Posts Tagged ‘depression treatment’



  • Managing Depression with Ayurveda
    Managing Depression with Ayurveda
    According to the theories of Ayurveda, the following herbs can effectively manage depression: Shatavari : Scientifically shatavari is known as Asparagus racemosis. This herb belongs to Liliaceae family. Shatavari is primarily found in the jungles of India. In Ayurveda, this herb is the most frequently used medicine for the women. Shatavari acts as a revitalizing tonic for both men and women. This herb is often prescribed for the treatment of anxiety and nervousness in patients with depression. Shatavari works by reducing the negative emotions and boosting the positing ones. Bhringraj : This herb is mainly known for its ability of preventing graying of hair and improving liver health. However, bhringraj also possesses the ability of soothing our nervous system. Thus often Ayurvedic doctors prescribe dosage of this herb to patients  [...]
    Posted at September 15th, 2011 | Depression
  • Depression Can Be Treated Successfully with Amino Acid Therapy
    Depression Can Be Treated Successfully with Amino Acid Therapy
    Depression can be caused due to chemical imbalances in the neurotransmitters like GABA or gamma-aminonutyric acids, epinephrine, norepinephrine and serotonin. These neurotransmitters are generated with the help of a group of essential amino acid. As a result of this, depression is often treated with amino acid therapy. Our brain requires neurotransmitters for functioning normally and staying healthy. The amino acids are designated as the precursors of these neurotransmitters. As the levels of amino acids in our body drops, our brain fails to function properly due to lack of neurotransmitters, which can lead to mental disorders like anxiety, depression etc. Depression is specifically caused by drop in the levels of serotonin. The amino acids required by human body for production of serotonin are choline, tryptophan, 5-HTP, tyrosine,  [...]
    Posted at May 12th, 2011 | Depression
  • Discern Depression With Natural Treatments For Depression
    Discern Depression With Natural Treatments For Depression
    Depression is like a black curtain which inflicts melancholic feelings over lives of individuals. Depression with itself brings hopelessness, helplessness, lack of energy, sleepiness and low energy levels. Although, this kind of feelings may differ from one person to another, its effects stand as unswerving hurdles in one’s life. Depression is a serious mental condition which interferes in one’s professional, emotional, physical and mental life. There are various kinds of depression which may be triggered by different causes. The symptoms can be diagnosed by a mental health professional. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorder states a depressed person as experiencing feelings of sadness, helplessness and hopelessness. Depression is seen as synonymous to the term ‘sad’ in traditional colloquy. However, clinical  [...]
    Posted at December 1st, 2009 | Depression
  • Combat Depression The Natural Way
    Combat Depression The Natural Way
    People fallen in the dark pitch of depression can rise high by simply kicking back their depression symptoms. Want to know how? It’s really very simple; don’t worry, I will not ask you to walk over the chemical path. Curious to know, it’s as simple as eating healthy food. Yeah, it’s really true. There are numerous mood-boosting foods that can sweep your gloomy and melancholic feelings. While other mood disorders like stress, anxiety or depression can be treated the pharmaceutical way, depression is one of them that can be eased through certain natural foods. Check out which food can help you out. Munch bananas Bananas are often skipped by people; however people can’t be blamed for this as they are unfamiliar with its nutritional value. Banana contains one protein known as tryptophan; which gets converted into a hormone  [...]
    Posted at November 26th, 2009 | Depression
  • Treatments For Mild Depression
    Treatments For Mild Depression
    The World Health Organization report in 2001 accounted depression as the top cause for disability in the U.S. Also, depression has been reported as the third predominant cause behind heart diseases and strokes. Sometimes dealing big problems through minor ways can prove to be a boon. They can help in a big way. So below presenting are some minor changes which will help you shed the dark clouds. Saint John’s Wort This treatment is available strictly only by doctor’s prescription. Saint John’s Wort is an effective natural herb that helps alleviate mild depression. It is a popular herbal treatment widely used for treating depression, it works well with people and relieves within three to six weeks. It is neither costly. Start mood-elevating exercises Exercise is a mind-elevator that has always worked in favor of us. Most of the  [...]
    Posted at November 24th, 2009 | Depression
  • Treating The Global Epidemic – Depression
    Treating The Global Epidemic – Depression
    Depression is one of the major psychological problems. It is a depressing state of mind which changes an individual’s way of thinking and feeling. This psychological condition has a major influence on one’s social conduct and sense of physical well-being. To make it simpler, let me elucidate it with an example. For instance: Sometimes, it happens that we don’t feel good. May be this sadness could be tiredness after working hard or perhaps be disheartened feelings after facing some poor conditions. But don’t mistake these conditions with depression. Such kind of feelings comes across us on regular intervals, and we learn to avoid them within a few days or even weeks, after we adjust with stress. Here the problem is not a major one. However, if the sad feelings stick around and with the passage of time start intensifying, then  [...]
    Posted at November 24th, 2009 | Depression