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health advisory Hospital Alternative Medicine 2007-11-16 3:13:47

Sharon

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First detoxify your body, by putting yourself on a 3 day juice diet.

recommended food:

Depression is often caused by inadequate nutrition. Even if thats not the case with you, a sound diet will help create a healthier brain chemistry. Eat a good diet balanced with carbohydrates from sources like whole grains, vegatables and legumes. Complex Carbs are high in serotonin, a defiency of which can cause depression and insomina.

Soy, beans, lean poultry, eggs, nuts (walnuts are excellent) and seeds are excellent sources of protein, which will boost your energy levels. Have some several times a day.

Consume cold water fish, such as salmon, mackeral, and cod, three times a week.

You need to keep your sugars regulated, so instead of eating 3 large meals a day, try 5 to 6 smaller ones.

Consume 1 tablesppon of ground up flaxseeds daily. This is a good source of fiber and essential fatty acids. Spinkle on a salad or mix in a shake.

Add 1 tablesppon of flaxseed oil or an oil blend to your salad daily for healthful essential fatty acids.

Foods to Avoid:

Many depressed people have hidden food allergies. Any food is a potential, but wheat is the product most often linked to depression.

Dramatically induce your intake of hydrogented and saturated fats, which only increase fatique and sluggishness.

Caffeine and refined sugars may make you feel temporarly better, but your body soon crashes from the high, leaving you more exhausted or irritable. They also deplete vital nutrients from your system. Eliminate these substaces from your diet. Alcohol is a depressent so avoid wine, beer or liquor. If you are so unhappy that you feel you need alcohol talk to a therapist. You may have a drinking problem or are headed for one.