What are the cause of behavioral disorders,depression,stress?
Deficiency of B-complex vitamins led to various emotional problems like schizophrenia.Hypoglycemia and diabetes are well-recognized sources of emotional or liability and depression.Any dropped in the blood sugar level will lead to lethargy and depressive tendencies.Heavy metal toxicity is another frequent cause of emotional disorders.Mercury,cadmium,and lead toxicity are well documented sources of mental problems.Endocrine imbalances often affect the emotions.Many of these endocrine related emotional disorders can be corrected through proper nutrition.
Natural theraputic agents:
•St.John''s wort (antidepressant)
•Bacopa monniera (nervine tonic)
•Damina (antidepressant)
•Kava-kava (nervine sedative)
•Oats (nutritive for the CNS)
•Schisandra (antidepressant,adaptogenic)
•Siberian ginseng (adrenal tonic,adaptogen)
•Scullcap (CNS tonic,sedative,spasmolytic)
•Valerian (sedative)
•Withania (nervine sedative)