Since the side effects of many antidepressants are more than many people are willing to accept, alternative medicine has become popular for treating depression. There is much evidence to show that non traditional methods can be very effective in treating some forms of depression.
Combining bupleurum and dong quai make a Chinese herbal formula that reduces anxiety, irritability, and depression. The recommended dosage is 1,000 milligrams 2 or 3 times a day for 2 weeks out of every month. Females should take it the two weeks before menstruation.
Ginkgo biloba increases the flow of oxygenated blood to the brain. Forty to sixty milligrams two or three times a day, and expect to see results in three months.
Kava Kava eases mental stress and anxiety. Recommended dosage is 150 milligrams three times a day. If you are pregnant, nursing, taking anti depressants, or have Parkinson’s disease, you should not take Kava Kava.
500 milligrams of oat straw twice a day strengthens the central nervous system–oat straw is high in silica.
St. John’s Wort improves mood by gently altering brain chemistry. Start with one 300 milligram capsule and after two weeks add a second 300 milligram capsule.
Homeopathy
Aurum muriaticum is good for extreme anxiety.
Bach Flower Remedies
Rescue Remedy eases acute anxiety.
Agrimony is a good choice is you tend to wear a smile and suffer inner anguish
Centaury is helpful for depression accompanied with feelings of intimidation
Cherry Plum is good for fearfulness–real or imagined.
Mustard remedies sadness and feelings of ineffectuality
Accupressure/Massage
Bladder 23 and 60 increase circulation and help clarify thinking
Gallbladder 20 improves circulation to the head
Large Intestine 4 relaxes tension in the head and promotes calm.
Liver 3 relaxes the nervous system
Stomach 36 improves digestion and energizes the immune system.
Helpful essential oils include neroli, geranium, jasmine, lavender, rose, and ylang ylang. Essential oils can be used in aromatherapy treatments—bath, compress, diffusion (vaporizer).
Depression Primer Part 3…
Herbs and supplments to help with depression….
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Herbal and nutrtional remedies for stress….
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Fight depression with herbs and natural supplements….
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