Self-help for depression consists of eating and drinking correctly. Seems
obvious to say, but our tissue, bones, vital organs and brain are
all made of what we eat and drink. As the business computer says
It says, “garbage in, garbage out.” You need to figure out what you SHOULD be
eating. Find out about your body type and the types of foods you SHOULD eat
eating. The Chinese and Indians have benefited from such studies.
for centuries. Are you aware of them?
A test: which are the best foods for your depression among these
items, regardless of your body type: – parsley, almonds, sirloin,
cheese or mushrooms? Answer, the best is parsley, then almonds, then
mushrooms, cheese and beef fillet. Did you know that? if you eat badly
Combination of foods for your depression, will you know it? will you be
aware of the harmful effects? Has your psychiatrist ever advised you about
this? It is very likely not. It would be smart to find out.
Why not find out and make that major life change you could make
all the difference in how you feel. Investigate the options available for
Take food supplements and vitamins. Certain food supplements and
Vitamins can be critical to your recovery and to avoiding a relapse.
The relationship between depression and diet is very complex and goes beyond
the scope of these pages, however, is stated in very simple terms:
1. Serotonin (and other substances) is a chemical that facilitates
brain impulses necessary for our normal functioning.
2. When we are stressed or depressed, our brain requires and
consume more serotonin. Depressed people have a deficiency of serotonin and
therefore, it is necessary to produce more.
3. Since serotonin is partially created by eating complex
carbohydrates, our body begins to crave foods rich in these carbohydrates.
4. People who consume a disproportionate volume of fat and protein
put yourself at increased risk of depression, as these foods can
actually decrease serotonin levels.
5. When we consume foods rich in sugar or soft drinks, we get
long-term satisfaction goal we are breaking down the nutrients
in our system that helps us combat stressors
If you eat correctly you will have more energy, you will lose weight
and have a much higher resistance to stress. eating complex carbohydrates
stimulates the pancreas to produce insulin. This allows the amino acid
trypophane to synthesize serotonin, which is the key element needed to
fighting depression. Among foods high in trypofan
They are turkey, natural yogurt, almonds and sunflower seeds.
Contrary to what most people might expect, a high-protein diet does not
favor a victim of depression. Protein breaks down serotonin. Simple
carbs like pizza, macaroni and cheese will give us a quick fix
in stressful times but are detrimental in the long run. gold complex
Unrefined carbohydrates are desirable as they provide longer reserves of
energy, which contains high levels of fiber, minerals and other nutrients.
Helpful foods include pumpkin, carrots, mixed grain cereals, breads, and rice.
and tomatoes, among many others.
Just as critical as “what” we eat is “how” and “when” we eat. we need to eat
hearty breakfasts and if possible have healthy snacks throughout the day, as if
store a charcoal burner every 2 hours. Snacks may include fruits, natural foods
yogurts, almonds, celery sticks. Under no circumstances should you
Succumb to the vending machine, with chips, soft drinks, etc.
We need to chew food well, at least 25 times per bite. we were
teeth given not to improve our smile but as tools in the first and
critical stage of digestion, which takes place in the mouth. our last meal
of the day should be clear and no later than 7 pm If we are depressed,
our mission is to eat constantly to generate serotonin
evenly throughout the day. If we had a bacon sandwich for breakfast at
7:30am, skip lunch, eat a double slice of salami pizza at 5pm, and have a
big dinner with dessert at 22:00 before going to bed at 10:30, we are
making us prime candidates for obesity, heart disease, cancer,
recurrent depression and other mental illnesses.
In addition to greatly improving what, when and how we eat, there are
growing evidence that natural substances help alleviate the symptoms of
depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder and mania. most highly
It is considered St. John’s wort.
There is also a growing body of evidence showing that foods rich in
in Omega-3 fatty acids may have a useful effect on anxiety,
depression and bipolar disorder than antidepressant medications themselves.
Omega-3 is available in many common foods.
Here we can also mention lithium or lithium carbonate. Lithium is used
in the treatment of bipolar depression (manic depression). Although
lithium in most countries is a controlled drug, lithium carbonate is the
substance actually extracted from the earth so in the strict sense
it is a natural compound. Successfully helps control spikes and
manic depression and is therapeutic in approximately 50% of
patients