You may be wondering what is the best therapy for depression? What if I told you there is a type of therapy that can often work just as well as, or even better than, antidepressants? And, if you combine it with antidepressants, you will get even better results than medications alone? Sounds pretty good, right? […]
Month: December 2018
What Causes Depression?
Your doctor has probably told you that what causes depression is a chemical imbalance in your brain. You were probably also told that the way to correct this imbalance is to take medications called antidepressants. Antidepressants may help depression by increasing the availability of mood-regulating chemicals called neurotransmitters. But, Is It Really That Simple? The truth […]
Getting Off Antidepressants Safely and Comfortably
For one reason or another, you’ve decided that you want to stop using an antidepressant. Perhaps you’ve made great strides in your healing and feel you don’t need your medication anymore? Or you can’t afford your medication? Or maybe you just want to give a more natural approach a try? Whatever your reasons are for […]
Chromium, Sugar Cravings and Depression?
If you are finding yourself dealing with symptoms like sugar cravings, depression, and problems with managing your blood sugar, it could be that you are not getting enough of an important mineral called chromium. What Is Chromium? Chromium — in particular trivalent chromium (chromium 3+) — is a trace mineral found in certain foods. It […]
Can Depression Be Cured? The Answer May Surprise You
Can depression be cured? Generally, doctors will tell you, “No.” They will tell you that you have a chemical imbalance and that imbalance is only corrected for as long as you take the medication. Once you discontinue the medication, your depression will return. But, is that always true? Can depression never be permanently cured? Let’s […]
