Depression is an ugly disease. It lies to the people suffering from it. It tells them they’re worthless, helpless or burdensome. Even worse, there’s often a stigma attached to depression which makes people ashamed to admit when they’re struggling with it. No one would ever tell someone who has ... Read More ›
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5 drugs which can trigger depression or suicidal thoughts
I don’t need to tell you that prescription drugs can have side effects. Or that they can sometimes be serious. But what most folks don’t realize is depression—or even suicidal thoughts—can be one of them. Or that a med you or a loved one are already taking could be on the list of culprits. The ... Read More ›
Cure anxiety and depression with gut bacteria in 4 steps
Everyone feels a bit down from time to time. And we all experience some anxiety occasionally. But if your “every once in a while” starts happening more often, your doctor may suggest putting you on an antidepressant. Before you submit to popping those heavy-duty pills, which come with a spotty ... Read More ›
5 natural ways to ward off seasonal depression
The acronym for seasonal affective disorder, SAD, is a perfect fit. Because that’s exactly how folks who suffer with this condition, sometimes called winter depression, feel. Shorter days, less sunlight, fewer social interactions, all can add up to a serious case of the blues. But you don’t ... Read More ›
8 unexpected signs of depression
You probably think you know what depression looks like. We’ve all seen it acted out countless times on television and in movies. You sleep all the time, you cry all the time, and you eat ice cream all the time. To be fair these can all indeed be symptoms of clinical depression. However, they’re ... Read More ›
The belly bug secret to beating depression
It’s safe. It’s affordable. There are no side effects (well, except GOOD ones that is). And it can effectively relieve depression, according to researchers at the Farncombe Family Digestive Health Research Institute. I’m talking about probiotics. As exciting new research confirms gut bugs could ... Read More ›
Cure arthritis & depression with bugs? “Yes!”
Most folks are familiar with probiotics these days. You might even know that the bacteria found in your gut play an important role in your overall health. But chances are you didn’t realize a better belly bug balance could literally reverse, or in some cases even cure, certain ... Read More ›
Is St. Johns Wort better for depression than drugs?
The flowers and leaves of the St. John's Wort plant are used to make a supplement to treat depression and anxiety. Originally native to Europe you can now see the plant growing wild in the US as well as in Canada. Use of the herb dates back thousands of years to the ancient Greeks. And even ... Read More ›
Slice through stress & drive away depression with healing holy basil
I don’t know about you, but I feel like we have more stress nowadays than we did 20 years ago. The stress may be mental, emotional, behavioral or physical, but no matter the source it can make you feel like you can’t cope. Stress can make you feel beaten up, burned out, tense, irritated, ... Read More ›
Drug-free secret to driving away depression
There's a good chance you're deficient in it and you probably don't even know it. In fact, it's estimated that at least 50 percent of the U.S. and U.K populations are. (One major study estimates that U.S. deficiencies run as high as 75 percent!) Then, to add insult to injury, if you've managed to ... Read More ›
