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Treating Depression Naturally

Natural supplements and therapies for nearly every condition known to human kind are rising in popularity. Many people realize that in a lot of cases natural is more effective, easier on the body (many drugs can be hard on various organs) and usually cheaper than their prescription counterparts.

St. John's Wort - Probably the best-known of all the natural supplements for depression, St. John's wort has cultivated a reputation as a kind of "miracle herb" for all the things that it can help with including depression, anxiety, insomnia, even muscle pain related to fibromyalgia. In addition, this herb is known for helping to strengthen the immune system and promote healing.
 
Light - Yes, it may sound too simple to be effective, but sunlight does wonders in helping alleviate Depression symptoms. Sunlight activates serotonin and allows for the synthesis of key nutrients in the body, helping to lift spirits and actually improve health. Especially during the cold months when there is less sunlight and less chance to get outside, a depressive order known as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) can have devastating effects on your mood and energy level. If desired and available, light boxes such as the ones dermatologists use to treat psoriasis and other skin conditions can help if natural sunlight is not available.
 
Diet and Exercise - We all know that a healthy body is a much happier body, but proper diet and exercise have even more importance than just general well-being. Sugar, caffeine and alcohol have all shown to have adverse effects on people suffering from depression. It is believed that because sugar stimulates the body and makes it feel good that the crash afterward can be that much more devastating to someone with depression. Caffeine, in large quantities, actually slows down the bodily processes as does alcohol, which can cause more problems in someone with depression than someone without. Exercise is crucial to overall well-being because it stimulates neurotransmitters such as dopamine as well as improves circulation and helps burn extra calories.
 
SAM-e - The chemical commonly called SAM-e is S-adenosyl-L-methionine; this is naturally produced within the body. SAM-e is responsible for the creation of many important chemicals in the body and has been linked to depression and anxiety. Supplements are available in a coated pill form that allows the chemical to pass through the blood-brain barrier where it can be useful.
 
B Vitamins - Namely, vitamins B6, B9 (folic acid) and B12 have all been linked to various Symptoms of depression; each of these vitamins serve a vital function within the body that can produce a very noticeable adverse effect whenever there's a deficiency. B12 deficiencies take a long time to develop as the body stores enough for 3-5 years, but 30% of tested depression patients showed a deficiency in B12 with Symptoms like lack of mental acuity, anxiety problems and restlessness showing. In extreme, long-term cases (often seen in vegans that do not take B12 supplements and the elderly) the deficiency can eventually cause brain damage and dementia.
 
There are many supplements out there, any or all of which could be effective in fighting your depression, but be sure to consult a doctor first before starting any supplements and be sure to have close physician supervision for at least the first four months.

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