Depression

WHAT IS DEPRESSION ?

Depression is a mood disorder that causes persistent feeling of emptiness, sadness, or inability to feel pleasure that may appear to happen for no clear reason.

Depression can undermine a person’s relationships, make working and maintaining good health very difficult, and in severe cases, lead to suicide.

CAUSES:

• Genetic features
• Changes in the brain’s neurotransmitters levels
• Gut Health
• Environmental factors such as exposure to trauma or lack of social support
• Psychological and social factors
• Additional conditions, such as bipolar disorders.

Most common triggers of Depression:

• Stressful life events, such as loss, family conflicts, and changes in relationships
• Incomplete recovery after having stopped depression treatment too soon
• Medical conditions, especially a medical crisis such as a new diagnosis or a chronic illness such as heart disease or Diabetes

SYMPTOMS:

• Persistent depressed mood
• Loss of interest or pleasure in hobbies and activities
• Changes in appetite and body weight
• A loss of sexual desire
• Unusually slow or agitated movements
• Decreased energy or fatigue.
• Difficulty in sleeping or oversleeping
• Agitation, restlessness, and pacing up and down
• Excessive feelings of guilt or worthlessness
• Difficulty concentrating or making decisions
• Suicide thoughts or attempts
• Avoiding family and social situations
• Working without a break
• Having difficulty keeping up with work and family responsibilities
• Displaying abusive or controlling behaviour in relationships

HOW CAN NIRVANA HELP YOU TREAT DEPRESSION:

We design a holistic treatment protocol that focuses upon overall healing of your body, your treatment plan can consist of

• NATUROPATHY:

• Mud application – relaxes body and mind, connects us to earth element and balances it.
• Massages – improves blood circulation, relaxes muscles, resulting in release of neurotransmitters that gives a sense of comfort.

• HYDROTHERAPY:

• Spinal Bath
• Spinal Spray
• Foot and Arm Baths
• Hip Bath
• Immersion Bath
• Whirlpool Bath
• Cold packs

• YOGA:

• ASANAS: Surya namaskara, Tadasana, Shavasana, Trikonasana, Sarvangasana, Bhujangasana, Dhanurasana.
• PRANAYAMA: Anulom Vilom, Bhramari, Kapalbhati.
• Mantra / OM Chanting
• Yog Nidra

• DIET:

• INCLUDE: fresh fruits and vegetables, millets, whole grains, nuts and seeds.
• AVOID: Caffeine, wheat and its products, spicy, processed and packaged food.