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MindSoothe
: MindSoothe can help with depressed mood, disturbed
sleep patterns (insomnia or hypersomnia), loss of libido, fatigue
and loss of interest and motivation, irritability and anger, disturbed appetite (either loss
of appetite or binge eating, depressed mood, anxiety and panic
attacks, obsessive thoughts and other symptoms of OCD.
Nerve Tonic:
Ensure systemic balance of biochemic tissue salts in the body,
optimize health at the cellular level, relieve symptoms of
disease, restore health and vitality, safely treat a wide range of symptoms
without side effects, optimize the therapeutic effects of other
remedies by improving systemic functioning and metabolism.
MoodCalm: - Homeopathic remedy temporarily calms emotional outbursts and reduces mood swings
SAD Sooother - Homeopathic remedy temporarily relieves feelings of sadness related to the winter season.
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Depression is a serious medical illness; it’s
not something that you have made up in your head.
It’s more than just feeling "down in the dumps" or
"blue" for a few days. It’s feeling "down" and
"low" and "hopeless" for weeks at a time.
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- Persistent sad, anxious, or "empty" mood
- Feelings of hopelessness, pessimism
- Feelings of guilt, worthlessness,
helplessness
- Loss of interest or pleasure in hobbies and
activities that were once enjoyed
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A variety of treatments including medications
and short-term psychotherapies have proven
effective for depression.
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Locate mental health services in your area,
affordable healthcare, NIMH clinical trials, and
listings of professionals and organizations.
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Related Information
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Publications/Resource Materials
Read, print, or order NIMH booklets, fact
sheets, and other publications on depression
such as:
Stories of Depression
An introductory easy-to-read booklet
describing signs, symptoms, treatment options,
how to get help, and how to help someone who
may have depression.
Depression
A detailed booklet that describes major
depression, dysthymia, and bipolar disorder
(manic-depression); lists symptoms; reviews
possible causes; tells how depression is
diagnosed; and discusses available treatments.
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Depression Research
Supplements and Herbs for Treating Depression
Depression can sometimes be caused by incorrect nutrition, an
illness, emotional issues or other biochemical changes in the
body. Types of depression can range from mild symptoms to very
severe or chronic types. Whether you decide to treat your
depression with traditional medicine which, by the way only
treats the symptoms; or if you decide to try supplements or
herbs for treating depression, it will all depend on the type
of depression you have.
If you do decide to use
traditional medicines it is a good idea to at least attempt
eating a healthy diet which excludes processed foods like
meat, and sugar based snacks. Researchers have found that
people who consume mostly fruit, vegetables and fish were over
half as likely not to get depressed. Another positive
lifestyle choice, besides diet, is to consider exercise.
Exercise will help manage your stress levels, and create the
feel good brain hormones also helping to contribute to
positive emotions and moods.
Herbs that treat
depression are viewed as a whole body therapy and can be as
strong as prescription medicines. Everyone can respond
differently to herbal remedies as well as medicines for
treating depression, so check with your physician before
starting a particular supplement.
Even though you may
be eating healthy there are some supplements and herbs for
treating depression that you can try. These include;
--Omega-3 Fish Oil have been found to help with depression,
mood disorders and even bipolar disorder.
--B complex
vitamins help with stress but also low levels have been found
in depressed patients.
--Probiotics have shown to help
anti-inflammatory responses reducing depression and anxiety
levels.
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5-HTP can help with depression related sleep
disorders.
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SAM-e
helps your body use serotonin more
efficiently.
--Vitamin D is necessary and is needed for
many functions including immune system function. Inadequate
amounts can affect PMS symptoms, depression and the winter
blues (seasonal affective disorder). It also is necessary for
building bones and working with calcium. Many women with
osteoporosis are deficient in Vitamin D.
Herbs that
treat depression like St. John’s wort have been used widely
with fewer side effects and they have the same positive
results as some prescription drugs. Passion flower and St.
John’s wort work much more effectively together so look for
this combination.
You may not respond right away to the
supplements or herbs for treating depression. Three to five
weeks is the usual time frame for people to notice a
difference, but results can occur sooner. Eventually you can
reduce the amounts you are taking and use maintenance doses as
needed.
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