Dr Pete's Health Secrets

       The incidence of depression is growing everyday with increasing urbanisation and social isolation. It has become a pandemic.  Depression is a major cause of illicit drug abuse which is a major scrooge on urban cities around the world. Lets examine ways to combat depresdion naturally withiut drugs. 1. RELAXING IN NATURE Relaxing in nature, by the lake, going for hikes in the woods, swimming in your local pool or taking a walk in the park. Being in nature calms you and lifts your mood naturally.  Gives you the opportunity to switch off modern transgressors like Televisions and internet devices.  I personnaly love cycling and camping in the countryside. 2. SLEEP AT NIGHT A regular sleep pattern of 8hrs at night in a dark room has been proven by many studies to result in an increased production of the hormone melatonin and therefore of all round benefit to your health and mood.  The best hours to sleep for optimal melatonin production...