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by Jeniferhobson, Jen
Depression can be a serious ailment though treatable. It is a disease that silently sucks out the joy and energy from somebody. A continued state of sadness or emotions different from a person's usual behaviour is termed as depression. If this behaviour starts interfering with one's daily activities, it is time to consult a psychiatrist. The primary symptoms of depression include anger, irritability, social withdrawal, a feeling of hopelessness or sadness, changes in sleep and appetite, fear of rejection, crying, fatigue and difficulty in concentrating. Often, suicidal tendencies tend to develop in many individuals suffering from prolonged depression. Depression can attack anybody irrespective of age.

Depression can be treated through both counseling and medications. If the depressed condition lasts for more than two weeks and interferes with one's ability to work and enjoy, medicinal treatment should be started after consulting a psychiatrist. Antidepressants are used mostly for severe depressions. These medications reduce the symptoms and help the depressed person feel happy. They can block the symptoms of panic and terror.

A psychiatrist prescribes medications depending on the patient's symptoms. It takes some time before improvement begins to show, about one to three weeks. Often, the patient's energy level or sleeping or eating patterns improve before the lifting of depression. And if no changes are visible after five to six weeks, the medication is changed. Treatment needs to be continued for several months and sometimes for years. For some people, depression can occur frequently and become severe with age. They need to continue with antidepressants.

The commonly used medications have no long-term side effects and can be continued indefinitely. The dosage varies depending on the person's age, body weight and the type of drug. Usually, dosages are started low and gradually increased until the desired result is achieved. If side effects occur, the dosage is changed. An overdose of antidepressants can be lethal and requires immediate medical attention.

Tricyclic antidepressants are commonly used for treating major depressions. Monoamine oxidase inhibitors or MAOIs are helpful in 'atypical' depressions which have symptoms like anxiety, oversleeping, phobias and panic attacks. Among the new antidepressants are the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors or SSRIs. These include fluoxetine (Prozac), fluvoxamine (Luvox), paroxetine (Paxil) and sertraline (Zoloft). Luvox is used for obsessive-compulsive disorder and Paxil for panic disorder. Two other antidepressants approved by the FDA are venlafaxine (Effexor) and nefazodone (Serzone). These new medications have few side effects than the earlier tricyclic ones.

Tricyclic antidepressants can make people feel drowsy or anxious and restless. Tricyclics can complicate certain heart problems. Other side effects include dry mouth, blurred vision, weight gain, constipation, fatigue and changes in sexual desire. Some side effects disappear after a few days but some can remain for the entire length of treatment. Tricyclics can also interact with certain other medications and hormone like the thyroid hormone, antihypertensive medications, oral contraceptives and some blood coagulants.

Among the common side effects of the newer antidepressants are gastrointestinal problems, headache, insomnia and agitation. Some SSRIs can affect metabolism of certain other medications in the liver. MAOIs can react with certain foods, alcoholic beverages and medications like cold and allergy preparations, insulin and some narcotics.

In the West, and, increasingly, in other parts of the world like Asia and the Middle East, diseases like diabetes, hypertension and cancer are becoming a significant health concern. Much of this shift is due to changing lifestyles, but some is also due to growing awareness of the diseases, which leads to more detections. Concerned individuals are exploring a variety of options, including dietary supplements to help control and prevent such ailments. Resveratrol is one such supplement, which has been known for a while but has only recently made its way to the market in a supplement form.

Diet and exercise can definitely be a great help. However, the demands of contemporary life, especially life under an economic crisis, mean that many of us can rarely afford to go to the gym regularly or monitor our entire food intake. It is rather sadly ironic that a lot of the cheapest food out there is over-processed and contains many harmful additives that can drive up our health bills in the long term.

Buying a new dietary supplement might seem like added expense, but it can actually be a smart investment, if you buy an effective and appropriate supplement. The medicine is much cheaper than a gym membership and all its attendant costs, and will give you time for other things. After all, it's rather sad to be spending so much money and effort worrying about your health, only to have no time left to enjoy it. It's also likely that you don't want to be that killjoy at social gatherings or even family meals who cannot eat what everyone else is eating due to health concerns. Such people are often well-intentioned, and it is unfortunate that their wishes may come off as rude or snobbish. It is best that you prepare yourself to be able to eat what is put in front of you, instead of having to make impositions.

Resveratrol is also posited to be one of the explanations for the so-called French Paradox. Now, what is the French Paradox? It is that French people tend to have a lot of saturated fat in their diet (all that butter, etc.), but they strangely have a very low incidence of heart disease. The theory is that the Resveratrol in red wine, which the French drink a great deal off, helps stave off the negative side effects of living on delicious French food. It is also true that the grapes use to make French wines have been tested and show a relatively high Resveratrol content. Coincidence? Perhaps not.

Resveratrol has also been shown to have anti-inflammatory functions, so it might be used to treat the more irksome symptoms of some illnesses, such as a swollen throat.

Resveratrol presents a huge amount of potential for preventative and curative therapy. It is easy to ingest, and can be procured either from nature or made in the laboratory. It can help you keep your body healthy, and free of some of the most prevalent lifestyle diseases in the world. Give it a try and take part in its benefits.

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