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Natural cures for anxiety and depression.
Natural
treatments
and cures for anxiety and depression do exist. depending on the
severity of the situation and the recommendations of knowledgable
health care professionals, it is possible to safely explore the best
supplements for treating depression and anxiety. Some of the most
popular supplements and herbs for treating depression and anxiety
include st. john's wort, SAM-e, 5-HTP, Ginkgo Biloba and Ginseng. Each
of these has been shown to be useful, but no single one is a cure-all.
The herbal antidepressant supported by the strongest evidence is St.
John's Wort (Hypericum perforatum) extract. Several studies and
meta-studies have demonstrated that St. John's Wort extract
effectively relieves mild to moderate depression. Some even suggest it
works as well as prescription medications, with fewer side effects.
Another effective herbal compound for depression is 5-HTP
(5-hydroxytryptophan), a natural amino acid extracted from the
Griffonia simplicifolia plant. Doses of 150-300 mg per day are often
recommended, and some recommend combining it with St. Johns Wort, and
taking a smaller dose of 5-HTP of 25-100--mg per day. Siberian
Ginseng is recommended at times because it increases energy and tends
to help reduce "stuckness" that can accompany and complicate and build
on depression. Ginkgo Biloba may support mental health through
increased blood flow to the brain, among other benefits. Soon this site
will have more on each of these supplements for treating depression.
As a final note , be sure to check with health care
professionals when making decisions regarding depression and related
challenges.
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