Are you ready to reduce your depression with right choice of food?

Many people are used to for taking self medication or going to psychologists and psychiatrists to reduce their depression. But here are some food choices which can help to reduce depression in certain cases

Fight depression with your diet

Depression often, but not always, is linked to low blood pressure, low blood sugar, low thyroid functions and/or low adrenal gland function.

Adrenal insufficiency 

 

Some of the signs of adrenal insufficiency are often similar to those found in persons who are hypoglycemic. Some of the more common complaints reported include: Inability to concentrate, Excessive fatigue, especially in the morning (hard to get going…), Nervousness and irritability, Mental depression, Apprehensions, Intolerance to stress

Adrenal insufficiency are sometimes helped by oral supplements of Vitamin B5. Vitamin C is also very important in maintaining the adrenal's integrity.

Foods high in Vitamin B5 include bean sprouts, beef, egg, haddock, salmon, sardines, mackerel, lobster, mushrooms, peanuts, pineapple and watermelon.

Foods high in Vitamin C include alfalfa, banana, berries, Brazil nuts, cabbage, cauliflower, citrus fruits, spinach, sweet potato and leafy vegetables.

Herbs such as safflower, parsley, kelp and sage are also said to help adrenal functions. A daily intake of garlic and sesame seeds can also be beneficial.

Note: Anyone suffering from severe depression should not try to self-medicate, and should see a qualified medical practitioner for advice pertaining to his or her specific condition.

Tyrosine

Tyrosine amino acid is said to normalize blood pressure, stimulate the thyroid and contribute to blood-sugar stabilization via adrenal support. 

Foods containing tyrosine include alfalfa, almonds, apple, asparagus, avocado, banana, beet, carrot, cheese, cherries, chicken, chocolate, cottage cheese, cucumber, egg, fig, fish, leek, lettuce, milk, parsley, peanuts, poultry, spinach, strawberries, watercress, watermelon, yogurt.

Tryptophan

Another amino acid, tryptophan, is important in reducing depression. Tryptophan is the precursor to serotonin, which is a necessary neurotransmitter that can lift some types of depression. 

Food sources that contain tryptophan include fish, poultry, organic beef, eggs, broccoli, endive, fennel, sweet potato, carrot, barley, rye, oats, rice, hummus, lentils, hazelnuts, peanuts, sesame seeds and sunflower seeds.

Sources: http://www.naturalnews.com/036945_depression_foods_natural_remedies.html
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