By Paul Inkpen
Are you worried about the radiation you are getting from your mobile phone? You should be. Science has proven that bioelectric impulses regulate our bodily functions. Dangerous frequencies of radiation are emitted by cellular and cordless phones. These frequencies can imitate the frequency of a hormone, antigen, or other signal molecule at the cellular level. The resulting symptoms from this mis-information vary for each individual. What are the threats?
Long-term exposure can produce mutagenesis and oncogenesis (cancer).
Short-term exposure affects many biological functions. It can decrease the effectiveness of therapeutic drug treatment, produce affective mood disorders, decrease mental and physical well-being, and impair immunocompetence (our immune system). Headaches, dizziness, and lack of concentration are common findings.
These environmental factors provoke growing concern due to the significant impact on human health. What is even more disturbing is the fact that cell phone manufacturers have targeted younger consumers. A survey done by "The Toronto Star" found that cell phone use by children was up 140% since 2001. Manufacturers market these phones as a way of staying in touch with mom or dad, which is great from a personal safety standpoint, but what about the health risks? The impact on children is even greater than that of adults since their brains and immune systems are still developing.
Scientists have discovered that a mobile phone call lasting just two minutes can distort the normal electrical activity of a child's brain for up to an hour afterwards.
"Mobile phone manufacturers should take seriously a Swedish finding that their products are dangerous for children and teenagers, and work on developing safer phones. We cannot exclude the fact that after some decades of daily use, a whole generation of users may suffer negative effects. Even though science shows that cell phones are more dangerous than tobacco, they use the fact that radiation is invisible, and can't be seen or smelt like smoke". Quote from Dr. Neil Cherry, Scientist.
So the BIG question is, What To Do About It?
Here are some things you can do about Cell Phone Radiation:
1. Buy Dowsing Rods to test for cell phone and computer radiation. A professional pair runs around $75.00. Dowsing rods haven proven in controlled tests to pick up weak electromagnetic influences as accurately as any scientific instrument. There are quite a number of devices on the market that claim to protect you from EMF's and Cell Phone Radiation. Once you learn how to test with dowsing rods, you can use them to test the effectiveness of EMF protection devices. For example, you should be able to see the "before" and "after" effects if these devices really work. You can learn how to make and use these tools for free on my website.
2. Limit the level of exposure of children and teenagers to cell phones. Tell your kids not to talk for extended periods of time. Tell them not to carry their mobile phone on them if they don't have to. This applies to cordless phones also. (For example, put it down on a table or desk whenever possible). If they must use a cell phone, then get some protection for it, in the form of a chip. These chips will eliminate the low frequency radiation, and make the phone safer to use.
3. Some people believe that wearing a "hands-free" or "Bluetooth" headset will protect them from radiation. Even when Bluetooth devices are used to keep the cell phone away from the ear, the radiation is magnified because the headset serves as an antenna to receive all electromagnetic waves in the vicinity of the user. A better solution is to get a "Bluetooth" device that mounts to the windshield or dashboard of your vehicle. Keep the cell phone and "Bluetooth" device away from your body. Radiation eliminator chips are still recommended.
4. Buy a pendant which will protect you from all forms of Electromagnetic Radiation. This includes cell phones, cordless phones, computers, wireless devices, cell phone towers, wi-fi networks, and hydro towers.
Saturday, February 20, 2010
Thursday, February 18, 2010
3 Tips to Better Health by Walking Every Day
By Andy De Ronda
The human body is an amazing machine, in fact even after years of attempts, scientists still haven't even come close to creating an artificial human, but our bodies do need to be maintained with a good diet and regular exercise otherwise they start to fail just like machines.
Even minimal exercise is better than none, though just 30 minutes brisk walking every day is enough to help the body burn calories and keep muscles toned. Walking 30 minutes isn't very much, most of us will easily walk 30 minutes ding regular chores, but sadly too many of us use the car far too much when a quick walk would be just as convenient.
Fitness experts recognize that short walks of 10 minutes done three times per day are just as good for us as a half hour walk, and how many of us can't find 10 minutes? The key of course is that the walk needs to be reasonably brisk, ideally you don't want to saunter around like you're looking in shop windows. Instead walk with purpose, pick up your speed a bit.
The great thing about walking is that you don't need any special equipment aside from a pair of running shoes, you could even walk barefoot if you have a large enough space where you won't cut your feet on stones. A local high school running track is ideal, or if the sidewalk in your neighborhood is well maintained consider walking a couple of blocks.
Walking also has the advantage that a brisk pace elevates your heart rate so helps burn fat and calories, and also strengthens leg and stomach muscles, and if you use a small weight in each hand whilst moving your arms forward and backwards as you walk you'll also tone arm, chest, and back muscles.
To get for most from walking consider these 3 great tips to help you maximize the effectiveness of your walking regime.
1. Schedule time in your calendar for 'me time' when you can go for a brisk walk without being interrupted. Try leaving your cellphone in the office or at home. you'll find a few minutes of brisk walking will release endorphins that make you feel better and more motivated. Instead of sitting at your desk during your mid morning coffee break, grab a bottle of water and walk for 10 minutes. You'll have more energy, and you'll be helping your body stay in shape.
2. Buy a pedometer or step counter to track how many steps you take every time you go for your 10 or 30 minutes walk, then try to increase the number of steps every time. See if you can take 10,000 steps per day. It sounds like a huge number, but actually it isn't and you'll be surprised how easy it really is. Your body will thank you, and you'll be thanking your body when you look in the mirror and see a slimmer healthier you smiling back.
3. Try to walk where there are steps or sloping terrain so your muscles have the chance for a little extra workout. A brisk 10 minute walk that also includes 30-40 steps that you have to climb is great news for your heart. A healthy heart carries more blood around your body, that means more oxygen to vital organs, and helps your body fight infection.
The human body is an amazing machine, in fact even after years of attempts, scientists still haven't even come close to creating an artificial human, but our bodies do need to be maintained with a good diet and regular exercise otherwise they start to fail just like machines.
Even minimal exercise is better than none, though just 30 minutes brisk walking every day is enough to help the body burn calories and keep muscles toned. Walking 30 minutes isn't very much, most of us will easily walk 30 minutes ding regular chores, but sadly too many of us use the car far too much when a quick walk would be just as convenient.
Fitness experts recognize that short walks of 10 minutes done three times per day are just as good for us as a half hour walk, and how many of us can't find 10 minutes? The key of course is that the walk needs to be reasonably brisk, ideally you don't want to saunter around like you're looking in shop windows. Instead walk with purpose, pick up your speed a bit.
The great thing about walking is that you don't need any special equipment aside from a pair of running shoes, you could even walk barefoot if you have a large enough space where you won't cut your feet on stones. A local high school running track is ideal, or if the sidewalk in your neighborhood is well maintained consider walking a couple of blocks.
Walking also has the advantage that a brisk pace elevates your heart rate so helps burn fat and calories, and also strengthens leg and stomach muscles, and if you use a small weight in each hand whilst moving your arms forward and backwards as you walk you'll also tone arm, chest, and back muscles.
To get for most from walking consider these 3 great tips to help you maximize the effectiveness of your walking regime.
1. Schedule time in your calendar for 'me time' when you can go for a brisk walk without being interrupted. Try leaving your cellphone in the office or at home. you'll find a few minutes of brisk walking will release endorphins that make you feel better and more motivated. Instead of sitting at your desk during your mid morning coffee break, grab a bottle of water and walk for 10 minutes. You'll have more energy, and you'll be helping your body stay in shape.
2. Buy a pedometer or step counter to track how many steps you take every time you go for your 10 or 30 minutes walk, then try to increase the number of steps every time. See if you can take 10,000 steps per day. It sounds like a huge number, but actually it isn't and you'll be surprised how easy it really is. Your body will thank you, and you'll be thanking your body when you look in the mirror and see a slimmer healthier you smiling back.
3. Try to walk where there are steps or sloping terrain so your muscles have the chance for a little extra workout. A brisk 10 minute walk that also includes 30-40 steps that you have to climb is great news for your heart. A healthy heart carries more blood around your body, that means more oxygen to vital organs, and helps your body fight infection.
5 Natural Methods to Fight Clinical Depression at Home
By Kriti Arora
Beating depression naturally is the best way to fight it. When psychiatrists around the world are recommending the usual routine of psychotherapy and anti-depressant drugs, why not try proven natural treatments to fight the illness? Depression is a state of the mind which affects the way a person feels and communicates with the world around him. There are various journals and websites which site one study after another crediting various natural treatments. But it is your task to separate the grain from the chaff to find out the real natural depression cures. The following are 5 methods of how you can fight depression naturally.
1) Exercise:
This tried and tested method of treating depression is extremely effective and works for everyone no matter what the severity of their condition is. It is one of nature's most potent mood-boosters and the good news is that it does not matter what kind of exercise you are doing as long as you do it. You can choose from a brisk walk, jogging, running, swimming, riding a bike, tennis, badminton, weightlifting, kickboxing, yoga, Pilates or tai chi. The idea is to invest at least 30 minutes a day in working out. Make sure you do something you enjoy doing and watch your blues disappearing.
2) Diet:
You are what you eat. How many times have you heard that adage before? Eating a well-balanced diet is a proven natural way to fight depression. Your meals should have everything in it, proteins, carbohydrates and fat. You can even have a multivitamin tablet everyday if you feel you are missing out on essential nutrients. But don't overeat. Instead of reaching out for that bag of chips whenever you are feeling hungry, have a piece of fruit or a slice of cheese. Avoid alcohol, tea and coffee.
3) Natural supplements:
These seem to be as effective as anti-depressant drugs in fighting depression and anxiety. St. John's Wort is one of the most well-known natural depression treatments with almost no side effects. Another natural supplement is SAM-e. Though it's a bit on the expensive side, this supplement is known to work wonders for depression.
4) Socializing:
The most common inclination of someone who is depressed is to isolate himself from everyone. This has a worsening effect on the symptoms of depression. If you are depressed, make an effort to go out and meet people, make new acquaintances and spend time with them. Talk to friends and family regularly about the problems you are facing. The love and support you will get from people who care about you is the best way to beat depression.
5) Self-help groups:
Find out whether your neighborhood or city has a self-help group for people in the same condition as you are. Sharing your emotions and feelings is going to have a therapeutic effect on you. Attend their meetings regularly.
Take each day as it comes if you want to beat depression. With time and effort, you can surely get over this phase of your life.
Beating depression naturally is the best way to fight it. When psychiatrists around the world are recommending the usual routine of psychotherapy and anti-depressant drugs, why not try proven natural treatments to fight the illness? Depression is a state of the mind which affects the way a person feels and communicates with the world around him. There are various journals and websites which site one study after another crediting various natural treatments. But it is your task to separate the grain from the chaff to find out the real natural depression cures. The following are 5 methods of how you can fight depression naturally.
1) Exercise:
This tried and tested method of treating depression is extremely effective and works for everyone no matter what the severity of their condition is. It is one of nature's most potent mood-boosters and the good news is that it does not matter what kind of exercise you are doing as long as you do it. You can choose from a brisk walk, jogging, running, swimming, riding a bike, tennis, badminton, weightlifting, kickboxing, yoga, Pilates or tai chi. The idea is to invest at least 30 minutes a day in working out. Make sure you do something you enjoy doing and watch your blues disappearing.
2) Diet:
You are what you eat. How many times have you heard that adage before? Eating a well-balanced diet is a proven natural way to fight depression. Your meals should have everything in it, proteins, carbohydrates and fat. You can even have a multivitamin tablet everyday if you feel you are missing out on essential nutrients. But don't overeat. Instead of reaching out for that bag of chips whenever you are feeling hungry, have a piece of fruit or a slice of cheese. Avoid alcohol, tea and coffee.
3) Natural supplements:
These seem to be as effective as anti-depressant drugs in fighting depression and anxiety. St. John's Wort is one of the most well-known natural depression treatments with almost no side effects. Another natural supplement is SAM-e. Though it's a bit on the expensive side, this supplement is known to work wonders for depression.
4) Socializing:
The most common inclination of someone who is depressed is to isolate himself from everyone. This has a worsening effect on the symptoms of depression. If you are depressed, make an effort to go out and meet people, make new acquaintances and spend time with them. Talk to friends and family regularly about the problems you are facing. The love and support you will get from people who care about you is the best way to beat depression.
5) Self-help groups:
Find out whether your neighborhood or city has a self-help group for people in the same condition as you are. Sharing your emotions and feelings is going to have a therapeutic effect on you. Attend their meetings regularly.
Take each day as it comes if you want to beat depression. With time and effort, you can surely get over this phase of your life.
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Five Natural Ways to Beat Depression
By John DeProspo
While there are many different ways to treat depression without antidepressant medications, some are more popular than others. Why are people looking for natural remedies for treating this problem? Because it has been proven that the drugs that supposedly treat this disease are not only ineffective in over fifty percent of patients using them, they are highly addictive, have many adverse side-effects, and can actually cause more mental pain and anguish than help.
Many people are turning to meditation as a natural way to help them overcome the effects of depression. Meditation has been used for thousands of years, in a variety of healing applications. You do not need to spend hundreds of dollars learning these methods, many are available for free. It has been said that most diseases and problems are simply mind over matter, and using these methods are quite effective, but they do take time to work. You should not expect miracles over night.
Another alternative to antidepressants are herbal remedies. These can be herbs like St. John's Wort, Green Tea, and fish oil supplements. There are also herbal remedies that can actually clean your body of toxic buildups, like eliminating free radicals. In a lot of cases, by simply flushing your system of toxins, you will find that your symptoms of depression can be alleviated. There are also other herbal supplements that can stimulate your brain into making natural endorphins and serotonin, which can make you feel better.
Some people often turn to counseling as a form of natural relief. Sometimes people are depressed because of traumatic experiences that have happened in their lives. Whether it is abuse, or a death in the family, or a wide range of others, not addressing these issues, burying them in your subconscious, can be more harmful than not confronting them right away. Therapy does not have to be expensive, there are mental health clinics around the country that are free, or on a sliding fee schedule.
Another natural way to beat depression without antidepressants is through a change of diet. There are many different ways to do this. One is to cut out refined sugars, and processed foods. This also means eating more healthy like fresh vegetables, lean meats and lots of fruit. All of these can improve your mood, by reintroducing vitamins and minerals that help make up the chemicals in the brain responsible for elevating your mood. It also means cutting back or completely eliminating foods and drinks that are fueling your symptoms as well, like caffeine, alcohol, and to many fattening snacks.
Exercising is another natural way to beat depression without antidepressants. Getting out and going for a walk, riding a bicycle or hiking in the woods, all of these release natural serotonin and endorphins that help elevate your mood. It is also a cardiovascular exercise, which helps to pump oxygen to your cells, making them healthier. It does not need to feel like exercise, and you do not have to go to the gym, or lift a bunch of weights, just walking around your neighborhood at least once a day can be a great help. It also gets you out of the house, and soak up some vitamin D from the sun.
While there are many different ways to treat depression without antidepressant medications, some are more popular than others. Why are people looking for natural remedies for treating this problem? Because it has been proven that the drugs that supposedly treat this disease are not only ineffective in over fifty percent of patients using them, they are highly addictive, have many adverse side-effects, and can actually cause more mental pain and anguish than help.
Many people are turning to meditation as a natural way to help them overcome the effects of depression. Meditation has been used for thousands of years, in a variety of healing applications. You do not need to spend hundreds of dollars learning these methods, many are available for free. It has been said that most diseases and problems are simply mind over matter, and using these methods are quite effective, but they do take time to work. You should not expect miracles over night.
Another alternative to antidepressants are herbal remedies. These can be herbs like St. John's Wort, Green Tea, and fish oil supplements. There are also herbal remedies that can actually clean your body of toxic buildups, like eliminating free radicals. In a lot of cases, by simply flushing your system of toxins, you will find that your symptoms of depression can be alleviated. There are also other herbal supplements that can stimulate your brain into making natural endorphins and serotonin, which can make you feel better.
Some people often turn to counseling as a form of natural relief. Sometimes people are depressed because of traumatic experiences that have happened in their lives. Whether it is abuse, or a death in the family, or a wide range of others, not addressing these issues, burying them in your subconscious, can be more harmful than not confronting them right away. Therapy does not have to be expensive, there are mental health clinics around the country that are free, or on a sliding fee schedule.
Another natural way to beat depression without antidepressants is through a change of diet. There are many different ways to do this. One is to cut out refined sugars, and processed foods. This also means eating more healthy like fresh vegetables, lean meats and lots of fruit. All of these can improve your mood, by reintroducing vitamins and minerals that help make up the chemicals in the brain responsible for elevating your mood. It also means cutting back or completely eliminating foods and drinks that are fueling your symptoms as well, like caffeine, alcohol, and to many fattening snacks.
Exercising is another natural way to beat depression without antidepressants. Getting out and going for a walk, riding a bicycle or hiking in the woods, all of these release natural serotonin and endorphins that help elevate your mood. It is also a cardiovascular exercise, which helps to pump oxygen to your cells, making them healthier. It does not need to feel like exercise, and you do not have to go to the gym, or lift a bunch of weights, just walking around your neighborhood at least once a day can be a great help. It also gets you out of the house, and soak up some vitamin D from the sun.
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
5 Strategies For Boosting Your Mood Through Exercise
By Kriti Arora
Beating depression may actually be just a jog away, recent research suggests. Yes, exercise can actually solve quite a lot of ailments, including those of the mind. Depression is a mental illness which affect the way a person talks, feels, behaves and communicates with the world around him. For a lucky few, a depressive episode may last for a few days but in some, it can last for weeks, months and even years. Exercise is a natural depression cure. Here are 5 strategies with which you can boost your mood through exercise.
Strategy #1
What kind of exercise are you comfortable with? If you are a beginner, walking and cycling are great. If you already have an exercise routine, great! Continue with it and in time increase its intensity. You can also go to the gym and take the help of a fitness instructor. After planning your workout session, make sure that you stick to it.
Strategy #2
What time can you devote to your workouts? If you are a harried housewife or a busy executive with little time on your hands, a brisk 10 minute walk is a good way to fight depression naturally. If you have a little more time, go for a 30-minute aerobic session. Choose from jogging, cycling and swimming. But make sure you exercise at least 5 times a week.
Strategy #3
It's a great idea to exercise in a group. Not only does it give you a chance to interact with other people, it also sets up the pace for healthy competition. When you are exercising with a group of people, a sense of competition (regarding achieving a health target or a particular body weight) is actually helpful. Also, you are less prone to miss out on the workout sessions because of peer pressure. Socializing with other people will also act as a mood-booster which ultimately will cure your depression.
Strategy #4
True, keeping yourself motivated to exercise everyday is not easy for people who are not depressed and is doubly difficult for people who are. Thinking about going to the gym for a strenuous workout session is difficult, but taking a smaller step is a lot easier. If your mind tells you not to go, tell it that it's okay to walk down the street at a leisurely pace. Once you do walk down the street, you will feel like going to the gym a lot more than before. The idea is to fool the mind to believe that it has to do a lot less. This strategy is something that works with most depressed people.
Strategy #5
Exercise is great for curing depression naturally. But don't fall for any of the magic pills and powders advertised everywhere these days that promise you a body like a fashion model. They are not natural at all and do more harm than good. Stay away from them.
Trust exercise to beat your depression naturally.
Beating depression may actually be just a jog away, recent research suggests. Yes, exercise can actually solve quite a lot of ailments, including those of the mind. Depression is a mental illness which affect the way a person talks, feels, behaves and communicates with the world around him. For a lucky few, a depressive episode may last for a few days but in some, it can last for weeks, months and even years. Exercise is a natural depression cure. Here are 5 strategies with which you can boost your mood through exercise.
Strategy #1
What kind of exercise are you comfortable with? If you are a beginner, walking and cycling are great. If you already have an exercise routine, great! Continue with it and in time increase its intensity. You can also go to the gym and take the help of a fitness instructor. After planning your workout session, make sure that you stick to it.
Strategy #2
What time can you devote to your workouts? If you are a harried housewife or a busy executive with little time on your hands, a brisk 10 minute walk is a good way to fight depression naturally. If you have a little more time, go for a 30-minute aerobic session. Choose from jogging, cycling and swimming. But make sure you exercise at least 5 times a week.
Strategy #3
It's a great idea to exercise in a group. Not only does it give you a chance to interact with other people, it also sets up the pace for healthy competition. When you are exercising with a group of people, a sense of competition (regarding achieving a health target or a particular body weight) is actually helpful. Also, you are less prone to miss out on the workout sessions because of peer pressure. Socializing with other people will also act as a mood-booster which ultimately will cure your depression.
Strategy #4
True, keeping yourself motivated to exercise everyday is not easy for people who are not depressed and is doubly difficult for people who are. Thinking about going to the gym for a strenuous workout session is difficult, but taking a smaller step is a lot easier. If your mind tells you not to go, tell it that it's okay to walk down the street at a leisurely pace. Once you do walk down the street, you will feel like going to the gym a lot more than before. The idea is to fool the mind to believe that it has to do a lot less. This strategy is something that works with most depressed people.
Strategy #5
Exercise is great for curing depression naturally. But don't fall for any of the magic pills and powders advertised everywhere these days that promise you a body like a fashion model. They are not natural at all and do more harm than good. Stay away from them.
Trust exercise to beat your depression naturally.
Beat Depression Naturally
By Kriti Arora
5 Steps to Overcoming Divorce Depression Naturally .
Beating depression arising from a sad event in one's life is not easy, but nor is it impossible either. And if it's something as heartbreaking as a divorce, then overcoming the depression arising from it is a lot tougher. Divorce depression occurs when the person you have been married to leaves you and the plethora of emotions that comes with it is huge. Most people are shocked and cannot comprehend what hit them. Anger, hurt, betrayal is the next stage which is followed by mourning for the marriage. But after that most people start recovering and move on with life. If you or a loved one is having problems getting over divorce depression even months after the incident, then you may be needing treatment. Don't worry; we are not talking about pills and potions here, just 5 simple natural depression cures you can follow without a visit to a shrink.
1) Forgive and forget: The divorce is done with and you people are not together anymore, right? The reason for it may be you or your ex. It doesn't really matter now. What matter is that you have your future to look forward to? Forgive yourself and your ex for all that has happened and instead tries to remember only the happy memories you shared. Move on.
2) Socialize: Just because you are divorced doesn't mean you can't meet new people. Go out with friends and have fun. When you are comfortable with the idea, start dating once again. Seek out people with the same interests as you. If these are too difficult for you to do at this vulnerable point of time, join a support group. Find out if a synagogue or church in your area has groups dealing with people who are divorced and attend the meetings regularly. Having a peer group with whom you can share the hurt is a natural way to treat depression.
3) Exercise: Now this is very important. You can't sit in an office cubicle or home everyday and try to cure your divorce depression. You have to exercise your body because it releases the happy hormones and makes you deal with the blues better. 30 minutes of moderate exercise at least 5 days a week is a must.
4) Diet: Not enough can be said about the usefulness of diet in beating the severe depression. Nourishing your body with lots of vegetables, fruits, lean meats will keep the energy levels up and blues away. But don't overeat. Eat a balanced diet and couple it with a multivitamin tablet everyday.
5) Take care of yourself: Don't exert your body and mind. Eat when you are hungry and get enough sleep. Read, listen to music or do gardening- do what make you feel good. Make time for yourself everyday.
Follow these 5 simple steps on how to beat depression on your own after a divorce. Remember, you are above everything and nothing is more important that being content. Have a wonderful life.
5 Steps to Overcoming Divorce Depression Naturally .
Beating depression arising from a sad event in one's life is not easy, but nor is it impossible either. And if it's something as heartbreaking as a divorce, then overcoming the depression arising from it is a lot tougher. Divorce depression occurs when the person you have been married to leaves you and the plethora of emotions that comes with it is huge. Most people are shocked and cannot comprehend what hit them. Anger, hurt, betrayal is the next stage which is followed by mourning for the marriage. But after that most people start recovering and move on with life. If you or a loved one is having problems getting over divorce depression even months after the incident, then you may be needing treatment. Don't worry; we are not talking about pills and potions here, just 5 simple natural depression cures you can follow without a visit to a shrink.
1) Forgive and forget: The divorce is done with and you people are not together anymore, right? The reason for it may be you or your ex. It doesn't really matter now. What matter is that you have your future to look forward to? Forgive yourself and your ex for all that has happened and instead tries to remember only the happy memories you shared. Move on.
2) Socialize: Just because you are divorced doesn't mean you can't meet new people. Go out with friends and have fun. When you are comfortable with the idea, start dating once again. Seek out people with the same interests as you. If these are too difficult for you to do at this vulnerable point of time, join a support group. Find out if a synagogue or church in your area has groups dealing with people who are divorced and attend the meetings regularly. Having a peer group with whom you can share the hurt is a natural way to treat depression.
3) Exercise: Now this is very important. You can't sit in an office cubicle or home everyday and try to cure your divorce depression. You have to exercise your body because it releases the happy hormones and makes you deal with the blues better. 30 minutes of moderate exercise at least 5 days a week is a must.
4) Diet: Not enough can be said about the usefulness of diet in beating the severe depression. Nourishing your body with lots of vegetables, fruits, lean meats will keep the energy levels up and blues away. But don't overeat. Eat a balanced diet and couple it with a multivitamin tablet everyday.
5) Take care of yourself: Don't exert your body and mind. Eat when you are hungry and get enough sleep. Read, listen to music or do gardening- do what make you feel good. Make time for yourself everyday.
Follow these 5 simple steps on how to beat depression on your own after a divorce. Remember, you are above everything and nothing is more important that being content. Have a wonderful life.
5 Steps For Working Out the Blues
By Kriti Arora
Workouts may soon become the preferred treatment to beat depression. At a time when "talk therapy" and prescription anti-depressant pills are the norm in treating the dreaded illness, this comes as a ray of hope for people looking for natural cures for depression. Exercise reduces anxiety and stress, promotes good sleep, and increases the energy levels which in turn fight depression. With the World Health Organization (WHO) predicting that by 2020, depression will the second largest killer disease, right after heart disease, ways to beat it is becoming a very important issue. Here are 5 steps you can work out the blues.
Step 1:
Most mental health professionals will agree that any type of exercise, as long as it is done regularly, will cure depression. Decide on the kind of program you want to implement by finding out what you already like doing. The worst thing you could do is thinking of exercise as a chore you have to do. Instead think of it as a fun activity.
Step 2:
Star slowly. Don't expect that you will run a marathon the first day of your exercise program. Tailor your program according to your state of mind. If you start with a wildly strenuous activity that tires you the very first day, you will be inclined to skip it the next day. Moreover the chances of injury are also high. Instead start with something small and gradually increase. This will beat your blues.
Step 3:
Starting with something gentle such as stretching exercises of yoga and tai chi is a wonderful idea. You can also try deep breathing exercises. They not only calm the mind, but also relax the depressive symptoms. Since yoga requires a person to concentrate and focus, it will reconnect your spirit and mind. It is a natural depression treatment.
Step 4:
Having a group or a partner for your workout session is a great idea. Not only will it increase your chances of sticking to the program, it will also serve as an antidote to loneliness. Talking to someone while you sweat it out is fun and also fights depression. Also, as much as possible, go out to exercise. Sunshine and fresh air will do wonders for your depression and elevate your mood. You will also be having a lot of fun jogging around the park with a friend for company.
Step 5:
Do not give up on your exercise program. Because if you do stop it, it's going to worsen your depression as you will think of yourself as a failure who couldn't even keep up an exercise program. Alternatively, if you do continue, it will give a boost to your self-esteem and overall emotional state. Your body will also thank you.
Beating depression with exercise is the best way to deal with it. For one, it has no side effects and for a second, it will make you lose weight! So go ahead and work out your blues away!
Workouts may soon become the preferred treatment to beat depression. At a time when "talk therapy" and prescription anti-depressant pills are the norm in treating the dreaded illness, this comes as a ray of hope for people looking for natural cures for depression. Exercise reduces anxiety and stress, promotes good sleep, and increases the energy levels which in turn fight depression. With the World Health Organization (WHO) predicting that by 2020, depression will the second largest killer disease, right after heart disease, ways to beat it is becoming a very important issue. Here are 5 steps you can work out the blues.
Step 1:
Most mental health professionals will agree that any type of exercise, as long as it is done regularly, will cure depression. Decide on the kind of program you want to implement by finding out what you already like doing. The worst thing you could do is thinking of exercise as a chore you have to do. Instead think of it as a fun activity.
Step 2:
Star slowly. Don't expect that you will run a marathon the first day of your exercise program. Tailor your program according to your state of mind. If you start with a wildly strenuous activity that tires you the very first day, you will be inclined to skip it the next day. Moreover the chances of injury are also high. Instead start with something small and gradually increase. This will beat your blues.
Step 3:
Starting with something gentle such as stretching exercises of yoga and tai chi is a wonderful idea. You can also try deep breathing exercises. They not only calm the mind, but also relax the depressive symptoms. Since yoga requires a person to concentrate and focus, it will reconnect your spirit and mind. It is a natural depression treatment.
Step 4:
Having a group or a partner for your workout session is a great idea. Not only will it increase your chances of sticking to the program, it will also serve as an antidote to loneliness. Talking to someone while you sweat it out is fun and also fights depression. Also, as much as possible, go out to exercise. Sunshine and fresh air will do wonders for your depression and elevate your mood. You will also be having a lot of fun jogging around the park with a friend for company.
Step 5:
Do not give up on your exercise program. Because if you do stop it, it's going to worsen your depression as you will think of yourself as a failure who couldn't even keep up an exercise program. Alternatively, if you do continue, it will give a boost to your self-esteem and overall emotional state. Your body will also thank you.
Beating depression with exercise is the best way to deal with it. For one, it has no side effects and for a second, it will make you lose weight! So go ahead and work out your blues away!
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