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Remedies For Depression
Depression is a mood disorder in
which feelings of loss, anger, sadness, or frustration interfere with
everyday life. Depression affects approximately 17 million Americans each
year.
Depression seems to be related to a
chemical imbalance in the brain that makes it hard for the cells to
communicate with one another. Depression also seems to be genetic (to run
in families). Depression is caused by Sleep disturbances, Amount of
exposure to light, Heredity, Nutritional deficiencies or Serious medical
conditions, such as heart attack or cancer.
- Boil some seeds of
cardamom in water with tea. It will give a very pleasing aroma to the
tea. It is an effective home remedy for depression.
- Ashwagandha,
Brahmi give relief to the brain. Make a tea from equal proportions of
ashvagandha and brahmi (about 1/3 to 1/2 teaspoon each), steep in a cup
of water for about 10 minutes, and drink 2 or 3 times a day. It is also
good for overcoming depression.
- Lying down, in a
dark room, maybe getting a 1/2 hour of sleep,will always make you feel
better.
- Another domestic
remedy for depression is a tea made of Indian basil (tulsi) and sage.
Use 1/4 teaspoon tulsi and 1/2 teaspoon of sage per cup of hot water;
drink twice a day.
- Enjoy a favourite
recreation
- Call up your
friend or make a surprise visit at his place