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== Causes ==
* can be a symptom of [[Stress]]
* [[Tyrosine]] rich foods like : 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]] 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.
* Dark [[Chocolate ]] contains the mood-boosting compounds phenylethylamine, tyramine, tryptophan, and magnesium.
* For individuals over the age of 50, folic acid, [[Vitamin B6]] and B12 are recommended to help in cases of depression or brain fog. This is because levels of Vitamin B are lower in older people for it is not very well absorbed.
* Foods high in [[Vitamin B5]] include bean sprouts, beef, egg, haddock, salmon, sardines, mackerel, lobster, mushrooms, peanuts, pineapple and watermelon.
* [[Turmeric]] is used in Chinese medicine as a treatment for depression.
*[[St. John's wort]]: This popular herb has been used to treat depression for centuries. One major review found that it was as effective as standard drugs in many cases, although evidence suggests it’s not as helpful for people who are severely (compared to mildly) depressed. SJW may work by helping to rebalance levels of brain chemicals linked to mood, like dopamine and serotonin. The big warning sign with SJW, though, is that it interacts with many different medications (including some antidepressants), so you should always check with your doctor before you take it.
*[[Omega-3]] : Numerous studies have found that heart-healthy fish oil may also benefit your brain and mood. A big study in the Journal of Clinical Psychiatry found that omega-3 intake significantly improved depression and certain other psychiatric conditions.
* Also omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acid in [[walnut]]s are usefull. Depression usually results when there is deficiency in omega-3.
* Sleep deprivation can rapidly reduce the symptoms of depression.
* Salmon and other cold water fish are rich in vitamin B12. The nutrient has a mood-elevating effect and it would be a good meal after a long day at work or a few hours in the gym.
* [[Bananas]] contain an amino acid called tryptophan (can also be found in turkeys) which can lead to an improved mood.
* safflower, parsley, kelp and sage are also said to help adrenal functions. A daily intake of garlic and sesame seeds can also be beneficial.
* [[Phosphatidylserine]] holds promise in the treatment of depression.
* Meditation : In a 2010 study of 82 college students, researchers found that those who took part in three one-hour mindfulness meditation sessions had greater improvements in mood compared to those who were assigned to a sham meditation training or a control group. Mindfulness meditation was also found to be more effective in reducing fatigue and heart rate.
* [[Yoga]] may act as a natural mood enhancer for people with certain health problems.
* [[Aromatherapy]] massage may serve as a natural mood enhancer, according to a 2010 study of 40 healthy volunteers.
* Healing Saints : [[St. Dymphna]]
== Warnings ==
== References ==
''https://www.pennmedicine.org/news/news-releases/2017/september/sleep-deprivation-is-an-effective-antidepressant-for-nearly-half-of-depressed-patients''
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