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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.
*[[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.
* [[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 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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