Sunday 13 March 2016

DOS AND DON’TS FOR DEPRESSION AND ANXIETY


DO’S

Listen to soft music
Exercise regularly and take brisk walks to fight depression
Expose yourself to bright sunlight
Meditate
Avoid alcohol, sweets and caffeine

DON’TS

Don’t indulge in negative thinking
Avoid consuming stimulant or processed food
Refrain from consuming excessive calories
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YOGA AND EXERCISES FOR DEPRESSION AND ANXIETY

Engage in breathing, yoga and physical exercises to strengthen the mind and body. This keeps the channels of the body clean and allows proper flow of mental energy and nutrients.

Praanayama and yoga must become an important part of a person’s daily routine. This helps to concentrate the mind on positive thoughts and a recurrence of depression can be prevented.

Yogic asanas that are beneficial to people with depression are bhujangasana, halasana, paschimottasana, sarvangasana, shalabhasana, shavasana and vakrasana.

Pranayamas yoga to be done only as per doctors advice.

HERBS FOR DEPRESSION AND ANXIETY


1. Ashwagandha or Withania Somnifera can very effectively solve problems like manic depression, anxiety disorders, mood phobias etc.
2. Brahmi or Bacopa Monnieri is a nervine tonic that enhances mental ability. It calms and soothes the mind.
3. Jatamansi or Nardostachys Jatamnsi eliminates depressive and negative thoughts. It channelizes the mind towards positivism and calms the mind.
4. Guggulu or Commiphora Mukul contains a special mind calming chemical called guggulsterones. This chemical can effectively relieve depression.
5. Turmeric or Curcuma Longa can treat depression caused from seasonal changes.