5 depression cleanse

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Depression Cleanse(I have not tried this cleanse)

If you have ever had the misfortune of experiencing mood disorders, anxiety and

depression, you probably have heard these words often Dont worry, things will

improve and Its not as bad as you think.

Unless you have actually

experienced depression, you

cannot understand what it

feels like.

Depression is when feelings

of loss, anger, sadness, or

frustration make it hard foryou to do the things you

enjoy in everyday life.

Although everyone feels sad

sometimes, depression lasts longer and interferes with your daily life.

Depression is one of the most common illnesses. It can be mild, moderate or severe.

You can have a single episode of depression or depression that comes back or lasts

a long time (more than 2 years).

The primary types of depression include:

Major depression-- A person must be depressed for at least 2 weeks but often

for as long as 20 weeks.

Dysthymia -- a long-lasting, less severe form of depression. People with

Dysthymia have a greater risk of major depression.

Atypical depression-- Unlike those with major depression, people with atypical

depression can feel better for a while when something good happens. In addition,

people with Atypical depression have different symptoms than those with major

depression. Despite its name, atypical depression may be the most common type

of depression.

Adjustment disorder -- happens when someone's response to a major life

event, such as the death of a loved one, causes symptoms of depression.


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Why is the elimination of toxins so important in depression help?

We live in a chemical environment.

Through our consumption of food, water and air, we are daily bombarded with many

thousands of chemicals that find their way into our bodies. Carpet, shampoo, lotions,

house cleaners, food additiveseverything is suspect.

Worse, we store these chemicals in parts of our bodies such as the liver. The liver is

sometimes called the bodys waste-management plant. It gets clogged up just like

the water-filtration cartridge in your kitchen restricting its ability to filter properly.

We clean and floss our teeth, we clean and replace the filters in our air-conditioners,

cars, water dispensers and swimming pools regularly.

However, we give no thought to doing an internal cleansing on our most priceless

asset: our bodies.

As the world turns, we ingest pesticides, herbicides and food additives to such a

degree that it is truly amazing how we have survived as a species thus far. Our

animal friends havent done so well.

Toxic overload can result in deterioration of the liver.

When this happens mental stress is increased as, at a physical level, this organ is

now struggling to do its job of filtering, producing bile, proteins, hormones, balancing

the endocrine system and many more tasks.

This is important for most people, but even more important for those who are trying

to cope and in need of depression help.

Nutritional cleansing on a regular basis will help to strengthen the immune system

and give your body a boost by flushing the harmful chemicals out.

Better lifestyle choices are made when brain chemistry is in balance.

A healthy body pursues, and even craves, healthy things, and an unhealthy

body pursues, and even craves, unhealthy things.

A LiverCleansehelps the body to more efficiently create healthy brain chemicals.

Powerful nutritional replenishment supports this process. The result, I have found, is

high-quality depression help.

Depression Cleanse Guidelines

First, see a counsellor

Don't be afraid or ashamed! Acounsellor will be able to tell you if you need more

serious medical help. It's amazing how quickly talking about your depression with

someone else (a professional counsellor, not just a friend) can uncover things that

afterwards might seem obvious but in the moment of darkness are impossible to see.

I guess that is why depression feels so dark ... it's hard to see things!
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Meditation

Meditation is sometimes described as an altered state of consciousness. Meditation

can help promote relaxation, which has been found to be helpful for depression. The

person must gain control over his nervous system and channelize this mental and

emotional activities in to restful harmonious vibrations. Thus, can be achieved byensuring sufficient rest and sleep under right conditions. He must also learn the art

of scientific relaxation and meditation which will go a long way in curing depression.

The best method of relaxation is to practice shavasana.

Meditation will help create an amount of balance in the nervous system. This would

enable the glands to return to a correct state of hormonal balance and thereby

overcome the feeling of depression. Regularity of time, place and practice are very

important in meditation. Regularity conditions the mind to slowing down its activities

with a minimum delay. The most effective times are early dawn and dusk when the

atmosphere is serene and peaceful.

Yoga

Yoga is said to be helpful for depression. Yoga involves meditation with physical

postures, breathing techniques, and relaxation. Yoga practices vary, and some may

not be recommended to people with certain medical conditions. In addition to

meditation and yoga, you can use a number of other approaches such as

progressive muscle relaxation, guided imagery, or music therapy.

Yogasans: Surya Namaskar, Vakrasana, Halasan, Paschimotanasana,

Bhujangasana, Shalbhasana, Sarvangasana and Shavasana and Pranayamas likeKapalbhati, Anuloma-Viloma and Bhastrika are highly beneficial in the treatment of

depression.

Massage

Massage uses touch to help provide relaxation. Most touch therapies are based on

the premises that the mind and body are interconnected and that physical health and

emotional well-being are closely linked. The belief is that, when the body is relaxed,

the mind contributes to better health, less depression, and overall well-being.

Music Therapy

Music therapy has been shown to be an effective non-drug approach for people of all

ages that assist in reducing fear, anxiety, stress, or grief. Music can be thought of as

a natural tranquilizer for the human spirit.

1. Raag Dabarifor mind concentration, Grief

2. Puria Kalyanfor Anxiety

3. Puriafor fobia

4. Kedarfor Insomania, memory impairment, mental retardation5. Bhairvifor insomania


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6. Sham Kalyanfor anger

7. Raag Kedar Bihagfor insomania

Exercise

Exercise plays an important role in the treatment of depression. It not only keeps the

body physically and mentally fit but also provides recreation and mental relaxation. It

is natures best tranquiliser. Exercise produces chemical and psychological changes

that improves in blood and may elevate your beta-endorphin (moodaffecting brain

chemicals). Exercise may also improve the function of the autonomic nervous

system.

Exercise also gives a feeling of accomplishment and thus reduces the sense of

helplessness. Some form of active exercise must be undertaken each day at a

regular hour. To be really useful exercise should be taken in such a manner as to

bring into action all the muscles of the body in a natural way. Walking is one such

exercise. It is, however, so gentle in character that one must walk several kilometres

in a brisk manner to constitute a fair amount of exercise.

Exercise temporarily boosts feel-good chemicals called endorphins. It may also have

long-term benefits for people with depression. Regular physical activity seems to

encourage the brain to rewire itself in positive ways, How much exercise do you

need? You dont need to run marathons to get a benefit. Just walking a few times a

week can help.

Physical exercise releases chemicals in the brain that help boost your mood. It's long

been known that vigorous, regular exercise can serve to lessen and in some caseseven cure depression in many patients. The best part of exercise as a treatment for

depression is that it's basically free. On the other hand, some people suffering from

depression find it almost impossible to get motivated enough to start a regular

exercise routine.

If you'd like to try exercise as a means of fighting your depression, but just can't

seem to work up the will to do it, talk to a trusted friend or loved one and ask them to

help you get out and start doing it. Explain that it won't be easy to motivate you, but

that any help they can give will be sincerely appreciated.

Exercise for at least 30 minutes a day, 3 times a week to begin to feel a sustainedeffect on your mood. It may take a few weeks to really notice a change.

If you're exercising a lot and still feel just as depressed as before, you should try

something else instead. However, for purely physical reasons, you should also

continue with your fitness regimen as long as you're able to make yourself do so.

Eat healthy

There is no magic diet that fixes depression, but watching what you eat is a goodidea. If depression tends to make you overeat, getting in control of your eating will


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help you feel better. Although nothing is definitive, there's evidence that foods with

omega-3 fatty acids -- such as salmon and tuna -- and folic acid -- such as spinach

and avocado -- could help ease depression.

Eat foods rich in depression-fighting nutrients. Start by focusing on foods that are

rich in some or all of these nutrients, such as dark green vegetables, legumes(beans), nuts, extra-lean meat, whole fruit, and yogurt.

Get plenty of antioxidants. Antioxidants seem to help the brain (and the rest of the

body) stay in better shape overall by neutralizing free radicals, damaging particles

that are seen as a leading cause of cellular degeneration over time. Although

antioxidants aren't strictly indicated as a treatment for depression, they do allow your

brain to function more smoothly overall. Look for foods high in beta carotene, vitamin

C and vitamin E, such as carrots, squash, citrus fruit and nuts.

Eat complex carbohydrates to relax. Carbohydrates have a well-known stress-reduction effect when eaten, but some carbs are better for you than others. Avoid

simple carbs like sugar and milled grain; opt for brown rice, whole grains, and

legumes instead.

Get plenty of protein. Protein in foods like turkey and fish helps boost energy and

alertness levels, improving overall mood.

Get some sunshine

Lack of sufficient sunshine is the reason behind seasonal

affective depression. Sunlight helps you in SAD. Your body

naturally produces vitamin D, which is known to help

combat depression and mood swings, when your skin is

exposed to the sun. This is why some counselors prescribe

sunlight lamps for depression patients who live in areas with

low winter sunlight: it stimulates the same effect as going

outside and standing under bright sunlight. Make a

commitment to do the real thing yourself, for at least 15 or

20 minutes, whenever you have the chance.

You don't necessarily have to do anything while you'reoutside. Just find a bench and sit for a while or take a

leisurely walk around your neighborhood.

Go for a long walk outside.

I think the best is a combination of exercise and getting out in nature ... along with

giving your body and mindenough time of mindless walking to let the true feelings

and thoughts rise to the surface. You will also see that nature has cycles, too

there are times of joy and times of hibernation. Allow your body and soul to sync with

nature and you'll automatically feel a bit better.
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Fall in love

With yourself, first! Treat yourself as you would a precious lover whom you adore,

flaws and all. Pamper yourself with baths, naps, flowers, massages.Write love

letters to yourself.Tell the voice in your head that says you are not good enough or

pretty enough or smart enough to shut up and hit the road, Jack.

Create

Write down your thoughts and secrets. Paint or draw pictures about how you feel.

Build something. Garden! Get creative and don't worry about whether it's good

enough if you made it, it's awesome.

Do something new

When youredepressed, youre in a rut. Push yourself to do something different. Go

to a museum. Pick up a used book and read it on a park bench. Volunteer at a soupkitchen. Take a language class. "When we challenge ourselves to do something

different, there are chemical changes in the brain, "Trying something new alters the

levels of dopamine, which is associated with pleasure, enjoyment, and learning."

Connect with your dreams

Do you remember what, as a child, you dreamed your life would be like? Sometimes

we need tochange our dreams,but it's amazing the power of those deep original

dreams and how they can guide us.

Have the courage to change

The only way out of depression is to listen to what the darkness is trying to tell you

and change your life accordingly. as long as you trust your heart and soul and what

they're trying to tell you, you will find the brightness again.The light is right there

waiting for you to turn the corner and see it. It will get better, and then you will be so

grateful and happy that you had the courage to get through the darkness awake and

alive.

After the darkest storm the rainbows come out.

Get enough sleepDepression can make it hard to get enough sleep, and not getting enough sleep can

make depression worse. What can you do? Start by making some changes to your

lifestyle. Go to bed and get up at the same time every day. Try not to nap. Take all

the distractions out of your bedroom -- no computer and no TV. In time, you may find

your sleep improves.

Take on responsibilities

When youre depressed, you may want to pull back from life and give up your

responsibilities at home and at work. Don't. Stay involved and having daily

responsibilities can work as a natural depression treatment. They ground you and
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