Natural remedies for anxiety and depression?
Posted by pano | Under Medicinal Herbs Thursday Sep 9, 2010I diet, I run, I tried yoga but can no longer continue with it, i see a therapist, i journal sometimes, i try to talk things out.. i am worried constantly and have negative thoguhts, visualize bad things etc worry constantly
I guess it’s time to self medicate with herbs as nothing is working
what are best remedies for anxiety/depression?
Is 5htp safe? will it take care of both issues? thanks
I found a hobby and clean to help my anxiety.
Stay away from sugar, coffee and caffeine it makes it worse.
Get a pet
I like Chamomile tea it makes me calm, but I drink in once in a while.
Kava Kava, St Johns Wort, Melatonin are all good for these issues
Don’t use medical marijuana, it can exacerbate anxiety and depression. Do stay away from sugar, keep a food journal. Notice what you eat and how you feel 30 to 60 minutes after you eat. Drink lots of water, eat fresh fruits and veggies.
For depression, St John’s wort can take the edge off and valerian is a good tonic herb for anxiety, Kava Kava is good for occasional, short term use for anxiety.
You may like to find a hooper in your area and get a hand made hula hoop the appropriate size for an adult, the kids’ toy hoops won’t work. Find a hooper or hoop teacher to help you get started hooping. It sounds silly but many many people are finding that hooping helps their depression. Partly because of the endorphins of exercise, partly because the motion and the weight of the proper size hoop around your body can be very comforting. Also the hoop massages the body improving the function of the digestive organs and the lymph system, helping to relieve the body of toxins. Then there is the pure joy and playfulness of it. An average adult sized hoop costs about $45. and will last you a really long time.
st. johns wort, magnesium, calcium.
5HTP is natural and safe. You can buy it at health food stores. It’s basically a more natural form of Prozac.
Have you ever thought you may be sensitive to something you’re eating as well and it could be dragging you down? Get a food allergy screening done as well as an environmental one and see what you find out.
How old are you?
Don’t use 5-HTP until more is known. 5-HTP might be UNSAFE. Some people who have taken it have come down with eosinophilia-myalgia syndrome (EMS), a serious condition involving extreme muscle tenderness (myalgia) and blood abnormalities (eosinophilia). Some people think the EMS might be caused by an accidental ingredient (contaminant) in some 5-HTP products. But there is not enough scientific evidence to know if EMS is caused by 5-HTP, a contaminant, or some other factor. Until more is known, avoid taking 5-HTP.
If you live in a medical marijuana state I would pursue this avenue. It is the only natural herb with no overdose, no withdraw and no death associated to it. Plus it helps with anxiety and depression. However, whether your state is a med marijuana state or not, I would go see a doctor. Sounds like with all the right things your doing it may warrant a prescription anti-anxiety, anti depressant medication. I know, it sucks.
There are several herbs that seem to be particularly effective for treating depression. They include St. John’s Wort, Gingko Biloba, Kava Kava, Valerian Root, or 5-HTP (5-Hydroxytryptophan.) There are a few things to note before trying any of these. Keep in mind that if you do decide to try one of these herbs for depression you may react differently than someone else who has tried the same herb. In other words, what may work for one, might not work for another. It may take some trial and error before you find one that works for you. It is also important to realize that too much of anything is not a good thing. You can overdose on herbal remedies. Also, it is very important to consult your physician before you try any type of new medicinal treatment, natural or otherwise, because you never know how it may interact with other medications that you might be taking.
http://www.herbsfordepressionrelief.com/
Melatonin – a member of the serotonin family (the chemical in your brain that makes you feel happy) is available in your vitamin section, some say melatonin can help with depression – I’ve even had my doctor suggest it to me when I asked about alternatives.
Here are many more hits on your question- find more answers here.
http://www.google.com/search?q=herbs+for+depression&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a
I have a number of friends that have found success with Amoryn. It’s an all-natural supplement designed to help with symptoms of anxiety and depression. Amoryn’s formula contains both 5-HTP and St. John’s Wort, among other ingredients. You can learn more about Amoryn at http://www.amoryn.com/advantage.html. This website is actually very informative and gives detailed descriptions about the importance of each ingredient.
If you’re looking for a St. John’s Wort (SJW) product, it’s my understanding that you need to find one that’s been standardized for hyperforin. This is main active component responsible for reducing symptoms of depression. Here’s a link to a clinical research study published in a reputable medical journal discussing the importance of hyperforin – http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15492771
Another great resource is the Kelly’s St. John’s Wort Blog. It’s like a free support group for those that are using St. John’s Wort for symptoms of depression and anxiety. More info at http://www.sjwinfo.org/
Try Google-ing "Natural Supplement for Depression and Anxiety" – There’s some good info there about how to naturally overcome depression and anxiety symptoms.
Start there and continue learning about different alternatives. Everyone’s different, so the best long-term approach is to continue educating yourself and find what works best for you.
Another product worth checking out is Seredyn. My friends, family, and I have and continue to have success with this as well. Although it’s not designed to help with depression, I’ve personally found it to be very effective in reducing symptoms of anxiety and panic attacks. More information about Seredyn can be found at http://www.seredyn.com/help_helpme.html
Hopefully this information is of some help. All the best!
I read a long time ago that taking antibiotics kills the good & the bad germs in your bowel , the bad germs take over & prevent the absorbing of vitamin B & lack of vitamin B can cause mental health issues.
I will not swear it is true but here is a link
http://www.vitamin-update.com/health-problems-detail.cfm/id/23.html
You may also wish to google …….vitamin b & mental illness
I hope this helps you my friend.
BTW I am in Australia ,In Australian we call depression the Black Dog , I do not know where you are but look up
Black Dog Institute
It may have some tips to help you
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