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Depression is an extension of the symptoms of anxiety, insomnia and stress. Treatment of the symptoms of depression requires identification of the root cause. There are numerous natural depression remedies that are not only efficient and cost effective but also safe for use in treating depression.
Herbs Used For Curing Depression
St. John’s Wort
The yellow flowers of the St John’s Wort plant contain an oily substance called hypercin. It is this chemical component that produces the required anti depressant effect in patients suffering from the symptoms of depression. The extracts of the herb have lower side effects than other more regular anti-depressants used for this purpose. When using St John’s Wort, care has to be taken that it is not combined with other prescription based medications.
Schisandra
The “Chinese Prozac” is a Chinese natural herb that has been used for ages to cure depression. The berries of the plant, helps to lift mood, enhance the functioning of the adrenal glands, breaks anxiety and has “adaptogen” properties that help to combat stress and strain. The herb extract also acts as a natural de-toxicant of the liver, enhancing the metabolic processes of the body.
Passionflower
This herb produces extracts that have very gentle relaxing effect on the stressed nerve cells. The natural herb is most effective in cases where over anxiousness causes depression. Forty five drops of freshly extracted juice from Passion flower, produces the desired effect in patients suffering from depression and its symptoms.
Essential Nutrients Needed For Curing Depression
A balanced diet maintains the mental and physical well being of the body. It is therefore essential that all the required nutrients are present in our daily meal to prevent depression.
B-vitamins
The Vitamins of the B complex work together on the Krebs’s cycle that is responsible for producing energy in the form of ATP. It is therefore essential that Vitamins form an important part of our daily diet to boost energy production in our body.
Vitamin B12 ensures the regeneration of damaged nerve cells and ensures healthy functioning of the nervous system. Vitamin B-6 complex or more commonly known as pyridoxine has a relaxing effect in women suffering from PMS.
Calcium/Magnesium
Calcium and magnesium also reduce symptoms associated with depression like stress and anxiety. Magnesium stimulates SAMe to contribute methyl groups for the formation of healthy and efficient neurotransmitters. It is also required for relaxing of the tensed muscles and brain cells and other medical implications that are closely related to depression.
Calcium, on the other hand, is essential for maintaining the bones and muscles of our body. Adequate calcium in our diet reduces symptoms of hypercholesterolemia, blood clotting, hypertension, periodontal disease, relaxation of the skeletal muscles and insomnia.
Omega 3 Fatty acids
These fatty acids are a naturally occurring anti-depressant which have proved to be effective in lifting the spirits of pregnant women and also those suffering from PMS syndromes.
Along with above mentioned natural depression remedies, patients suffering from symptoms of depression will have to practice a healthy life style.
Caution: Please use Home Remedies after Proper Research and Guidance. You accept that you are following any advice at your own risk and will properly research or consult healthcare professional.