From the Natural Remedies for Depression issue of UHN Natural Remedies for Depression

Strategy #2: Correcting Neurotransmitter Imbalance

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By Jami Cooley, RN, CNWC • February 1, 2018

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Brain neurotransmitters are the chemical messengers that act as communication agents between different brain cells. In chronic depression, these brain chemicals get out of balance. Fortunately, there are some safe and effective natural health options available to balance brain chemicals. Of the 30 or so neurotransmitters that have been identified, researchers have discovered associations between […]

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