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Lead A Happy Life By Treating Depression Naturally

By on May 25, 2020
Happy Life By Treating Depression Naturally

Happy Life By Treating Depression Naturally

There are more than 300 million people in this world who are currently dealing with depression. Some are severely disturbed and some show mild signs of depression. Depression includes sudden burst of anxiety, decreased energy levels, sadness, difficulty in concentrating.

Happy Life By Treating Depression Naturally

Happy Life By Treating Depression Naturally

Treat Depression Naturally

These symptoms and this condition called depression can be treated naturally with love and care. It will surely improve the mental condition and eliminate depression leaving you happy and full of life. Let’s take a look at some of the natural ways to treat depression:

1# Healthy Diet

Healthy Diet Gives Healthy Mind

First and foremost thing to nurture our body and mind is our diet. If our diet is poor then we are likely to suffer from depression during early years and it’s impact will be more. If we intake a healthy diet, then our body will remain healthy and we will lead a happy life. Avoid refined sugar and fats as this makes the condition worse. Eat green vegetables, cereals, fresh fruits, eggs, vitamin B6, magnesium and folic acid to make our mind healthy. A healthy diet also helps in taking care of mood swings and keeps our mind healthy. Eat nuts, egg whites, oatmeal and peanut butter to enhance serotonin and give you a relaxed mind.
Healthy Diet Gives Healthy Mind

Healthy Diet Gives Healthy Mind

2# Get Enough Sleep

Depression often comes to those who suffer from insomnia and sleep for less than 7-8 hours. To keep anxiety and depression at bay, 8 hours of relaxed sleep is a must. While we sleep, our body do all the repairs that are required and also restores the energy levels. It helps the mind to stay calm and relaxed. A good sleep also helps in boosting the immunity by producing cytokines that helps in warding off the depression. Follow a routine while you sleep at night, fix up a time to go to bed at night. Stay away from TV, mobile or laptop before you sleep as this way you will get a calm sleep throughout the night.

3# Omega-3 Fatty Acids

This Gives Less Mood Swings

You can find omega-3 fatty acids in fish such as salmon and sardines and also in eggs. If you can’t eat fish then you can consume fish oil capsules that helps in boosting omega-3 fatty acid in the body. This leads to less mood swings, less anxiety and a happy mind that keeps depression at bay.

This Gives Less Mood Swings

This Gives Less Mood Swings

4# Meditation

Practicing meditation daily for atleast 15 minutes helps in calming your mind and keeps you smiling throughout the day. It regularizes the breathing pattern and evenly distributes oxygen to all parts of the body so that they can function properly. Meditation keeps you energetic and also improves your focus where you can finish your daily tasks effectively. So, whenever you feel low on energy then go for few minutes of meditation to boost up your mind.

5# Green Tea

Green Tea Boosts Energy Levels

Green tea contains L-theanine that helps in easing off the depression and boosting energy levels. It helps in removing the toxins from the body that makes you lethargic. It also has mood-enhancing effects that treats depression and reduces oxidative stress. Drink 1 or 2 cups of green tea regularly to keep your mind relaxed and ease off your anxiety.

Green Tea Boosts Energy Levels

Green Tea Boosts Energy Levels

6# Folic Acid

Folic acid is very good for developing a healthy brain in our body and also prevents neural defects as well. Folic acid is widely found in beans, grains, fruits and green leafy vegetables. Folate deficiency relates to depression and supports it well. Eat foods rich in folic acid and keep your mind relaxed and happy. It will help in boosting the brain power and also boosts energy levels in the body.

7# Vitamin D

Sunlight Exposure Increases Serotonin

Many of us still shy away from sun during summer and winter season as we fear of getting tanned while being in the sunlight. Due to coronavirus too, we are trapped inside our home. Less exposure to sunlight and being in dark and damp weather for longer time leads to depression and increase in mood swings.

Sunlight Exposure Increases Serotonin

Sunlight Exposure Increases Serotonin

Less sunlight leads to low level of serotonin that leads to depression. During summers, you can stay in sunlight for atleast 10 minutes that will increase serotonin levels in your body. It helps in calming your mind and also regularizes the sleep pattern in your body. It improves your mood and keeps it light and happy.

Divya Sharma
Mrs. Divya Sharma is an avid writer with a vast experience of almost 15 years in writing career. She did her MA in English from IGNOU along with Diploma course in Journalism from YMCA, New Delhi. She has worked as a Content Manager with Times Of India, Noida for 10 years. Writing is her passion and she tries to give her best every time she writes on any given topic. Writing articles on home remedies is her area of interest and she has gained immense knowledge by writing and researching a lot in this field.
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