Copper Bottles, Naps + Warm Milk: 8 Ayurvedic Solutions For Depression

whether you're 'in a mood,' or truly struggling with depression, each of us know what it's like to feel utterly weighed by our emotions. Our emotional well-being is deeply tied to the balance of our physical bodies, our hormones, the weather and seasons - so many interconnected aspects of life.  Shrankhla Holecek, Ayurvedic expert and creator of the therapeutic Uma Oils, shares below about using Ayurvedic principles as tools to balance depressed emotions.  Don't underestimate the power of some of these simple ideas. Also, did you know you should be drinking from a copper water bottle? Us either! We love Shrankhla's ideas below... As we discussed in our last article on Ayurveda and anxiety, within Ayurveda, all matter is believed to be made up of five elements – earth, fire, water, air, and ether. They manifest in the human body as three basic principles: Vata (ether and air), Pitta (fire and water) and Kapha (earth and water). It follows that physical or mental afflictions – including depression and mood swings – are created from an imbalance in these principles. Depression is typically attributed to a Kapha imbalance, but Pitta- and Vata- based depression can occur, too. Kapha depression is often characterized by a lack of energy, while Pitta manifests as agitation, and Vata as anxiety. Pitta depression is often linked to self-destructive behavior, and requires close management. Despite these subtleties, below are some broadly relevant practices you can implement to combat depression and anxiety, regardless of principal type. Although depression can feel debilitating, the first step toward its management is its recognition. These Ayurvedic solutions are easy to integrate, and can be effective tools to promote positive well-being, and help alleviate feelings of depression. Most importantly, remember that you’re not alone, and that you’re stronger than an emotional imbalance – feelings of anxiety and depression can be overcome! [olists num=1] [olists num=2] [olists num=3]

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