Another Tip for Postpartum DepressionNEW by: Anonymous
All great tips for postpartum depression - one was missing, and it was one I found on http://www.naturalcuresfordepression.com - they have a video there for a method called EFT which is a quick and ultra easy method that eliminates symptoms right away. I would suggest she give that a try.
Dec 08, 2010 Rating
Opt for Natural TreatmentNEW by: Anonymous
Here are some of the Natural Treatment to help your friend enhance recovery from Post Partum Depression:
1. Diaphragmatic breathing - Practice of deep breathing in a fuller way to ingest oxygen, or known as abdominal breathing or belly breathing.
2. Meditation - A mental discipline by which one attempts to get beyond the conditioned, "thinking" mind into a deeper state of relaxation or awareness. It is highly recommended to have a guidance guru for advance meditation.
3. Visualization - Use of relaxation music and sound of nature to help create visualization of relax environment such as the sound of ocean or small river stream.
4. Acupuncture - A technique of inserting and manipulating fine filiform needles into specific points on the body with the aim of relieving pain and for therapeutic purposes.
5. Acupressure Massage - A traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) technique derived from acupuncture. In acupressure physical pressure is applied to acupuncture points by the hand, elbow, or with various devices.
6. Panic Disorder Natural Treatment - The use of natural herbs to relief anxiety. Talk to your doctor before taking herbal remedies or supplements to make sure they're safe for you and won't interact with any medications you take.
7. Exercise ? Light exercise as little as 30 minutes a day, 3 to 5 times a week will relief the anxiety significantly. To achieve maximum result, an hour of aerobic exercise everyday will greatly improves the situation.
8. Biofeedback ? Using sensors to measure the symptoms of anxiety like rapid heart rate, breathing and muscle tension to recognize the body panic or anxiety response, and use relaxation techniques to control them.
9. Hypnosis ? Hypnosis is sometimes used in combination with cognitive-behavioral therapy for anxiety. Hypnotherapist will use therapeutic techniques to "re-program" and help you face your fear.
10. Nutrition - Although there is no diet to relieve anxiety, eating healthy meals keeps your body well nourished and strong. Avoid caffeine because it can make you feel restless. Avoid alcohol and nicotine as well. Eat more fresh vegetables, whole grains, and fruits. Keep your blood sugar at a steady level by eating frequent small meals that contain protein, complex carbohydrates, and healthy fats.
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