Depressed? An underactive thyroid may be to blame! Learn if you have any of the common underactive thyroid symptoms in women, how to test for thyroid disorder, and ultimately, what you can do about it. Read More »
Depression and Anxiety
Depression affects one in ten people in varying degrees of hopelessness, sadness, worthlessness, excessive guilt or just plain apathy. Depression is much more than being only “in your head”; that is, it has actual chemical and biological causes that your body itself can correct if given the correct raw materials to do so. You may need an advocate – your spouse, your friend – to help you through these complex issues, but the good news is that many people can overcome this disabling disorder without having to resort to pharmaceutical drugs. Are you one of those?
These Depression articles are written to give you a snapshot of some of the possible underlying causes of depression and the corresponding corrective healing strategies that have been recommended by leading integrative physicians and research study groups.
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Underactive Thyroid Symptoms in Women: Depression is a Surprising Outcome
• 05/22/2013
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Kava: Excellent Natural Remedy for Anxiety
• 05/17/2013
A new clinical trial supports previous research showing kava extract is a valuable natural remedy for anxiety. The key to using it effectively, though, is to use the right kava extract at the proper dosage. Read More »
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Link Between Vitamin D Deficiency and Depression: Researchers Discover Strongest Evidence So Far
• 04/24/2013
Researchers have discovered the strongest evidence so far linking vitamin D deficiency and depression; the lower your levels, the more severe your depression. Read More »
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Cocoa Benefits—Mood, Anxiety and Contentment Improve in Just 30 Days
• 04/11/2013
If you’re like most people, you don’t need a study to prove that a tasty treat like cocoa benefits mood, but now there is one! But, exactly how much chocolate should you eat every day and which types of chocolate are healthiest? Read More »
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“Food for Mood Diet” for Depression: The Perfect Eating Plan for Mood Issues AND Metabolic Syndrome
• 04/03/2013
The latest research shows links between mood, blood sugar regulation and eating certain types of foods. Learn the 8 important principles in this diet for depression. Read More »
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Ashwagandha Benefits: Ease Stress and Anxiety by 44 Percent
• 03/27/2013
If you’re chronically stressed, you’ll want to consider a body tonic like ashwagandha. Benefits of taking the herb include decreased levels of the stress hormone cortisol, less depression symptoms and improved sleep patterns. Read More »
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Folate 5-MTHF Vitamins for Depression: Lesser-Known Form of Folate Treats Drug-Resistant Depression
• 03/22/2013
Whether you are currently taking an antidepressant or not, research studies show 5-MTHF vitamins for depression might be worth trying. Read More »
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Natural Mood Enhancers: Cheer Up with Multivitamins!
• 03/15/2013
8 clinical studies indicate users of multivitamin supplements have less stress, anxiety, fatigue and other “everyday mood” issues. Are you taking advantage of one of the most basic and inexpensive natural mood enhancers? Read More »
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Experiencing PMDD Symptoms? Inositol Is a PMDD Treatment
• 03/08/2013
Learn about premenstrual dysphoric disorder and the common PMDD symptoms as well as an effective natural PMDD treatment, inositol. This B-vitamin-like compound improves mood and energy! Read More »
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Inositol Benefits Include Beating Depression Associated with Severe PMS
• 03/08/2013
Inositol is a vitamin B-like compound and research finds one of several inositol benefits to be beating depression, anxiety, and the physical symptoms associated with severe PMS or PMDD (premenstrual dysphoric disorder). Read More »
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Are the Antidepressant Side Effects Worth the Risks? 20 Crucial Questions to Ask your Doctor
• 02/27/2013
Learn how to protect mother and baby from antidepressant side effects. You can start by asking your doctor these 20 crucial questions. Read More »
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Startling SSRI Antidepressant Side Effects in Women and Newborns!
• 02/27/2013
Recent warnings have surfaced about deleterious antidepressant side effects of miscarriages, birth defects and poor maternal health. Every woman of childbearing age (and their loved ones) should read this! Read More »
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Natural Anxiety Remedies: This One Has the Most Research
• 02/19/2013
Looking for anxiety relief? Among the available natural anxiety remedies, this powerful treatment is the most studied herbal anxiety remedy and also demonstrates the best results. Read More »
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Serotonin Deficiency: Is This Really a Cause of Depression?
• 02/12/2013
By the late ’80s, the story of depression being caused by a chemical imbalance in the brain brought on by a serotonin deficiency was very popular. But now, scientists agree that the real story is much more complicated than that. Read More »
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How to Beat Depression – Identify the Root Cause!
• 01/30/2013
If you’re wondering how to beat depression without drugs like Prozac or Zoloft, it’s imperative that you identify what is triggering your depression in the first place. Once you know the root cause, you can beat depression naturally. Read More »
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Diet Soda Dangers: Could Depression Really Be the End Result?
• 01/17/2013
A new study finds even more diet soda dangers – Aside from weight gain and diabetes, drinking diet sodas may lead to debilitating depression symptoms. Read More »
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Latest Depression Statistics from The Lancet: Depression Ranks as a Top Disability Problem Worldwide
• 01/10/2013
New research shows depression symptoms is a top health issue causing disability worldwide in both adults and teens. Learn how to beat these depression statistics. Read More »
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10 Vitamin D Deficiency Symptoms That You Can Identify Yourself
• 01/02/2013
Weight gain, low bone density, fatigue, joint pain, and even depression are surprisingly just a few of the vitamin D deficiency symptoms. Learn how to recognize these and the easy, inexpensive way to correct the deficiency. Read More »
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10 Tips to Beat the Common Signs of Depression During the Holidays
• 12/20/2012
Experiencing signs of depression during the holidays is not inevitable; learn how to beat the blues. These top 10 strategies can help you cope with the stress, loneliness, grief, hopelessness, or overwhelming sadness. Read More »
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Do Your Depression Symptoms Worsen During the Holidays?
• 12/20/2012
The holidays can be a time of emotional highs, but also lows – loneliness, anxiety, sadness. Here’s why the holidays can make depression symptoms worse and what the experts recommend you do about it. Read More »
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4 Key Steps to Healing Leaky Gut Syndrome and Ending Your “Tired All the Time” Feeling
• 12/13/2012
Leaky gut syndrome wreaks havoc on its victims causing them to be tired all the time, depressed and more. But fortunately, this disorder can be healed completely. Here’s how. Read More »
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How Do I Know if Leaky Gut Syndrome is the Answer to “Why Am I Tired All the Time?”
• 12/13/2012
Getting the correct lab test is a key to verifying whether or not you have leaky gut syndrome. Doing so could uncover the surprising underlying cause of several of your stubborn health problems. Read More »
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5 Top Reasons You Might Have Leaky Gut Syndrome and Feel Tired All the Time or Have Depression Symptoms
• 12/13/2012
The lining of your gut is directly related to the health of your whole body. If you’re depressed and feel tired all the time, learn how to tell if leaky gut syndrome is to blame. Read More »
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Surprising Causes of Depression: Why Even Your Doctor is Likely to Miss This One!
• 12/05/2012
Do you suffer from depression, fatigue, weight gain, and insomnia? If so, you may be experiencing one of the most commonly-ignored causes of depression. Find out what you can do about it. Read More »
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The Sad Truth: Men Can’t Recognize Depression Symptoms in Other Men
• 12/03/2012
If you are a man in the U.S., you have a 12% chance of suffering from depression symptoms at some point during the course of your life. The key for you to beat depression naturally is to recognize these symptoms. Read More »
