Depression effects so many of us. Please make an appointment with your healthcare provider to determine the best course of action for you.
HELPFUL ANTI-DEPRESSION FOODS
MEATS:
Wild Game (Duck, Goose, Rabbit, Venison)
Salmon
Tuna
Chicken
Liver
Turkey
Lamb
Lean Meats
Fish
Seafood
FRUIT:
dates
figs
prunes
banana
oranges
strawberries
VEGETABLES:
Cabbage (To avoid gas after eating cabbage, add a few fennel, caraway or cumin seeds before cooking.)
Leafy Green Vegetable
Sweet Potatoes
Avocados
Broccoli
Mushrooms
Navy beans
Spinach
NUTS/SEEDS:
Almonds
Sunflower Seeds
Brazil Nuts
GRAINS:
Brown rice
Whole grain oats
Quinoa
Spelt
Kamut
OTHER FOODS:
Dark Molasses
FOODS TO BE AVOIDED:
Caffeine
High Fat Foods
Alcohol
Sugar
ADDITIONAL TIPS:
Drink plenty of water
Get some sunshine
Sleep deprivation is something you cannot allow if you want to fight depression. Get at least 8 hours of sleep everyday.
Do some exercise, the role of exercise in beating depression naturally cannot be undermined. It is one of most potent mood-boosters known to man. Jog, run, walk, swim, ride a bike or walk the dog; do something you enjoy and which moves your body. Dancing to music is also a great idea.
Try to avoid processed foods completely and rely more on cooked food and fresh produces. Have lots of fresh fruits, vegetables and lean cuts of meat. It is a good idea to cut out the butter and instead douse your food with olive oil. Limit yourself to three cups of coffee a day. Better still, replace coffee with green tea.
Some commonly prescribed drugs -- such as antibiotics, barbiturates, amphetamines, pain killers, ulcer drugs, anticonvulsants, beta-blockers, anti-Parkinson's drugs, birth control pills, high blood pressure drugs, heart medications and psychotropic drugs -- contribute to depression. If you are taking any of these, don't quit them without talking to your healthcare provider; but be aware that they may be contributing to your condition by depleting your body of depression-fighting vitamins and minerals.
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
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