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Best Home Remedy To Treat Postpartum Depression

Try this simple home remedy, if you want to reduce your postpartum depression naturally.

If you have given birth to a child recently and you have not been feeling very well, mentally, then chances are that you could be suffering from post natal depression, also known as postpartum blues.

Post natal depression is a condition in which a new mother develops depression, that could affect both her and her new baby negatively.

Remedy To Treat Postpartum Depression

Having a baby and becoming a new parent can be extremely stressful and comes with a lot of responsibilities.

Studies show that about 60% of the women suffer from postnatal depression.

While the reasons for postnatal depression are not clearly known, experts opine that it could be due to hormonal changes, the fear over the responsibility of the newborn, previous instances of depression, genetics, etc.

Postnatal depression can include symptoms like fatigue, sadness, low-self-esteem, low sex drive, anxiety, social withdrawal, etc. It varies in its degree of severity and, in extreme cases, it can also make the patient feel suicidal.

Postpartum depression must not be taken lightly and the patient must be given medical attention, physiological help and an emotional support.

So, here is a home remedy that can help treat postpartum depression.

Remedy To Treat Postpartum Depression

Ingredients Required :

• Blueberries - 3-4
• Carrot Juice - ½ a cup

This natural remedy to treat postpartum depression works extremely well, when consumed on a regular basis.

However, a woman going through postpartum depression must also ensure that she practices mediation every day and consult a doctor, if the symptoms get worse.

Blueberry contains certain powerful antioxidants that can help stimulate the production of more serotonin in the brain, thus reducing depression symptoms.

The beta carotenes present in carrot can improve the blood flow to the brain to calm your nerves and ease away depression and anxiety.

Remedy To Treat Postpartum Depression

Method Of Preparation :

• Add the suggested amounts of ingredients in a blender.
• Grind well to form a mixture.
• Consume this mixture, once every morning, after breakfast, for 2 months.

Story first published: Wednesday, March 22, 2017, 11:05 [IST]
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