Natural Remedies for Depression

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The World Health Organisation (WHO) predicts that depression will become the second most burdensome disease by 2020. That means a lot more people will begin to seek medication for these mood blues. While antidepressants seem to act like a quick but temporary fix for depression, they usually come with a number of side effects. Instead of resorting to them, try these natural remedies to treat depression.


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Saffron
Saffron is a popular Persian spice with a number of healing benefits. One such benefit is that it helps elevate the mood and beats depression. Scientists have even compared the potency of saffron to the antidepressant Prozac.

Omega 3

It was found that people with depression had low levels of omega 3’s. It was also found that countries with higher fish consumption had lower levels of depression. Taking that into consideration, a research concluded that omega-3 fatty acids derived from fish oils was very effective for treating depression.

Meditation

Many researches claim that meditation plays a big role in reducing depression. Meditating will help clear your mind and help you reach a peaceful state.

Exercise

Exercising releases the hormone dopamine which sends the brain positive impulses. As a result, this hormone can beat stress, anxiety and depression. It is worth noting that regular exercise will not only keep you happy but will also keep you physically fit thus boosting your self esteem.

Sleep
Wrong sleeping habits can worsen depression symptoms. It is important that you regulate your sleep schedule and try to get appropriate hours of sleep to control your mood lows.
 
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