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Mainstream medicine has many treatments for Depression, most center around Serotonin influencing drugs. This lens will focus on natural treatments which have the potential to treat and even cure depression at the root level. I realize this is a bold statement ...Check out the lens to see what I mean. Massage can also be an effective treatment for depression. See more information at Massage San Antonio.

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Below are some of the most widely used alternatives to psychoactive drugs for depression.

B Vitamins...
Many people, particularly women over 65, have B-12 deficiencies and respond dramatically to injections of the vitamin. But all B vitamins can boost mood; they work by facilitating neurotransmitter function. Other pluses: B vitamins are critical for preventing other maladies, including heart disease, cancer, and Alzheimer's. Dosage: Take at least 800 micrograms of folate, 1,000 mcg of B-12, and 25 to 50 milligrams of B-6. A B-complex vitamin should do the trick
Essential fatty acids
Their benefits are among the best documented for depression. The reason they're so effective? Essential fatty acids are part of every cell membrane, and if those membranes aren't functioning well, then neither is your brain.
Dosage: For depression, take at least 2,000 to 4,000 mg of fish oil a day. Should be purified or distilled so it's free of heavy metals. Risks:
Amino acids
The building blocks of neurotransmitters; 5-HTP is the most popular. Taking it can elevate mood in cases of depression, anxiety, and panic attacks, and relieve insomnia. Increases production of the neurotransmitter serotonin. Dosage: Start with a low dose, 50 mg two to three times a day; after two weeks, increase the dose to 100 mg three times a day.
Saint-john's-wort
One of the best-known remedies. Best for mild to moderate depression. Dosage: Start on a dose of 300 mg (standardized to 0.3 percent hypericin extract) two to three times a day, depending on severity of depression; it can take three weeks to show benefits. Risks: It may interfere with up to half of all drugs, prescription and over-the-counter.
Sam-e
An amino acid combination produced by humans, animals, and plants. Supplements come from a synthetic version produced in a lab that has shown a lot of promise in European studies. May affect the synthesis of neurotransmitters. Has fewer side effects than 5-HTP and fewer drug interactions than Saint-John's-wort.
Dosage: Can range from 400 to 1,200 mg a day, though high doses can cause jitteriness and insomnia. Risks: People with bipolar disorder shouldn't use it without supervision because it can trigger mania.
Rhodiola rosea
Considered an adaptogen, which means it can increase your resistance to a variety of stressors. May be good for mild to moderately depressed patients. Dosage: Take 100 to 200 mg three times a day, standardized to 3 percent rosavin. Risks: More than 1,500 mg a day can cause irritability or insomnia.
Dhea
This hormone is marketed in Europe specifically for postmenopausal depression, though it may be helpful for other forms as well. Has been used in conjunction with estrogen to treat hot flashes. Not clear why it helps boost mood and energy. Dosage: 25 to 200 mg a day. Risks: Any hormonal supplement has the potential to increase cancer risk.
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