Tuesday, August 25, 2009

Yoga :An effective treatment for Depressiopn

Treating the depression with medication has lots of side effects. Yoga is safest and highly effective. Yoga exercises prepare the body and mind for long periods of meditation. Yoga enables proper stimulation of glands and organs, helping them to produce the soothing, healing chemical balance that led to overcome stress and depression. Yoga exercises improve circulation, sending invigorating oxygen to your brain and all your muscles. Practicing yoga regularly will also make a huge difference in its effectiveness. A person should do yoga for 20minutes daily or at least 3 days a week. One can join yoga classes or can practice yoga at home. Yoga provides great physical and mental benefits that can create true happiness and well-being.

Some very useful tips

• Elderly patients should first consult doctor before choosing yoga as a treatment option.

• Never force or strain your body while doing yoga. Relax briefly between each practice.

• Avoid tea, coffee, smoking, alcohol for better results.

• Practice in the presence of a medical or yoga expert

• Practice Yoga on the ground in a calm surrounding. Do not practice on sofas and beds.

Monday, August 24, 2009

How Relaxation Helps

There are a lot of methods to cure depression. Some relaxation techniques provide great help to take charge again in an easy and gentle way and help to over come depression. . it is important to take the time and effort to make such practice a regular routine, as benefits compound over time. ontinue doing this for 10 to 20 minutes. Practice this technique early or late in the day for optimum results but wait at least two hours after eating a meal. The relaxation response brings your system back into balance. A variety of relaxation techniques help you achieve the relaxation response. They also serve a protective quality by teaching you how to stay calm.

Some Useful Tips-
1. Find a quiet place where you feel comfortable and you can sit properly.
2. Breathe deeply to tighten your chest. Sit with your back straight and breathe in slowly through your nose
3. Yoga provides a great help in relaxation and also has calming effect on the mind.
4. Do not skip these routine habits.
5. Listening to Meditation Scripts provides a great help.

Sunday, August 23, 2009

Depression in women

Depression is a complex matter. Depression is much more common in women than in men, but the reason for this occurrence is unclear. Learning about these factors can help you minimize your risk of depression and treat it more. This depression is independent of racial, ethnic, and economic divides but this gender difference in rates of depression is found in most countries around the world. Women often find it hard to overcome this condition.

Some of the depression associated with women are-

Menopause: Women may be at increased risk for depression during menopause. This condition can be detected few days before menstruation period, during or right after it

Pregnancy and infertility: The many hormonal changes that occur during pregnancy can contribute to depression. Other issues relating to pregnancy such as miscarriage, unwanted pregnancy, and infertility can also play a role in depression.

Relationship dissatisfaction: Often the women with dissatisfaction are relation with family or husband can go tin depression state. Because of the special role that interpersonal issues, Its hard for women to come out of depression.

Puberty : The emergence of sex differences during puberty likely plays a role.The counseling session provides a great help in this depression.

Exhaustion :you overestimate your strengths and if you have increased responsibilities for the duties you assume .Women should take a full day rest in her off days to prevent this depression. . Physical and mental rest is essential to keep you productive in your work.

Thursday, August 20, 2009

Treating Depression : Acupuncture

If you are suffering from depression then acupuncture can serve as a perfect remedy. Acupuncture is one of the safest and natural methods which balance the operation of mind and body to work in controlled manner. This treatment has cured a lot of patients in all around the world. This is done by inserting very fine needles into the human body to reduce all types of body pains and diseases. Acupuncture basically improves blood circulation which led to cure of symptoms of insomnia, depression, and anxiety. Acupuncture helps to enhance concentration, enrich sleep and have e positive feelings about life. Acupuncture can be manual acupuncture or electro-acupuncture. In former, massaging is with hands around the places where needles are inserted whereas in electro-acupuncture electrified needles are inserting in your skin.

Benefits of Acupuncture over medication
• Give results much faster than medication.
• No side-effects
• No addiction.
• Give long lasting relief after completing the Acupuncture for Depression Protocol.
• Cost saving in the long run.
• Better mood
• Healthy appetite

Wednesday, August 19, 2009

Treating Depression-VNS Therapy

VNS Therapy is a non-drug treatment which can be opted for the treatment of depression. This is one of the safest treatments. VNS Therapy can be used for long term treatment. Vagus nerve stimulation is one of several newer types of brain stimulation methods .Vagus nerve stimulation is based on intermittent stimulation which is done with a device called as pulse generator. This device is implanted in the chest with a small surgery. This pulse generator is used to send electric signals to the brain of the patient. This passage of electric signal is done through a nerve in between known as vagus. Because of vagus nerve this treatment is known as vague nerve therapy. The duration of this treatment is about 50 to 90 minutes with the patient under general anesthesia.

The treatment can have some side effects such as

• Harshness

• cough

• Throat pain

• paraesthesia

• Indigestion

• vomiting