Herbal Derpession Cure
Sick of feeling down but determined not to become a slave to chemical antidepressants? You're right to worry about the side effects that come along with taking prescription medication. Like any other chemical you put into your body over long periods your body is bound to build up a tolerance and then possibly a dependency on such drugs. There are alternative methods for treating your depression.
Perhaps the most well known alternative is an herbal depression cure known as St John's Wort. This is a native plant to subtropical regions across North America, Europe, Asia Minor, Russia, India, and China. In available studies the herb showed superior results versus placebos in treating patients suffering from major depression and were reported to have less side effects. In fact they showed similar results as standard antidepressants. These reports are a result of 29 clinical trials with more than 5000 patients conducted by the Cochrane Collaboration. Side effects were reported to be anywhere from twice as low to five times lower than other antidepressants on the market. The herb has been commonly used in parts of Europe to effectively treat depression for years. Now, this is not to say that there are no side effects of St John's Wort as even the best things in life come with drawbacks. The more common of these side effects have been noted as gastrointestinal symptoms, dizziness, confusion, tiredness and sedation. In rare cases hair losses have also been noted. In very rare cases the herb has caused photosensitivity. This can lead to sensitivity to light and even sunburn in cases that would not normally cause them. In relation to this recent studies have shown that St John's Wort can react with light to produce free radicals, molecules that can damage the cells of the body. These can react with vital proteins in the eye causing damage. Extracts from St John's Wort may prove useful in treating alcoholism as well although there are no studies to support this as of yet.
Other herbal depression cures include SAM-e and 5-HTP although these have not been shown as effective as St John's Wort. SAM-e specifically has been able to produce positive results in patients in days rather than weeks. Unfortunately the large dose requirement of SAM-e can run upwards of $100 a month.
5-HTP is an amino acid that allows your body to increase levels of a certain mood-related neurotransmitter, Serotonin, in your brain. Low serotonin levels have been linked to depression. The idea behind antidepressants is to increase the amount of serotonin in the brain therefore relieving symptoms of depression. 5-HTP has however had concerns raised over its safety although many experts point to the lack of evidence to back up this claim.
In reality these are only a few of the herbal depression treatments available today and ultimately it is up to you to decide which method of treatment is best for you. Before making a decision on which herbal depression cure is right for you I would encourage you to do proper research so that feel comfortable with whatever you decide.
Perhaps the most well known alternative is an herbal depression cure known as St John's Wort. This is a native plant to subtropical regions across North America, Europe, Asia Minor, Russia, India, and China. In available studies the herb showed superior results versus placebos in treating patients suffering from major depression and were reported to have less side effects. In fact they showed similar results as standard antidepressants. These reports are a result of 29 clinical trials with more than 5000 patients conducted by the Cochrane Collaboration. Side effects were reported to be anywhere from twice as low to five times lower than other antidepressants on the market. The herb has been commonly used in parts of Europe to effectively treat depression for years. Now, this is not to say that there are no side effects of St John's Wort as even the best things in life come with drawbacks. The more common of these side effects have been noted as gastrointestinal symptoms, dizziness, confusion, tiredness and sedation. In rare cases hair losses have also been noted. In very rare cases the herb has caused photosensitivity. This can lead to sensitivity to light and even sunburn in cases that would not normally cause them. In relation to this recent studies have shown that St John's Wort can react with light to produce free radicals, molecules that can damage the cells of the body. These can react with vital proteins in the eye causing damage. Extracts from St John's Wort may prove useful in treating alcoholism as well although there are no studies to support this as of yet.
Other herbal depression cures include SAM-e and 5-HTP although these have not been shown as effective as St John's Wort. SAM-e specifically has been able to produce positive results in patients in days rather than weeks. Unfortunately the large dose requirement of SAM-e can run upwards of $100 a month.
5-HTP is an amino acid that allows your body to increase levels of a certain mood-related neurotransmitter, Serotonin, in your brain. Low serotonin levels have been linked to depression. The idea behind antidepressants is to increase the amount of serotonin in the brain therefore relieving symptoms of depression. 5-HTP has however had concerns raised over its safety although many experts point to the lack of evidence to back up this claim.
In reality these are only a few of the herbal depression treatments available today and ultimately it is up to you to decide which method of treatment is best for you. Before making a decision on which herbal depression cure is right for you I would encourage you to do proper research so that feel comfortable with whatever you decide.
