Brief Answer:
Balanced Diet and lifestyle changes

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Greetings from HealthcareMagic.

I understand your concern regarding the effect of a healthy diet and balanced nutrient intake on your physical and emotional well being. Although there is no specific diet to cure depression, one still cannot deny the soothing and easing effect of a good diet on the treatment of depression.

A nutrient dense diet that has multiple servings of fresh vegetables and fruits that supply the much needed antioxidants is a must and should be a part of your daily food intake. It is also a well-established fact that protein rich diets are essential for boosting concentration. Make sure that you take lean meats and avoid the over seasoned and fatty meats and sausages. Certain nutrients that are of special significance are Vit D, omega 3 fatty acids and selenium. These can be gained through the consumption of cheese, whole eggs, fortified cereals, brazil nuts, pinto beans, broccoli, cabbage, spinach, seeds of pumpkin/sunflower, omega 3 enriched dairy and eggs, canola, flax and beans etc.

It is also important keep a check on your lifestyle habits and maintain healthy body weight. It is best to avoid smoking, alcohol and excessive caffeine. Diet soda and energy drinks should also be completely avoided.

Here are few tips to help you deal with low BP:

•     Increase the total salt (sodium) intake.
•     Consume plenty of fluids like tender coconut water (with a pinch of salt), fresh lemon juice with salt and clear soups with salt in it.
•     Completely avoid the alcoholic beverages.
•     Get your OTC (over the counter medications )evaluated by the doctor as some of these like diuretics and beta blockers are found to lower the blood pressure.
•     Never hurry out of your bed in the morning. Sit in a comfortable position and practice deep breathing exercises before getting up finally.
•     Start doing regular exercises, to help improve the blood circulation and hence the Blood pressure.
•     Keep a pillow under the knees while sleeping.
•     Try raw beetroot juice and green tea for improved blood circulation.
•     If the blood pressure too low, you may consider compression socks, after consulting with your doctor.
Low blood pressure may also be responsible for the energy dips, and the condition should improve with proper diet and medication. Although carbs are suggested in repeated episodes of energy dips, you must be careful enough to choose the smart, i.e. complex carbohydrates. Replace simple and plain sugar with fresh fruits and whole grains for better results.

Make sure that you are routinely involved in activities that interest you the most and prioritize the fitness routines.

Hope I was able to help you regarding the diet concern. Please feel free to contact me for further discussion over your diet.

Meenakshi

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