what are some natural vitamins supplements herbs to help depression?

Answer 1

Everyone afflicted with the disorder, even those on antidepressants, can benefit from all the vitamins and minerals listed. The herbs and 5-HTP can be added, but should not be combined with antidepressant drugs without your doctor's consent. And people using prescription drugs should never stop taking them without first talking it over with their doctor.

Exercise regularly. This may be the best natural antidepressant.

Avoid tobacco, excessive caffeine, and alcohol.

Seek counseling. Many current therapeutic techniques can help break the cycle of depressive behavior.

Eating turkey, salmon, and milk products may help ease depression because they contain the amino acid tryptophan. Low tryptophan levels reduce the brain's production of the neurotransmitter serotonin, which helps regulate mood. Women may be particularly susceptible to low levels of tryptophan
Women with depression may have porous bones, because imbalances in brain chemicals affect the production of the hormones that maintain bone density. This increased risk of osteoporosis may be offset by taking extra calcium.

Take folic acid. About 30% of the people who try antidepressants do not respond to them. A recent study suggests additional folic acid might help. After eight weeks of taking Prozac, about 35% of study participants with low folic acid levels did not improve. In contrast, 80% of those with adequate folic acid levels did respond to the drug.

Vitamin B Complex: 1 pill each morning with food. Look for a B-50 complex with 50 mcg vitamin B12 and biotin; 400 mcg folic acid; and 50 mg all other B vitamins.

Vitamin C: 500 mg 3 times a day. Reduce dose if diarrhea develops.

Calcium/Magnesium : 250 mg of each twice a day. Extra dose can be taken before bedtime to aid sleep.

St. John's Wort: 300 mg 3 times a day. Standardized to contain 0.3% hypericin.

5-HTP: 100 mg 3 times a day.
Don't use longer than 3 months without doctor's okay.

Ginkgo Biloba : 80 mg 3 times a day.
Standardized to have at least 24% flavone glycosides.

Kava: 250 mg 2 or 3 times a day as needed. Standardized to contain at least 30% kavalactones.

Answer 2

Nutraceuticals that have proven efficacy.

In plain English? Pharmaceutical grade regulated non toxic supplements that show through studies that they are effective.

Google that question and you will get lots of answers, just don't believe the first thing you read:

For example, don't buy Golden Seal because it helps with depression because you may be purchasing a non regulated product that has no active ingredients in it whatsoever.

Answer 3

For herbal remedies for depression, you can try St John's wort or Gingko Biloba. You must be careful if you are already on other drug medications however. Take herbal remedies only if there are no drug interactions.

Vitamin B complex also help. Well, this is not exactly natural but dark chocolates can also help :-)

Answer 4

I. Healthy people may develop bruises from any injury that doesn't break through the skin. Vigorous exercise may also cause bruises due to bringing about small tears in blood vessels walls. The use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories such as ibuprofen (Advil) and naproxen (Aleve) may lead to increased bruising. Aspirin, antidepressants, asthma medications, and cortisone medications also have this effect. Treatment - A bruise by itself needs no medical treatment. It is often recommended that ice packs be applied on and off during the first 24 hours of injury to reduce the bruising. After that, heat, especially moist heat, is recommended to increase the circulation and the healing of the injured tissues. Rest, elevation of the effected part, and compression with a bandage will also retard the accumulation of blood. Alternative treatment - Several types of topical applications are usually recommend to speed healing and to reduce the pain associated with bruises. Vitamin K cream can be applied directly to the site of injury. Astringent herbs such as witch hazel, Hamamelis virginiana, can be used. This will tighten the tissues and therefore diminish the bruising. The homeopathic remedy, Arnica montana, can be applied as a cream or gel to unbroken skin. II. If anxiety is disproportional to life's circumstances and there are no obvious underlying reasons for the it, psychological and biochemical disturbances should be investigated. Alternative medicine has a lot to offer in this respect, common recommendations including avoiding caffeine, sugar and alcohol. Hidden food allergies may be a contributing factor or cause. Nutrients such as calcium and magnesium, B-vitamins, niacinamide, B12 injections (especially if stomach acid production is insufficient), tryptophan with inositol and chromium, valerian root, and GABA can have a calming effect. Certain foods can worsen anxiety. Dairy products, chocolate, sugar, alcohol, wheat, salt, commercial salad dressings, ketchup (catsup), mustard, coffee, black tea, and red meat may worsen anxiety symptoms. High-nutrient foods such as vegetables, brown rice, whole grains, seeds and nuts, fruits, poultry, fish, olive oil, and flax seeds/oil can help relieve stress and prevent anxiety. If you feel anxious, jittery, depressed or fatigued after eating a particular food, don't eat it.

Answer 5

Food is a complex source of vitamins, minerals and phytochemicals which all work together. Supplements tend to work in isolation. Research has shown that a food component that has a particular effect on the body may not have the same effect when it is isolated and taken as a supplement. This could be because the vitamins and minerals in foods are also influenced by other components of the food, not just the active ingredient.

Answer 6

Well most people will probably tell you to try St.John's Wort. However, there are tons of great natural products out there designed specifically for your depression. Go to the site below and check out your options or fill out the repiratory form and get a free product suggestion report with info and pricing. good Luck

Answer 7

HOMEOPATHIC REMEDIES FOR DEPRESSION & GRIEF(Bereavement) :-

Severe shock due to sudden death of loved ones; restlessness, anxiety and fear Aconite 200X. 10 min (3 Doses)

Prolonged mournings; cannot overcome the loss of loved ones Ignatia 1M or 10M, 6 hourly (3 Doses)

When the grief is in the conscious mind; patient weeps; does not like sympathy Natrum Mur.200X or 1M, 6 hourly (3 Doses)

For chronic grief and indignation Staphysagria 200X or 1M, weekly (3 Doses)

Depression with suicidal thoughts feeling of worthlessness, Aurum Met 30X, three times a day half hour before meals.

Take the remedy which is similar to your symptoms. No side effects or complications if taken as directed, please do not exceed the given dosage and under any circumstances do not try to mix any remedies and avoid Chocolates, Mints, Coffee, Red Meat, Alcoholic and Carbonated drinks, Spicy Rich Food while taking any Homeopathic remedies, and keep the medicines away from direct sunlight, heat strong smells and perfumes and do not store them in the fridge.

Take Care and God Bless You !

Answer 8

I have friends who do the B vitamins, others who do the St John's Wort. Both say it's effective. I used prayer. My cure came that way: from God. I'd certainly recommend that! Because that's out of your own control (it's God who decides when and even whom to heal) I'd also use the other treatments in conjunction with it.

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Answer 9

Careful! Kava Kava has shown hepatotoxic events and they've been reported. And if you really need some real information about natural products or medicinal chemistry and therapeutics of natural products you gotta try www.scirus.com

Answer 10

There is a traditional chinese remedy called Goji (known in the west by the botanical name Lycium barbarum or the common name Wolfberry), which is known as the "happy berry" .)

I take Goji myself - I suffered from post-natal depression a few months ago, and found Goji helped immensely (coupled with a couple of counselling sessions too). I buy my Goji in a juice form online from http://soundhealthwa.freelife.com