Everything you swallow provides raw material for the production of hormones, peptides, neurotransmitters, etc in your body. They have an effect on all processes in your body, not just those in your head - hence some of the side-effects! It makes sense therefore to make the most of food, which contains the natural ingredients, such as proteins, carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals and trace elements for the production of those substances above. However, there are herbal/alternative treatments for depression - read on to learn about them all.
Institute of Optimum Nutrition For thorough and helpful information follow the links to the relevant page on the ION website. Read more on supplementation.
Herbal treatment for depression St. John's Wort - consult your doctor if you are any taking medication!
Thyroid supplements Lowthyroid function: ask your doctor for advice, checks and if necessary medication
Antidepressant medication should not suddenly be stopped. Ensure you have all the information you need and the right kind of medical support to help you deal with any symptoms. Well informed, you are more likely to be successful coming off the medication, particularly if you have been taking antidepressants for a long time.
Summaries of the latest research on health food and supplementation: NUTRA ingredients.com
Treating depression and anxiety without medication
Natural remedies Light therapy Exercise Self development Counselling Relationship counselling Change of medication if depression is a side-effect Acupuncture Music therapy Aromatherapy Religious practices Meditation Emotional Freedom Technique Diet
12 Reasons to avoid antidepressants and choose alternatives
You can become depressed for apparently 'no reason' at all, or through having experienced a traumatic event in your life; either way, you may feel scared and out of control. So why take alternative treatments for depression? Here is why - antidepressants:
increase your feeling of being out of control increase your dependence on outside sources of help don't deal with the real problem don't help you to meet your emotional needs make it more likely that you have a relapse in the future are only 3% more effective than a placebo can cause sleep problems can increase agitation can cause sexual problems such as decreased libido may cause difficult to manage withdrawal effects can cause permanent damage, including movement disorders may cause weight gain, constipation, diarrhoea
So often a former fellow sufferer has the best advice. They have been where you are right now and know how to help you right out of that pit. You may therefore want to have a look at the depression free method.
The material on these pages is intended as information only, and not as medical advice. If you are suffering from a health problem and/or are taking any medication, you should discuss taking any remedies with your doctor of pharmacist first.
to name but a few and all very depressing! So, consider the alternatives.
