Depression
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ROLE OF NATURO-FOOD THERAPY
IN THE
PREVENTION AND TREATMENT
OF
CLINICAL DEPRESSION
Contents
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| PREFACE |
3 |
DISEASES DUE TO DEPRESSION |
18 |
| WHAT IS CLINICAL DEPRESSION? |
7 |
TREATMENT |
19 |
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| 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 |
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| SYMTOMS OF DEPRESSION |
10 |
Carbohydrates |
25 |
| Proteins |
25 |
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| Physical Symptoms |
11 |
Oils and Fats |
26 |
| Physiological or Emotional Symptoms |
12 |
Herbs |
27 |
| Chocolate |
28 |
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| CAUSES OF CLINICAL DEPRESSION |
13 |
Food and Drinks to be Avoided |
28 |
| Avoid Emotional Eating |
28 |
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| (i) Brain Chemistry |
13 |
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| (ii) Dietary Factors |
14 |
DIET AND LIFESTYLE GUIDELINES FOR A HEALTHY & DISEASE-FREE LIFE |
29 |
| (iii) Stress |
15 |
(Annex) |
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| (iv) Worrying and Anxiety |
16 |
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| (v) Inter-personal Relationships |
16 |
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| (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 |
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| (xii) Heredity |
18 |
Bury the Worry |
30 |
| Be Active and Exercise Regularly |
30 |
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| Light Therapy |
31 |
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| Do Yogic Relaxation |
31 |
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| Adopt Deep Breathing Habits |
32 |
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| Get Good Quality Sleep |
33 |
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| Practice Meditation |
33 |
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| Discover the Healing Power of Music Therapy |
34 |
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| The Magic of Massage |
35 |
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| Laughter, the Best Medicine for Healthy Living. |
36 |
