Break Free of Your Depression by 50MINUTES.COM

Author:50MINUTES.COM
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: 50Minutes.com
Published: 2017-04-06T04:00:00+00:00

Nowadays, many people are trying to adopt healthier lifestyles and prefer treatment that is as natural as possible. Alternative treatments can improve your mental and physical wellbeing. However, they should always be adopted following a medical opinion and be approved by your doctor.

Luminotherapy or phototherapy aims to compensate for the reduction in light in cases of seasonal affective disorder. It affects the secretion of melatonin, the sleep hormone which decreases in the morning and increases in the evening. Some people (for example hospital patients and those with reduced mobility) cannot take advantage of the daylight. In these cases, using special luminotherapy lamps or glasses in the morning can help them to be more awake during the day and make it easier for them to go to sleep at night.

Homeopathy involves using vegetable, animal, mineral or chemical substances, in very weak concentrations. You can get these medications from a pharmacy after being prescribed them by a homeopath, who will provide instructions and the dose to take. Although there are no studies showing that homeopathy is genuinely effective as of yet, it is still used by many people.

Dietary supplements have been recognised for their mood-boosting effects. Magnesium, omega-3 fatty acids and tryptophan (an amino acid which affects serotonin, and therefore mood regulation) can be used to prevent or treat depression, as they all have a direct impact on mental health and sleep, and improve brain function.

Plants have certain benefits which may have a positive effect on mental health. For example, St John’s wort, valerian and passion flower have tranquilising or sedative effects, but you should never take them without consulting a medical professional, because the active ingredient in these plants may interact with the active ingredient in other medications, such as antidepressants, oral contraceptives or migraine medication. You must therefore avoid self-medicating and talk to your doctor if you want to treat yourself using plants. They will be able to develop a suitable course of treatment for you.

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