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