Depression
All about depression and what causes it.
Depression Basics: Adrenal Fatigue Can Lead to Depression
First a note: depression is not a disease with just one or a few factors that cause it. Many things can be the cause of it and to say that depression is caused ONLY by a hormone imbalance or ONLY by negative thinking or ONLY because depression runs in your family is false [...]
Depression Basics: Excess Estrogen Can Cause Depression
First a note: depression is not a disease with just one or a few factors that cause it. Many things can be the cause of it and to say that depression is caused ONLY by a hormone imbalance or ONLY by negative thinking or ONLY because depression runs in your family is false [...]
Depression Basics: Thyroid Imbalance Can Cause Depression
First a note: depression is not a disease with just one or a few factors that cause it. Many things can be the cause of it and to say that depression is caused ONLY by a hormone imbalance or ONLY by negative thinking or ONLY because depression runs in your family is false [...]
Depression Basics: What Is Depression?
What Is Depression?
Depression is a medical illness. It is marked by sadness, inactivity, difficulty in concentration, feelings of dejection, shame and hopelessness, and a significant increase or decrease in appetite or sleeping. Sometimes, suicidal tendencies are also part of this illness.
How Do I Know It’s Depression?
While many people will feel sadness at some point in [...]
Depression Basics: What Causes Depression?
I have decided to write about some of the basics that I have learned through the years while studying up on depression. This is part one of a series.
It is unknown exactly what causes depression. In fact, most doctors believe that many factors contribute to depression.
Biochemical Causes of Depression
Many doctors believe depression is [...]
My Experience: Perika St. John’s Wort
I have been taking the Perika brand of St. John’s Wort for a few months. I can say without question, I believe it to be the best brand of St. John’s Wort to take for Depression.
I had taken St. John’s Wort in the past with little effect, and this brand seems the only one [...]
Holistic Relief for Panic Attacks that Actually Works
I have dealt with panic attacks for several years. I’ve changed everything from my lifestyle to my diet with few results. I have finally found one thing that works very well for me. It takes only a few minutes each day and the best part of it is that it doesn’t require [...]
A Cure for Depression — Dolphins
An interesting new study in the British Medical Journal shows depression lifted for patients who interacted with dolphins an hour a day over a two week period. Many patients have experienced lasting effects after their sessions with the dolphins. The theory is that playing and swimming with dolphins ignites emotions and releases brain [...]
St. John’s Wort: The Herbal Way to Feeling Good
St. John’s Wort: The Herbal Way to Feeling Good by Norman Rosenthal, MD, is one of the best books I’ve found about self diagnosing depression and treating it with St. John’s Wort. Dr. Rosenthal is a senior researcher at the National Institute of Mental Health and a clinical professor of psychiatry at Georgetown University. I [...]
St. John’s Wort — How Much to Take?
The target dosage in most of the antidepressant studies of mild to moderate depression has been 900 mg per day. Some people who are sensitive to the drug may be able to get by on 600 mg per day, and some people may need up to — but not more than — 1800 mg [...]