Dodge Depression:

Depression is very common. Almost anybody can be diagnosed with the illness, but not to be scared because depression is treatable.

The symptoms of depression are:

• changes in feeling.


• constant feelings of sadness, irritability, or tension.


• lack of interest in activities normally enjoyed.


• feelings of worthlessness, hopelessness, or guilt.


• changes in behavior.


• having a depressed mood.


• thoughts of suicide or death.


• changes in weight and sleep.


• difficulty concentrating.

Popping antidepressants can lower your libido and flatten your mood, so if you are feeling down, hit the gym instead of taking drugs. Get moving yourself to dodge depression rather than taking more drugs.
Commonly prescribed drugs such as aspirin and antidepressants cause thousands of deaths a year.

It is vital to check with your pharmacist to find out what medicine you should take, what you should not mix with it and what side effects, and other potential risks there are.
Pharmacists have four years of medical training so they are well qualified to hand out expert advice.

Besides taking drugs, exercise is a powerful tool for dealing with depression. In fact, regular exercise can be as effective as antidepressant medication at increasing energy levels and decreasing feelings of fatigue.
It is not that difficult to deal with and thirty minutes of aerobic three times a week has been shown to ease depression. Some might opt for yoga classes, jogging, dancing and other healthy activities.

It could save your life if another illness strikes, as depression is linked to higher death rates in sick people.
Therefore, encourage your kids to exercise as well, since getting them into fitness habit could help prevent depression. Exercise together with your kids or loved ones will also indirectly helps to enhance a stronger bond between you and them.

EXPOSURE TO THE SUN:

Exposure to the sun does many negative things to the skin, such as cancer, premature lining and wrinkling, brown spots, not to mention dry texture and coarseness. Therefore, moderate your exposure to the sun. Not surprisingly, the days of the deep bronze tan are numbered.

Here are some fool-proof tips for relishing the sun but escaping its wrath:


• Avoid taking prescribed medications before sun exposure. It is likely for the adverse reaction to occur.



• Apply sunscreen to the skin 15 - 30 minutes before going outside. In general, a non-greasy product is best.



• Since the sun is most intense between 11am and 3pm, try to participate in outdoor events early in the morning or late in the afternoon. Don't expose to the sun for more than 25 minutes at a time.
  Afterwards, rinse your face with cool water, apply a moisturiser, then reapply your sunscreen if you're going back out into the sun.

Hope this tips might be helpful to you.