Wellness Corner

In this day and age, the thing that we're most likely to do if we are diagnosed with depression is to ask for a prescription for anti-depressants. While drugs might be the answer for some people, it's important to uncover the root cause of depression before turning to medication as the only solution. This is something that was highlighted in a recent press release by a NY doctor who commonly treats depression by prescribing hormone replacement therapy and a healthy diet.

As we age, our bodies change. This can result in throwing off the balance of our hormones and changing the way that we feel. And for some people, this can mean entering a stage of depression as they enter old age. A solution for some aging women might be hormone replacement therapy to balance out the body's hormones and give it back the sense of emotional stability that a good quality of life requires.

Of course, diet may impact how we feel as well. Your dietary needs change as you get older and are impacted by your changing hormones. Speak with your doctor about how to create a healthy diet plan that supports your changing body so that depression isn't something that you face as a result of getting older.

Question of the Day: What would be your first solution to treating depression?

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