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Depression medicine: Symptoms of depression include chronic fatigue, insomnia or sleeping frequently, loss of appetite or ravenous appetite, headaches, backaches, colon disorders and feeling of worthlessness and inadequacy. In severe cases many think of death and consider suicide. There are many causes for depression and it has been discovered that foods greatly influence the brain's behavior and diet can be causal to depression.
Proteins coming from fowl and fish and complex carbohydrates are recommended to increase alertness. Avoid all hydrogenated fats and cut back on saturated fats and fried foods as they inhibit the synthesis of neurotransmitters in the brain. On the other hand the brain craves essential fatty acids coming from Omega 3 fatty acids. Clinical studies on depression treatments have found that fish oils (omega 3's) significantly remedies the symptoms of bipolar disorders and depression in general. Sugar should also be avoided as it quickly increases energy and then is accompanied by fatigue and depression. Along with good quality proteins and complex carbohydrates, eat plenty of raw fruits and vegetables. Many people who are depressed find themselves placed on depression medicine that often has serious side effects and really does not let them get better. It is recommended in mild to moderate cases of depression that people seek counseling, eat nutritious foods and use herbal protocols that have traditionally been used to calm the nervous system and up lift spirits.
My Lift the Spirits Tea contains herbs that uplift mood, reduce anxiety and calm irritable nerves. This herbal tea formula includes passion flower that is an herb known for its quieting and soothing effects on the central nervous system and has historically been used with children for nervous problems. Another ingredient is St. Johns wort. St. Johns wort has been scientifically proven to reduce depression. Finally, kava kava, a plant from the South Pacific used to calm nervousness, anxiety and relax muscles, is included. Together these herbs work synergistically to help control
 depression. In severe cases of depression it is imperative to seek medical advise and perhaps to be on medications. As the person starts to feel better he or she can start to take control of their lives through diet, herbs and spiritual growth and, perhaps with medical advice, move off any type of depression medications and depression medicine.
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