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Natural Cure For Depression

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Introduction

Everyone experiences some unhappiness, often as a result of a change, either in the form of a setback or a loss, or simply, as Freud said, "everyday misery." The painful feelings that accompany these events are usually appropriate, necessary, and transitory, and can even present an opportunity for personal growth. However, when depression persists and impairs daily life, it may be an indication of a depressive disorder. Severity, duration, and the presence of other symptoms are the f...

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Why do some people prefer natural treatment for depression?

By Deborah Gray , Health Expert

...Several things concern me about natural treatment for depression. One is that with many people,... Read more »

Spice Up Your Heart Health with Herbal Medicine

By Melanie Thomassian , Health Expert

...range of disorders, including: Anxiety Arthritis Depression High blood pressure Hormonal... Read more »

Insomnia Treatment: Get Some Exercise!

By Florence Cardinal , Health Expert

...Medicine suggests that aerobic exercise can help to lift depression and this pilot study also... Read more »

Headache Stay Gone for Headaches and Migraines - Beware

By Teri Robert , Health Expert

... (1) Hops: Hops can increase the symptoms of depression. Because of potential hormonal... Read more »

The Truth About Natural Treatments for Depression

By Deborah Gray , Health Expert

A few days ago someone posted on my depression website that they wanted a natural fix for their... Read more »

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Health Guide

Depression Risk

According to a major surveys, more than 13% of Americans experience major depression disorder over the course of their lifetimes. Furthermore, an estimated 18 million Americans experience... Read more »

Depression: Suicide and Complications

of DepressionDepression is often chronic, with episodes of recurrence and improvement. Approximately one-third of patients with a single episode of major depression will have another... Read more »

Premenstrual Syndrome: Other Treatments

...than ordinary light, is now a recommended treatment for seasonal affective disorder (SAD), a form of depression related to the reduction of sunlight in winter months. Women with SAD may have a... Read more »

What Causes Depression?

CausesThe causes of depression are not fully known. Most likely a combination of genetic, biologic, and environmental factors are at work.Genetic FactorsBecause depression runs in families, and has a... Read more »

Stress: Treatment

...mental health professional should be consulted for unmanageable acute stress or for severe anxiety or depression. Often short-term therapy can resolve stress-related emotional... Read more »

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When Does Cancer Equal Depression?

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(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- No one would expect someone with advanced cancer to have the sunniest of dispositions. But when does normal sadness related to... Read summary »

Botox for Depression

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WASHINGTON (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- Botox injections are a popular cosmetic tool to get rid of facial lines and wrinkles, which patients say... Read summary »

Sleepless Nights Complicate Depression

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(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Depression is bad enough by itself. But depression coupled with insomnia is even worse. According to researchers from the... Read summary »

Exercise Eases Depression and Heart Disease

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(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Patients suffering from both coronary heart disease and symptoms of depression can cut their risk of cardiovascular events by... Read summary »

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