Depression

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ROLE OF NATURO-FOOD THERAPY

IN THE

PREVENTION AND TREATMENT

OF

CLINICAL DEPRESSION

Contents

 

 

Page No.

 

Page No.

PREFACE

3

DISEASES DUE TO DEPRESSION

18

 
WHAT IS CLINICAL DEPRESSION?

7

TREATMENT

19

 

 

 

 

Extent of Depression

8

IMPORTANCE OF NUTRITION

21

Depression and Gender

9

Antioxidants

22

Depression and Elderly

9

B Complex Vitamins

22

Depression and Children

10

Vitamin D

23

Minerals

23

SYMTOMS OF DEPRESSION

10

Carbohydrates

25

  Proteins

25

Physical Symptoms

11

Oils and Fats

26

Physiological or Emotional Symptoms

12

Herbs

27

Chocolate

28

CAUSES OF CLINICAL DEPRESSION

13

Food and Drinks to be Avoided

28

Avoid Emotional Eating

28

(i)              Brain Chemistry

13

(ii)             Dietary Factors

14

DIET AND LIFESTYLE GUIDELINES FOR A HEALTHY & DISEASE-FREE LIFE

29

(iii)            Stress

15

(Annex)

(iv)           Worrying and Anxiety

16

(v)            Inter-personal Relationships

16

 
(vi)           Not Enough Quality Sleep

16

ADOPT HEALTHY LIFESTYLE

29

(vii)          Obesity

17

Be Socially Active

29

(viii)       Sedentary Lifestyle

17

Ventilate Feelings

29

(ix)         Drugs and Drinking

17

Family Support is Essential

29

(x)          Ailments

18

Let Elderly not Retire into Depression

30

(xi)         Atheism

18

(xii)        Heredity

18

Bury the Worry

30

Be Active and Exercise Regularly

30

Light Therapy

31

Do Yogic Relaxation

31

Adopt Deep Breathing Habits

32

Get Good Quality Sleep

33

Practice Meditation

33

Discover the Healing Power of Music Therapy

34

  The Magic of Massage

35

  Laughter, the Best Medicine for Healthy Living.

36

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