{"id":1354,"date":"2011-10-05T02:12:48","date_gmt":"2011-10-05T02:12:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/drconnieamundson.com\/?p=1354"},"modified":"2011-10-05T02:12:48","modified_gmt":"2011-10-05T02:12:48","slug":"depression","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/heartmountainchiropractic.com\/es\/depression\/","title":{"rendered":"Depression (October 2011)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p align=\"center\"><em>\u00abPhysical pain is a sign something ain&#8217;t  right.<\/em><br \/> <em>Mental pain, in my opinion, is the exact  same thing.\u00bb<\/em> <br \/> Robert Whitaker, Author of <em>Anatomy  of an Epidemic<\/em> and Pulitzer Prize Nominee<\/p>\n<p>Mental and emotional problems can interfere with one&#8217;s life in every  aspect.  Depressive disorders are  associated with poor work activity, disrupted sleeping patterns, bad eating  habits, and can put a toll on family units and social life.  Anxiety and stress have become acceptable diseases  of the 21st century, linked to fast lifestyles and demanding  jobs.  More than 1 in 20 Americans are  depressed, according to the most recent statistics from the Centers for Disease  Control and Prevention and 20% of adults will suffer from some type of mood  disorder that requires treatment over their lifetime (1).<\/p>\n<p>The diagnostic criterion for depression is set forth by the <em>Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental  Disorders<\/em>, 4th edition as follows\u2026.<br \/> <em>Depressed  moods or loss of interest or pleasure most of the time for 2 weeks plus 4 or  more of the following:<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Sleep<\/strong>:  Insomnia or hypersomnia  nearly every day<\/li>\n<li><strong>Interest<\/strong>:  Markedly diminished interest  or pleasure in nearly all activities most of the time <\/li>\n<li><strong>G<\/strong><strong>uilt<\/strong>:   Excessive or inappropriate feelings of guilt or worthlessness most of  the time <\/li>\n<li><strong>E<\/strong><strong>nergy<\/strong>:   Loss of energy or fatigue most of the time <\/li>\n<li><strong>C<\/strong><strong>oncentration<\/strong>: Diminished ability to think or  concentrate; indecisiveness most of the time <\/li>\n<li><strong>A<\/strong><strong>ppetite<\/strong>:   Increase or decrease in appetite <\/li>\n<li><strong>P<\/strong><strong>sychomotor<\/strong>:   Observed psychomotor agitation\/retardation <\/li>\n<li><strong>S<\/strong><strong>uicide<\/strong>:   Recurrent thoughts of death\/suicidal ideation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>According to the <em>Canadian  Medical Journal<\/em>, there are often errors in the diagnosis or treatment of  the disease, and only 33 percent of patients receive proper treatment.  Errors may be associated with insufficient  questioning which leads to failure to receive enough information  from the patient to give a proper diagnosis.   Appropriate psychological therapies for patients are unavailable and  most of the time antidepressant drugs are prescribed for therapies.  In fact, the number of Americans taking  antidepressants <em>doubled<\/em> in a decade,  from 13.3 million in 1996 to 27 million in 2005 (2).<\/p>\n<p>Besides the extensive list of side effects that accompany  antidepressants, there have been multiple research studies done concluding that  antidepressants seem to work no better than sugar pills!  For example, according to the psychology  researchers Irving Kirsch and Guy Sapirstein of the University of Connecticut,  patients placed on a placebo (a mock pill) improved 75%. In other words, three  quarters of the benefit from antidepressants seems to be a placebo effect.  <br \/> It has even been suggested that some people might need several  antidepressants to respond to treatment.   However, it may take 12-14 weeks to reach full effect.  The staff at Mayo Clinic quoted this process  as \u00abtrial and error\u00bb along with survey findings that found 80% of general  practitioners know they are overprescribing antidepressant drugs (3).<\/p>\n<p>More serious  health problems associated with the use of antidepressant medications have been  noted.  These include diseases such as  diabetes, immune dysfunction, stillbirths, brittle bones, stroke and death. The  National Institute of Mental Health quotes, \u00abResearch over the past two decades  has shown that depression is an important risk factor for heart disease along  with high blood cholesterol and high blood pressure.\u00bb<\/p>\n<p>Depression  can be caused by numerous factors.   However, much of depression is regulated by a part of the brain that  governs mood.  The brain&#8217;s behavior is  influenced by what we provide it.  Being  able to control symptoms like anxiety, apathy, fears, and feelings of worthlessness  depends on the environment we provide.   There are other natural ways to consider that can help alleviate  depression.  These strategies have  nothing but positive effects and are inexpensive to implement.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li> Getting  regular exercise can help overcome depression by normalizing hormones.  Dr. James Gordon, MD, a world renowned expert  in using mind-body medicine to heal depression states that \u00abexercise is at  least as good as antidepressants for helping people who are depressed\u2026physical  exercise changes the levels of serotonin in the brain, and increases your \u00abfeel  good\u00bb hormones\u00bb (1). <\/li>\n<li>Eat a well-balanced diet.  Serotonin is a chemical in the brain that  helps maintain positive feelings, sleep, and calmness.  Serotonin release is triggered by eating  carbohydrates followed by insulin spikes.   Consumption of protein must accompany a carbohydrate meal to promote  production of another chemical, dopamine, which promotes alertness for balance.   Eating carbohydrates alone seems to have  a calming effect, while proteins increase alertness. A balance of most  desirable sources of proteins, carbohydrates and fats is essential. For more  information on this topic, visit our website newsletter archives and read  \u00abEating Clean\u00bb December 2009.<\/li>\n<li>Avoid stimulants such as coffee, liquor and  soda.  These may give you a rush of  energy at first, but will eventually wear off when your blood sugar levels drop  along with your energy.<\/li>\n<li>Omega 3 Fatty Acids. DHA is one of the  Omega-3 fatty acids found in fish and your brain is dependant on it.  This fatty acid cannot be made by the body so  we need them from dietary sources.  Low  DHA levels have been linked to depression, memory loss and Alzheimer&#8217;s. <\/li>\n<li>Vitamin  D.  Getting safe sun exposure is great  for your mood.  Multiple studies show  that those who are deficient in Vitamin D are more prone to depression.  Supplementing with a high quality vitamin D  is recommended when sun exposure is limited.   Of course, getting the 25-Hydroxy Vitamin D blood test will help you  know exactly how much YOU need to supplement.<\/li>\n<li>Vitamin C is required for important conversions  of amino acids that control the brain&#8217;s chemical messengers. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Don&#8217;t  know where to start?  <strong>Getting a thorough  blood work-up and toxic element testing will shed light on dietary changes you  need to make, target areas you may need to supplement and help to objectively  monitor your progress. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you  or someone you know is feeling depressed, or have any thoughts of suicide call  the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, a toll free number at 1-800-273-TALK  (8255), or call 911.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>References:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li> Dr. Mercola, Joseph, Please Don&#8217;t Visit This Type of Doctor Unless  You Absolutely Have to. www.articles.mercola.com. March 2011.  Accessed on October 10, 2011<\/li>\n<li>Begley, Sharon.  The Depressing News About  Antidepressants.  <br \/> The Newsweek\/Daily Beast. January, 28, 2010<\/li>\n<li>Boseley, Sarah.  Doctors \u2018forced&#8217; to overprescribe  antidepressants. Guardian News and Media Limited. March 29, 2004<\/li>\n<\/ol><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u00abPhysical pain is a sign something ain&#8217;t right. Mental pain, in my opinion, is the exact same thing.\u00bb Robert Whitaker, Author of Anatomy of an Epidemic and Pulitzer Prize Nominee Mental and emotional problems can interfere with one&#8217;s life in every aspect. 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