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Medical experts claim that one of the many ingredients to a healthy lifestyle is to be happy. A person who is free from negative vibes and thoughts are the ones who rarely get depressed and stressed out. Although it is normal for anyone to experience depression at some point in his or her life, extreme condition of anxiety depression may be detrimental to a person’s perspective and approach towards life.

As defined in medical terminology, manic depression is a psychological condition that changes how a person thinks and feels in a negative way. This condition is far from the aspect of just being sad, moody, or unhappy. Serious cases of depression, when not consulted, can eventually affect a person’s behavior and sense of well-being.

Generally, a person who is beginning to experience or develop a serious case of depression shows or exhibits symptoms that basically prove that they have problems. Normally, some people do not want to admit that they are suffering from manic depression. However, they later on realized that their condition requires immediate medical attention.

The most common anxiety depression symptom is the frequent loss or lack of appetite. Some also report sleep problems as well as a negative perception or regard to almost everything around them. As cases of depression continue to increase each year, it is essential for every sufferer to be aware of the treatments that are available for them.

The following are effective treatments that can totally free an individual from depression:

1. Support and love from family and friends.

Suffering from extreme case of depression is hard for a person who doesn’t have a close relative or friend to confide with. Once the condition is confirmed, it is best to seek help and support from a person who will understand and assist you through this said illness. Having someone listen to your problems, thoughts, and worries is surely one of the most recommended natural treatments of most doctors.

2. Effective and prescribed anti-depression medication.

Anti-depression medications are widely available in the worldwide market today. However, it is important not to take any medicine that is not recommended or prescribed by a doctor. Remember that there are some medications that can give adverse side-effects when not taken correctly as prescribed by a doctor.

3. Meditation and exercise.

It is proven in a number of studies that meditation and exercise have beneficial effects on depression. When a person undergoes a meditation treatment, he or she experiences complete relaxation, thus, helping him or her to view troubles and worries in a more positive way. On the other hand, exercise is a perfect treatment to help one’s body and mind more focused.

4. Natural foods

Apart from taking prescribed medications by doctors, eating natural foods is also known to be an effective natural treatment for depression. Examples of natural foods are asparagus, cardamom, cashew nut, and lemon balm. These natural goodies help bring down the acidity level in the body, thus, keeping the mind relaxed and calm.

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In Chinese Medicine, many of the symptoms of high blood pressure, such as pounding headaches, dizziness, and pressure behind the eyes are often related to a pattern of Liver Yang Rising or Liver Heat. It is important to see a physician for proper diagnosis and supervision of high blood pressure, but acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine may also be useful for managing your condition. Certain herbs have been shown to have an anti-hypertensive effect. Certain other herbs have been shown to be useful for controlling cholesterol levels and improving cardiovascular function. Acupuncture has been shown to have a general relaxing effect which can be useful in stress related or essential hypertension. In addition, certain points are commonly used in the treatment of patterns that relate to high blood pressure.

One commonly used herb for symptoms and patterns related to high blood pressure is Tian Ma or gastrodia rhizome. Research in China has shown it to be useful in the treatment of symptoms related to high blood pressure such as dizziness, numbness of extremities, tinnitus, headaches, and pain behind the eyes. It may have a sedative and tranquillizing effect. It has been shown to have usefulness for renal hypertension and essential hypertension. Another useful herb is Ye Ju Hua or chrysanthemum flower, which has been shown to have a prolonged effect of lowering blood pressure through peripheral vessel dilation. It has also been shown to increase blood flow to the heart. Another herb that is used to clear Liver Heat and is commonly used to treat eye problems that may be beneficial for high blood pressure is Xia Ku Cao or prunella. Chinese research has shown that it has a moderate vasodilating effect. These herbs are often used in combination by practitioners of Oriental Medicine in the treatment of patterns related to high blood pressure.

Other herbs may be useful for improving heart and circulatory function. They may also help reduce cholesterol. Shan Zha, or hawthorn berries, have been shown to reduce cholesterol when taken for six weeks or more. It is often used in China to improve circulation and to treat angina pectoris. Another herb that is commonly used in China for cardiovascular problems is Dan Shen, or Salvia. It has also been shown to reduce cholesterol. It also may improve microcirculation in the body. In China, pills of Dan Shen are used in the treatment of angina and in the treatment of coronary heart disease. It also may help promote repair and regeneration of tissues by increasing the body’s metabolism.

Certain acupuncture points are also known to be useful in the treatment of patterns related to high blood pressure. Large Intestine 4 is a point that many people know can help to control headaches. It is on the back side of the hand in between the thumb and index finger. It is also commonly used point for blood pressure related patterns. Another point at the vertex of the head, Du 20, is also commonly used. An acupuncturist or Chinese herbalist always takes an inventory of symptoms, along with looking at a person’s tongue and feeling a person’s pulse in order to determine the specific combination of points and herbs that a person needs. Different people with high blood pressure are treated differently depending on the pattern they present.

During my time in China, I did clinical rounds in the cardiology department at the Chengdu Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital. Modern drugs and diagnostic equipment were used hand in hand with Chinese herbs and acupuncture in order to treat conditions such as high blood pressure, angina pectoris, cardiac arrhythmias, heart enlargement, and stroke. I even saw Chinese herbs, such as Dan Shen, being given in intravenous and in injectable form. The conditions were diagnosed using modern science and traditional Chinese diagnosis. Drugs were used for symptom control and for emergencies. As people’s condition improved with the use of Chinese herbs and acupuncture, their doctors slowly adjusted the dosage of drugs that they received. The results I saw were better than either form of medicine could have achieved alone. We do not have the benefit of experiencing such a deep synthesis of modern medicine and ancient techniques yet in the West. Nevertheless, I believe that as people learn more about the benefits of Asian medicine, we may someday come close to achieving a more integrated system of care in the West that will be more clinically effective, more cost effective, and result in fewer side effects.

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A coworker of mine at work brought in a mangosteen supplement drink and she was selling it for $30 (her price) for a 25 fl oz bottle.  She also gave me information and these 22 reasons why everyone should be drinking mangosteen juice:

1. prevents hardening of the arteries
2. protects the heart muscle
3. anti-Parkinson, anti-Alzheimer and other forms of dementia
4. anti-depressant
5. prevents and arrest fungus
6. prevents bacterial infections
7. viral fighters and prevention of infections
8. prevents fum disease
9. anti-diarrheal
10. lowers fevers
11. eye care-prevents glaucoma and cataracts
12. pansystemic – a synergistic effect on the whole body
13. energy boosters – anti-fatique
14. anti-aging
15. weight loss (wooo, I’ll drink to this!)
16. lowers blood fat (what the heck, I didn’t know there is fat in our blood!)
17. anti-tumor benefits
18. cancer: Mangosteen helps in the prevention of cancer with its powerful anti-oxidants.
19. lowers blood pressure
20. numerous references to “Immunostimulants”
21. blood sugar lowering
22. it tastes good

I thought to myself, holy smokes!  Who in the world would buy that? What is mangosteen? I have never heard of it or have the slightest idea what it looks like.

Upon further research, the mangosteen (Garcinia mangostana) is a tropical evergreen tree, believed to have originated in the Sunda Islands and the Moluccas. The tree grows from 7 to 25 meters tall. The edible fruit is deep reddish purple when ripe. In Asia, the mangosteen fruit is known as the “Queen of Fruits,” while the durian (Durio spp.) is known as the “King of Fruits.” It is closely related to other edible tropical fruits such as button mangosteen and lemondrop mangosteen.

The outer shell of the fruit is rather hard, typically 4-6 cm in diameter. Cutting through the shell, one finds a white, fleshy fruit 3-5 cm in diameter. Depending on the size and ripeness, there may or may not be pits in the segments of the fruit. The number of fruit pods is directly related to the number of petals on the bottom of the shell. On average a mangosteen has 5 fruits (round up figure).

I have eaten a lot of exotic fruits in my life, including the King Of Fruits – durian, but I have never seen or tasted this Queen of Fruits.  I bought the $30 bottle from my coworker and chucked down the mangosteen juice.  I do feel more energetic for the rest of day, and I will have to let you know in the near future if it will help lose some weight!

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