With winter time here, DEPRESSION is at its usual annual high. Some people asked that we re-post an excerpt from Spitzers book on this topic .... Depression and Anxiety Almost 12% of Americans take some form of medication for depression. Worldwide, the pharmaceutical sales of antidepressant medications now exceed $20 billion per year. Most alarming, is a recent report that disclosed antidepressant use has skyrocketed 400% since the late 1980s. What has changed over the past 30 years? Are people less happy today -or- have we developed an overreliance on pills in our modern society? Depression and anxiety can be very serious problems for those who suffer from these conditions. It is far beyond the scope of this book to discuss this topic in any depth. I do however wish to make the reader aware of research and case studies conducted by Doctor Stephen S. Ilardi, PhD. In his book “The Depression Cure”, Dr. Ilardi outlines a 6-step program he has used in his own practice. Among his study patients, the rate of favorable response has been substantially greater than that seen with people who only follow a traditional antidepressant medication treatment. Briefly summarized, Dr. Ilardi’s treatment includes the following … Omega-3 supplementation (1000mg EPA / 500mg DHA daily) Vitamin D supplementation (2000 IU daily) Multivitamin supplementation Vitamin C (500 mg daily) Evening Primrose Oil (500 mg weekly) Sunlight Exposure Vigorous Physical Exercise at least 3 days per week Positive Socialization Adequate Sleep Learning to Break the Internal Mental Rumination Cycle Engage in distracting activities that force mental concentration In addition to the suggestions offered above, other supplements that have proven beneficial to many individuals dealing with mild depression, panic attacks and anxiety include … St. Johns Wort SAM-e L-Theanine I would never encourage a person suffering from depression and anxiety to avoid professional medical treatment. I only make mention of this research and its promising results for those who may wish to further investigate possible options. For the individual just experiencing their first minor waves of anxiety or depression, various lifestyle changes may prove helpful. For people feeling medication alone is not helping them with their existing conditions, there might be some helpful information to be discovered by reading the works of doctors and researchers like Dr. Ilardi. I would encourage the reader currently dealing with depression or anxiety issues to discuss these ideas with their own doctor to see if a synergistic approach might prove more effective. There is one last consideration to keep in mind. Supplements like St. Johns Wort can cause interactions with some prescription medications. Likewise, St. Johns Wort is also known to increase sensitivity to sunlight. For this reason, it is advisable to fully research any new supplement you may wish to include in your daily regimen. Although a certain supplement may have a good track record for helping others, your own allergies and medical history could produce different results.
Posted on: Wed, 07 Jan 2015 21:11:29 +0000
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