or can prepare juice for the same.
• (6)Seafood is considered to be good for brain and hence it is also beneficial for depression Regular consumption of this fish at least one to two times a week may prevent depression. This is one of the good home remedies for depression
• (7)An apple with milk and honey recharges your mood and hence help reducing depression. There are various important elements present in the apple including vitamin B, potassium, phosphorus etc. they help the synthesis of glutamic acid which is essential to maintain the chemical balance in Nervous System.
• (8) Another home remedy for depression includes the consumption of cashew nuts(kaju). They are considered to be most beneficial in the treatment for depression. The cashew nuts are rich source of vitamin B complex. This stimulates the appetite and ensures body for the activeness and energy levels.
• (9)Recent researches reveal that certain breathing techniques like ‘Pranayama’ has shown best results in treating the depressed people.
• (10)Taking sleep regular will help in the leveling of the hormones in the body. Follow your routine perfectly. Spend enough time with your family, kids and friends.
• (11)Make an infusion of rose petals by mixing 15 gm of rose petals in 250 ml of boiling water. If drunk occasionally it is beneficial for treating this situation. This is one of the best home remedies for depression.
• (12)One should be treated mentally well. The depressed person should be treated with patience and not with anger.
• (13)Have faith in God and start worshipping almighty God. Spend some time in some religious places. Religious activities also relief one`s mind
• (14)Whole cereals and beans are well cooked and taken. This will give benefit in depression.

Precautions or Things to avoid in Depression:

• (1)Avoid poultry in the beginning of the therapy of depression. Avoid any processed food, food having artificial coloring, eggs, fish and meats.
• (2)Avoid stimulating substances like caffeine and tobacco. This may worsen the case of depression.
• (3)Restrict too much protein intake. This may trigger the depression
• (4)Limit your total fat intake up to 30% of your total calories. Restrict your diet for cholesterol. You should not increase 300 mg of cholesterol a day.
• (5)Avoid arguments. Think that there are other solutions apart from just an argument.