Depression

Depression is a common mental disorder. Globally, it is estimated that 5% of adults suffer from the disorder. It is characterized by persistent sadness and a lack of interest or pleasure in previously rewarding or enjoyable activities. It can also disturb sleep and appetite. Tiredness and poor concentration are common.

Depression is a leading cause of disability around the world and contributes greatly to the global burden of disease. The effects of depression can be long-lasting or recurrent and can dramatically affect a person’s ability to function and live a rewarding life.

 Symptoms
Although depression may occur only once during your life, people typically have multiple episodes.
During these episodes, symptoms occur most of the day, nearly every day and may include:
  • Feelings of sadness, tearfulness, emptiness or hopelessness
  • Angry outbursts, irritability or frustration, even over small matters
  • Loss of interest or pleasure in most or all normal activities, such as sex, hobbies or sports
  • Sleep disturbances, including insomnia or sleeping too much
  • Tiredness and lack of energy, so even small tasks take extra effort
  • Reduced appetite and weight loss or increased cravings for food and weight gain
  • Anxiety, agitation or restlessness
  • Slowed thinking, speaking or body movements
  • Feelings of worthlessness or guilt, fixating on past failures or self-blame
  • Trouble thinking, concentrating, making decisions and remembering things
  • Frequent or recurrent thoughts of death, suicidal thoughts, suicide attempts or suicide
  • Unexplained physical problems, such as back pain or headaches
For many people with depression, symptoms usually are severe enough to cause noticeable problems in day-to-day activities, such as work, school, social activities or relationships with others. Some people may feel generally miserable or unhappy without really knowing why.

 

 Root causes
The causes of depression include complex interactions between social, psychological and biological factors. Life events such as childhood adversity, loss, financial difficulties, family drama and unemployment contribute to and may catalyze the development of depression.  Nutritional deficiencies, Chronic Stress and Thyroid imbalances can also cause depression as well as neurotransmitter (Serotonin, Dopamine, Norepinephrine, GABA) imbalances.  Inactivity or isolation can be a factor as well.  Dietary choices can also contribute to depression. If a person living in an area where there is little sunlight, you will possibly have a lack of D3. Vitamin D3 deficiency can cause depression. 

 

 Nutritional Support Items

ESSENTIAL:

  • Essential fatty acids (NS Omega Complete 1-2 caps daily, EQ Primrose oil 2-3 caps daily): Aid in the transmission of nerve impulses; needed for normal brain function. Take as directed on label. Take with meals.
  • 5-hydroxytryptophan (5 HTP) (EQ 5HTP, AI NeuroPro):  Increases the body’s production of serotonin. It should not be used with prescription antidepressants. Take as directed on label.
  •  L-tyrosine (NS Thyroid Max, TE Thyroid Complex): Alleviates stress by boosting production of adrenaline. It also raises dopamine levels, which influence moods. Caution: Do not take tyrosine if you are taking an MAO inhibitor drug. Take up to 50 mg per pound of body weight daily. Take on an empty stomach with 50 mg vitamin B6 and 100 500 mg vitamin C for better absorption. Best taken at bedtime.
  • S-adenosylmethionine (SAMe) OR St Johns Wort (NS St Johns Wort): Works as an antidepressant. Caution: Do not use if you have bipolar mood disorder or take prescription antidepressants. Do not give to a child under twelve. Take as directed on label.
  • Vitamin B complex injections, plus extra vitamin B6 (pyridoxine), and vitamin B12,  or vitamin B complex, plus extra vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid), and vitamin B6 (pyridoxine), plus vitamin B3 (niacin), plus vitamin B12, and folic acid (EQ B Complex, AI B Complex): B vitamins are necessary for the normal functioning of the brain and nervous system. If depression is severe, injections (under a doctor’s supervision) are recommended. All injectables can be combined in a single shot. Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) is needed for normal brain function. May help lift depression. Vitamin B12 is linked to the production of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine. Vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid) is the most potent anti-stress vitamin. Vitamin B3 (niacin) improves cerebral circulation. Folic acid is found to be deficient in people with depression. If injections are not available, a sublingual form of B complex is recommended. Caution: Do not take niacin if you have a liver disorder, gout, or high blood pressure. For vitamin B complex injections, take  2 cc once weekly or as prescribed by physician. For vitamin B6 (pyridoxine), take ½ cc once weekly or as prescribed by physician. For vitamin B12, take 1 cc once weekly or as prescribed by physician. For vitamin B complex, take as directed on label. Do not exceed 35 mg niacin, 100 mg vitamin B6, and 1,000 mcg folate daily. For vitamin B complex plus extra vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid), take  500 mg daily. For vitamin B complex plus extra vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid) and vitamin B6 (pyridoxine), take up to 50 mg twice daily. For vitamin B complex plus vitamin B3 (niacin), take 35 mg daily. Do not exceed this amount. For vitamin B complex plus vitamin B12, take 1,000–2,000 mcg daily. For vitamin B complex plus vitamin B12 and folic acid, take 400 mcg daily.
  • Zinc: (EQ Zinc): Found to be deficient in people with depression. Take up to 40 mg daily.
  • Vitamin D (FGF Vital Duo, AI D3):  Vitamin D Deficiency has been linked to depression. 

IMPORTANT:

  • Choline and inositol (NS Choline & Inositol), or lecithin: Important in brain function and neurotransmission. Caution: Do not take these supplements if you suffer from bipolar mood disorder. For choline and inositol, take 100 mg each twice daily. For lecithin, take as directed on label.

HELPFUL:

  • Calcium (NS Coral Calcium) and magnesium (NS Magnesium Complex: Has a calming effect. Calcium is needed for the nervous system. Magnesium works with calcium.  For calcium, take 1,500–2,000 mg daily. For magnesium, take up  to 350 mg daily.
  •  Chromium (EQ Chromium Picolinate): Aids in mobilizing fats for energy. Take 300 mcg daily.
  •  Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) (AI GABA): Has a tranquilizing effect, much as diazepam (Valium) and other tranquilizers do. Take 750 mg daily. Take with 200 mg niacinamide for best results.
  • Lithium: A trace mineral used to treat bipolar mood disorder. Available by prescription only. Take as prescribed by physician. Note: An alternative would be St Johns Wort.
  • Multivitamin and mineral complex (NS Liquid Life, NS Colloidal Minerals Plus): To correct vitamin and mineral deficiencies, often associated with depression. Take as directed on label.
  •  Homeopathic Serotonin and Dopamine (EQ Serotonin, EQ Dopamine):  Neurotransmitter balance.
  • Vitamin C: ( NS Liposomal Vitamin C ), Vitamin C with is needed for immune function. Aids in preventing depression.  For vitamin C , take up to 2,000 mg daily, in divided doses.

***Note Exercise can be very helpful in some cases of depression.

 

Supplements
EQ - Energique | NS - Natural Solutions | AI - Alive Innovations | TE - Transformation Enzymes

Depends on the cause.

Possibilities include but are not limited to:

NS Thyroid Max

NS Omega Complete

NS Endocrine & Pancreas

NS St. Johns Wort

NS Choline & Inositol

NS Colloidal Minerals Plus

NS Coral Calcium

NS Liquid Life

NS Magnesium Complex

EQ Primrose Oil

EQ 5 HTP

EQ B Complex

EQ Dopamine

EQ Chromium Picolinate

EQ Endopar

EQ Serotonin

EQ Support & Detox Items

EQ Bach Remedies

EQ Zinc

AI B Complex

AI Gaba

AI Neuro Pro

TE Thyroid Complex

 

 Whole Food Sources and Spices
  • Fresh vegetables
  • Legumes
  • Whole grains include whole wheat
  • Brown rice
  • Quinoa
  • Oats
  • Fish, especially the oily varieties.
  • Eggs
  • Healthy fats, especially olive oil
  • Apples
  • Plums
  • Gooseberries
  • Blackcurrants
  • Oranges
  • Bananas
  • Raspberries
  • Mangoes
  • Strawberries
  • Kiwi fruit
  • Avocado
  • Walnuts
  • Leafy Greens
  • Carrots
  • Mushrooms
  • Turkey
  • Fermented or probiotic foods

 

 Gemstones and Crystals


  • Carnelian for Depression
  • Rose Quartz for Depression
  • Sunstone for Depression
  • Smokey Quartz for Depression
  • Kunzite for Depression
  • Citrine for Depression
  • Labradorite for Depression
  • Amber for Depression
  • Tigers Eye for Depression
  • Lepidolite for Depression
  • Fire Opal for Depression
  • Pyrite for Depression
  • Lapis Lazuli for Depression

 

 Herbs
Rhodiola Rosea
Saffron (Crocus sativus L.)
St. John’s Wort (Hypericum perforatum)
Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera)
Ginkgo Biloba
Maca Root (Lepidium)
Rosemary (Rosmarinus Officinalis)
Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia)

 

 Homeopathy
  • Some of the top remedies for depression include arsenicum album, aurum metallicum, calcarea
  • carbonica (calcium carbonicum), ignatia amara, kali phosphoricum, cimicifuga, lachesis muta, natrum
  • carbonicum, natrum muraticum, pulsatilla nigricans, sepia, staphysagria, phosphoric acid, and causticum.

 

 Beneficial Techniques and Modalities

Rife Frequencies

Bach Remedy Therapy

Emotional Release

Biomat

 

 Home Remedies
  • Relieve stress
  • Avoid consumption of caffeine or alcohol
  • Meditation in a peaceful environment
  • Get in a routine
  • Set goals
  • Exercise
  • Eat healthy
  • Control your eating if you tend to overeat
  • Get enough sleep
  • Go to bed and get up at the same time every day
  • Try not to nap
  • Take on responsibilities
  • Challenge negative thoughts
  • Do something new
  • Try to have fun
  • If you think you may hurt yourself or attempt suicide, call 911 in the U.S. or your local emergency number immediately.

 

 Essential Oils and Aromatherapy
  • Lavender
  • Sweet Orange
  • Yuzu
  • Bergamot
  • Chamomile
  • Rosemary
  • Sage
  • Spanish Sage
  • Combined Lavender and Damascus rose
  • Combined lavender, ylang ylang and neroli

 

Acupuncture

Governing Vessel 20 One Hundred Meeting Point — On the middle of the head, midpoint between the tip of the ears to the top of the head. How to Acupressure: Feel for the hollow depression on the very top of the head and gently press down using index finger and hold for 10 seconds, then release. Repeat 3 – 5 times.

Find the spot right between your eyebrows, above the bridge of your nose. Gently massage the spot, using small circular motions. Between the thumb and index finger. The webbing between thumb and index finger contains a stress-relieving pressure point.

 

Reflexology
Foot massage for anxiety
  • Curl your toes. You should see a small depression just below the ball of your foot.
  • Place the pad of your thumb on this depression.
  • Hold on to the top of your foot with your other hand.
  • Massage the area in small circles.
  • Alternate this with holding the area firmly and pressing down.

 

Bio-Energetic Balancing Remedies Suggestions

Depends on the cause....

If the cause is Thyroid then run a Thyroid/Parathyroid scan and use the Search Criteria to add additional balancing energies to the Hold Tank.  Set the Type to Description and in the search bar type a symptom like depression and then scan 3-5 times adding balancing energies each time.  Do this for each description the client is experiencing.  Set the type to item and add each of the Homeopathic remedies in this article. You could then add serotonin, norepinephrine, GABA and dopamine to the hold tank.  Imprint the laser and target the Thyroid gland for 2-5 minutes and repeat the laser session at least 4 times a day until Depression subsides.  Also, imprint a correlating homeopathic like EQ Thyropar and take it 3-4 times daily orally.

If depression seems to be from emotional issues then you may want to consider the Qest Emotional Detox protocol.  Refer to the Advanced Training for details on how to do this.


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