Natural Cures for Common Illnesses

Most of people feel depressed from time to time. Feeling sometime depressed is a normal part of our life and growth. However, if you have episodes of depression with recurrent ongoing chronic symptoms, then depression is more than being just occasionally moody or sad. It becomes a serious illness affecting your life on physical, mental and emotional level.

There is no only one main cause of having depression. Depression can be brought about by chemical imbalances, thyroid problems, burdened liver or nervous system.

You might get depressed because of many different reasons such as: death of your loved one, you got recently divorces, you have a serious disease or reactions to your medications. Also, if you are constantly consuming food you have been allergic to, or you are lacking in important nutrients it can cause you to be depressed, stress, increased alcohol consumption, not dealing with anger properly or any other negative emotion. All this can lead to having depression if not taken care on time.

Natural remedies such as herbal remedies have been used since ancient time to combat depression. Here are ancient and affordable herbs proven to be of a great help in a process of treating depression.

Please note: if you have a serious chronic depression, please contact your doctor.

• St John’s Wort (Hypercium perforatum) components influence brain chemistry in several different ways, leading to better mood. A very popular St. John’s Wort herb is a very popular mood enhancer herb and it can be taken as an infusion tea when needed, up to 3 times daily.
• Lemon verbena (Lippia citriodora syn. Alousoa triphylla) has a mild tonic effect on the nervous system, which lifts the spirits and helps counter depression. It is pleasant to drink in late-evening, it relaxes you.
• Melissa (Melissa officinalis) is a valuable herb to have at home at all times especially in situations where long-term anxiety edges into depression. Take it as an infusion or tincture 2-3 times a day.
• Golden root, Arctic root (Rhodiola rosea) helps raise mood in those who have a tendency to suffer from depression.
• Damiana (Tumera diffusa, T. aphrodisiaca) is a mild antidepressant and if taken regularly it will help to improve mood and mental stamina. It can been taken with herbs such as St. John’s wort.
• Have bananas at home all the time: literary have banana every moment with you if you are suffering from depression. Eating a banana when stressed or depressed will help you as the banana proteins when eaten are converted in to serotonin which are known to make you relax, improve your mood and generally make you feel happier.
• Mango (Mangifera indica):Drink the fresh juice daily 15 minutes after breakfast.

Depression can have an effect on your self-esteem and even stops you from doing simple daily activities. Ideally you should concentrate on what is causing your depression. However, while in the process of liberating yourself from depression, and while in your “down times” herbs can be of a great help.