Depression is one of the most common emotional disorders.  It can be manifested to various degrees: feelings of slight sadness to profound misery and dejection.  Depression is an unpleasant disorder and is often more difficult to confront than physical pain.  The growing complexities of modern life, also together with the mental stress and tension of daily life often produce this disorder.  However, the good news is that for those days when we often feel like we can’t make it out of bed in the morning, there are some traditional home remedies that may offer us help.

• Take fish oil capsules or add fish to your diet.  Studies have confirmed that omega-3 fatty acids help to relieve depression.

• There are various fruits, herbs and botanicals that help to improve feelings of depression such as aloe, geranium, grapefruit, jasmine, lavender, lemon, mandarin, orange, chamomile and rose.

• Eat ginger between meals or take 1 capsule three times a day.

• You may drink a cup of warm water with a few drops of mint essence.

• Take a Tbsp of Hawthorn syrup three times a day.

• Chocolate has always been known for its anti-oxidant and therapeutic properties.  Anyone who eats it finds it difficult to be depressed.