10 Simple Ways To Overcome Depression and Sadness We’ve all been upset. Sadness is a totally natural emotional response to certain environmental stimuli. Most of us have support, or systems in place to overcome sadness, reach balance, and go on to be happy as quickly as possible. There are two groups of people that have prolonged sadness, or depression. Rather, this is directed to the people in a funk or seem stuck in a rut, those that lack the tools, know-how, and support systems to bounce them back. In my opinion, and I’m no doctor (BA, Psychology; MS, Biomedical Science), the latter group of people are wise to seek natural treatments instead of simply medicating the symptoms. Set Goals Something special happens the moment the paper meets the pen and we write down our goals. So what do you think?
Dealing with Depression: Self-Help & Coping Tips to Overcome Depression The road to depression recovery Recovering from depression requires action, but taking action when you’re depressed is hard. In fact, just thinking about the things you should do to feel better, like going for a walk or spending time with friends, can be exhausting. It’s the Catch-22 of depression recovery: The things that help the most are the things that are the most difficult to do. There’s a difference, however, between something that's difficult and something that's impossible. Start small and stay focused The key to depression recovery is to start with a few small goals and slowly build from there. Take things one day at a time and reward yourself for each accomplishment. Depression self-help tip 1: Cultivate supportive relationships Getting the support you need plays a big role in lifting the fog of depression and keeping it away. The thought of reaching out to even close family members and friends can seem overwhelming. Turn to trusted friends and family members. Don’t skip meals.
6 Practical and Powerful Ways to Overcome Depression Editor’s note: This is a guest post from John Van Sickel. One of the byproducts of our sedentary & isolated contemporary life is the growing epidemic of depression. Over 120 million people worldwide are affected by the black dog of depression, as Sir Winston Churchill described it. Depression is one of the leading causes of disability, missed work, broken relationships and more. Chances are you or someone you know will suffer from it in your lifetime. It is truly one of the most devastating of dis-eases (not at ease!) It’s hard to imagine GTD, when just GOB (getting out of bed) seems like a chore. So what can we do? However there are other, natural steps to take that can, over time, be very effective. As an added bonus these are good lifestyle changes that will enhance anyone’s life, depressed or not, and most don’t cost a thing! Studies have shown that primitive people get much more exposure to an active & healthy lifestyle than we do and hence they have no, or very little, depression. 1.
Effective natural treatments for depression - no antidepressants You are here: Home › Natural treatments for depression You stay in control of your own recovery with proven natural or alternative treatments for depression. There are no nasty side-effects from these treatments. To motivate you, do listen to at least the first few minutes of the interview on the video! It may be that you feel your depression is in part due to relationship problems. By treating your depression naturally you are going to be much more capable of doing something about that too. Important: please seek help from a doctor or mental health professional right now if you are feeling suicidal at this moment. What you need to know about prescribed antidepressants Watch/listen to find out why you really want to use natural treatments for depression rather than take the 'happy pills' your doctor might prescribe. How to overcome depression without medication The great of advantage of using natural treatments for depression is that you make your own choices. Natural cures for depression
How to beat depression – without drugs Dr Steve Ilardi is slim and enthusiastic, with intense eyes. The clinical psychologist is 4,400 miles away, in Kansas, and we are chatting about his new book via Skype, the online videophone service. "I've spent a lot of time pondering Skype," he says. Social connectedness is important to Ilardi. Which is why social connectedness forms one-sixth of his "lifestyle based" cure for depression. The programme has one glaring omission: anti-depressant medication. As a respected clinical psychologist and university professor, Ilardi's views are hard to dismiss. Ilardi is convinced that the medical profession's readiness to prescribe anti-depression medication is obscuring an important debate. The answer, he suggests, lies in our lifestyle. Our environment may have evolved rapidly but our physical evolution hasn't kept up. To counteract this Ilardi focuses on the aspects of a primitive lifestyle that militate against depression. "The devil is in the detail," replies Ilardi. ▶ Be sociable.
Download 3 mind power mp3s for free in the Sound Transformation kit What are chakras? 'Chakra is a sanskrit word, and it means wheel, or vortex, because that's what it looks like. Each chakra is like a solid ball of energy interpenetrating the physical body, in the same way that a magnetic field can interpenetrate the physical body. The chakras are not physical. Your consciousness, your experience of being, represents everything it is possible for you to experience. Thus, the chakras represent not only particular parts of your physical body, but also particular parts of your consciousness... When there is tension in a particular part of your consciousness, and therefore in the chakra associated with that part of your consciousness, the tension is detected by the nerves of the plexus associated with that chakra, and communicated to the parts of the body controlled by that plexus. Again, the symptom served to communicate to the person through their body what they had been doing to themselves in their consciousness. How Chakra Music Can Help You Please Share.
Reiki – Energy Healing « ProjectInnerPeace.org What is Reiki?! Reiki is one of the Eastern healing modalities used for relaxation, stress-relief, and to stimulate your body’s ability to heal itself. Originally from ancient Tibet, and re-discovered by Dr. Mikao Usui in Japan in the late 1800′s. Let’s first define the word “Reiki” itself. You have undoubtedly heard of “chi”, which is the Chinese word meaning “life force energy”; Chi is what acupuncture physicians work with when doing their healing work. Rei translates to “spiritually guided”, meaning something that is guided or directed by a higher power, your own higher self, etc. Many of the energy healing techniques such as Reiki and acupuncture are based on the belief that our illnesses begin first as a disruption to our chi or ki or life force energy. Often, when we have aches and pains or become ill, we find medicines or methods to relieve the symptoms. The Gong and Reiki also work very nicely together!
What is a Chakra? « ProjectInnerPeace.org You will normally hear of the “7 main chakras” (or sometimes 8 main chakras) referred to when researching Chakras. The body (and beyond) actually has thousands of chakras which are energy centers that allow you exchange energy with the world around you. Pronounce the “Ch” of this word as you would say “chalk” or “chocolate”. Here is a great Chakra Chart that gives some of the basic characteristics of each of the 7 main Chakras. For example, if you are having physical issues in the area of the Throat chakra, you can ask yourself ”Am I unable to express my creativity? Note that the “Root Chakra” is also called the first chakra, and is always depicted at the bottom of the group, to coincide with its location on the body. This image shows how the chakras extend outward from our physical bodies. These energy extensions are how we exchange with others in our environment, and also help make up our own auric field. See how Reiki and the Gong work with your chakras!
42 Ways the Body Responds to Rebounding 42 Ways the Body Responds to ReboundingBy Dr. Morton Walker and Albert E. Carter The study of the human body is fairly interesting. The moment it becomes no less than amazing is when we understand what happens as the body is placed under the demands of movement and resistance we call exercise. Rebounding provides an increased G-force (gravitational load), which strengthens the musculoskeletal systems.Rebounding protects the joints from the chronic fatigue and impact delivered by exercising on hard surfaces.Rebounding helps manage body composition and improves muscle-to-fat ratio.Rebounding diminishes body fat , improves muscle tone, improves the efficiency with which the body burns carbohydrate, and lowers pulse rate and blood pressure.Rebounding aids lymphatic circulation by stimulating the millions of one-way valves in the lymphatic system. People who rebound find they are able to work longer, sleep better, and feel less tense and nervous.
Solar Plexus Chakra Healing for Beginners - Our Intro Guide to the 3rd Chakra, the Solar Plexus Chakra The 3rd Chakra, the Solar Plexus Chakra, represents our ability to be confident and in control of our lives. Here's what you need to know about Solar Plexus Chakra healing: Location of our Solar Plexus Chakra: Upper abdomen in the stomach area. Emotional issues affecting our Solar Plexus Chakra: Self-worth, self-confidence, self-esteem. Color: Yellow Healing Exercises: Kundalini Yoga, Boat Pose (image above)Dancing. Healing Foods: Yellow colored foods (corn)Grains and fiber (granola, whole wheat bread)Teas (peppermint, chamomile tea)
Root Chakra Healing for Beginners - Our Intro Guide to the 1st Chakra, the Root Chakra The 1st Chakra, the Root Chakra, represents our foundation and is all about feeling grounded and secure. Here's the quick skinny on what you need to know about Root Chakra healing: Location of our Root Chakra: Base of spine in tailbone area. Emotional issues affecting our Root Chakra: Survival issues such as money and food. Color: Red Healing Exercises: Stomping your bare feet on the ground. Healing Foods: Red colored foods (apples and beets)Hot spices (Red cayenne peppers and Tabasco sauce)Vegetables from the ground (potatoes and carrots)Animal proteins (red meat and eggs)