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What is Depression?

Depression is a serious medical condition that an estimated 19 million people suffer from on a
yearly basis. A large number of individuals do not seek treatment for a depressive condition;
however, such a condition often requires crucial attention in order to prevent the condition from
worsening or other conditions from developing. Generally, those that suffer from this condition
have a lack of energy or motivation, they lose interest in activities that were once enjoyed, have a
loss of appetite, or become easily frustrated and irritable, which often interferes with daily life--
work, family, and socialization. However, such a condition has become widely recognized and
accepted over the years with the over-whelming number of people--children and adults alike--that
suffer from depression.

Depression is not a condition to be ashamed of, and is an understandably accepted occurrence in
today's society. With mild, moderate, and even severe anxiety, there are all natural treatment
options available--such as the use of fish oils. When most people seek treatment for depression
they are initially prescribed medication from their physician in the form of a pill or are referred to a
therapist for further evaluation of the condition. Although these anti-depressant medicines may
work, there have been several dangerous side-effects linked with anti-depressant medications and
the individuals that suffer from depression and take these medications on a regular basis.

If these side-effects occur, it could further hinder those that take the prescribed medications. In
more severe cases, there have even been anti-depressant medications that have been linked to
suicide or suicidal thoughts and tendencies. However, there is an all natural, side-effect free way
to help fight depression and gain your life back. It has been scientifically proven that the use of fish
oils is linked with increased serotonin levels in the body, which directly help ease symptoms of
depression. Additionally, a daily intake of fish oil greatly helps to reduce, or even cure, a
depressive condition.

What Causes Depression?

Depression is caused by physical changes in the brain and an imbalance of chemicals--
neurotransmitters--that carry the brain signals to your nerves. Specifically, low serotonin levels in
the brain are responsible for depressive changes. There is not one particular cause that triggers
depression, and it usually develops from exposure to several different factors together. Such as
genetics, which means the condition very well could have been passed on from a parent or from
past generations. If you are aware of relatives that have suffered from depressive episodes or long
term depression, the odds of developing the condition yourself automatically increase.
Traumatic events and stress are also substantial causes of depression. In today's economy,
people are stricken with financial woes and fears of where their next paycheck may come from or
how to put dinner on the table. Also, those that suffer the loss of a loved one, or a person carrying
a traumatic experience, such as an assault, with them on a daily basis also commonly battle
depression. Most people often think individuals with low self-esteem already suffer from
depression, and simply have low self-esteem because they are depressed. On the contrary, those
that lack self-confidence or self-esteem are often found to be pessimistic people by nature, and
eventually exhibit depressive symptoms at some point in their lives after dealing with low self-
esteem issues for a substantial period of time. Individuals that are products of a sexually,
physically, or emotionally abusive environment, or an environment with constant conflicts, such as
an impending divorce, often develop a case of depression.

The consumption of certain medications have also been linked to cases of depression. It has been
found that many individuals that suffer from high blood pressure and take medication to help
control such conditions, such as beta blockers or reserpine, often develop depression because of
the interference in the transmission of the neurotransmitters in the brain. Additionally, there are
also individuals that suffer from other physical and medical conditions--such as cancer, HIV and
AIDS, or even heart failure--that struggle to come to grips with the fact that they may have a
decreased or limited amount of time with family and friends, and are unable to accomplish all of
their desires before leaving everyone and everything behind them. With depression, it has been
established that other conditions often accompany depression. These other conditions include, but
are not limited to, anxiety, schizophrenia, eating disorders, as well as substance abuse in order to
acquire a small level of relief from such depression conditions. With the daily intake of fish oils,
however, the odds of developing depression or additional condition that coincide with depression
greatly decrease or become eliminated all together.

Why Use Fish Oils to Treat Depression?

There have been many beneficial scientific studies, which have shown that increased levels of
omega-3 rich fish oils greatly decrease the symptoms of depression, and possibly even cure
depression all together. In 1993, a psychiatrist from Harvard's McLean Hospital stumbled across
the link between omega-3 fatty acids and fish oils to decrease or eliminate symptoms of
depression while researching for a new treatment to be used against manic depressive disorder,
otherwise known as bi-polar disorder. In 1998, the first study results were released and published
in the 'Journal of Affective Disorders', stating that individuals with lower than average levels of
omega-3 fatty acids--found abundantly in fish oils--in their red blood cell membranes were prone to
develop a depression condition or already suffer from a depressive disorder.

An article following in 1999 by a group of medical doctors was published in the 'Archives of
General Psychiatry', declared results they found in a controlled study group of 30 severely
depressed individuals, which received omega-3 fatty acids via fish oils. More than 60 percent of
individuals in the controlled group that received a mere 10 grams of the omega-3 rich fish oils
marked a vast improvement when the 10 grams of fish oils were taken on a daily basis for a 4
month period. In other countries with higher fish consumption, due to fish being the main delicacy,
it has also been found that those societies in whole have tremendously lower rates of depression
overall, which also directly enables scientists to further accredit their study results. Also, in 2007 a
study was conducted that included 10 clinical trials of individuals suffering from varying levels of
depression, which studied the effects of omega-3 fatty acids from fish oils, and the correlation
between increased levels of fish oils and depression.

The conclusion of the studies found that fish oils, which are polyunsaturated fats that can not be
produced by the body naturally and are derived mainly from the consumption of sea foods, had a
significant impact on decreasing depression symptoms and essentially the fish oils acted as an
anti-depressant. Scientists and researchers alike are pushing for the natural, side-effect free fish
oils to be used more widely in order to help treat or cure depression, which in turn will help
alleviate other conditions that are often developed due to depressive conditions. Given the largely
positive results from the years of research, it is widely concluded that the use of fish oils is
imperative to proper bodily functions and the reduction or complete elimination of depression
symptoms.

How Fish Oils Decrease Depression

Biochemical researchers point out that cell membranes are all partially made up of omega-3 fatty
acids, meaning the brain is made up of these omega-3 fatty acids, and the walls of neurons are
also made up of the omega-3 fatty acids derived from fish oils. As a matter of fact, researchers
from Harvard's McLean Hospital say that most of the brain's dry weight is made up from fat. Fish
oils contain essential fatty acids that are not found in our bodies naturally, and our bodies only
receive the beneficial fish oils through our diets. Fish oils cannot be manufactured or synthetically
created--it must be ingested from a natural source or a source created with the natural fish oil
ingredients.

If individuals increased their daily intake of the omega-3 fatty acids by consuming more essential
omega-3 fatty acids, such as fish oils--by taking pill supplements or adding fish to their diet 2 or 3
times per week--it would be made simpler for serotonin--the chemical that carries messages from
one brain cell to another--to pass through cell membranes, which would regulate bodily functions
and minimize or eliminate symptoms of depression conditions. Since omega-3 fatty acids--found in
fish oils--directly affect serotonin levels in the brain, as well as change the way our bodies function,
the use of fish oils is strongly recommended, and there have even been talks of prescribing the
omega-3 rich fish oils along with medications such as Prozac.

What Causes Low Levels of Omega-3 and Serotonin?

Researchers have found through multiple studies over the years that, within the last several
decades, changes in dietary habits--such as ridding diets of saturated fats and cholesterol, found
in red meats or eggs--are contributors to increasing low levels of the omega-3 fatty acids found in
the body because the items cut from daily diets are rich sources of the omega-3 fatty acids. In
today's society, and with the many medial advancements and findings on cholesterol and hyper
tension, doctors are increasingly counseling their patients to remove or reduce the amount of
foods that once supplied them with the proper levels of omega-3 fatty acids, which were keeping
serotonin levels in check.

In order to alleviate high cholesterol or hyper tension, dietary changes may need to take place
under the guidance of a physician, however, proper supplementation of the omega-3 fatty acids--
found in fish oils--must also occur to retain proper levels of serotonin in order to prevent
depressive disorders, mood swings, as well as the development of anxiety disorders. It is
especially common in individuals that do not eat sea food, or are allergic to sea foods, to have
lower than average levels of the essential omega-3 fatty acids in their diets. If consuming fish is a
difficult task, it is recommended to find supplementation elsewhere, such as adding fish oil
supplements via pill form in order to prevent dangerously low levels of serotonin, which may create
a depression condition.

Forms of Beneficial Fish Oil Supplements

There are several different forms of fish oils that can be taken in order to receive the proper levels
of omega-3 fatty acids, which keep your serotonin levels and depressive condition under control,
and return balance back to your body. Sometimes, adding a real piece of fish to your daily diet will
help start to restore the proper amount of omega-3 to your diet through the essential fish oils.
However, not all fish are created equal and the amount of Omega 3 in each fish varies. It is also
important to remember that consuming too much fish can lead to mercury poisoning due to toxins
absorbed from our polluted oceans by the fish's skin.

To protect you from this, many health professionals advise getting the recommended dose of
Omega 3 through ultra refined ultra high dose fish oil supplements. Companies selling these
supplements filter out the impurities from the fish oil so people taking the capsules are ingesting
only the beneficial Omega 3 fatty acids and not harmful toxins such as mercury, lead, PCBs and
other contaminants. Such supplements can be purchased for low or moderate costs online, at
local vitamin stores, department stores, or health food stores. Since fish oils cannot be
manufactured or synthetically created, all of the fish oil supplements available are made with
natural fish oil ingredients.




If you are interested in pharmaceutical grade supplements to ensure you get enough Omega 3 in
your diet, I recommend that you consider these Fish Oil Supplements [http://healomega3.com/]




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  • 1. ==== ==== For pure and pristine sources of pharmaceutical grade fish oil providing an ideal dose and ratio of highly concentrated EPA and DHA omega-3 to support overall vibrant health and well being check out this link: http://amzn.to/xy7oWs ==== ==== What is Depression? Depression is a serious medical condition that an estimated 19 million people suffer from on a yearly basis. A large number of individuals do not seek treatment for a depressive condition; however, such a condition often requires crucial attention in order to prevent the condition from worsening or other conditions from developing. Generally, those that suffer from this condition have a lack of energy or motivation, they lose interest in activities that were once enjoyed, have a loss of appetite, or become easily frustrated and irritable, which often interferes with daily life-- work, family, and socialization. However, such a condition has become widely recognized and accepted over the years with the over-whelming number of people--children and adults alike--that suffer from depression. Depression is not a condition to be ashamed of, and is an understandably accepted occurrence in today's society. With mild, moderate, and even severe anxiety, there are all natural treatment options available--such as the use of fish oils. When most people seek treatment for depression they are initially prescribed medication from their physician in the form of a pill or are referred to a therapist for further evaluation of the condition. Although these anti-depressant medicines may work, there have been several dangerous side-effects linked with anti-depressant medications and the individuals that suffer from depression and take these medications on a regular basis. If these side-effects occur, it could further hinder those that take the prescribed medications. In more severe cases, there have even been anti-depressant medications that have been linked to suicide or suicidal thoughts and tendencies. However, there is an all natural, side-effect free way to help fight depression and gain your life back. It has been scientifically proven that the use of fish oils is linked with increased serotonin levels in the body, which directly help ease symptoms of depression. Additionally, a daily intake of fish oil greatly helps to reduce, or even cure, a depressive condition. What Causes Depression? Depression is caused by physical changes in the brain and an imbalance of chemicals-- neurotransmitters--that carry the brain signals to your nerves. Specifically, low serotonin levels in the brain are responsible for depressive changes. There is not one particular cause that triggers depression, and it usually develops from exposure to several different factors together. Such as genetics, which means the condition very well could have been passed on from a parent or from past generations. If you are aware of relatives that have suffered from depressive episodes or long term depression, the odds of developing the condition yourself automatically increase.
  • 2. Traumatic events and stress are also substantial causes of depression. In today's economy, people are stricken with financial woes and fears of where their next paycheck may come from or how to put dinner on the table. Also, those that suffer the loss of a loved one, or a person carrying a traumatic experience, such as an assault, with them on a daily basis also commonly battle depression. Most people often think individuals with low self-esteem already suffer from depression, and simply have low self-esteem because they are depressed. On the contrary, those that lack self-confidence or self-esteem are often found to be pessimistic people by nature, and eventually exhibit depressive symptoms at some point in their lives after dealing with low self- esteem issues for a substantial period of time. Individuals that are products of a sexually, physically, or emotionally abusive environment, or an environment with constant conflicts, such as an impending divorce, often develop a case of depression. The consumption of certain medications have also been linked to cases of depression. It has been found that many individuals that suffer from high blood pressure and take medication to help control such conditions, such as beta blockers or reserpine, often develop depression because of the interference in the transmission of the neurotransmitters in the brain. Additionally, there are also individuals that suffer from other physical and medical conditions--such as cancer, HIV and AIDS, or even heart failure--that struggle to come to grips with the fact that they may have a decreased or limited amount of time with family and friends, and are unable to accomplish all of their desires before leaving everyone and everything behind them. With depression, it has been established that other conditions often accompany depression. These other conditions include, but are not limited to, anxiety, schizophrenia, eating disorders, as well as substance abuse in order to acquire a small level of relief from such depression conditions. With the daily intake of fish oils, however, the odds of developing depression or additional condition that coincide with depression greatly decrease or become eliminated all together. Why Use Fish Oils to Treat Depression? There have been many beneficial scientific studies, which have shown that increased levels of omega-3 rich fish oils greatly decrease the symptoms of depression, and possibly even cure depression all together. In 1993, a psychiatrist from Harvard's McLean Hospital stumbled across the link between omega-3 fatty acids and fish oils to decrease or eliminate symptoms of depression while researching for a new treatment to be used against manic depressive disorder, otherwise known as bi-polar disorder. In 1998, the first study results were released and published in the 'Journal of Affective Disorders', stating that individuals with lower than average levels of omega-3 fatty acids--found abundantly in fish oils--in their red blood cell membranes were prone to develop a depression condition or already suffer from a depressive disorder. An article following in 1999 by a group of medical doctors was published in the 'Archives of General Psychiatry', declared results they found in a controlled study group of 30 severely depressed individuals, which received omega-3 fatty acids via fish oils. More than 60 percent of individuals in the controlled group that received a mere 10 grams of the omega-3 rich fish oils marked a vast improvement when the 10 grams of fish oils were taken on a daily basis for a 4 month period. In other countries with higher fish consumption, due to fish being the main delicacy, it has also been found that those societies in whole have tremendously lower rates of depression overall, which also directly enables scientists to further accredit their study results. Also, in 2007 a study was conducted that included 10 clinical trials of individuals suffering from varying levels of
  • 3. depression, which studied the effects of omega-3 fatty acids from fish oils, and the correlation between increased levels of fish oils and depression. The conclusion of the studies found that fish oils, which are polyunsaturated fats that can not be produced by the body naturally and are derived mainly from the consumption of sea foods, had a significant impact on decreasing depression symptoms and essentially the fish oils acted as an anti-depressant. Scientists and researchers alike are pushing for the natural, side-effect free fish oils to be used more widely in order to help treat or cure depression, which in turn will help alleviate other conditions that are often developed due to depressive conditions. Given the largely positive results from the years of research, it is widely concluded that the use of fish oils is imperative to proper bodily functions and the reduction or complete elimination of depression symptoms. How Fish Oils Decrease Depression Biochemical researchers point out that cell membranes are all partially made up of omega-3 fatty acids, meaning the brain is made up of these omega-3 fatty acids, and the walls of neurons are also made up of the omega-3 fatty acids derived from fish oils. As a matter of fact, researchers from Harvard's McLean Hospital say that most of the brain's dry weight is made up from fat. Fish oils contain essential fatty acids that are not found in our bodies naturally, and our bodies only receive the beneficial fish oils through our diets. Fish oils cannot be manufactured or synthetically created--it must be ingested from a natural source or a source created with the natural fish oil ingredients. If individuals increased their daily intake of the omega-3 fatty acids by consuming more essential omega-3 fatty acids, such as fish oils--by taking pill supplements or adding fish to their diet 2 or 3 times per week--it would be made simpler for serotonin--the chemical that carries messages from one brain cell to another--to pass through cell membranes, which would regulate bodily functions and minimize or eliminate symptoms of depression conditions. Since omega-3 fatty acids--found in fish oils--directly affect serotonin levels in the brain, as well as change the way our bodies function, the use of fish oils is strongly recommended, and there have even been talks of prescribing the omega-3 rich fish oils along with medications such as Prozac. What Causes Low Levels of Omega-3 and Serotonin? Researchers have found through multiple studies over the years that, within the last several decades, changes in dietary habits--such as ridding diets of saturated fats and cholesterol, found in red meats or eggs--are contributors to increasing low levels of the omega-3 fatty acids found in the body because the items cut from daily diets are rich sources of the omega-3 fatty acids. In today's society, and with the many medial advancements and findings on cholesterol and hyper tension, doctors are increasingly counseling their patients to remove or reduce the amount of foods that once supplied them with the proper levels of omega-3 fatty acids, which were keeping serotonin levels in check. In order to alleviate high cholesterol or hyper tension, dietary changes may need to take place under the guidance of a physician, however, proper supplementation of the omega-3 fatty acids-- found in fish oils--must also occur to retain proper levels of serotonin in order to prevent depressive disorders, mood swings, as well as the development of anxiety disorders. It is
  • 4. especially common in individuals that do not eat sea food, or are allergic to sea foods, to have lower than average levels of the essential omega-3 fatty acids in their diets. If consuming fish is a difficult task, it is recommended to find supplementation elsewhere, such as adding fish oil supplements via pill form in order to prevent dangerously low levels of serotonin, which may create a depression condition. Forms of Beneficial Fish Oil Supplements There are several different forms of fish oils that can be taken in order to receive the proper levels of omega-3 fatty acids, which keep your serotonin levels and depressive condition under control, and return balance back to your body. Sometimes, adding a real piece of fish to your daily diet will help start to restore the proper amount of omega-3 to your diet through the essential fish oils. However, not all fish are created equal and the amount of Omega 3 in each fish varies. It is also important to remember that consuming too much fish can lead to mercury poisoning due to toxins absorbed from our polluted oceans by the fish's skin. To protect you from this, many health professionals advise getting the recommended dose of Omega 3 through ultra refined ultra high dose fish oil supplements. Companies selling these supplements filter out the impurities from the fish oil so people taking the capsules are ingesting only the beneficial Omega 3 fatty acids and not harmful toxins such as mercury, lead, PCBs and other contaminants. Such supplements can be purchased for low or moderate costs online, at local vitamin stores, department stores, or health food stores. Since fish oils cannot be manufactured or synthetically created, all of the fish oil supplements available are made with natural fish oil ingredients. If you are interested in pharmaceutical grade supplements to ensure you get enough Omega 3 in your diet, I recommend that you consider these Fish Oil Supplements [http://healomega3.com/] Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Stanley_Cook ==== ==== For pure and pristine sources of pharmaceutical grade fish oil providing an ideal dose and ratio of highly concentrated EPA and DHA omega-3 to support overall vibrant health and well being check out this link: