Depression can be treated with medical prescription from the doctors. However for those who are looking for natural alternatives, here are some natural ways of treating depression.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
This is scientifically proven to be an effective way to treat depression. This kind of non-medical therapy aims to change how people think. The combination of cognitive therapy with medication, in some studies, increase the efficacy to 85%.
St. John's Wort (Hypericum perforatum)
This can be bought in tablet, capsule and liquid form at any supermarket or drugstore. It inhibits the reuptake of the neurotransmitters serotonin, norepinephrine, and dopamine.
S-Adenosylmethionine (SAMe)
It helps by transferring its methyl group to DNA, proteins, phospholipids and biogenic amines. Researches show that SAMe may be useful in the treatment of depression.
Light Therapy
Light therapy is used and is proven to effective in treating seasonal affective disorder, and it may reduce the symptoms of non-seasonal depression. Effectiveness of this kind of therapy also depends on the brightness of light, duration of light exposure and other factors.
Exercise
Exercise improves the overall physical function and alters serotonin levels in the brain leading to improved mood and well being.
So before you jump into purchasing over-the-counter anti-depressants try one of these methods. These natural alternatives may be more beneficial for you.
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