Depression

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Depression is a state of low mood that can affect the thought ,behavior, feeling and sense of well being of a person.Depressed mood is not necessarily a psychiatric disorder. It may be a normal reaction to certain life events, a symptom of some medical conditions, or a side effect of some drugs or medical treatments. 

Symptoms

• Feeling of helplessness and hopelessness
• Lost of interest in daily activities
• Significant weight loss or gained
• Insomnia or oversleeping
• Anger or irritability
• Loss of energy
• Self-loathing
• Reckless behavior
• Concentration problems
• Unexplained aches and pains

Causes

• Liver stagnation
• Food sensitivities
• Vitamin deficiencies especially B group vitamin
• Hereditary factors
• Personal loss or bereavement
• Adrenal fatigue
• Thyroid problems
• Emotional stress
• Medications
• Too much sugar in diet
• Poor diet
• Low level of tryptophan and serotonin
• Low blood sugar
• Low hydrochloric acid

Action plans

• Drink 2- 2.5 liters of water daily to allow liver detoxify properly
• Increase the intake of wholefoods high in complex carbohydrate that contains serotonin to improve the brain function and mood.
• Eat more fish, nuts and seeds which contain essential fats to lower the mood of depression.
• Eat food that contain high chlorophyll such as algae or Cryptomonadales.
• Increase intake of fresh vegetables and fruits which are good source of magnesium to improve mood.
• Avoid the intake of alcohol and caffeine.
• Avoid diet drinks and colas which containing chemical sweeteners and additives that can trigger depression.