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Q: Has anyone found a natural treatment for depression that really works?
I have been battling emotional problems for 15 years and have tried several different RX medications. The lates one i comitted to longterm is zoloft but i recently found it wasn’t helping anylonger. Any advise? thankyou for your time.

A: Cinnamon, Jasemine, St. John’s Wort, Morning Brew, Skull Cap, Dandelion Tea,
Green Tea.. these all work to combat depression they work for me! There are others
see a herbalist or a Naturopathic for more info!

Q: What is the best natural treatment for depression?

A: try st. johns wart. People seem to like it. Good luck!

Q: What is a good natural treatment for depression?

A: Exercise, meditation, laughter,friends.
Also find something worthwhile to do and follow your bliss.

Q: Natural/herbal treatment of depression, anxiety, cloudiness?
I have been on various prescription medications in the last few years for depression, anxiety, and overall cloudiness [almost positive it's depersonalization disorder], but they seem to make me feel like a zombie, on top of numerous unwanted side effects.
What are some remedies, pills, or herbs I can take to help with these illnesses?
Also, I have been off of medication since March.

A: Some of the most popular natural products for helping with mood are St. John’s Wort, SAMe, 5-HTP (or Tryptophan), Rhodiola Rosea, and some stress-relievers like GABA or L-Theanine can help, too.
On the flip side, if you have taken any antidepressant recently, you may want to check with a pharmacist or doctor to see how soon you can safely take these… a lot of antidepressants interact negatively with a lot of supplements, especially mood supporters like these.

Aside from supplements, you can also try going out and doing things you enjoy, spending time with friends, or even having a good cry. If that’s not enough to help, maybe talking it out with a trusted friend or an objective third-party person (like a counselor).
Just remember, even though you might feel bad, it’s never as bad as it may feel. Everyone goes through tough times and we can all get through it… sometimes we just need a little extra help ;-) Good luck!

Q: I am looking for a natural treatment for OCD, Anxiety, and Depression?
I have tried prozac, but I do not like the side effects not to mention that I had a very bad allergic reaction. I am looking to try the natural approach first, but cannot afford to see a homeopathic doctor. Does anyone have any suggestions where I could find information or who I should ask about this. My therapist suggested a pharmacist but the pharmacist told me that the only solution is medication.

Thanks in advance

A: Your only solution is NOT medication. Of course a pharmacist would tell you that, so they can sell more medication to you.

I am 38 years old and from the time I was 10 years old until 2 years ago when I changed my diet, I also suffered with OCD, depression and anxiety.

The OCD was fairly mild, things like checking the iron was off 15 times before I left the house. I managed to get this under control by touching the iron once and saying loudly “I am checking the iron now and it is definitely off” and then when I had another urge to check it, I would just repeat my earlier wording in my head and be 100% sure that I had definitely turned it off. It is a long slog but after a while you can re-pattern your thoughts.

Hypnosis would probably help with OCD too.

My depression and anxiety were quite severe and at one stage 15 years ago, I went through an intense suicidal period.

My doctor kept trying to get me onto different medications but I resisted as I wanted to find a more natural way. I have seen many people trying to come off anti-depressants and it is not a pretty sight believe me.

So in the last 5 years I did the following:

I found things like reducing or completely abstaining from alcohol to be very useful, since alcohol is a depressant.

I found daily chakra meditation to be very helpful.

I found daily relaxation meditation to be very helpful.

I found bach flower remedies to be very helpful – the rescue remedy was very good for my anxiety

I found gentle exercise (yoga, swimming) to be very helpful.

I found reiki treatments to be very helpful.

All of the above did not cure me, but they certainly helped me to live a normal life and avoid medications.

However, the main saving grace for me was 2 years ago when I changed my diet.

I went from a SAD (standard american diet) to a Raw Vegan diet and my depression and anxiety completely disappeared.

It is quite amazing really. Sometimes I lose the plot and start eating cooked foods (i.e. – over the holiday season) and my depression and anxiety both return.

And when I eat Raw Vegan foods again, my depression and anxiety disappear.

Apparently this is quite common and many people have found their life-long depression vanishes once they change to a Raw Vegan diet, especially if you also consume certified organic produce.

There are lots of books, DVDs and websites dedicated to the Raw Vegan lifestyle, so maybe you should read up on it and seriously consider making the change.

Good Luck

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Q: Need to find a doctor educated in natural treatment for depression in or near Pittsburgh, PA.?
I think I was misdiagnosed with bi-polar depression. The drug this doc put me on is scary. Can someone with some knowledge help me? PLEASE.

A: I don’t really know, But go to your local library and read up on the subject. Also try looking in your local, phone book. Good luck and God Bless, You’re taking a step in the right direction.

Q: natural treatment for depression?
does anyone have any tips for fighting off some depression? Or do you think medication is the best way to go? please don’t say exercise…i already do that. thanks!

A: It’s great you exercise, exercising often and getting regular adequate sleep reduces stress and anxiety. Sex (orgasm) is also a great stress reliever.
Eat healthy, (lots of fruits, veggies, nuts and whole grains) eat foods low in sugar, fat, and carbs. Limit eating foods with preservatives, additives, artificial sweeteners, sugar, high fructose corn syrup, salt and caffeine, these and a Vitamin B complex deficiency can cause emotional disturbances in the brain…eat fish, fish oil/omega3 is a natural antidepressant and enhances brain function (even a tuna fish sandwich 3X a week or fish oil supplements) liver, pork, chicken and potatoes are also high in vitamin B1-12.
Stress can cause a hormone imbalance…adrenal glands, which regulate the hormones in your body do a good job under normal circumstances, but too much stress lowers the amount of progesterone your body produces causing an hormonal imbalance which creates emotional instability and adrenal fatigue, exercise and eating foods made from soy naturally produce progesterone in the body. (if soy foods are not available everday eat a Soy Joy fruit bar)
Drink plenty of water to keep your body hydrated, helping to digest food and flush waste faster ridding the body of toxins.
Get outside in the sunshine for 15 – 20 mins. everyday, your body will produce Vitamin D to enhance it’s ability to absorb nutrition and your brain releases endorphins to naturally lift your mood.
Don’t isolate yourself, talking, hanging out and having fun with friends makes us happy.
To help you relax and reduce stress always listen to your favorite music, start a journal and write down your feelings and if you enjoy art express yourself through drawing or painting.
These things will lessen sadness and help you to have more interest and motivation, not to mention a noticeable improvement in your skin and hair.
If you decide to seek professional help and are prescribed antidepressants here’s a site with great info…one side effect they don’t mention is long term use causes liver damage and neurological disorders.

http://www.youngcarers.net.au/Carers/content.aspx?id=216

Q: natural treatment for anxiety or depression?
these run in my family and I really dont want to take meds.. but sometimes I think I have symptoms. what are some natural remedies that I can try???

A: Look into CBT (Cognative Behavioral Therapy).
It has done wonders for me.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cognitive_therapy

Q: Does anyone know of a good natural over the counter treatment for mild depression and panic attacks.?
I tried St. Johns wort but It did not work for me.

A: Hi, I’m the author of

http://panicattackresearch.blogspot.com

Ok, I have successfully overcalmed panic-attacks. Though my site has a few tips, let me give you a few new ones.

The best way to stop having panic-attack is to distract yourself. I’m sure you tend to think of your attack when you have “nothing to do”. Not offending you here, what I meant by that is.. when your mind is idle or have nothing to do, you tend to start thinking about your problems and that is how panic-attacks start to come in. So how do you break that pattern?
The solution: Keep your mind busy.

You can try hypnosis but daydreaming is the best one. Imagine the person whom you fallen for is right beside you, caressing you and patting you to calm you down. Imagine your future life with him/her happily. Think of positive thoughts.

As for your depression, you need to also break the habit. I am sure your depression is caused by your panic-attacks – it has ruined your self-confidence and esteem. I recommend you do what you like – do your hobbies and interest. And most importantly, set a goal in your life – say to earn $1 million by a certain age. Go wild in your goal-setting, believe in yourself. Remember, you are NOT alone.

Q: What are the best natural treatments for depression?
i heard about healthy diet and exercise, also about St. John’s Wort. They don’t seem to be effective. Any other suggestions?

A: not sure if these approaches are natural or not, but here goes: cognitive behavioral therapy, sleep deprivation, gradual cold showers, light therapy

Q: What is 5HTP (natural medicine used for depression)?
Vitamin C mentioned it in answer to someone’s question about natural treatments for depression. I am wondering what it is. Can anyone help?

A: The acronym for 5-hydroxytryptophan (or 5-hydroxy-L-tryptophan) is 5-HTP, a compound found primarily in the brain. This compound is made from tryptophan, a natural amino acid inherent in foods. Tryptophan is an essential amino acid, which means that it cannot be made by the body. It must be obtained from food, particularly proteins. In the liver and brain, 5-HTP is converted to an important monoamine neurotransmitter called serotonin. Neurotransmitters are chemical messengers that transmit signals between neurons (nerve cells) in the brain.

Taking 5-HTP increases the body’s supply of the compound, which leads to higher serotonin levels in the brain. Serotonin, also called 5-hydroxytryptamine or 5-HT, plays an important role in controlling behavior and moods. It influences many normal brain activities and also regulates the activity of other neurotransmitters. Having adequate levels of serotonin instills a feeling of relaxation, calmness, and mild euphoria (extreme happiness). Low levels of serotonin, serotonin deficiency syndrome, leads to depression, anxiety, irritability, insomnia, and many other problems.

Conditions associated with low levels of serotonin include:

* anxiety
* attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
* bulimia
* depression
* epilepsy
* fibromyalgia
* headaches
* hyperactivity
* insomnia
* obesity
* obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)
* panic attacks
* premenstrual syndrome (PMS)
* schizophrenia
* seasonal affective disorder (SAD)

This compound has other effects on the body. It is an antioxidant that protects the body from damage by substances called free radicals (unstable, toxic molecules). In this role, 5-HTP may help slow the aging process and protect the body from illness. Because serotonin is used to make melatonin, taking 5-HTP may help achieve some of the same benefits as melatonin, such as treating jet lag, depression, and insomnia. There is some evidence that 5-HTP can replenish the supply of the pain-relieving molecules called endorphins. Studies have shown that low levels of endorphins are associated with chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, stress, and depression. In addition, 5-HTP affects other neurotransmitters, including norepinephrine and dopamine.-

The 5-HTP preparation that is available commercially is isolated from the seed of an African plant called Griffonia simplicifolia. It is available as an enteric coated tablet, which does not break down until it reaches the intestine.-

Q: Negative thoughts/ depression treatment?
13 yrs old depressed maybe puberty or my living situation. i do martial arts at night time and feel better but loses effect after awhile. i dont want to see a therapist only if it gets worse. i want no antidepressants natural treatment for depression please how to turn negative thoughts to positive ones

A: Kevin. I am so sorry your are having problems. Please! Don’t let anybody talk you into taking Anti-Depressants. They are poison! If you feel you need something take St Johns Wort. It;s all natural and it really works! But I think it’s just puberty and your age. It will pass. Good luck buddy!

Q: What are some natural treatments for depression?

A: Exercise is the biggest natural treatment for depression. Get outside in the sun.
An herbal medications for depression is St Johns wort. Ask a doctor before starting it- there are some side effects and drug interactions.

Q: what are the natural (non-medicinal) treatment as well as causes of depression. How to over come it.?

A: Studies have shown that people who live with stress or situational depression for a year or more have physical changes occur in the brain. The hippocampus, part of the limbic system that manufactures and regulates the neurotransmitters responsible for mood, actually shrinks compromising it’s ability to work.
http://www.realhelpfordepression.com/anatomy_of_despair.htm
This research showed that the real reason that SSRIs work may be a side effect that causes new brain cells to be born.

http://www.wellesley.edu/Biology/Concepts/Html/neurogenesis.html

Sleep is a major factor in spurring neurogenesis, another is quitting alcohol if there is significant use.

I’ve had problems with depression my whole adult life and did not have good results with medication, however, I had dramatic and immediate results using St. John’s wort. I have yet to find anyone whose results have been as impressive, but most people I know report improvement. I also take melatonin and Valerian root as sleep aids and Omega-3 fish oil which promotes brain function. For fish oil to have maximum benefit, simple diet changes should be made, changing from vegetable oil to olive oil or canola oil in cooking, real butter rather than imitation.

Reducing stress can also be important for reducing depression, the two feed of each other. Fresh air and exercise reduce stress, so does having a pet.

http://www.optimalhealthconcepts.com/Stress

Q: Natural post-partum depression treatments while breastfeeding? Plus, iron supplementation?
I believe I may be dealing with a bit of postpartum depression and am looking for some natural treatments that are safe while breastfeeding.
A few things I seem to recall hearing about are Red Raspberry Leaf and Evening Primrose Oil.
Also, I struggle with anemia and, on top of the iron in my prenatals, I take Floradix Floravital Iron+Herbs. I seem to recall hearing that iron supplementation and red raspberry leaf are not to mix, but do not recall why or even know if it is true.

Can anyone shed any light on this for me or offer advice?

A: Exercise is a great way to fend off mild depression. There are also certain foods that are said to help. Here is a website: http://www.healingfoodreference.com/depression.html

I starred because some of my contacts may be able to shed some light.

* I do not know about the iron supplement. Sorry.

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