Treating depression naturally

While antidepressant medications are often prescribed to manage this often crippling condition alongside psychological therapy, there are alternative remedies that can be deployed to assist the management of depression.

  • The herb St. John’s wort can be used to treat mild to moderate depression.
  • Nutrients such as inositol, phenylalanine, tryptophan, methylfolate, vitamin B12, zinc and magnesium can be incorporated to alleviate depression.
  • Fish oil taken in high doses can help to reduce depression.
  • Correcting underactive thyroid hormone production and taking the hormone DHEA might help to diminish depression.
  • Assessing and addressing genetic signatures can assist with individualising treatment strategies to combat depression.
  • Exercise has been shown to alleviate depression.
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