- Depression ranks second to schizophrenia in terms of admission to hospitals in the US.
- Depression has been recognized as a clinical syndrome for over 2,000 years.
- The chief complaint by depressed people often points to the diagnosis of depression.
- Depression is considered the leading cause of disability worldwide.
Depression as we know it today has been called "melancholia" since the ancient times. If you are currently suffering from this disorder I want to tell you that up to this day, there is no definite explanation or answers to many questions that you might have regarding the disorder. Even the experts have not found the exact answers to all your questions. For example, some of the questions that might be bugging you are:
- Is the depression you are experiencing merely your over reaction to a particular mood?
- Is it a kind of disease or is it merely your reaction to certain stimulus?
- What could be the most effective treatment for your type of depression?
- Can this depression you're experiencing be attributed to your biological or psychological condition?
Some medical experts says that depression is a psychogenic disorder which means that it is caused by emotional and mental stress, some say it is an organic disorder and a third group say it is both.
Regardless what's causing your depression, here are 7 things that can worsen Depression
- Lack of sleep
- Stress
- Certain food
- Memories
- Negative people
- Social networks
- Media
Try to avoid them and you will be able to properly deal with your sickness.
First of all, what is spirulina?
Spirulina is an algae, a type of plant that thrives in sea water.
Spirulina is known to be very rich in iron. In fact, it has 58 times more iron than raw spinach and 28 times more than raw beef liver. We thought all along that beef liver is the best source of iron. However with this new development, spirulina now has the reputation of having a very high iron content than those foods that our mothers used to feed us to prevent iron deficiency.
Why is iron so important and why do we need this important mineral in our diet?
Iron protects the body from anemia which occurs when the body does not get enough of the amount needed in order for the body to function properly.
Anemia is a disease that involves the blood particularly a problem in the manufacture of hemoglobin, the part of the blood that contains iron and transports blood within the red blood cells. This defect results in the production of red blood cells that are smaller and whose hemoglobin content is significantly reduced.
How do you know you lack iron in your diet?
You will know your body needs a dose of iron if you have these symptoms:
1. Tiredness and fatigue
2. Lethary (body has very low energy )
3. Restless leg syndrome
4. Dizziness and headaches
5. Ringing in the ears (tinnitus)
6. Shortness of breath
7. Impaired taste buds
8. Cracked mouth corners
9. Very pale skin and conjunctiva of the eyes
10. Brittle and flat nails.
