Turmeric Lemonade Will Help Beat the Blues Of Depression

No matter who you are, there is no guarantee of avoiding depression for the whole of your life. So, if and when this unfortunate affliction does strike you, you’ll want to be prepared. That’s why we’ve put together the perfect turmeric lemonade recipe that utilizes a marvelous ingredient known to help combat depression. Read on to learn how this delicious drink can help, then save the recipe so you can make it all by yourself.

 

Depression

Depression is a fairly loose term used to describe a negative mental state which leaves people feeling very low. However, there are a whole range of other symptoms that can vary from person to person. Depression of some kind is considered fairly common, affecting over 15 million Americans every year. But most sufferers are able to get past their troubles if they rely on support or treatment from the right sources. 

 

Severe depression can destroy lives, and it’s for this reason that we must all be on our guard to catch the blues and deal with our problems head-on, when they first surface. 

 

Depression’s varied signs and symptoms include the following: 

 

• Sadness, anxiety, or feelings of emptiness 

• A sense hopelessness 

• Feelings of guilt 

• Irritability or restlessness 

• Fatigue and loss of energy 

• Poor concentration and decision making 

• Insomnia or prolonged sleep 

• Considering or attempting suicide

Turmeric's healing power 

 

 

Although we may be tempted to seek medication for depression, unless recommended by a doctor, this may not be the wisest choice, since all medications have side-effects of some kind. The commonly prescribed drug, Prozac, has seen some very worrying side-effects that you will want to avoid. The worst being: stomach bleeding, difficulty breathing, and increased suicidal tendencies. 

 

What you can do instead is make use of some of mother nature’s own spices that themselves work like wonder drugs. One such is turmeric, a marvelous spice that can aid in the fight against many different diseases such as: skin cancer, stomach disorders, arthritis, diarrhea, liver disorders, and jaundice. 

  

Some of the health benefits of turmeric include: 

• Antioxidant properties 

• Anti-inflammatory benefits 

• Boost brain power

• Reduced chance of heart disease 

• Helps combat depression

 

According to research, turmeric contains the ingredient curcumin, which has the same anti-depressant effects as Prozac’s chief ingredient fluoxetine, but turmeric does not cause any side-effects. 

 

 WARNING: Please consult with your doctor before taking turmeric in combination with any other medication.

Turmeric Lemonade Recipe

 

 

To help you get the wonderful anti-depression benefits of curcumin powered turmeric, why not try this fun and delicious lemonade recipe? Making this drink could be just what you need to help put yourself in the positive frame of mind that says, ‘I can do this without drugs!’

 

Ingredients 

• 4 cups cold filtered/sparkling water 

• 1 tsp. freshly grated/powdered turmeric 

• 3 tbsp. 100% maple syrup/honey (or stevia to avoid sugar) 

• Juice of 1 organic lemon or 2 limes 

• Juice of 1 or 2 blood oranges or regular oranges 

 

Directions 

Mix all the ingredients into a small pitcher. Stir them well and serve with a slice of lemon. Add ice as you wish. Drink down your refreshing and therapeutic beverage.  

 

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Yes, ‘Smiling Depression’ Is a Thing—Here’s How to Know if You Have It

Symptoms of depression seem pretty easy to spot: disinterest in things you used to love, an attitude that can change at the drop of a hat, a desire to eat all of the things (or none of the things).

But here’s the thing: Sometimes you can’t see that stuff—not because it’s not there, but because it’s hidden (yes, even to yourself). You can feel all of those depressed feelings, but still show up for work (and your family and your friends) with a smile on our face.

That's what's known as “smiling depression,” which, though, sounds counterintuitive, but according to Heidi McKenzie, PsyD, a clinical psychologist practicing in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, depression and smiling are not mutually exclusive. Here’s what you need to know about “smiling depression,” including what to do if you think you have it, and how to get help.

What Exactly is “Smiling Depression”?

“People with smiling depression often mask the symptoms they are experiencing,” says McKenzie. “They can get up each day, get dressed, show up for work, and continue to interact with others in a way that belies how badly they are feeling inside.”

McKenzie says that smiling depression is essentially another name for high-functioning depression or persistent depressive disorder (PDD), a chronic level of sadness that can include sleep or appetite changes, feelings of hopelessness or fatigue, panic attacks, and loss of interest in favorite activities. So it’s a totally real thing, and it can leave you in serious pain.

Okay But Why Haven't I Ever Heard of “Smiling Depression”?

If you’re looking for “smiling depression” in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition (DSM-5), you won’t find it, but experts are fairly comfortable using the term as a stand-in for mild to moderate categories of depression, especially if it prompts someone to seek help for their symptoms when they might not otherwise realize they have a problem.

“I think it’s important to use terms that people can relate to, that can destigmatize depression, and that can encourage people to say they need help,” says Karen Stewart, M.D., a psychiatrist at Georgia. “People may not know otherwise that what they’ve been experiencing can be attributed to depression.”

McKenzie agrees, explaining that the idea of "smiling depression" can go a long way toward busting the myth of the depressed person as someone who only stays in bed all day with the blinds drawn.

While some people with depression become bedridden (it can happen with major depressive disorder), many others are able to do their jobs, take care of their families, and even smile, laugh, or maintain their sense of humor, says McKenzie. Assuming you must be fine because you don't fit the stereotypical picture of mental illness could do long-term harm to your health and well-being.

How Do I Know If I Have “Smiling Depression”?

There’s no single answer here, but there are plenty of signs and symptoms to watch for. If you’re feeling totally drained at the end of every day and have no idea why, McKenzie says you may be doing a lot of emotional legwork to fight through your depression. Here’s a few physical examples of how that might look, according to McKenzie:

• It takes serious effort for you to get up in the morning, do your hair and makeup, and get yourself to work. Once there, you can play the role of happy employee (asking your co-workers about their weekend plans or accepting lunch invites) but you might feel empty and disconnected while participating.
• You can power through your work day, successfully balancing a budget or managing a classroom of kindergartners, but you struggle to maintain your focus; when you finally get home, you’re so exhausted you neglect all your personal responsibilities and fall into bed (or asleep on the couch) before dinner.
• Your self-care has totally dropped off the charts. You spend so much energy keeping up with the bare minimum that you’re skipping workouts, making unhealthy food choices, and dodging invites to hang with your friends.
• You’re constantly experiencing a cycle of negative emotions, by either feeling guilt or shame for feeling down, or by berating yourself for being lazy when you can’t find the energy to do something.
• You dabble in something called "passive suicidal ideation," which means you aren’t actively planning to take your own life, but you don’t feel upset or distressed by the thought of dying suddenly (like in a car accident, for example).

I Think I Might Have “Smiling Depression.” What do I do Now?

First off, try to dismiss any thoughts of shame, blame, or guilt associated with the idea of depression. About 7 percent of Americans of all ages suffer from it every year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. There is zero reason to feel embarrassed about saying you have it—or that you need help.

Secondly, Stewart recommends making an appointment with your PCP or a mental health professional ASAP for a thorough evaluation if you’ve noticed symptoms lasting most of the day for a minimum of two weeks. Being officially diagnosed with depression—and knowing which category of it you have—is important to finding the right treatment.

Speaking of treatment, that’s your third step. Thankfully, you have several options: lifestyle changes, therapy, and medication, says Stewart."You can pick and choose from those three or do a combination of all of them."

According to Stewart, lifestyle changes involve paying attention to your diet, sleep, and exercise habits, while medication usually involves taking a selective-serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI), like Prozac, Zoloft, or Paxil, which can give you a much-needed boost of mood-improving serotonin. And as far as therapy goes, cognitive behavioral therapy is a solid choice that Dr. Stewart says will teach you how to manage your thoughts and behaviors to improve your overall mood.

Whatever treatments you choose, the key is to get help—both professionally and from trusted friends or family members. Like any other health condition, it will take time to feel better, but relief can be found.

“Working on a day-to-day basis on developing a sense of self-compassion for not being at your best is an important step toward feeling better,” says McKenzie. “Know that the condition is highly treatable and take the steps to reach out for help.”

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Depression during pregnancy affects mental health of children

  Depression during pregnancy increases the risk of behavioural and emotional problems in children, suggests a new finding.

Depression is thought to affect at least one in five women globally in the later stages of pregnancy and shortly after birth, and is characterised by low mood and feelings of hopelessness, and is also brought on by a number of other factors that can include life events such as bereavement, and changes in brain chemistry.

Previous work from the researchers suggested that depression during pregnancy may affect the development of the baby while in the womb, as well as affecting bonding between mother and child after birth.

Now, the same team has shown that depression or anxiety can reduce the enzyme in the placenta that breaks down the "stress hormone" cortisol, possibly causing more foetal exposure to the hormone.

The foetus may also undergo epigenetic changes under stress, where underlying DNA stays the same but expression of that DNA is altered, perhaps affecting mental health during childhood.

The team argued the problem is more common in low and middle-income countries, and hence more resources are needed in these areas to help expectant and new mothers.

"In severely deprived regions where there are wars, political violence, food insecurity, and little help after natural disasters, healthcare workers have little time or resources to meet basic physical needs, let alone mental health ones like maternal depression," said Vivette Glover, researcher at the Imperial College London.


The report highlights the specific mental health requirements of mothers and children in poorer countries that are not necessarily relevant to high-income countries.

"Women are more likely than in richer countries to experience intimate partner violence and have little social support. Furthermore, unintended pregnancies are more common, as are malnourishment, infections, and crowded living conditions," Glover added.

Maternal depression in these countries is also more likely to result in poor nutrition, increased substance use, inadequate antenatal care, pre-eclampsia, low birth-weight, preterm delivery, and suicide.

The research, published in the journal The Lancet Psychiatry focused mainly on low and middle-income countries. 

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