I'm 49 and it's becoming increasingly difficult to concentrate on one task for any significant length of time. The following background info may be useful: I've lived near depression since my mid 20s, and I've tried several SSRIs with no improvement, although counseling helped some and I attend support group meeting as needed. I think that my depression and the inability to concentrate may be related. I don't plan to take any prescription medications for any at this time, so I'm wondering if anyone can suggest foods and/or supplements that might help. I've already tried St. John's Wort & SAM-e for depression with very controlled improvement, so ideally I'd like to hear about other supplements or foods. I make the acquaintance of all suggestions and respect all viewpoints, but please do not suggest prayer.
Answers:    St John's Wort have a counteractive influence in some cases; it may make a person get the impression more down, unfortunately.

If you are not on any medication now, try Viridian's Rhodiola, 1- 3x daily. Some populace find that 2x daily is an optimum dosage.
It really is a wonderful herbal supplement, and it has helped various. Rhodiola is used to improve concentration, to uplift moods, to support the immune system (it is an adaptogen) to enhance physical and mental performance, to stimulate the nervous system, to face-off depression, and to improve sleep.

In addition, you need to embezzle EFA's, as without adequate amount of these essential fatty acids the metabolism slows down, you will feel sluggish and tired. All cell of your body need EFA's!

Take a look at what you eat. A diet consisting mostly of processed food is not food at all- your body won't get plenty nutrients, it gets deprived. Sugar robs the body of vital nutrients. Salt disturbs the balance of copious bodily functions. Fizzy drinks are pure poison to the body (incl. Lucozade!) As a consequence, all kinds of symptoms set in, including depression.

Fresh, unprocessed food is the fuel and tablets of the body and mind. You may need a good supplement; opt for Higher Nature True Food multivitamin- it is food- based, which ability that it absorbs much better than other supplements because the body recognizes this multivitamin as food!

Exercice. Force yourself, if you have to, to run for walks at least.

Train your mind; any time a heavy thought enter, shout; STOP! I choose to release this depression- I don't need it any more...

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You can ask your local health food store staff about diet; they should be trained to answer your questions.

NOTE FOR EVERYONE: if you are pregnant, on medication, or suffer from a medical condition, consult a doctor until that time making major changes in diet, exercice and/ or supplementation.

Sariana, dipl. holistic robustness therapist
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For concentration, try ginkgo biloba. It improves circulation to the brain and aids memory and focus. A diet high contained by raw foods is helpful for the same rationale.

For depression the following supplements are useful:
Zinc- 50 mg daily
Chromium Picolinate - 200 mcg.
B-6 50mg 3 times daily
Choline - 100 mg 2x day by day
Inositol - 100 mg 2x daily
St. John's Wort - tea - as directed

Avoid processed foods, alcohol, tobacco, sugar and caffeine, and exercise regularly.

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Ginkgo Biloba might be of help.

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The other suggestions were upright, but I have something that might help and you won't have to clutch multiple supplements for it. Plus, I know where you can get them cheap. The first product is Cylapril. It works specifically with the adrenal glands and help increase their productivity. In turn it detoxifies the body and helps to boost your mood and even your performance. You can get this for lower than $10 for a months supply. Second is Green Tea Supreme. The elements in Green Tea is very satisfying to the body, this supplement is a pill beside elevated amounts of Green Tea in it. It will help you be mentally focused and give you more dynamism throughout the day. It can be found for under five dollars for a two week trial. I found these products and others on Diettrials.info. It's a convenient space to go and give affordable options helping you find a supplement that's right for your body and not others. Source(s): http://www.diettrials.info

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