| Typical symptoms of depression are feeling sad, | | | | the body. It is best to avoid or cut out refined |
| depressed mood, crying, insomnia or excessive | | | | foods, foods high in sugar, coffee, tea, cola drinks, |
| sleeping, loss of energy, feeling tired, exhaustion, | | | | chocolate, alcohol and cigarettes. Milk products and |
| anxiety, weight loss or gain, agitation, nervousness, | | | | wheat are common foods that cause an allergic |
| low sex drive, feeling worthless, excessive guilt, | | | | reaction so it may be wise to experiment with |
| headaches, low concentration, lack of confidence and | | | | cutting these foods out of the diet for two week |
| loss of interest in everyday activities. | | | | periods. |
| Depression can occur due to hormonal imbalances, | | | | Increasing exercise will help with depression and it is |
| stress and imbalances in biochemicals within the brain. | | | | also wise to consult your doctor who will advise you |
| Depression is more common in women due to | | | | whether psychiatric therapy or antidepressant drugs |
| hormonal changes that happen in association with | | | | are needed. Also, studies have shown that some |
| childbirth, menstruation and the menopause. | | | | people who suffer from depression have found that |
| Poor nutrition has been linked with depression; other | | | | acupuncture can be beneficial. |
| factors are food allergies, stress, blood sugar levels | | | | The following supplements may help if you are |
| and excessive amounts of histamine production by | | | | suffering from Depression. |