Monday, May 07, 2007



Lift the veil of depression naturally
Copyright © Mr. Cejay Macqueen
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Depression affects millions of Americans every year, it can be little more than the blues or weeks or even months and years of feeling down, sad, irritable and a whole host of other feelings which can leave a person severely incapacitated.
While great strides have been made in the medical world and there are many drugs that can help you overcome depression, there is an alternative. Herbal remedies have been used by the Chinese for thousands of years and are now becoming more popular in the western world as an alternative form of treatment.

One remedy that the Chinese have used in many different remedies is Ginseng; athletes take ginseng due to the effects of its stimulating properties. Ginseng is said to help relieve mild depression and restore loss of energy that is generally associated with depression. It is also known as a balancing herb that is well known for its calming effect. It is said to help with those who suffer from problems with sleep when associated with stress and depression and is considered to be a general all round tonic.

St Johns wort is a very popular remedy that is commonly associated with depression and anxiety. It has often been called the “natural Prozac” but care should be taken if you are taken prescription anti-depressants. It is thought to calm the mind and de-stress if taken on a regular basis.

A very popular product when it comes to easing the symptoms of depression such as anxiety and panic attacks is “rescue remedy” from Bach. This is a combination of 5 herbal remedies specially selected for their calming and comforting properties. The herbs combined in this cure are rock rose, impatiens, clematis, star of Bethlehem and cherry plum, the ingredients are mixed in a grape alcohol solution and those who take it consider it a marvel. With the remedy being ready mixed you simply add 4 drops from the supplied dropper in a glass of water and sip it throughout the day. The rescue remedy is also available as a handy spray that fits neatly into your pocket or purse and is always at hand. The remedy claims it can help you get through life’s ups and downs the natural way and helps to bring back a more positive outlook on life.

Valerian root is also thought to help with depression particularly with insomnia when it is associated with depression and anxiety.Damiana is an herbal remedy to bring back the loss of sex drive that is associated with depression and anti-depression medication.Amoryn is a ready mixed combination of St Johns wort and 5-HTP, it is said to be as effective in fending off depression as Prozac or similar ant-depressant medications but without the side effects associated with anti-depressants. Along with depression this remedy is also thought to be effective when it comes to relieving panic attacks and feelings associated with anxiety in general.

About the Author:Cejay Macqueen
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