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DEPRESSION

Depression, characterized by unhappy feelings of hopelessness, can be a response to stressful events, horJennal imbalances, biochemical abnormalities, or other causes. Mild depression that passes quickly may not require any diagnosis or treatment. However, when depression becomes recurrent, constant, or sever, it should be diagnosed by a licensed counselor.

Lifestyle changes: Exercise increases the body's production of endorphins-chemical substances that can relieve depression. Routine exercise can positively affect mood and help with depression. As little as three hours per week of, swimming, walking, aerobic exercises can profoundly reduce the level of depression.

Dietary changes: Several studies have shown that food allergies can trigger mental symptoms, including depression. People with depression may want to avoid sugar and caffeine.

Helpful Nutrients: Vitamin B6(20 mg twice per day), iron, vitamin B12(1,000 mcg per day), folic acid(10,000 mcg per day), tyrosine(7 g per day), L-phenylalanine(75-200 mg per day), Phosphatidylserine(300 mg per day), niacin amide, vitamin B3 and dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) has shown success to treat depression.

Helpful Herbs: St.John's wort(1 mg per day) extracts are among the leading medicines used in Germany for the treatment of mild to moderate depression. Ginkgo and Damiana may also be supportive in the alleviation of depression. Yohimbe inhabits monoamine oxidase (MAO) and therefore may be of benefit in depressive disorders.

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