Depression- Effectively counter the symptoms with vital mushrooms

Depression manifests itself through numerous symptoms, both on a psychological and physical level. For those affected, there is a high level of suffering. They are subjectively deprived of their entire quality of life. Typical symptoms are listlessness, sadness and a negative basic attitude towards oneself and the world. But physical symptoms such as insomnia, loss of appetite and pain can also be the result of a depressive illness.

Depression can come in a variety of forms. The range of depressive disorders is very wide and differs, among other things, in terms of severity. In unipolar depression, the person suffers from depressive episodes once or more in a lifetime. Especially if the disease is not treated, the symptoms can last for weeks or even months.

If the affected person experiences an alternation between depressive and manic phases, this is referred to as bipolar affective disorder. If depression occurs as an accompanying symptom of physical illness, it is a secondary depression. In particular, thyroid dysfunction, cardiovascular disease, and cancer are associated with depression.

The causes for the occurrence of depression are complex and individual. The interaction of various biological, psychological and psychosocial factors can lead to depression being triggered. Genes and certain environmental factors always interact. For example, if there is a genetic predisposition to the condition, stressful life events may be more likely to trigger depression in an individual.

Since depression can become life-threatening, it is important that the condition be recognized by an experienced physician, therapist or psychologist. Depression can now be treated very well. However, in addition to a correct diagnosis, it also requires the patient’s willingness to seek help as early as possible.

In conventional medicine, a combination of drug therapy and accompanying psychotherapy is usually used to treat depression. The aim of psychotherapy is to show the person concerned strategies for coping with his inner and / or interpersonal conflicts, to give him the ability to act and to rebuild his self-confidence.

However, classic psychotropic drugs sometimes have massive side effects. Complementary to other therapeutic measures, naturopathy can be helpful in the treatment of depression. First and foremost the medicinal and vital mushrooms. They work with the pure power of nature. The healing effect of vital mushrooms has been known in Asia for thousands of years and is also increasingly used in our country. Especially the medicinal mushrooms Cordyceps and Reishi can be used supportively in the treatment of depression.

The medicinal mushroom Cordyceps has a strengthening effect on both the physical and psychological level. It also has a balancing effect on the hormonal system and contains tryptophan. Tryptophan is a precursor of the messenger substance serotonin, which is also known as the happiness hormone. Serotonin can often only be detected in very low concentrations in people affected by depression, which manifests itself in a permanently subdued mood.

The medicinal mushroom Reishi can help improve mental well-being. Its balancing effect on the autonomic nervous system positively influences the perception of stress. Its strong detoxifying properties can also be beneficial for depression, as many depressed people have been shown to be burdened by toxic and nerve-damaging substances.

The administration of other medicinal and vital mushrooms can have positive effects on the healing process in the treatment of depression. Thus, taking the medicinal mushroom Hericium has also proven to be effective in depression, as it strengthens the nervous system, regenerates the nerves and exerts a stimulating effect on the Nerve Growth Factor.

Since in each affected person the symptoms are weighted somewhat differently, it is recommended to seek professional advice before using the vital mushrooms.

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