HERBS FOR DEPRESSION

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Since no one has mentioned it yet, I'll add Virgin Coconut Oil to the list of fabulous things to take for depression, hormone fluctuations, etc.

 

3 Tbsps of VCO a day got me out of post-partum depression within a month (my baby was 5 months old and I'd been struggling with PPD since shortly after she was born). It's properties and good fats help support the thyroid, adrenals, etc. which help in proper hormone balance... which helps balance out depression.

 

HTH~

Jan

SAHM of 8, doula, breastfeeding advocate

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Jan...Great data !...Mary O

 

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<Since no one has mentioned it yet,

I'll add Virgin Coconut Oil to the list of fabulous things to take for

depression, hormone fluctuations, etc.

Jan

SAHM of 8, doula, breastfeeding advocate>

 

I know that there is no advertising on

the board but do we have a file or a place where we can put specific sites for

things. I have a great site for virgin coconut oil that I’ve actually tried

and would love to share it with everyone.

liz

 

 

 

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If you don't post it in the files, will you let me know privately:-)? Thanks so much.:-)

Karen

 

 

fyrespryte [fyrespryte]Wednesday, May 12, 2004 10:40 PMherbal remedies Subject: RE: Herbal Remedies - herbs for depression

 

<Since no one has mentioned it yet, I'll add Virgin Coconut Oil to the list of fabulous things to take for depression, hormone fluctuations, etc.

Jan

SAHM of 8, doula, breastfeeding advocate>

 

I know that there is no advertising on the board but do we have a file or a place where we can put specific sites for things. I have a great site for virgin coconut oil that I’ve actually tried and would love to share it with everyone.

liz

Federal Law requires that we warn you of the following: 1. Natural methods can sometimes backfire. 2. If you are pregnant, consult your physician before using any natural remedy. 3. The Constitution guarantees you the right to be your own physician and toprescribe for your own health. We are not medical doctors although MDs are welcome to post here as long as they behave themselves. Any opinions put forth by the list members are exactly that, and any person following the advice of anyone posting here does so at their own risk. It is up to you to educate yourself. By accepting advice or products from list members, you are agreeing to be fully responsible for your own health, and hold the List Owner and members free of any liability. Dr. Ian ShillingtonDoctor of NaturopathyDr.IanShillington

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You know I've been hearing a lot about VCO from a mom's board I participate in. I hadn't heard about for depression, but for general health..hmmm I definitely would be willing to try that.:-) I've also been reading about eating young coconuts, but with the nearest health food store being over an hour from me, that's not something I'll see anytime soon,lol. But I can try to find it on line. Thank you:-)

Karen :-)

 

Jan Gonzalez [jgonz]Wednesday, May 12, 2004 7:33 PMherbal remedies Subject: Re: Herbal Remedies - herbs for depression

 

Since no one has mentioned it yet, I'll add Virgin Coconut Oil to the list of fabulous things to take for depression, hormone fluctuations, etc.

 

3 Tbsps of VCO a day got me out of post-partum depression within a month (my baby was 5 months old and I'd been struggling with PPD since shortly after she was born). It's properties and good fats help support the thyroid, adrenals, etc. which help in proper hormone balance... which helps balance out depression.

 

HTH~

Jan

SAHM of 8, doula, breastfeeding advocateFederal Law requires that we warn you of the following: 1. Natural methods can sometimes backfire. 2. If you are pregnant, consult your physician before using any natural remedy. 3. The Constitution guarantees you the right to be your own physician and toprescribe for your own health. We are not medical doctors although MDs are welcome to post here as long as they behave themselves. Any opinions put forth by the list members are exactly that, and any person following the advice of anyone posting here does so at their own risk. It is up to you to educate yourself. By accepting advice or products from list members, you are agreeing to be fully responsible for your own health, and hold the List Owner and members free of any liability. Dr. Ian ShillingtonDoctor of NaturopathyDr.IanShillington

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There are actually several places that sell virgin coconut oil. I get mine from Tropical Traditions, but there is also Wilderness Family something, and another brand from India. Each brand has it's own little flavor differences, but the 3 I've tried have all worked the same. :-)

 

Wherever you end up getting it from make SURE it's Virgin Coconut Oil... handpressed, no chemical processing, etc.

 

Jan

SAHM of 8, doula, breastfeeding advocate

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Hi Jan, If one of the other mods hasn't responded to you on this, we do have a "resources" section in the files and I can add this. Just send the links to me.

Thanks,

Kelli

 

 

 

fyrespryte [fyrespryte]Wednesday, May 12, 2004 10:40 PMherbal remedies Subject: RE: Herbal Remedies - herbs for depression

 

I know that there is no advertising on the board but do we have a file or a place where we can put specific sites for things. I have a great site for virgin coconut oil that I’ve actually tried and would love to share it with everyone.

liz

 

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There is no one magic herb to cure depression, but there are many things you can do to cure this problem.

 

1. Eat a raw live food diet

 

2. Exercise - read http://www.mercola.com/2005/nov/22/the_ultimate_drug_for_treating_depression.htm

 

3. Get plenty of sleep - look in the file section for a herbal formula for sleep if needed

 

4. Avoid negative people

 

5. Eliminate alcohol, nicotine, caffeine

 

6. There are a lot of vitamins/minerals/amino acids, herbs, etc. that might help you, but it requires some research. The things that has helped me are fish oil (cod liver oil during winter months); magnesium; lot of sunshine (if not possible, consider vitamin D), a good whole food multi-vitamin, B vitamins, total cleanses (such as colon cleanse, liver cleanse, kidney/blood).

 

7. In my opinion, if you are suffering from depression, this means you need and must make some life style changes. This is the only way you can cure depression.

 

Irene

 

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chwillia

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11/30/2005 2:46:08 AM

Herbal Remedies - Herbs for Depression

Greetings AllI am just starting on learning about herbs and herbal remedies.Can anyone suggest some herbs I could use to treat depression in an adult?Many thanksChris

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You could try Lobelia, or Nerve Sedative - see the files for the recipes.

 

Also take 100mg Vit B1 + a good calcium/magnesium supplement + 1000mg Vit C in the evening about half an hour before bedtime.

 

The above are temporary measures; you really need to find the CAUSE of the depression, most likely a toxic relationship/person in your environment. Find out WHO and work out whether you can/want to handle it or disconnect from that person.

 

love

Lisa

 

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chwillia

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Tuesday, November 29, 2005 9:46 AM

Herbal Remedies - Herbs for Depression

Greetings AllI am just starting on learning about herbs and herbal remedies.Can anyone suggest some herbs I could use to treat depression in an adult?

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Well, always seek help for depression, it's a very serious problem.

But to calm down here's my suggestions.

 

Alright, here's what I got.

Ginseng, " It is gernerally agreed that ginseng is a powerful antidote

to stress....It acts on the pituritary and adrenal glands and

stimulates the nervous system to decrease fatigue. .....provides

strong base for its invigorating values. It is especially useful to

fight exhaustion and drpression that stem from nervous disorders. It

is also generally agreed that 6 months regular use is needed to see

these results, but many herbablists don't recommend taking it for

more than a month. Avoid ginseng if you have inflammatory

conditions, bronchitis, high blood pressure, or if you take

stimulants. "

 

Lavender, " Calming lavender tea is particularly attuned to the brain

to releive stress, headaches, anxiety, depression.....it stedies your

nerves and invigorates you. "

 

Lemon Balm is an antidepressant and tonic for your nervous system.

 

Milk Thistle, " If you suffer from depression...one organic cause is

liver deficiency. Melancholy is often a condition of the liver that

can be improved with milk thistle tea.

 

Rose Hips is another popular antidepressant, and they recmmend oat

straw to calm down.

 

St. Johns Wort is GREAT for nerves and is a basic cure all for

nervous disorders, and is a fine antidepressant.

 

Vervain is also recommended for nerves and to help you sleep. But

for a deep sleep velarian root will knock you out immedeatly, but use

lightly. Velarian can cause hallucinations in 5% of it's users, AVOID

Vervain if you have bronchial conditions or asthma. Use both

moderatly.

 

pepperment iced tea is invigorating!

 

That's teas, now here's aromatherapy..

 

" Bergamot oil is soothign to frazzled nerves and stressed bodies..do

not apply to skin. "

Also listed, Basil, Lemon Balm, Clary sage, Jasmine, and ylang-ylang.

Lavender and chamomile also produce calming effects. Pepperment

invigorates and is a local pain releiver if a warm tea bag is place

on a place that hurts, even for headaches,(I've tried, it's great!)

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HERBS FOR DEPRESSION

 

The mood characterized by lack of physical energy, motivation and sense of

hopelessness is associated with depression, one of the most common emotional

disorders nowadays but easily controlled using natural anti-depressants, in

fact herbs for depression have been used successfully in China since the

ancient times to regulate and balance the flow of energy in the human being

or prevent and heal the conditions associated with disorders like stress,

anxiety, nervousness and restlessness.

 

The herbs for depression include a wide variety of species for the treatment

the same that there are varying degrees of depression, from mild to moderate

or severe. The first step to prescribe either a natural remedy or a

medicament is to determine if such depression is short terms or chronic

studying carefully how often people are depressed and the circumstances

around this situation.

 

In general terms most people worldwide experience some level of depression

occasionally, this is particularly true in big metropolis where emotional

disturbances strike often but also as part of our biorhythm of physical,

mental and emotional activity. Depression can be from acute to long term

circumstances as well, reason why the physicians tend to define it as a

chronic condition if it persist more than a couple of months, it is

advisable the consultation with a therapist or a practitioner for guidance

from a natural approach since their anti-depressant drugs are mixtures based

in herbs for depression such as Curcuma, Mimosa, Cyperus, Melia, Fu Ling,

Barley Sprout, Zizyphus, Akebia, Gou Teng, Bupleurum, Polygala, Areca Powder

and Ginkgo Leaf among others, all them are a clear solution that have help

millions without secondary or side effects as the chemical drugs.

 

In fact, Ginkgo Biloba is one of those herbs for depression widely

recognized and commercialized internationally as a nutritional aid to

enhance the vitality level and mental alertness. Ginkgo improves the

vitality level, the circulatory and blood vessel health and is valuable to

prevent and fight age related conditions thanks to its high antioxidant

activity. Although scientist say this and other herbal supplements like

gingseng, ephedra, echinacea and gingko itself have not been evaluated

clinically in large scale, natural health care providers confirm their

effectiveness in the treatment of a wide range of diseases including those

also associated with depression: chronic fatigue syndrome, PMS,

endometriosis, menopause, underactive thyroid, lupus, colitis, seasonal

affective disorder, food allergies, hypoglycemia and more.

 

St. John's Wort is another herb combination that can be purchase at many

retail stores and herb shops. Many people that suffer from depression have

agreed that the have in fact achieved a feeling of well being and suffer

from less depression when they add this herbal combination to their diet.

They all agree that they began to have an increase appetite, more interest

in life, greater self esteem and their normal sleeping patterns returned.

You can find St. Johns' Wort as a tea, tincture, decoction, oil and also in

capsule form. St. John's Wort has been noted to be as affective as the

anti-depressive drugs maprotiline hydrochloride and imipramine.

 

Other herbs for depression that support and stimulate the nervous system and

are used as natural anti-depressants remedies for their properties include

Damiana, Valerian, Lavender, Panax, Linden Flowers, Guarana, Ginseng, Black

Cohosh, Hops, Passion Flower and Melissa, also known as Lemon Balm that

combined with essential oils constitutes a complete holistic solution to any

emotional and mental imbalance. In such cases the oil used must match the

particular imbalance; Geranium, Rose, Rosemary, Sandalwood, Grapefruit,

Bergamot, Clary Sage, Ylang Ylang, Lavender, Lemon, Jasmine, Fir and Neroli

are used for most types of imbalances in depression.

 

When nutritional or hormonal imbalances are present with symptoms of anger,

anxiety, frustration and/or guilt, the herbs for depression must be used

with oils of Rosemay, Lemon, Bergamot or Clary Sage, good for fatigue, lack

of concentration, despair and grief or Rose, Lavender and Sandalwood when

the patient experiences mental hyperactivity and restlessness.

 

Along with herbs for depression, if you have any symptoms; walk, exercise,

go to the movies or participate in activities that make you feel better but

don't forget to consult a professional to get appropriate diagnosis and

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