Depression And Inflammation In The Brain

A new research showed that 30% of us carry a virus in the emotional centre of our brain

. 1 out of 6 of the people having this, will develop depression as a direct result of this infection. This virus causes that part of the brain to be inflamed. Simple antiviral medication cured this form of depression without any intervention of psychotherapy or antidepressant drugs.

This very simple story shows us one very interesting thing. That inflammation can cause depression. Maybe our lifestyle can produce severe inflammation in our body? The food we eat every day actually results in generalized inflammation in the whole body, not just the brain. Depression is not the only condition associated with chronic inflammation. Obesity, autism, cancer, autoimmune diseases and even cardiovascular conditions are more than ever associated with some kind of inflammation in the body.

Our toxic diet is a major source of inflammation. Heavily processed foods such as refined carbs, vegetable oils as well as factory meat and farm raised fish, all contain very toxic substances. Factory raised cattle have up to 500% more saturated fats accumulated in their tissues than the healthier grass fed friends. Farm raised salmon has a ratio of omega 6 and 3 of 20:1. A naturally raised, wild fish has a ratio of 3:1 which is exactly what the human body needs. Omega 6 fatty acids, in such massive quantities have severe inflammatory action. Arachidonic acid, an omega 6 fatty acid, is a highly toxic molecule, abundant in all factory meats and fish. Refined carbohydrates like white bread, pasta, bagels, doughnuts, cookies and so many other products completely throw out of balance human metabolism; turn on inflammation and fat producing genes. The first sign of inflammation? Fat around the waist. Your body is inflamed.

Want a natural cure for depression? Switch to raw vegetables and fruits, eat grass fed beef and wild fish only. You need to include healthy oils in your diet from nuts (almonds, hazelnuts, walnuts etc), seeds (linseed, sunflower and pumpkin seeds) and olive oil. The brain cells are covered with big amount of fats, it is absolutely necessary to give it what it needs. Eliminate fats from your diet and you get impaired cognitive function, depression, lack of concentration and reduced athletic performance among others.

Depression is not a Prozac deficiency syndrome. It is a result of a highly toxic and refined diet that is lacking fresh and natural produce full of vitamins and minerals. A natural and holistic diet can be very efficient in healing depression. The body is a perfect piece of equipment we are gifted with. Its innate wisdom can handle and eventually heal most diseases when we care to provide it with the right raw materials. When you respect and love your body, you unlock its truly amazing potential.

by: Helen Davies

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