Natural Antidepressants & Depression Relief

Anxiety and depression are general terms for conditions that could result from many different causes.  Depression can be caused by a chemical imbalance in the body or a stressful lifestyle condition like a demanding boss or pressing deadline.  This article focus on the former and covers a number of natural antidepressants from a nutritional and holistic perspective.

1. Make sure you are getting pleanty of Magnesium and Potassium. Fruits like banannas and kiwi are excellent sources of potassium. There are also excellent drinks like Peter Gillham’s Natural Calm which contain magnesium and can help restore this balance in the body.

2. Eliminate (or drastically reduce) Caffeine Intake. Caffeine can wreak havok on the nerves, especially in people already predisposed to anxiety and stress. It also interfers with the body’s ability to get a good night’s sleep. Don’t be fooled, just because you’re able to fall asleep does not mean you’re not being affected by that afternoon cup of joe. Caffeine can dramatically affect the body’s ability to reach a deep state of REM sleep which is the type necessary for physically and psychological recovery.

3. Try Medidation and Deep Breathing Exercises. Medication has been shown to naturally increase alpha brain waves which are associated with a calm ability to concentrate and focus.

4. Exercise is probably the best anxiety treatment because it gives almost immediate results and comes with so many additional benefits like increased cognititive function, decreased risk of disease and illness, and improved self-esteem.

5. Eliminate the Cause. If you’re able to pinpoint the causes of your anxiety do your best to eliminate the cause from your life. Sometimes this can be hard if the causes is your job or a coworker but consider switching departments or jobs alltogether. Life is too short to spend 40-80+ hours a week doing something that is causing you physical and psychological pain.

6. Drink Tea. Green Tea contains the amino acid L-Theanine which, like meditation, has been show to increase alpha brain waves associated with increased concentration and focus. Chamomile tea and Tension Tamer are both also excellent recommentations for people interested in incorporating tea into their lives while decreasing stress and anxiety.

7. Consider Natural Alternatives. There are a number of excellent natural remedies for anxiety like SociaTropin, Seredyn, and Clarocet. Many of these formulas contain clinically-proven natural ingredients that can provide relief for mild to moderate anxiety. If you have tried the above 7 recommended tips and are still experiencing anxiety, it may be a good idea to seek professional medical assistance.

8.  See a Doctor. If you’ve tried all of the above natural remedies without the kind of success you had hoped, it may be time to consider seeing a medical professional who can decide whether you are a candidate for prescription antidepressants for anti-anxiety medications. Such medications still typically take 4-6 weeks to start working so be patient and don’t expect a miracle with your first pill.