Depression

Sedentary lifestyle, lack of exercise, anxiety, & stress give rise to a common mood disorder known as depression. In this disorder, there is a persistent feeling of sadness, unhappiness, & loss of interest. This disorder affects the feeling, thinking, & behavior of an individual to different emotions & physical problems. Women are more affected by this disorder as compare to men. During the depression there are different symptoms that may change nearly every day.

A patient with depression faces emptiness & hopelessness, feeling of sadness every time & tearfulness, disturbance in sleep pattern, lack of interest in normal activities like sports, hobbies, sex, lack of energy, loss of appetite, sometimes craving for food is increased, fatigue, faces trouble in making decisions, concentration, & thinking, headache & backache. Most of the people take anti-depressant medicines for treating depression but not got any proper relief. So don’t use such kind of medicines instead of these always use natural herbs & best home remedies to fight against it naturally. Let’s try some of the home remedies that will definitely provide good results in depression:

1) Brahmi

Brahmi herb is the best one for dealing with depression. It increases the serotonin levels in the brain that keeps mind calm & healthy. This herb naturally gives effective results in nervousness & anxiety. All the symptoms related to depression are managed with the use of this herb.

How to use:

1. The standardized extract of Brahmi capsules are available. So take one capsule with a glass of milk once or twice daily.
2. Herbal juice of Brahmi can be consumed once daily. Take 2 teaspoonful of this syrup in a glass of water & drink this mixture.

2) Peppermint

Peppermint is loaded with vitamin A, C, minerals such as iron, calcium, copper, folate, potassium, magnesium, & manganese. The menthol in it provides cooling effect & calm down the frazzle nerves.

How to use:

1. Take few peppermint leaves & chew it daily on an empty stomach.
2. Prepare herbal tea by adding few peppermint leaves in two cups of water. Boil this mixture until the remaining half cup. Strain the mixture & drink this herbal decoction once or twice daily.

3) Almonds

Almonds are rich in magnesium & nutrients that produce serotonin. It keeps our brain healthy, happy, & relaxed. Selenium in almonds fights against depression.

How to use:

1. Take 4 to 6 almonds soak it in a glass of water overnight. Early in the morning peel them & eat on an empty stomach.
2. You can also make a powder of dry almonds store it in a container. Add a teaspoonful of this powder in a glass of milk & drink this once or twice daily.

4) Banana

Banana is a great fruit that fights against depression naturally. A high level of tryptophan in it raises the serotonin levels in the body. Regular intake of banana increases dopamine & norepinephrine levels that maintain your mood.

How to use:

1. Include bananas in your daily routine.
2. Drink banana shake by adding a teaspoonful of almond powder in it.

5) Blueberries

Blueberries fruit is rich in selenium, zinc, & potassium. The antioxidant nature of the blueberries remove toxins from the body & fight against depression. All the symptoms associated with depression are managed with the regular use of this fruit.

How to use:

1. Eat a handful of blueberries daily.
2. You can also use this fruit in preparing several dishes.

6) Spinach

Spinach is a very nutritious herb that is full of zinc, folic acid, & magnesium. It helps in the overall detoxification of the body. Regular use of this herb keeps you healthy & fight against depression naturally.

How to use:

1. Have a bowl full of spinach soup daily.
2. Include this herb in vegetable form.

7) Walnut

Walnut is a rich source of monounsaturated fats that contain proteins. This herb is the richest source of omega-3 fatty acids that maintain the overall health of brain cells. All the symptoms of depression are managed with the use of walnuts.

How to use:

1. Soaked 3 to 4 walnuts in a glass of water overnight. Early in the morning peel them off & eat on empty stomach.
2. You can also prepare powder of walnut & store it in a container. Take a teaspoonful of this powder & mix in a glass of hot milk. Drink this milk once or twice daily to relax your mind naturally.

8) Turmeric

Turmeric is a wonderful herb for depression patients. The active compound known as curcuminoids in it shows anti-inflammatory & antioxidant nature.

How to use:

1. Take a pinch of pure turmeric powder in a glass of hot milk. Drink this milk once or twice daily.
2. Use pure turmeric powder for cooking purposes.

These home remedies are easily available at home & can be used for better results in depression.