Tag: Depression

Life is challenging for any new mom. But for 13 to 14 percent of women, there’s an added struggle – coping with postpartum depression. Typical treatment for postpartum depression includes antidepressants or cognitive-behavioral or interpersonal therapy. But if this feels daunting, you can try natural treatments like bright light therapy, aromatherapy, acupuncture, or homeopathic remedies like sepia or ignatia. Practicing yoga and pranayama regularly and Ayurvedic therapies like svedana and shirodhara can also help.

Light therapy uses a box that gives off light. It's similar to outdoor light and 20 times stronger than indoor light. This therapy regulates the body's circadian rhythm or biological clock. You'll sleep and feel better! The circadian rhythm is located in the brain, after all. With more sleep, you'll feel happier and less fatigued. Possible risks include eye irritation, headaches, and dry skin. Yet, compared to anti-depressants, light therapy has little to no side effects.

About 65% of our dreams are sad or stirring. But they’re not completely random. Our lifestyle can determine the nature of our dreams. For instance, taking melatonin pills to sleep or stopping antidepressant medications can result in very vivid, bizarre, or weird dreams. It is also no secret that scary movies and anxiety and stress can have a similar effect.

Summer depression, improbable as it sounds, is a rare version of the seasonal affective disorder. While most feel morose during winter, some get unlucky enough to face depression in the sunshine. Some simple tips that can help tackle it include planning ahead, following a daily schedule, getting enough sleep, meeting people often, staying hydrated, exercising every day, not forcing yourself to do anything, and figuring out why you feel depressed.

Yoga is not just a physical exercise, but a spiritual one too. There are 8 different limbs to yoga, and completing the last one...

Depression depletes your hope, energy, and drive, hence, making it hard for you to feel good. It is a pervasive feeling. It's, practically, as...

There is a lot of stigma in society about depression and anxiety. Most people either do not understand it or know very little about...

Precocious puberty affects children in the ages of between 7-9 years of age. It is quite a harrowing time for the child due to the rapid physical changes and hormonal surges. Studies claim that many long-term effects of precious puberty exist and these need to addressed as early as possible for the well-being of the child.

Green therapy or nature therapy can benefit both your health and well-being. The tasks in green therapy are usually conducted in groups. It encourages physical activities, increases social involvement, adds social value. The health benefits include the elimination of negative thoughts or rumination, a decrease in ADHD symptoms, and relief from stress, anxiety, and depression.

Depression, which is a devastating illness, has become very common now. It decreases the energy level in you, affecting the way you think and...

Natural treatment for Parkinson's disease (PD) can complement standard treatment and improve quality of life. Natural supplements like velvet bean, brahmi, broad beans, and fish oil regulate and boost dopamine in the brain, reduce nerve cell death, and reduce depression. Tea, coffee, veggies like cabbage, carrots, and tomatoes, and fruits like pears and grapes reduce risk of PD. Exercise can strengthen the muscles and bring back control over movement.

More people have reported being anxious and depressed right now than any other time in history. Today, there is more space and acceptance for...

There is still a lot of misconception in people's minds about depression. When someone has been diagnosed with clinical depression, it's usually because of...

Depression is a mental health condition that affects millions of people worldwide. Besides pushing a person into a gloomy and dejected state of mind,...

Today, the world is led by the births and deaths of start-ups. So many countries are offering opportunities and support from government and private...