
Depression and mood swings are often secondary signs of deeper imbalances and may be connected to other areas of health. In many cases, underlying nutritional deficiencies can contribute to emotional lows and should be addressed promptly. In other instances, nervous system depletion or dysregulation may lead to fluctuations in one’s mental and emotional state.
Additional contributing factors may include hormonal imbalances, chronic stress, or improper dietary and lifestyle habits. According to Ayurveda, there are different types of low mood and emotional heaviness, each with its own causes and corresponding traditional therapeutic approaches.
Whether one experiences a subtle sense of sadness or a persistent emotional heaviness, traditional systems of healing offer holistic methods of support. When an individual is motivated and willing to implement dietary adjustments, adopt grounding lifestyle routines, and take herbal preparations traditionally used to uplift mood, meaningful progress is often possible.

"Client experiences shared here are anecdotal and reflect individual outcomes. No therapeutic results are implied."
Cindy Schoonmaker, Whole Foods Market, Oxnard, CA (talk)
“We’ve been having Khabir come to Whole Foods Market Oxnard for several months now, and the response has been awesome! He’s so knowledgeable and his talks are very topical and thorough. He is easy to work with and his son really adds a special touch to the talks.” Cindy Schoonmaker, Marketing & Community Outreach, Whole Foods Market, Oxnard, CA, February 2014