By Dr. Linda Johnson, For the Daily News

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Eating a diet that excludes refined and processed foods will have a positive impact on depression. Keeping serotonin levels balanced is not only possible, but imperative. Besides a specialized Chinese formula available to keep serotonin balanced, you can also take control by incorporating some other lifestyle changes.

Getting enough sleep cannot be overstated. If you are experiencing at least seven hours of quality sleep a night, your hormone levels will remain healthy along with healthy serotonin levels. If you are not sleeping well, tryptophan an hour before bedtime will aid in melatonin production and better sleep.

Exercise will always be an important cornerstone in your health care regimen and this is no exception. You should get regular cardio and resistance exercise three to five days per week for 30 to 60 minutes.

Serotonin is dependent on quality nutrients, so it is important to eat regularly and have some protein at each meal to help keep blood sugar balanced. Good fats such as olive oil, coconut oil and flaxseed oil are also important to help you produce enough serotonin.

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