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From the authors of bestseller "Natural Remedies That Really Work", Depression - Natural Remedies That Really Work takes an evidence-based approach to the use of natural and complementary therapies by people with depression.
More and more people are turning to natural therapies for depression, particularly given the sometimes limited positive effects and frequent side effects from conventional antidepressant medications.
Some natural therapies are surprisingly effective and are supported by strong evidence. For example, an Australasian study found omega-3 fish oil to be more effective than Prozac in severe depression.
But not all natural therapies that are used are effective or even safe. This book gives an overview of depression and its standard treatment, discusses the importance of research as the way to determine which natural therapies are effective, and discusses the findings from the medical research in a manner that is useful for both laypeople and health professionals.
Recommended therapies include - acupuncture, massage therapy, meditation, biofeedback, yoga, expressive art therapies, aromatherapy, light therapy, St John's Wort, vitamins, and also the benefits of exercise and a good diet.
Depression - Natural Remedies That Really Work will be an invaluable tool for health professionals and people affected by depression, and will bring some clarity to an important but often confusing issue.
More and more people are turning to natural therapies for depression, particularly given the sometimes limited positive effects and frequent side effects from conventional antidepressant medications.
Some natural therapies are surprisingly effective and are supported by strong evidence. For example, an Australasian study found omega-3 fish oil to be more effective than Prozac in severe depression.
But not all natural therapies that are used are effective or even safe. This book gives an overview of depression and its standard treatment, discusses the importance of research as the way to determine which natural therapies are effective, and discusses the findings from the medical research in a manner that is useful for both laypeople and health professionals.
Recommended therapies include - acupuncture, massage therapy, meditation, biofeedback, yoga, expressive art therapies, aromatherapy, light therapy, St John's Wort, vitamins, and also the benefits of exercise and a good diet.
Depression - Natural Remedies That Really Work will be an invaluable tool for health professionals and people affected by depression, and will bring some clarity to an important but often confusing issue.