is there any herbal remedies for depression?
i heard that you could get herbal remedies for depression is there any that you can buy at a chemist that don’t involve taking pills cos i cant take pills
The best natural remedies for depression are St. John’s Wort, B-12, Choline, and running.
Doctors (with the exception of my husband) constantly say the St. John’s Wort doesn’t work- but they warn you not to take it with prescription anti-depressants because it can cause an overdose. In other words, they recognize that it does work, but the pharmaceutical and insurance companies don’t make any money if you heal yourself with natural substances from Whole Foods.
Most pharmaceutical products are based on things found in nature which have been chemically altered so they could be patented for profit.
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July 14th, 2009 at 10:04 pm
st johns wort, duno if it works, but then neither does prozac all the time
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July 14th, 2009 at 10:32 pm
Just pig out at Mcdonalds. It works for me
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July 14th, 2009 at 10:54 pm
They say St Johns Wort, but there’s no scientific evidence that it helps.
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July 14th, 2009 at 11:19 pm
pot counts as an herbal remedy, right? well there you go!
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July 14th, 2009 at 11:37 pm
St Johns Wort is actually prescribed by doctors in some countries, ie Germany, do some research first, it takes three months of use to get the full benefit, and there are some prescription medicines you cant take with it.
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July 15th, 2009 at 12:24 am
st johns wort is great you can get a liquid form that you put into water
http://www.hollandandbarrett.com/pages/product_detail.asp?pid=260
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July 15th, 2009 at 12:53 am
st john wort - but check with your GP first as it can mess with some prescription meds.
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July 15th, 2009 at 1:14 am
St Johns Wort, Evening Primrose and you can also get drops for your mouth that help you i use them when im feeling down, rescue and remedy i think they are called x
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July 15th, 2009 at 2:03 am
Sam-E or St. Johns wort. ask your doc. first though.
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July 15th, 2009 at 2:30 am
The best natural remedies for depression are St. John’s Wort, B-12, Choline, and running.
Doctors (with the exception of my husband) constantly say the St. John’s Wort doesn’t work- but they warn you not to take it with prescription anti-depressants because it can cause an overdose. In other words, they recognize that it does work, but the pharmaceutical and insurance companies don’t make any money if you heal yourself with natural substances from Whole Foods.
Most pharmaceutical products are based on things found in nature which have been chemically altered so they could be patented for profit.
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July 15th, 2009 at 2:43 am
St.John’s Wort.Also try exercising as it helps release serotonin to the brain,that’s the feel good factor that makes us happy.Also make sure you get plenty of natural daylight incase you have seasonal affected disorder SAD.
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July 15th, 2009 at 3:18 am
some remedies for depression; oats-eat oatmeal as porridge, or borage-10ml juice 3 times a day, basil-eat fresh leaves,add 5 drops essential oil(not for use in pregancy) into bath water,or damiana-take up to 2.5 ml tincture 3 times daily, also lemon balm,
hope this helps
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July 15th, 2009 at 4:03 am
If you can manage to move around- exercise- that is a tremendous help. You might look into aromatherapy.
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July 15th, 2009 at 4:16 am
St johns Wort can help with depression but you should check with your GP if you are taking any other medication however it can cause photosensitivity( an allergy type reaction to sunlight and you would need to use a sunblock or discontinue use) . Also you could try Bach flower remedies . They come as a liquid and you normally place a few drops on your tongue. There are a lot of different types so you would need to look at the cause of your depression and if you have any other symptoms eg. sleeplessness, tiredness, anxiety and pick the flower remedy accordingly . You should be able to get a reasonable choice at a large chemists. Also try essential oils eg massage , in bath.
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July 15th, 2009 at 4:43 am
You can buy most vitamins, minerals and herbals in liquid form at health food stores.
There are specific nutrients which can decrease anxiety. These include:
Magnesium – aids with muscle relaxation, maintenance of the heart muscle, neuromuscular transmission and widening of the blood vessels. A deficiency of magnesium can cause:
Agitation
Anxiety
Behavioral disturbances
Confusion
Cold hands and feet
Depression
Insomnia
Restlessness
B Complex Vitamins – these are the spark plugs for our body. They help provide energy by acting with enzymes to convert major nutrients such as carbohydrates to energy forms. They are important for the normal function of the nervous system and are helpful in bringing relaxation or energy to individuals who are stressed or fatigued. A deficiency of certain B vitamins will cause:
Fatigue
Irritability
Nervousness
Depression
Insomnia
Loss of appetite
Calcium – works with maintenance of electrolyte balance, muscle contractions, nerve transmission, regulation of cell division, hormone secretion and bone and teeth formation. A deficiency can cause:
Agitation
Depression
Heart palpitations
Insomnia
Irritability
St. John’s Wort…While this is not a powerful drug, in the sense that it won’t bring you a quick recovery, but it does have excellent long-term results. Nevertheless, studies have proven that if a person is suffering from mild to moderate depression taking a minimum of 300mg of St. Johns Wort, three times a day, will dramatically help a person. Other studies have shown that 1800 mg per day is more effective. Either way, this is equivalent to taking between 0.4 and 2.7 mg of an antidepressant medication daily.
However, if you are on other medications (i.e. cancer drugs, HIV drugs, or contraceptive pills), you will need to check with your doctor prior to taking St Johns Wort since this herb can strongly interact with these other medications. For instance, one type of reaction that you may encounter is skin sensitivity when you are in the sun. Therefore, when taking this supplement you should stay out of the sun as much as possible.
Valerian is good too and you can buy it in a tea (tastes terrible to me)… but is often used as a sleep aid so may make you drowsy.
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July 15th, 2009 at 4:59 am
If you are depressed you need to seek help from your doctor, then see what he says. As for not being able to take tablets,if you can swallow food properly then it goes without saying you can swallow tablets.!!!Herbal remedies are not safe to take they have not had any medical studies done on them ,God knows what is in half of the remedies.
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July 15th, 2009 at 5:24 am
It is important to get a reliable diagnosis first. Many patients who use the word depression too readily actually have reactive problems. These are much better managed without medication at all, responding more reliably to therapy, especially CBT. ( cognitive behavioural therapy.)
St. John’s Wort has certainly been shown to have some effect on endogenous depression, but much less is known about its long term side effects than most conventional medications.
I wish I could say that all doctors prescribe responsibly, but unfortunately many only think they do. Never the less your GP should be your first port of call for further advice.
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GP for more years than I care to remember
July 15th, 2009 at 6:13 am
I’ve heard that Saint Johns Wort is good for depression as is Sage - it affects the seratonin levels in the brain apparently.
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July 15th, 2009 at 7:00 am
The leaves from the plant that produces passionfruit, passionflower herb, when made into a tea are exceptionally useful as an antidepressant and is also used to treat nervousness and anxiety, insomnia and nightmares, to alleviate mood swings and as a gentle sedative and relaxant.
The passionflower organic loose leaf variety of the herb encourages the uptake of tryptophan, which is an amino acid that assists deep sleep, as well as maintaining levels of serotonin, which is a hormone that is crucial in regulating mood swings and depression.
Check out this link for a complete list of herbs and their cautions ~ with passionflower it is wise to consult a nutritionally oriented physician or naturopath or herbalist if you are pregnant or breast feeding and not to use on infants or young children.
~ http://www.hystercity.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=30
Any good health food store should be able to supply you with the organic variety of this herb……. only organic will suffice as the commercial and tea bag varieties have had so much of the goodness pulverised from they could never possibly be of any therapeutic use. Also, the spent leaves can generally be reused once more as the essential oils are still so potent in them, so you really do get your money’s worth ♥
Foods rich in Tryptophan do a brilliant of conquering the blues i reckon.
Tryptophan is an essential amino acid that’s used by the brain - along with B6, niacin (or niacinamide), and magesium (known as the antistress mineral) - to produce serotonin (the natural feel good drug), a neurotransmitter that carries messages between the brain and one of the body’s biochemical mechanisms of sleep.
The EFA’s in foods rich in omega 3’s such as cold water fishes like tuna, salmon, sardines and whiting are also essential in this process to nourish the neurons that are receiving the messages from the neurotransmitters. Cold water fishes such as salmon are particularly rich in the EFA’s and will do a brilliant job of levelling out your stress and depression levels and smoothing any mood swings you may have.
The Doctor doesn’t tell you that when you go complaining of depression now does he ………….. he surely should though.
Tryptophan will help induce natural sleep; reduce pain sensitivity; act as a nondrug antidepressant; alleviate migraines; aid in reducing anxiety and tension and help relieve some symptoms of alcohol-related body-chemistry disorders and aid in control of alcoholism.
Best natural food sources of Tryptophan are; cottage cheese, milk, meat, fish, turkey, bananas, dried dates, peanuts and all protein rich foods.
Best natural food sources for magnesium are: leafy and green vegies, nuts and seeds, cold water fishes such as tuna, sardines, whiting and salmon.
Best natural food sources for niacin are: the white meat of chicken, whole wheat products, roasted peanuts, fish, eggs, avoacadoes, dates, figs and prunes.
Best natural food sources for vitamin B6 are: wheat germ, fish, soybeans, brewer’s yeast, cantaloupe, cabbage, blackstgrap molasses, unmilled rice, eggs, oats, peanuts and walnuts.
By taking a good quality multi B complex supplement including all the B’s ie: B1, B2, B3, B5, B6 and B12 you will support your body in dealing with the everyday stresses life throws at us. ie: new job, new home, school studies …… the B complex of vitamins is essential for healthy digestive, neural and immune systsem functioning.Don’t, however, buy any of the B complex of vitamins individually, but rather as a whole complex, unless under instructions from a nutritionally oriented physician or naturopath.
The whole food source of tryptophan and all other vitamins, minerals amino acids etc…. will always be the most nutritious and easily assimilable form.
Hope this information helps you a bit.
Take care of you♥
CHEERS
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July 15th, 2009 at 7:39 am
There is weak evidence that St. John’s wort is effective at treating mild depression.
If you do not wish to take medication then I highly suggest you seek out counseling. In fact, a combination of medication and therapy is usually the most effective treatment.
A healthy, balanced diet, 20-30 minutes of exercise a day, and 7-9 hours of sleep a night is the absolute best natural prescription for depression. Depressed mood can be a symptom of poor health and sleep deprivation.
You might have a vitamin D or thyroid deficiency (known medically as hypovitaminosis D and hypothyroidism, respectively). Talk to your health care provider and ask for a blood draw to test for vitamin D 25-hydroxy ("25-OH vit D"), TSH, T3 and T4.
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July 15th, 2009 at 7:46 am
I take your point about not wanting to take tablets, however like some of the other answerer’s I would strongly suggest St John’s Wort. You can get this in a tincture.
The now almost legendary St. John’s wort has been shown in clinical trials to be as effective as orthodox anti-depressants in the treatment of mild to moderated depression. It is also useful in anxiety and sleep problems. Traditionally the herb was used externally for healing wounds and internally as a liver tonic. It is anti-viral and can help in post-viral fatigue syndrome, ME and shingles.
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St John’s Wort (Hypericum) is known as the "Sunshine Herb" . It was traditionally used internally to treat nervous complaints and externally for healing, but fell into disuse in the 19th century. during the late 20th century, it underwent a revival following clinical trials that demonstrated its effectiveness in relieving mind to moderate depression and was described as "Nature’s Prozac!". St John’s wort contains hypericin and hyperforin, which have anti-depressant effects and proanthocyanidins which benefit circulation. Ideal if you are suffering from Menopausal symptoms, PMS or Premenstrual Syndrome, minor anxiety and nervous related disorders, depression, insomnia and early morning waking How to use Tinctures: Tinctures are best taken around mealtimes and mixed with water or fruit juice. Some can have a slightly bitter taste, and orange juice is particularly effective in masking this. Some natural settlement commonly occurs with certain tinctures: this is entirely harmless and can be shaken in before use. If a clearer tincture is preferred, storing in a fridge can help to hold any sediment at the bottom and reduce flecking of the tincture taken. Adding tinctures to hot fluid reduces alcohol content, but its worth pointing out that the amount involved when taking tinctures is small. For serious conditions always seek the advice of a qualified herbalist or doctor. Do not exceed the recommended dosages and seek professional advice if combining herbal treatment with prescription
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Dorothy S
July 15th, 2009 at 8:14 am
5htp has sorted my depression out. It does come in tablet form though. It’s an amino acid.
Rhodiola Rosea is also excellent for tiredness and depression.
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July 15th, 2009 at 9:02 am
I was on anti-depressants, and I started drinking this juice called MonaVie. The number one ingredient is the Acai berry, found in the Amazon Rainforest of Brazil. It’s the HIGHEST ANTIOXIDANT of any food or vegetable tested to DATE ON THE PLANET.
What that means is, it kills free radicals. Free radicals come from stress, pollution, toxins in our food, the environment, etc. Free radicals, if left unchecked, can eventually lead to cancer, and a myriad of other diseases.
Anyway, the first day I tried this juice, I felt amazing. After one week, I threw my anti-depressants in the trash, and I’ve never needed them since. I drink 4 ounces of MonaVie a day, and I feel great. I ran into a guy I hadn’t seen in 7 years, and he said I looked better now than I did 7 years ago! Pretty good!
All I know is that I still get carded, and I’m 42.
Antioxidants make your skin looking amazing as well.
To read up on this amazing little berry from the Amazon, (the Acai), go to:
http://www.squidoo.com/acai-for-life
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http://www.squidoo.com/acai-for-life
July 15th, 2009 at 9:40 am
Don’t know about any effective herbal remedy, but you can try a few breathing exercises (pranayam). They increase flow of oxygen to your brain and will help a great deal in reducing stress.
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http://myblogonbeauty.blogspot.com/2006/10/anuloma-viloma-pranayama-breathing.html
http://myblogonbeauty.blogspot.com/2007/04/bhramari-pranayam.html
http://myblogonbeauty.blogspot.com/2006/12/kapalabhati-pranayam.html