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Sage for Depression
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St. John's wort for Depression
St. John's wort: Extracts of St. John's wort (Hypericum perforatum) have been recommended traditionally for a wide range of medical conditions, with the most common modern-day use being the treatment ....
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Psychotherapy for Depression
Psychotherapy is an interactive process between a person and a qualified mental health professional. The patient will explore thoughts, feelings and behavior to help with problem solving. The father of ....
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Naturopathy for Depression
Summary:Naturopathy, or naturopathic medicine, is a whole medical system whose roots may be traced as far back as Hippocrates. The central tenets of Naturopathy include the beliefs that nature has ....
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Music Therapy for Depression
Music is an ancient tool of healing that was recognized in the writings of Pythagoras, Aristotle and Plato. The modern discipline of music therapy began early in the 20th Century ....
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5-HTP (5-hydroxytryptophan) for Depression
Summary: 5-HTP is the precursor for serotonin. Serotonin is a brain chemical associated with sleep, mood, movement, feeding, and nervousness. 5-HTP has been suggested as a treatment for many conditions. ....
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Yoga for Depression
Yoga is an ancient system of relaxation, exercise, and healing with origins in Indian philosophy. Yoga has been described as "the union of mind, body, and spirit," which addresses physical, ....
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Lavender for Depression
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Kundalini Yoga for Depression
Kundalini yoga is one of many traditions of yoga, which share common roots in ancient Indian philosophy. Kundalini Yoga incorporates multiple modalities (physical postures, chanting, mediation, breathing exercises, visualization). Proponents ....
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Ignatia for Depression
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Herbology for Depression
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Healing Touch for Depression
Healing touch (HT) is a combination of hands-on and off-body techniques to influence the flow of energy through a person's biofield. It was developed by Janet Mentgen. HT and the ....
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Guided imagery for Depression
Throughout history, many cultures have used imagery for therapeutic purposes, including the Navajo, ancient Egyptians, Greeks, and Chinese. Religions such as Hinduism and Judaism have also practiced imagery. In modern ....
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Ayurveda for Depression
Ayurveda is a form of natural medicine that originated in ancient India over 5,000 years ago. Ayurveda is an integrated system of techniques that uses diet, herbs, exercise, meditation, yoga, ....
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Art Therapy for Depression
Art therapy involves many forms of art to treat anxiety, depression and other mental and emotional problems. Art therapy became a mental health profession in the 1930s. Today it is ....
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Acupuncture for Depression
Acupuncture originated 5,000 years ago in China. Today it is commonly used throughout the world. Chinese medicine theory holds that the human body contains a network of energy pathways through ....
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Acupressure for Depression
During acupressure finger pressure is applied to specific acupoints on the body. Acupressure is used around world for relaxation, wellness promotion and the treatment of many health problems. Many traditional ....
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Relaxation Therapy for Depression
Relaxation techniques include behavioral therapeutic approaches that differ widely in philosophy, methodology, and practice. The primary goal is usually non-directed relaxation. Most techniques share the components of repetitive focus (on ....
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Reiki for Depression
Reiki is a Buddhist practice that is approximately 2,500 years old. The name "Reiki" is derived from two Japanese words: rei meaning universal spirit and ki meaning life energy. Mention ....
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Qi gong for Depression
Qi gong is a type of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) that is thought to be at least 4,000 years old. It is traditionally used for spiritual enlightenment, medical care and ....
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Massage for Depression
Various forms of therapeutic superficial tissue manipulation have been practiced for thousands of years across cultures. Interest in massage surged in the 1970s, particularly in athletes and as a complementary ....
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Prayer for Depression
Summary:Prayer can be defined as a "reverent petition," the act of asking for something while aiming to connect with God or another object of worship. Prayer on behalf of the ....
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Meditation for Depression
Summary:Various forms of meditation have been practiced for thousands of years throughout the world, with many techniques originating in Eastern religious practices. In modern times, numerous meditation types are in ....
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Hypnotherapy for Depression
Summary:Hypnosis is a trance-like state in which a person becomes more aware and focused and is more open to suggestion. Hypnotherapy has been used to treat health conditions or to ....
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Homeopathy for Depression
Summary: Homeopathy, or homeopathic medicine, is a holistic system of treatment based on the “law of similars”, or treating “like with like”. ....
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Diet-based therapies for Depression
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Chiropractic therapy for Depression
Summary::Chiropractic care focuses on how the relationship between musculoskeletal structure (mainly the spine) and bodily function (mainly nervous system) affects health. Chiropractors use many techniques, including, spinal manipulative therapy, diet, ....
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Chelation therapy for Depression
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Biofeedback for Depression
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Tai chi for Depression
Tai chi is a system of movements and positions believed to have developed in 12th Century China. Tai chi techniques aim to address the body and mind as an interconnected ....
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Progressive Relaxation for Depression
Summary:Progressive muscular relaxation (PMR) is a type of relaxation therapy used to treat medical conditions caused by stress. Muscular tension is the most common symptom of stress, and it can ....
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) for Depression
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine): Some research suggests that pyridoxine supplementation alone or in combination with high doses of other B vitamins might help with depression. Pyridoxine helps increase the "calming" neurochemicals ....
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SAMe for Depression
SAMe:
S-adenosylmethionine, or SAMe, is normally formed in the body from the essential amino acid methionine. SAMe supplements are used in depression and mood disorders. SAMe has been studied for ....
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Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) for Depression
Riboflavin (Vitamin B2): Riboflavin is a water-soluble vitamin, which is involved in many processes in the body, and is necessary for normal cell function, growth, and energy production. Adequate nutrient ....
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Omega for Depression
Omega-3 fatty acids:
Essential fatty acids (including omega-3 fatty acids) have many roles in the body, including proper nerve and brain function. There have been several studies on the use of ....
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Melatonin for Depression
Melatonin: There is limited study of melatonin given to patients with sleep disturbances associated with bipolar disorder (such as insomnia or irregular sleep patterns). No clear benefits have been reported. ....
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L-carnitine for Depression
L-carnitine: L-carnitine (also known as acetyl-L-carnitine) is an antioxidant and may help blood flow as well as neurological function. Although the results are promising there is insufficient evidence to support ....
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Healing touch (HT) for Depression
Healing touch (HT): Preliminary data from one small study suggests a series of HT sessions over time may contribute to reducing depression. However, data are insufficient to form definitive conclusions, ....
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Ginkgo for Depression
Ginkgo: Preliminary study of seasonal affective disorder (SAD) suggests that ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba) is not effective in preventing the development of depression during the winter months. Other research in elderly ....
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Folic acid for Depression
Folic acid: Folic acid or folate deficiency has been found among many individuals suffering from depression and has been linked to poor response to antidepressant therapies. Folate supplements have been ....
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Dehydroepiandoseterone (DHEA) for Depression
Dehydroepiandoseterone (DHEA): DHEA is a hormone made in the human body that serves as precursor to male and female sex hormones (androgens and estrogens). The majority of clinical trials investigating ....
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5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) for Depression
5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP): Supplement use of 5-HTP may help balance serotonin in the body. Serotonin is the brain chemical associated with sleep, mood, movement, eating and nervousness. While cells outside the ....
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