Is there a natural cure for depression?
Many people suffer from depression all over the world and it can strike at any time; some of us may have it and not realize and others are totally immobilized by their depression. Some sufferers do not admit they have depression s it may look bad on their character; this is where the danger lies; those people that leave their depression untreated or only going to get worse with time. Some however; don’t like to go to their doctors as they don’t want to be prescribed powerful anti depressants which are so commonly given out to patients without even finding the cause of the depression in the first place.
So if you do not want to get a ‘happy’ pill is there a natural way to cure depression and a way to try and beat off the blues? Well the answer is yes… many sufferers of depression turn to the ancient practices of yoga to combat their depression or keep it at bay; but as always please consult your doctor or health professional before undertaking any such physical exercise.
Yoga has been used for centuries to ward off depression and experts believe this to be true. The concentration and relaxing of the mind, body and soul when doing yoga; can release all the bad feelings within you. It is always better to do your yoga in the wide open spaces and in the sunlight in the morning; this may not be possible and it will be beneficial where and whenever you do it; but just make sure its peaceful; the last thing you need is children running around you ankles while you try to do a yoga pose!
Depression is a mental condition and yoga focuses on the mental aspect and physical aspect of well being; if you stick to the ancient rules of yoga and meditation; then you are much more likely to be at peace with yourself then what you would if you didn’t. Your mind will be working in harmony with your body; allowing creative and happy thoughts to run through your mind; your positive outlook on life will improve banishing any negative thoughts and feelings away from your mind and your body.
With the increase of blood flow, glucose and also oxygen to the brain when performing yoga; this is what makes you feel better and more at one with yourself. Dopamine is then sent to your brain and you get positive feelings of reward and also pleasure; serotonin is increased because of yoga and this then sorts out your inner emotions, sleep patterns and also your appetite. Noradrenalin is also produced and makes you feel more alert and also aroused as a result of yoga.
Physical activity is a known combatant to depression; and if you’re feeling low; get yourself out, take a walk, do 20 minutes a day of exercise or yoga and you will soon start to feel so much better about everything in your life. Depression will be a thing of the past! |
