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Natural Remedies For Depression

man running on a treadmillFor when it’s beyond a bad day: Learn more about symptoms and what you can do to overcome depression. According to research or other evidence, the following self-care steps may be helpful:

What You Need To Know:

Get active

• Exercise that increases your heart rate at least three hours a week (or 30 minutes a day) may help boost your body’s natural mood-enhancers (endorphins)

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Check out St. John’s wort

• Take 600 to 1,200 mg a day of a standardized herbal extract containing of 0.3% hypericin to help with mild to moderate depression—but talk to your doctor first as St. John’s wort can interact with certain medications

Get enough iron

• A lack of iron can make depression worse; check with a doctor to find out if you are iron deficient

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Try B vitamins

• Take a supplement that contains folic acid and vitamins B12 and B6 to help correct deficiencies associated with depression

Seek counseling

• A mental health professional may help you make a full recovery

These recommendations are not comprehensive and are not intended to replace the advice of your doctor or pharmacist. Continue reading the full depression article for more in-depth, fully-referenced information on medicines, vitamins, herbs, and dietary and lifestyle changes that may be helpful.

 

Visit the BlackDoctor.org Depression center for more articles and tips. 

January 30, 2012 by Jessica Smith

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