Natural
Antidepressants
Bethany Jordin - 1/11/2009
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Common Natural Antidepressants to Choose From
If you are considering using natural antidepressants to treat your depression you will probably want to learn a
little about what your options may be. There are quite a few excellent choices to consider. Be sure to study a good
bit about each one before deciding on the natural antidepressants that you feel will be the best choice for you. It
is also a good idea, if you are receiving counseling to carefully discuss any medications you are taking or
considering taking with your counselor. He or she may have valuable insight to add or serious words of caution to
provide regarding potential drug interactions.
St. John's Wort
Source Naturals St. Johns Wort 450 - 180 tab
When it comes to natural antidepressants, this is one of the most widely recognized you will find. It has an
excellent reputation for delivering results as a remedy for depression and a long history of success. It works like
an MAO Inhibitor by inhibiting specific chemicals that cause anxiety and depression. Studies indicate that this
herbal medication for depression is just as effective as many commonly prescribed medications for the treatment of
depression.
Skullcap
Herb Pharm Skullcap Liquid - 1 oz
This is a wonder herb in many ways. This is not only a natural antidepressant but also works to relieve agitations
and anxiety as well as hysteria, headaches, and fatigue. You will also see skullcap recommended for the treatment
of seizures that are commonly associated with epilepsy and to aid those who are being weened off heavy duty
pharmaceutical drugs for depression because it can relieve the symptoms of withdrawal.
Ginkgo Biloba
Kyolic Ginkgo Biloba Plus - 90 caps
This is another of the many great natural antidepressants you have to choose from when it comes to treating your
own depression. Ginkgo biloba works by improving the blood flow to the brain. It also works to control the levels
of the neurotransmitters in the brain which only serves to improve its effectiveness over depression. There are
many who will argue that as natural antidepressants go, Ginkgo biloba is only second in effectiveness to St. John's
Wort and well worth considering. Another benefit to those who have tried other means of antidepressants only to
find sexual function impaired is that Ginkgo is believed to restore some sexual dysfunctions.
5-HTP
Source Naturals 5-HTP - 100 mg- 120 caps
This is actually an amino acid that is made from tryptophan. It is one of many natural antidepressants that can
rival pharmaceutical medications designed to combat depression on the market today. What sets hydroxytryptophan
apart from other natural and pharmaceutical medications for depression is that it is known to work on patients that
have tried traditional forms of treatment unsuccessfully.
There are various other natural antidepressants you may want to consider before deciding which one will be the
course of action you are interested in taking. It's a good idea to learn as much as possible about your options so
that you can make an educated and informed decision.
About the author:
Bethany Jordin is an Information Technology professional and aspiring writer who was clinically diagnosed with SAD
(Social Anxiety Disorder) in 2007.
Source: http://www.naturalantidepressants.info
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