Showing posts with label depression. Show all posts
Showing posts with label depression. Show all posts

Monday, 30 September 2013

FOODS TO FIGHT DEPRESSION

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Foods containing carbohydrates, magnesium, omega and vitamins & minerals ( vitamin B1 , B2, folic acid) helps in producing serotonin which uplifts our mood and fights stress.

Rice,potatoes, pasta, idlis,bread,coconuts, honey,spinach,walnuts,cheese,eggs, cherry tomatoes,whole grains, red beans, dark chocolate, salmon, turkey, oyster,beetroot, banana, sweet potato, yogurt .
Carbohydrates or the foods which increases weight should be eaten in moderation.

ARE YOU SUFFERING FROM CLINICAL DEPRESSION ??

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I cannot sleep , I am restless...CLINICAL DEPRESSION ! Are you suffering from it? Find out...

Clinical depression is a state in which a person losses interest in everything and becomes restless, lethargic & suffers from insomnia or hyper insomnia.
* over eats or eats too little
* behavior & mood changes frequently
* gets irritated frequently
* develops I don't care attitude
* concentration gets affected during any work
*reacts or over reacts to people and to different situations

WAYS TO AVOID DEPRESSION

*AVOID ALCOHOL: it causes hypoglycemia and causes depression further.

*EXERCISE: vigorous exercise produces endorphins (happy hormones) which cause a natural high and an excellent way to fight depression.

* LISTEN MUSIC & RELAX : soothing music helps relax mind.



*INVOLVE IN YOUR FAVORITE ACTIVITIES: indulge in activities which relaxes and makes you happy but not in a habit which is socially and personally hampers.

*AVOID FRIED FOODS: they get digested slowly and makes you lethargic, sluggish and decreased mental alertness.

* YOGA: try doing few yoga poses and meditation. You will feel relaxed.

* WELL LIGHTED AMBIANCE: make your room well lighted bright , windows open, let the sunlight come in or go out as sunlight helps body to regulate melatonin which is responsible for preventing depression.
* SLEEP WELL: sleep of 7 hours is considered to be healthy. Rest your body well. Try reading a book if you are unable to sleep.

*BE POSITIVE: keep yourself strong and calm yourself. Attitude matters the most. Optimistic attitude helps the most. Smile !!!

STAY HAPPY!! STAY HEALTHY !!