| Natural remedies for depression have been attracting | | | | supplement that can be purchased over the counter, |
| attention lately due to some recent research studies | | | | and it has been found to be an effective treatment. |
| that have found up to 50% of individuals quit taking | | | | Some individuals who took SAMe found that it |
| prescribed antidepressants due to the side effects, | | | | alleviated pain from their arthritis as well. If you have |
| and some studies that have found certain natural | | | | bipolar disorder, it is not recommended to take this |
| remedies to be just as effective as traditional | | | | supplement, because it can bring on an episode of |
| treatment in treating mild depression and dysthymia. | | | | mania. |
| In past years, psychologists have insisted that the only | | | | The second remedy is Omega-3 fatty acid, which is |
| safe and responsible form of treatment for depression | | | | another natural supplement that has been found to |
| was traditional therapy which consisted of prescription | | | | alleviate depression symptoms, especially when |
| antidepressants and professional treatment by a | | | | combined with antidepressants. This supplement is |
| psychiatrist, psychologist, or other mental health | | | | actually fish oil and is totally natural so it is very safe to |
| professional. | | | | use and can be purchased over the counter. |
| Recent studies have found that sometimes this | | | | The third and probably most popular natural remedy is |
| traditional treatment just doesn't work to alleviate | | | | St. John's Wort. Many studies have found this herb to |
| depression. Almost half of those who take | | | | be just as effective as antidepressants in treating |
| antidepressants stop taking them due to unpleasant | | | | depression and without the high number of unpleasant |
| side effects, and of those who continue taking them, | | | | side effects. There are some side effects associated |
| up to 30% do not experience relief from symptoms. | | | | with using St. John's Wort including dry mouth, |
| In light of these findings, experts have begun turning to | | | | headache, and dizziness. |
| alternative treatments and natural remedies. Seven of | | | | There are other natural remedies for depression still |
| these have been found to give some relief from mild | | | | being studied that show promise as treatments. Some |
| depressive symptoms. Severe and moderate | | | | experts are now turning to these alternative remedies |
| depression, on the other hand, should be treated by a | | | | because many people have already experienced relief |
| psychological professional or medical doctor. | | | | from depressive symptoms. |
| The first natural remedy is SAMe, which is a natural | | | | |