Home Remedies For Depression

• Solitariness
• Inadequate social assistance
• Family history of depression 
• Long term stress due to marital or relationship complications, Financial strain, Unemployment or underemployment
• Early childhood agony and abuse
• Alcohol or drug abuse
• Health problem or chronic pain
• Unbalanced brain chemistry

There are various symptoms of depression, which can be noticed in a common man as well for certain duration of time, but when they tend to persist for long affecting the normal routine, you can suspect to be depressed.

• Depressed mood most of the day or routine of everyday
• Notably decline interest in all or most of the activities, which were fun early on
• Considerable weight loss or gain or appetite disorder
• Insomnia or excessive sleeping, better known as Hypersomnia
• Psychomotor agitation or impediment
• Low energy level or tiredness
• Feelings of inefficiency, loss of self-esteem and/or self-deprecation
• Inability to concentrate and think distinctly
• Self- detestation for perceived mistakes or faults
• Increased conversing
• Out of place social behavior
• Recurring thought of death or suicide, with the expressed desire to be dead is a very serious symptom of depression.

Natural Home Remedies For Depression

• An apple a day can keep depression at bay, very true as the fruit has a various precious chemical substances like vitamin B, phosphorous, potassium etc which help in the synthesis of glutamic acid, which regulate the nerve cells. The fruit should be taken with milk and honey, and it acts as an efficient nerve tonic, thereby rejuvenating the nerve cells.
• Cashewnut can also be used in coming out of depression, which is very invaluable in remedying depression. It’s rich in riboflavin and vitamin of B group, which can activate the nervous system and appetite, making you feel more energetic and active.
• Asparagus’ roots are very helpful in overcoming depression, which is very nutritious and utilized as an herbal medication for mental disorders. One or two gram of powder of the root can be taken on a daily basis, as it’s one of the best restorative drink for the brain and nerves.
• Cardamom too can be used, by powdering the seeds of it, and adding it to the boiling water and tea in the usual manner not only adds up the fragrance but also tends to influence the mood of the depressed person.
• The herb lemon balm is very impressive in curing depression, which has been found to reduce the probabilities of brain fatigue and uplift the heart out of depression. To prepare the consumable cold infusions take 30 grams of herb and put it in 250 ml. of cold water, allowing it to stand for twelve hours. The mixture should be then filtered, which should be taken in small doses through out the day.
• You can also make good use of Rose petals occasionally by preparing the mixture of it, as aroma of it is sure to influence your depressed mood. In order to make its infusion mix 15gms. of rose petals in 250 ml. of boiling water, which can then be consumed at regular intervals.
• The vital role of foods can’t be overlooked in the cure of any disease, and depression is no exception. As mentioned beforehand that the unbalanced brain chemistry i.e. lesser amount of serotonin or norepinephrine, causes depression. Thus, by preferring the food rich in vitamin B, can help you get rid of depression, as these aid in building up of it. Hence, profit by consuming wholegrains, green vegetables, eggs and fish, as they can help you to redeem liveliness.
• Turmeric a very common material, found in all of our homes, too can be put to use in overcoming seasonal depression i.e. seasonal affective disorder.
• Guggul is also found to improve nervous coordination, and hence considered very beneficial in overcoming depression.
• Another natural way to defeat depression is soaking the feet in the warm water with rosemary leaves, chlorine and some amount of soap. Let your feet immerse in the mixture for twenty minutes and then you see the positive outcome.

Diet for Depression

• Nutritional therapy calls for the change in the diet, for getting rid of depression. So if it’s you or one of your loving one, under going depression, then you are well recommended to follow the following dietary tips:
• The structural unit of the body i.e. cells consistently undergo wear and tear, and thus the body requires all the kinds of nutrients like minerals, vitamins, carbohydrates, proteins and even a small amount of fat. Thus, a well balanced diet is what to go for.
• There are free radicals in our body, produced as a result of the functioning of it, and which adversely influences the normal functioning. Although, complete removal of free radicals is just next to impossible, yet its damaging effect can be minimized, especially when it tends to affect brain. To do so, go for varieties of antioxidants like beta-carotene, Vitamin C and E in food.
• The food rich in beta-carotene include apricots, broccoli, cantaloupe, carrots, collards, peaches, pumpkin, spinach and sweet potato. The foods with ample vitamin C are blueberries, broccoli, grapefruit, kiwi, oranges, peppers, potatoes, strawberries, tomato etc. while those rich in vitamin E include margarine, nuts and seeds, vegetable oils, wheat germ etc.
• Incorporate carbohydrates smartly in your diet, as it is directly linked to mood-boosting brain chemicals i.e. serotonin, and thus eat lot of whole grains, fruits, vegetables, and legumes, which all contribute healthy carbohydrates, in addition to fiber. The high level of the chemical can make you feel at an ease, thus helping you to come out of blues.
• Increase consumption of protein rich foods, as it is a rich source of amino acid protein called as tyrosine, which influences the level of another brain chemicals i.e. dopamine and norepinephrine, ultimately leading to increase activeness and increased concentration, which might have suffered a setback, on account of depression. Foods full of protein are beans and peas, lean beef, low-fat cheese, fish, milk, poultry, soy products and yogurt.
• Capitalize on different sources of vitamin D, as it is discovered that the vitamin helps in increasing the brain chemical i.e. serotonin, which can make the person feel delighted. Nevertheless, there is no unanimous opinion regarding the ideal amount of it required by the human body, and subject to climatic conditions, skin type, level of exposure etc., yet the researchers put forth their inference that the depressed people showed significant signs of recovery, after rise in level of vitamin D in their body.
• Gain by including omega-3 fatty acids, in your food as researchers concluded that, by including the same acid, you can look forward to run over depression. The sources for same include fatty fish, flaxseeds and nuts, soyabean oil, dark green leafy vegetables and walnuts.