5 tips to beat depression
December 1, 2007 on 3:12 pm | In Health1. Sleep and mood are intimately related. Keep a regular schedule and get adequate rest.
2. Avoid caffeine and other stimulants. Although they give temporary energy, they can deplete your serotonin levels in the long-run.
3. Take a multi-vitamin regularly if you do not eat well. Several vitamin and mineral deficiencies can lead to
4. For mild to moderate depression, some find that St. John’s Wort, SAMe or 5-HTP can be helpful and may have fewer side-effects. These remedies cost less than prescription depression medications and help put you in control of your own
treatment.
5. Get in touch with your spiritual side through prayer or meditation. Remember, spirituality is not the same thing as religiosity. You may be spiritual without ever setting foot in a church, synagogue or mosque.