Depression is a state where the person experiences continuous low mood, self-esteem, energy, appetite and poor concentration. Rajasic and Tamasic symptoms like anxiety, constipation, disturbed sleep, sadness, tearfulness, feelings of guilt, irritation, lack of motivation, reduced sexual interest, changes in menstrual cycle, suicidal tendencies, avoiding family and friends become dominant. Ayurveda deals with this state, by controlling Kapha which heavily dominates the nervous system at this time, in order to control the imbalance of overreaction of the brain (Vata disorder) which further triggers the loss of metabolic activity (Pitta disorder). Ayurveda is the only medical science that has effective therapy against depression as it recognizes it as a disorder.
Dietary and Lifestyle Recommendations:

• Practice Meditation
• Go to bed before 10:00 p.m. and try to wake up around 6 A M
• Walk outdoors when the sun is rising and breathe deeply.
• Do moderate exercise
• Develop a positive attitude towards life
• Make more friends
• Help others
• Develop good relation with your partner
• Eat fresh food more of row fruits and vegetables
• Try light therapy for winter depression
• Find hobbies or keep pets
• Relaxing with meditation, massage , light music and laughter helps to great extent

Ayurvedic home remedies you can try:

• Expose yourself to sunlight as much as you can. In absence of sun light sitting near fire place is very helpful.
• Consume hot soups.
• Use vata balancing foods like wheat, oil, corn, black gram and jaggery.
• Tickle your taste buds with sweet, sour and salt tastes
• Indulge in sexual act. Spend your leisure time with friends and relatives whom you like.
• Take an apple with milk and honey.
• Chew the seeds of a cardamom three to four times a day. If you don’t like the idea of chewing cardamom seeds, you can also boil one or two cardamom in a glass of water and drink it. Add sugar or honey for taste.

Treatment in Ayurveda:
In treating depression Ayurveda give importance to both physical and physiological aspects of the person.
Therapies like Sarva Kaya Abhyanga, Shiro Abhyanga, Shiro Dhara, Shiro Vasti, Nasya, Pranayam (Yogic breathing), Yoga exercises and Meditation along with preparations for internal and external use are prescribed.

Consult a qualified Ayurvedic doctor to get a complete and proper solution.

Note: Treatments mentioned here should be done only under the supervision of qualified Ayurvedic doctor

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