Proper Nutrition Eliminates Autumn Depression!

We are coming to the end of a period that begins with spring, peaks with summer and fills us with happiness. While autumn may be seen as a new beginning for many, it brings with it something else that most of us overlook: Autumn depression! Dr. Ümit Aktaş, one of Turkey's first medical doctors trained in phytotherapy, says that we can fight depression by eating properly, supporting our gut flora with probiotics, taking adequate amounts of Omega-3, vitamin D and B12 vitamin, moving away from sugar and wheat to control our blood sugar, and exercising.

Stay Away from Antidepressants, Let Your Food Be Your Medicine!

As the days shorten and the weather gradually cools, many people fall into that gloomy mood. As a result, depression knocks on the door. Phytotherapy Specialist Dr. Ümit Aktaş states, "The epidemic of unhappiness spreads without slowing down. Mental problems have increased like a pandemic disease. Ask anyone and they are depressed. If not depressed, then unhappy. If not that either, they are living a weary life having lost their vitality. As a result, antidepressant drugs appear as the greatest savior in the form of happiness pills. Yet when depression symptoms emerge, antidepressants taken on the advice of friends and acquaintances put your health, even your life, at risk. I want to draw your attention to the dark picture that emerges when you carefully read the package inserts of these drugs. Think about this: in the prospectus of a depression drug you turn to in order to feel better, to hold on tightly to life and to be able to meet the requirements of daily life, one of the side effects of the drug is to increase the tendency toward suicide. Yes, that is correct. There are many antidepressants on the market with terrifying side effects such as increasing suicidal tendencies. However, by applying proper nutrition methods against depression and using completely harmless nutritional supplements, you can stay away from depression without using antidepressants," he said.

Nature Has a Cure for Every Ailment, If Only You Know How to Use It! The Omega-3 Miracle Against Depression

Dr. Ümit Aktaş, who lists his recommendations for overcoming depression through a 21-day nutrition program featured in his book Happiness Cures, states: "Among the foods most effective against depression, one of the most important is Omega-3 nutritional supplements. Omega-3 cannot be produced by the human body, which is why it must be obtained from external sources. What are these Omega-3 foods? Foods such as fatty fish, red meat, chicken, eggs, flaxseed, sesame, purslane, avocado, walnuts, almonds and hazelnuts contain Omega-3. Omega-3 fatty acids ensure that nerve cells have a healthy cell membrane. This is hardly surprising when we consider that Omega-3 is one of the main components of the cell membrane. This important substance also has benefits such as eliminating inflammation occurring in the intestines and regulating intestinal permeability. Of course, healthy cell membranes and healthy intestines mean a healthy mental state, which increases the importance of Omega-3 nutritional supplements against depression. Exercise also creates miracles in depression just like Omega-3. Even an hour-long moderate-pace walk is sufficient to increase the level of endorphin hormone, which makes us feel good and happy in our bodies.

For Happiness, Make Kefir, Yogurt and Vinegar at Home, Prepare Pickles

Dr. Ümit Aktaş, who says that unfortunately what we eat does not provide the nutrients necessary to maintain the balance of our brain chemistry, states: "For example, a lack of serotonin in the brain is pointed to as one of the most important causes of depression. To support the beneficial bacteria in our intestines and increase serotonin, known as the happiness hormone, we should make vinegar instead of harmful foods, ferment yogurt and prepare pickles, and we should consume them in abundance" he says.

Deficiency of Vitamin D and B12 Also Leads to Depression!

Aktaş regarding the fight against depression states, "You can obtain vitamin D from foods such as eggs, meat, liver and tripe soup. By sunbathing for 20-30 minutes daily, you can enable your body to activate the vitamin D you obtain from foods. Rich sources of B12 are chicken, eggs, meat, liver, milk and cheese." Top 10 foods against depression: Banana, asparagus, green tea, avocado, strawberry, cornelian cherry, cashew, walnut, onion and blueberry.