Physical effects of Anxiety and Depression

Depression and anxiety can sometimes be due to a lack of omega 3 fatty acids (linolenic acid) in the system. Foods rich in omega 3 include: anchovies, collard greens, flaxseed, halibut, herring, kale, mustard greens, oily fish, pumpkin seeds, rapeseed, soya, walnuts, cod liver oil, menhaden, octopus, shellfish, spinach.

Magnesium raises the resistance against stress, depressions, tensions and helps against mental tiredness. It also strengthens the memory and concentration. Today's intensive farming techniques have stripped the soil of its magnesium content which has caused a deficiency in the human diet. Only organically produced natural foods will contain enough magnesium such as: alfalfa, almonds, apples, bananas, black pepper, black strap molasses, brown rice, coconut, dates, figs, halibut, legumes, lemons, mineral water, nuts, oily fish, okra, parsnips, peaches, prunes, quinoa, rabbit, sesame seeds, soya beans, spinach, suma, sunflower seeds, tomatoes, walnuts and whole grains.