06 Apr Would You Like To Wake Up and Feel Good About the Day?
Keep the blues away for good by working on the root causes of depression — naturally!
Virtually all scientists and physicians agree that at least one of the major causes of depression is the imbalance of brain neurotransmitters. These are the chemical messengers that act as communication agents between different brain cells. If you want to beat depression, you need to restore and balance brain levels of these key neurotransmitters. This is the area most of the antidepressant drugs attempt to manipulate.
- Serotonin, the “happy” brain chemical. With adequate serotonin levels in the brain and its proper functioning, you will be positive, happy, confident, flexible, and easygoing.
- Dopamine, the “focus” and “motivation” brain chemical. This neurotransmitter is primarily involved in regulation of attention, motivation, pleasure, and reward.
Discover the Root Cause of Depression to Truly Address It
Neurotransmitter imbalances are just one of the many causes of depression. Other problems include hormones, excessive inflammation, or more than a dozen other underlying health issues. In fact, these potential causes of depression are so diverse and difficult to identify that most conventional doctors don’t have time to dig deep and find the true root causes. As a result, the typical conventional physician will often go immediately to their easiest and quickest solution—pharmaceutical antidepressant drugs.
But if you want to truly overcome depression, you need to discover what’s causing it and provide your body with the raw material it needs to heal itself. If you are on medication, it is still important to treat the whole person and particularly address diet, gut, and adrenal health.
7 Strategies to Beat Depression Naturally
The following seven therapies or steps for treating depression naturally, there are not the only strategies, but they are among the most important. In fact, if you were to implement just these seven components, your mood would almost certainly be so improved you might not have to do anything else!
- Balance your neurotransmitters. Research has shown that some people can experience relief from depression in as little as ONE day by taking targeting supplements that boost serotonin!
- If you have low motivation and energy, addressing serotonin imbalances might not be enough. You may also need to naturally elevate levels of your motivation neurotransmitter.
- You probably know that vitamin D is linked to strong bones, but did you know that deficiency (which is incredibly common) is associated with mood disorders too? A simple test can tell you if you’re at risk.
- Do you have sagging energy levels around mid-afternoon and have to prop yourself up with coffee or sodas? Do you crave carbs or salt? If so, that’s a strong sign that you have adrenal dysfunction. Botanical tonics and nutrients can lift your adrenals out of their fatigued state risk-free.
- Food and mood are intricately connected in a complex relationship. Having your foods tested can help identify what foods are your triggers and which ones you should avoid eating.
- Our gut houses the majority of our neurotransmitters, particularly serotonin. Probiotics are well researched in clinical trials to help support optimal mood and well-being.
- Omega-3s from fish oil are safe and so beneficial that it’s a key component to a healthy lifestyle for everyone, but most people don’t get nearly enough!
Start Now for the Best Results
Whichever strategy you choose to start with, the sooner you begin treating the root cause of your depression, the sooner you’ll begin to feel the fog lift. Don’t be overwhelmed by the many different options available to you—I can be an invaluable resource and help you take the first step forward. Before you know it, you’ll be ready to tackle more.
Depression can feel like it will never end, but there is hope—and a lot of scientific evidence on your side. You’ll soon be on your way to feeling like your old self. I wish you the best in that journey.