Blood tests for Depression and Mood Disorders

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The idea of blood tests for depression, as if

depression were some kind of permanent condition to be

labeled and drugged away, makes me truly depressed—we

really must stand up to this failed health care system

and take back our own health.

Depression is the feeling of overwhelm a human goes

through when stresses become great. It needs to be

addressed by reducing stresses and taking action to

improve the situation and strengthen the body's

ability to fight back. Unfortunately, this all takes

time, work and an understanding of the body and

nutrition--three things you will not likely find at a

doctor or psychiatrist's office.

Some steps to help recover from depression might

include the following:

1. However slowly you must work, take actions to

correct any abuse, oppression, or to start a new life.

Give yourself all the time it takes--it could take

years to move through a problem.

2. Exercise, however little you are able. Force

yourself to walk around one block at least three times

a week, for example. Make a wall chart to remind

yourself. Give yourself a star for each block you walk

that day. Work up to two blocks.

3. Cut out all caffeine so your adrenals can regroup.

4. Eat adrenal glandulars from a health store.

5. Add minerals. (Celtic Sea salt is excellent and

also contains Lithium. Bone meal and colloidal

minerals are also sources of minerals--see your health

food store.)

Steps 3-5 may only be required for a few months, until

you restock your body’s reserves. See how you feel.

6. Do a liver cleanse and other cleanses to help the

body function. These are easy and inexpensive.

7. Reduce all toxins possible. Become more aware of

toxins in your environment-air fresheners, chemical

cleaners, pollution, dust, make up ingredients, skin

creams, toothpaste--start eliminating as much

pollution as possible. There are books at the library

with suggestions.

8. Eat whole foods. If it has a label on it, don't

eat it.

9. Improve your digestion. Cut back on fats, meats,

and dairy which are hard to digest. Try brown rice

soup instead of wheat products for a month to see if

you do better. Eat lightly cooked or raw foods as much

as possible. Strive to buy the freshest, best quality

food you can afford.

10. Remember, the darkest hour is just before dawn.

You may have to go this alone, or you may have some

support along the way, but you can recover and you

will succeed. This is your life. Take it back.

 

 

 

 

 

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Depression and Mood Disordershttp://www.gsdl.com/assessments/finddisease/depression/

 

Feelings of hopelessness, chronic apathy, and low energy

levels are some of the crippling symptoms of depression.

Depression can appear as a consequence of a life change

such as divorce, death of a family member, or loss of work

or it may insidiously unfold without a clear cause. For this

disorder, the well-known adage, "sound body-sound mind"

reveals a simple basic truth. That's because depression is

commonly intertwined with a vast number of diverse

conditions and illnesses--and uncovering potential imbalances

can be a powerful tool for an effective natural and holistic

approach to emotional healing.

 

Depression and Amino Acids: The building blocks of

protein, amino acids are crucial source material for the

production of important brain neurotransmitters.

Imbalances can result in several major dysfunctions of

the central nervous system linked to depression.

 

Depression and Thyroid Function: A substantial portion

of patients with depression suffer from thyroid hormone

imbalances that may make them more treatment-resistant.

 

Depression and Allergy: Depression seems to predispose

individuals to increased immune hypersensitivity to a wide

range of food and environmental allergens.

 

Depression and Melatonin: Imbalances of the pineal hormone

melatonin are linked to Seasonal Affective Disorder and

other mood and behavior problems. Disrupted secretion

patterns of melatonin can also seriously interfere with sleep,

worsening existing symptoms of depression.

 

Depression and Adrenal Hormones: Overly high levels of

the adrenal hormone cortisol often underlie the biochemical

pattern characteristic of depression, particularly when

stress and obesity are also part of the clinical picture.

 

Depression and Digestive Function: A faulty digestive

process can result in the malabsorption of key nutrients

necessary for maintaining healthy mood patterns and overall

feeling of well-being. Overgrowth of certain intestinal

yeasts such as Candida albicans can also trigger mood swings.

 

Depression and Toxins and Nutrients: Overexposure to

heavy metal toxins like lead and mercury have been clinically

shown to induce a psychiatric symptoms such as anxiety and

depression. Mineral nutrient imbalances can also cause

resistance to treatment.

 

Depression and Glucose and Insulin Tolerance: Fluctuating

blood sugar levels, particularly in diabetic patients, can result

in increased depression, tension, and fatigue.

 

Depression and Vitamins: The B-vitamins play an important

role in the proper metabolism of important brain neuro-

transmitters linked to mood and behavior.

 

Depression and Fatty Acids: Fatty acid deficiencies could

significantly contribute to symptoms of depression, particularly

in those at high risk of omega-3 deficiencies, such as alcoholics

and post partum women.

 

Depression and Female Hormones: Female hormone imbalances

may help explain why women are much more prone to certain

types of depression than men.

 

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