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Herbal Remedy for Depression.
Deprex is an herbal remedy for depression that
also includes homeopathic and nutritional element.
The natural antidepressants in Deprex supply precursors to
mood-controlling neurotransmitters and provide nutrients needed to allow the body to naturally care for
itself. Instead of artificially mimicking serotonin activity,
Deprex naturally and effectively enhances serotonin levels within
the body and brain – without side effects.
Deprex contains St. John's Wort, the
most highly recognized herbal remedy for depression, in addition
to amino acids and the herbal depression remedy Skullcap. The
power of the Deprex formula is in its broad base of ingredients to
address an herbal remedy for depression. Deprex is much more
powerful than any one ingredient by itself.
Read the
formula highlights of Deprex to
find out why Deprex is the leading herbal remedy for depression;
One herbal remedy for depression is St. John’s Wort. This
herbal remedy for depression has shown to be effective for
reducing the symptoms of mild to moderate depression in several
double blind studies. In Germany, the herbal remedy for
depression, St. John’s Wort is prescribed by physicians - to the
tune of 66 million prescriptions in 1994. St. John’s Wort works by
relaxing the body because it inhibits MAO’s, increases the amount
of Serotonin in the body by inhibiting the reuptake of Serotonin,
and inhibits two chemicals known to cause anxiety and depression-
interleukin-6 and Cortisol.
The herbal remedy for depression, St. John’s wort has been studied
in 20 clinical trials and most of the studies show that St. John’s
Wort is as effective for depression as commonly prescribed
antidepressants. The United States government is currently
sanctioning a study of St. Johns Wort by the Center for
Complementary and Alternative Medicine. The findings of this study
will be available in 2006.
Another herbal remedy for depression is DL-Phenylalanine (DLPA),
has been shown in double blind studies to have a superior
antidepressant effect than many tricyclic antidepressants. This
herbal remedy for depression works by raising phenylethylamine
(PEA) levels in the brain increasing the production of
Norepinephrine. This herbal remedy for depression also protects
and increases the lifetime of Endorphins (chemicals involved in
mood and pain regulation). DL-Phenylalanine converts to L-tyrosine
in the body. Research has been done to show the effectiveness of
this herbal remedy for depression but further research needs to be
done to determine the best dose to take as well as the patients
that are most likely to have a positive response to
DL-Phenylalanine.
The herbal remedy for depression, L-Threonine is an
essential amino acid which can only be obtained by eating protein
in the diet or by taking a supplement. Depressed patients and
patients with epilepsy often are found to have low levels of L-Threonine.
Patients with chronic depression were studied by Princeton’s
Brain-Bio Institute. Those that took L-Threonine supplementation
showed a greater control over their depression. In addition to L-Threonine’s
antidepressant effects, this herbal remedy for depression also is
essential for normal growth, helps the fatty liver, gives relief
to muscle spasms, and is an effective treatment for amyotrophic
lateral sclerosis when used in the first two years of the disease.
It is still effective when used later in the disease but not as
effective if used in the first two years. This herbal remedy for
depression is also useful in treating multiple sclerosis and other
neurological conditions that cause spastic movements. Furthermore,
L-Threonine gives support to the immune system and reduces
hypersensitivity by those sensitive to gluten.
The herbal remedy for depression Skullcap is great for
nourishing the nervous system. It is rich in minerals and
essential for a healthy nervous system. This herbal remedy for
depression is also great for agitation, anxiety, hysteria,
neurasthenia, headaches, and fatigue. Skullcap has an
antispasmodic effect so it is good for treating the twitching and
jerking of both petit and grand mal epilepsy seizures. This herbal
remedy for depression is useful to take to relieve withdrawal
symptoms when going off antidepressants and tranquillizers. This
herbal remedy for depression can be used to treat arthritis as
well because it has anti-inflammatory properties. In addition,
skullcap can enhance digestion, make the liver function better and
bring down a fever. Traditionally, this herbal remedy for
depression was used as a treatment for snake bites, rabies and the
bites of poisonous insects. Furthermore, skullcap was used for the
relief of menstrual cramps and for those who were overly sexual.
5-HTP is an herbal remedy for depression that is the
immediate precursor to Serotonin and Melatonin. Serotonin gives a
neurochemical balance during times of stress. Serotonin is
essential to regulating mood and thinking as well as
cardiovascular and gastrointestinal systems. In addition,
serotonin is important in releasing hormones in the body. 5-HTP is
a great anti-depressant, reduces pain, decreases PMS symptoms,
reduces agitation and manic behavior, can help a person sleep
better, complements light therapy for depression, makes a person
feel more calm, serene, relaxed, improves the ability to
concentrate, lowers aggressive tendencies, aids in weight loss due
to a reduction in carbohydrate cravings, and reduces anxiety.
Furthermore, in patients suffering from fibromyalgia, this herbal
remedy for depression reduces anxiety, tender points, the feeling
of pain, and makes the patient sleep better. The immediate
precursor to 5-HTP is Tryptohan.
It is important to carefully investigate antidepressants and their
side effects, along with exploring alternatives like natural
antidepressants like Deprex when looking for
depression relief. A therapeutic strategy involving natural
antidepressants is at
the discretion of the individual and their health care provider.
In all cases of clinical depression, always seek a your health
care provider's guidance first.
