Mood-Enhancing Vitamins

Depression can affect anyone – and it usually will to some degree throughout life. It brings with it negative thoughts from worthlessness to guilt to inadequacy. It can also cause symptoms such as a loss of appetite, fatigue and lack of sleep.

When those symptoms surface, it makes coping more difficult. While it’s true that depression can be treated by medications and various treatments that mental health professionals advise and control, you can also provide yourself with some relief by using mood-enhancing vitamins to take the edge off and help you cope better.

Vitamins B1 and B3 are good for improving your mood. They can be found in lean meats, green vegetables, poultry and fish. They can also help alleviate the fatigue and loss of appetite you feel during episodes of depression.

Vitamin B6 is good for helping the brain produce serotonin, the feel good hormone. Serotonin is what our brain produces to maintain a healthy, positive outlook in life. Vitamin B6 can be found in foods such as whole grains, bananas, fish and spinach.

Vitamin B12 is good for producing other brain chemicals that enable us to have that feel good feeling. It helps us gain focus and clarity, removing the brain fog you might feel from time to time. It can be found in foods like fish, milk, eggs, poultry and liver.

You may notice that the first of the mood-enhancing vitamins mentioned are all in the B group! Doctors will often provide their patients will a Vitamin B booster if they’re experiencing a rough time emotionally.

Vitamin C is another excellent vitamin to help increase your mood and energy levels. Your thoughts are clearer and you can confront your problems a little easier. Vitamin C can easily be found in foods like citrus fruits and orange juice.

Folic Acid can help decrease the homocysteine levels within the body, which is what enables depression to take root in your thoughts. Folic acid can be seen in foods like liver, lentils, whole grain breads, potatoes, spinach and brussel sprouts.

The minerals that help eliminate depression are calcium, zinc, magnesium and chromium. They’re beneficial in improving your brain’s functions. When we think clearer and are more focused, depression is diminished.

Depression can be a serious thing to deal with. Always consult your doctor before taking these vitamins in case something stronger in a prescription form is needed instead. Use the vitamins wisely and they can help lift the depression that haunts you.

Before You Pop Pills, Use Movement to Address Depression

The cases of depression (especially in today’s youth) are rising. In fact, the pre-school generation is the fastest-growing segment of the population to be clinically diagnosed with depression.

We place blame wherever we can – on our workplace, on bullying, or on our tight schedules. But what we really need to do is find solution to an epidemic sweeping the nation at an alarming rate.

Some people don’t want to medicate their moods, or those of their children. Depression will happen to just about everyone at some point in life. Whether it gets to the point where you need outside assistance depends on how good you can control the situation.

Instead of running to the doctor every time your mood is deflated, try using movement to produce serotonin (the feel good hormones) and see if you can use a natural approach to achieve your goals.

Even though it’s supposed to be considered a fundamental part of our lives, exercise is often known as an alternative cure for conditions such as depression because what’s normal in today’s society is to drug the problem and make it go away.

When depression takes root, you may find it more difficult to use movement and exercise as a mood-enhancer. Many people who are depressed feel lethargic and would prefer to wallow in their current situation.

But just a little bit of exercise goes a long way. Although it’s known as a “runner’s high,” you don’t technically have to pound the pavement at a fast pace to get the benefits of endorphin-driven movements.

Walking, strength-training, ad other forms of exercise can all help release endorphins in your body. Not only does it act as a stress-reliever, but it also provides pain relief, too as it blocks out pain signals from your nervous system.

As your endorphins support your elevated moods, they also help build your immune system, keeping you healthier and happier for a longer period of time. You may still need to consult your physician if your depression continues to grow.

But even if he or she does put you on medication to control the situation, you can still benefit from the analgesic effect endorphin release has on your body every time you get off the couch and put your body into motion!

Beat Anxiety Without the Use of Prescription Pills

Some anxiety is a normal part of life – but extreme anxiety or feeling anxious for no reason can be devastating. If you experience insomnia, inability to reason, tiredness, headaches and/or a number of other maladies, you may be a candidate for some natural remedies that will help you get your life back.

Studies have shown that the following natural remedies can help symptoms of anxiety:

• Passionflower – Long used to treat anxiety and insomnia, passionflower has been found to cause fewer side effects than prescription drugs such as mexazolam. Don’t take passionflower with other medications without consulting your health care professional.

• Breathing techniques – Deep breathing exercises associated with yoga and other forms of meditation can positively affect anxiety issues. Research various techniques to find out which is best for you.

• Valerian – The herb, Valerian, is often used effectively to treat insomnia and promote calmness. As with passionflower, don’t use with prescription medications until you’re sure there will be no consequences.

• Aromatherapy – Massage oils added to baths or infusers can help anxiety. Some essential oils derived from plants for aromatherapy treatments are lavender, geranium, cypress and jasmine.

• GABA (Gamma-aminobutyric acid) – GABA is an amino acid that helps ease anxiety symptoms by positively affecting brain receptors.

• B-Vitamins – Vitamin B12, in particular, helps the body ward off stress and anxiety. Try taking a B-Complex multi-vitamin supplement each day.

• St. John’s Wort – Often taken as an antidepressant, St. John’s Wort can also lessen anxiety symptoms. Don’t take this remedy with other prescription drugs, especially antidepressants such as Paxil.

Most anxiety is caused by stress, both emotional and physical. It’s a sign that your body and mind are in distress. Seek balance in your life by taking steps to reduce stress, get enough sleep and take better care of yourself.

It’s important that you also reduce caffeine intake and attempt to work some type of daily exercise into your schedule.

Want additional ideas for useful alternative health practices? Check out:

Alternative Health Practices Guide

Energy Healing Practices Guide

Natural Herbal Remedies Guide

What are your thoughts about this?
Do you agree or disagree with using alternative health practices?

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Cheers, Helene Malmsio

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