Depression is a name given to a chronic functional problem where the patient suffers from lack of motivation, sense of worthlessness, and the blues for no apparent reason. It is often associated with fatigue, irritable bowel syndrome, hormonal imbalances, and insomnia.

Fatigue is almost always multi-factorial. Some of the contributing causes may be poor bowel health, hormonal imbalances, metabolic imbalances , and poor glycemic control. Often times, high estrogen, low progesterone ratios, are contributory.

Symptomatic treatment is almost always unsuccessful. Only finding and treating the root cause of the problem will lead to a successful outcome.

Patients that suffer from chronic depression must pay very close attention to their diets. Many of these patients suffer from low blood sugar problems. Low blood sugar will affect brain chemistry as glucose is the major fuel for the brain. Therefore, low blood sugar is one of the primary culprits involved in depression. However, high blood sugar can also contribute to depression. High blood sugar will activate the parasympathetic nervous system (PNS), and this can exacerbate the situation.

Many people that are depressed rely on stimulants like caffeine to raise their mood. However, caffeine in many people will, in the long run, make the depression much worse.

Dietary Recommendations

Avoid toxins in the diet

Eat a balanced diet