Natural Depression Treatment Tips

Tips to treat depression

naturally with …

Aromatherapy

essential oils to

help you feel better

Aromatherapy TipUse bergamot, clary

sage, lavender, Roman chamomile, rosemary, rose and

ylang ylang essential oils to treat depression

naturally.(from The Natural Depression Cure by

Dr Marion King)www.HealingBookstore.com

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Anti-Depression Massage Oil

Add 10 drops of ylang ylang,

20 drops of rosemary and

30 drops of clary sage essential oils to

8oz or 250 ml of sweet almond oil.

(from The Natural Depression Cure by Dr Marion King)

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Anti-Depression Body Butter

Melt 1 oz (30 grams) beeswax & 4 oz (120

grams) shea butter in a double boiler or

microwave. Add 3 fl oz (90 ml) olive oil. Stir & remove from heat. Add

20 drops rosemary essential oil. Whip

mixture until it forms soft peaks. Spoon into

container.(from The Natural Depression Cure by Dr

Marion King)www.HealingBookstore.com


Art therapy

projects to release

repressed emotions

Art Therapy Project

Create a work of art that describes the

main problem that is contributing to your

depression.




Christian principles for coping

with depressio

n

Anti-Depression Prayer

Save me O my God!For problems have

come up to my neck.I am sinking in deep

depression,I am in deep trouble

and problems overwhelm me.

I am tired of crying and my prayer is to

You.O Lord, in the

multitude of Your mercy hear me.

Deliver me from this ditch of depression and do not let me

sink in it.

Deliver me from those who hate me

and out of these deep troubles.

Do not let problems overwhelm me or let depression swallow

me.(Adapted from Psalm 69)




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Vitamins to

support your body

Vitamin Therapy Tip

Take a well balanced

multivitamin which contains the B Complex

vitamins.




Chromotherapy to brighten

your world

Chromotherapy Tips1. Wear yellow or

orange color therapy glasses for 1 hour

each day.2. Wear rings with

real or faux yellow or orange gemstones

and try to catch the light from the stones.




Eco-therapy to

beat depressio

n

Eco-Therapy TipStart gardening since

a bacteria that is inhaled from the soil results in the release

of serotonin that makes you feel

better.




Foods to elevate your mood

Diet Therapy TipEat good mood foods which help you feel

better by raising your serotonin levels.

These include complex

carbohydrates like whole grain bread, pastry and cereals.




Diet Therapy TipEat dark chocolate to beat depression since it also raises

serotonin levels and imparts a feeling of

emotional well being.




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Talk therapy to talk your

way out of

depression

Talk Therapy TipTalk to a therapist

(psychiatrist, psychologist, social worker) so that they

can teach you depression coping

skills.(from The Natural Depression Cure by



Music therapy to

fight melanchol

y

Music Therapy TipListen to soft

soothing music for 30 minutes each

day since research shows it is helpful

for depression.(from The Natural Depression Cure by



Herbs and spices to help you

feel better

Herbal Medicine TipRoast your beef,

veal and fish with rosemary which has an uplifting aroma

and contains cineole that stimulates the nervous system.




Phototherapy to

light your world

Phototherapy TipUse full spectrum light bulbs to light the rooms in your home and office.




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Décor tips to

depression proof

your home

Décor Therapy TipDecorate with

orange or yellow home décor

accents that have radiating patterns.




Exercise to chase away the

blues

Exercise Therapy TipExercise aerobically for 30 minutes each

day by walking briskly, climbing stairs, dancing,

vacuuming, jogging, swimming, biking, playing basketball.




Social therapy

to defeat

depression

Social Therapy TipEstablish your social support system by spending time with friends to ease the

loneliness of depression.




Self psychothe

rapy to banish

depressing

thoughts

Self-Psychotherapy Tip

Reframe your thoughts by

thinking differently so that you can feel better. E.g. Think of

being sacked as being released from

the rat race. (from The Natural Depression Cure by



Writing therapy tips to

write the pain away

Writing Therapy Project

Schedule four 20 minute sessions this week writing

down all the painful things that have happened in

your life.(from The Natural Depression Cure by



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