Treating Depression With Tea
March 28, 2008
Anxiety often accompanies certain types of Depression, and Chamomile Tea can help. Chamomile is often brewed in a tea and used as a gentle sleep aid. It helps to calm the nervous system to allow the body to sleep. It may also increase your metabolism and lift your mood. There are many combinations of Chamomile and flavors available - mango chamomile is delicious! Read more
How Depression Can Affect Your Memory Functions
March 13, 2008
Forgetting? You May have Depression
One often unrecognized indicator of Depression is diminished cognitive function including attention, memory and executive functioning. Cognitive symptoms of Depression can have a profound effect on a person’s ability to manage the demands of everyday life. Read more
Some Quick Depression Facts
March 7, 2008
Clinical depression affects about 19 million Americans annually. It is estimated to contribute to half of all suicides.
- About 5%-10% of women and 2%-5% of men will experience at least one major depressive episode during their adult life.
- Depression affects people of all races, incomes, and ages, but it is three to five times more common in the elderly than in young people.
- Therapy frequently includes antidepressant medication and supportive care such as psychotherapy.
Depression is caused by a combination of factors:
Biochemistry - Abnormalities in two chemicals in the brain, serotonin and norepinephrine, might contribute to symptoms of depression, including anxiety, irritability and fatigue. Other brain networks undoubtedly are involved as well; scientists are actively seeking new knowledge in this area.
Genetics - Depression can run in families. For example, if one identical twin has depression, the other has a 70 percent chance of having the illness sometime in life.
Personality - People with low self-esteem, who are easily overwhelmed by stress, or who are generally pessimistic appear to be vulnerable to depression.
Environmental factors - Continuous exposure to violence, neglect, abuse or poverty may make people who are already susceptible to depression all the more vulnerable to the illness. Also, a medical condition (e.g., a brain tumor or vitamin deficiency) can cause depression, so it is important to be evaluated by a psychiatrist or other physician to rule out general medical causes.
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Does A Change In The Weather Give You The Blues? Here’s Why
March 5, 2008
Weather you are happy or weather you are SAD
One form of Depression is or “Seasonal Affective Disorder”(SAD), and is also known as “Winter Depression, or “Winter Blues”. It usually occurs during winter months, however, extended rainy weather can instigate onset of SAD depression, too. Read more
62 Brain Power Foods That Help Fight Depression
March 3, 2008
Foods to soothe you with those who suffer from any form of depression have probably noticed that certain changes in diet do affect them. For example, the notorious sugar-rush, that other folks may enjoy, can reek havoc Read more
