Food Cures for Anxiety Depression and Mood Swings

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Not having control over your emotions hurts everyone around you including families, friends, co-workers, and even yourself. If you are suffering from anxiety, depression or mood swings, please don’t let that define who you are, you can change! But did you know an unhealthy diet could be preventing your recovery? If you haven’t tried supplementing yourself with the foods below, don’t let psychotropic drugs be your first line of defense.

1. Cod Liver Oil (Vitamins A &D, Omega-3 Fatty Acid)

The adrenal glands, which deal with stress, need vitamin A and cholesterol to do its job. Rich in omega-3 essential fatty acids EPA and DPA, cod liver oil supports the nervous system and relieves the symptoms of depression! This explains why omega 3 oils are abundant in nerve synapses, the brain, sex glands and the adrenal gland making it an important essential fatty acid. Furthermore, many studies support the effect of omega 3 oils on treating bipolar disorder. As for vitamin D in cod liver oil, it’s proven that it’s an effective treatment for depression. Another reason to take it!

2. Coconut Oil (Healthy Saturated Fatty Acid)

One of the many health benefits of coconut oil is that it works synergistically with cod liver oil to make your blues go away! In a low-fat high-carb diet, sudden sugar drops can make you more vulnerable to depression, anxiety, and mood swings. Good quality fats such as coconut oil balance our sugar levels leaving us full after meals. One other way coconut oil works in synergy with cod liver oil is by promoting the effect of omega 3! Not only do coconut oil keep you feeling satisfied after a meal, it relieves depression! To learn more about the benefits of coconut oil, we have an awesome infographic right here.

3. Nutritional Yeast & Lacto-Fermented Vegetables (B Vitamins)

The B family is crucial in treating anxiety, depression, and mood swings. Many of you might already be taking your vitamin B medications but most are from synthetic sources. And if they are not coming from natural sources, they probably do not contain all of the B vitamins. We need all members of the family to avoid mental disorders. Real, whole, superfoods such as nutritional yeast and lacto-fermented vegetables are great natural sources of all the B vitamins. Traditionally, many civilizations have nourished themselves with nutritional yeast and lacto-fermented vegetables like sauerkraut. Supplementing yourself with the B complex will help you keep away anxiety, depression, and mood swings.

 

The Bottom Line

Your hormones are the powerhouse that controls your emotions. When you take the medication, this is the exact effect! It blocks or boosts activities of certain hormones to make you feel happier when your body is fully capable of managing your emotions in stressful situations. Unfortunately, our chemical-filled lifestyle and all the processed foods that we eat negatively influence our mood. If you truly want to cure your condition, avoid toxic foods and start eating foods that will allow your body to heal!

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