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In my ongoing research into Natural methods for overcoming depression, I have found a lot of useful information. The Black Dog Institute is attached to the Prince of Wales Hospital and affiliated with the University of New South Wales.
One of such is their fact sheet on the use of St John's wort, and it's effects. (read it here) Personally, I have used it for several years with varying benefits. It is no 'cure-all', but it does have some beneficial effects. However, like any other medication, it need to be used with some common sense. Mixing it with doctor -prescribed medications may have ill effects, as it can amplify the adverse effects of certain medications. Basically, St john's Wort acts as a Serotonin Uptake Inhibitor, but is not beneficial to people with Melancholic Depression. Consult with your Physician for more information on whether this herb would be helpful to you or not. Unlimited Wii Downloads! |
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| This is true, Jenny and Eric.
Even oxygen can be harmful in excessive amounts. Many people are unaware, or fail to take into account, the fact that you must research thoroughly any time you are doing self-medication. Many health professionals will tell you that self-medication will not work, based upon their observation of patients that did no, or insufficient research before starting a natural supplement. However, the side effects of commonly prescribed anti-depressants far outweighs those of herbal supplements in most cases. For example: Tricyclics, commonly used to treat depression: Contraindications: Do not use these medicines if you have heart problems, if you drink alcohol, while you are taking other sedatives and tranquilizers, and while you are taking some cold medicines and stomach remedies. Adverse Reactions: Anxiety, brainfog, inability to concentrate normally, feverish feeling, increased perspiration, restlessness, sleep difficulties, and trembling. Other common side effects of this class of drugs include blurred vision, constipation, dilation of pupils, dizziness when standing up quickly, dry eyes, dry mouth, palpitations, rapid heartbeat, sedation, sensitivity to light, sexual dysfunction, urinary hesitancy, and weight gain. Side effects of each individual drug are listed below. Source: http://www.healingwithnutrition.com/ddisease/depression/depressiondrugs.html Unlimited Wii Downloads!  Group Administrator
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| Homeopathically speaking even arsenic can be considered a remedy.
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| Hi Dave, Just one other comment. I have just seen the comment by Michael "I like natural remedies". And so do many of us. But I want to add my BUt (there had to be a BUt didnt there?LOL) Natural remedies are medicines in many cases and some are very potent. Natural medicines yes, but still medicines. It is always safer to speak to someone like your doctor BEFORE starting a course of natural treatment. There are many medicines that are incompatible with each other, or with a given condition that the person may have., whether they are natural or not. St. John's Wort is one, but there are many many others. I suspect that this omission to check WHAT you are taking may be responsible for the failure of a lot of natural remedies and in certain cases, the worsening of a person's health. For Angel Lovers Earn $$s |
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| Jenny, you have summed it up well!
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| St John's Wort has become a popular alternative to conventional medical treatment for MILD clinical depression. However, although it is very successful on mild cases and those of modd swings, there are a couple of things to watch out for. Firstly, it is unlikely to be adecuate treatment for a severe clinical depression. Secondly IT CANNOT be taken together with conventional treatments - it may have the reverse effect and is incompatible. Otherwise - it is a wonderful alternative for many people who do not need stronger treatment and saves them from getting onto the "chemical train" For Angel Lovers Earn $$s |
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| Hi Rolma
I like natural remedies. I am a great believer in the power of honey to kill infections.. Will have go do a post on it soon. I did do one at Writingup but that site is now down. Rolma I also use penny wart , I eat 2 leaves every day as it can stop arthritis. It helped my late mother free her fingers which would no move for a few years. My favorite communities and traffic programs http://www.networking.love-au.com/ |
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| ROFLMAO!!!
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| Oh man....see I learn new things everyday.... I really and truly thought this stuff was for warts? Guys, sorry.....lol :0( See...I do HAVE A LOT TO LEARN!!! Simplifying Lives and Securing Lifestyles HERE |
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| Thanks for the input everyone!
I personally have had good results with SJW, but everything is different for everybody. One of the reasons for this group is so we can all pool our knowledge and experience. One of the problems today, with remedies that worked well in the past, is the chemicals in our bodies that didn't exist 50 years ago. Like Eric says, sometimes its the interaction with pharmaceuticals. Unlimited Wii Downloads! Group Administrator
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| Hi Everyone just stopping by to say Happy New Year! great info Mo! and thanks for the link... I've used St Johns Wort before and found it wonderful but it can be a bit too much wonderful! (smiles) Beth Join FREE DM open in INDIA for IR Group Administrator
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