Are you stressed/depressed? Before you run to the doctor for prescription meds, try these THREE healthy, natural, psychologically proven alternatives to battling the blues:
1) ANIMALS: Being around animals has been proven to help improve calmness, lower blood pressure, reduce stress levels, improve self-efficacy, and provide that emotional intimacy needed by a person struggling with depression.
2) VOLUNTEER: Using free time to volunteer to help others (homeless shelter, animal shelter, Big Brothers/Sisters of America, etc.) has been proven to aid in the battle against depression by helping regain a sense of purpose, motivation, etc. Time well spent caring for others, is time not spent dwelling on your pain.
3) EXERCISE & DIET: Believe it or not, healthy nutrition & exercise is *the best* antidepressant you can take. Exercise & eating right boost all those happy endorphins, hormones, and brain chemicals like seratonin. Supplementing tryptophan (small dose) & omega 3 healthy fatty acid into your daily nutrition has been shown to improve mood as well.
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