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Serotonin Deficiency: Is This Really a Cause of Depression?

Nov 6, 2015 · UHN Staff · Depression

A serotonin deficiency has been theorized to be a core cause of depression for half a century, since it was observed that drugs that enhance serotonin levels have antidepressant effects in many people. However, what is not yet resolved is whether the drugs actually correct an underlying serotonin deficiency. Researchers from … Read More

Surprising Causes of Depression: Why Even Your Doctor is Likely to Miss This One!

Nov 5, 2015 · UHN Staff · Depression

The combination of depression symptoms, fatigue, weight gain and insomnia is often the complaint of people experiencing adrenal gland dysfunction, one of the surprising causes of depression ignored by most conventional physicians. The primary role of your adrenal glands is to produce hormones that rally all your body’s resources to … Read More

Dangers of Anti-Anxiety and Sleep Medications In Youth: Opt for Natural Sleep Remedies and Anxiety Solutions Instead

Oct 1, 2015 · Chelsea Clark · Depression

Does your kid need help sleeping? Are they anxious and unable to stay calm? Don’t just head to your doctor for some sleeping pills or anxiety meds – these prescriptions could be dangerous for your child. Kids given prescriptions for sleeping pills and anti anxiety medications are much more likely … Read More

Underactive Thyroid Symptoms in Women Include Depression

Sep 19, 2015 · UHN Staff · Depression

The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland located in the neck that weighs less than one ounce. It produces two hormones: triodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4). Thyroid hormones affect metabolism (the way the body uses energy), brain development, body temperature, muscle strength, skin tone, menstrual cycles, cholesterol levels, and weight gain. … Read More

Take Our Depression Quiz and Try These Depression Lifting Tips

Sep 8, 2015 · UHN Staff · Depression

Depression is much more than just feeling blue once in a while. So how do you know if you have true depression, and why is that important to know? It is important because true major depression is a medical condition that exists beyond life’s ordinary ups and downs. It is … Read More

Natural Depression Remedies: Rhodiola Benefits Mild to Moderate Depression

Aug 20, 2015 · UHN Staff · Depression

Rhodiola rosea, which is commonly called golden root, rose root, or Arctic root, is a plant that grows at high altitudes in Arctic and coastal regions. In traditional medicine, it has been used for centuries to increase mental and physical performance.[1] Today, rhodiola provides an effective option for those looking … Read More

Food & Mood: Hidden Trans-Fats Increase Risk of Depression Symptoms

Aug 18, 2015 · UHN Staff · Depression

Isn’t it ironic that the very foods many of us crave (and often overeat) when we are depressed are the same foods that are causing, or at least contributing, to our depression symptoms in the first place? Such is the case for trans-fats, the industrially made fat found in packaged … Read More

Experiencing PMDD Symptoms? Inositol Is a PMDD Treatment

Aug 14, 2015 · UHN Staff · Depression

In part 1 of this article, you learned how new research shows that the supplement inositol benefits patients with PMDD (premenstrual dysphoric disorder), panic disorder, anxiety and other disorders. But, before you begin taking inositol for PMDD treatment, you first need to evaluate whether or not you actually have the PMDD symptoms. … Read More

How Does Exercise Help Depression? A New Study Adds a Piece to the Puzzle

Jul 25, 2015 · UHN Staff · Depression

We have all heard that we should get more exercise, whether it is to lose weight, lower blood pressure, feel less tired, or improve our mood. Exercise is generally accepted as a vital tool in depression treatment, but we still don’t know why, exactly, exercise improves depression. There are a … Read More

Could Depression Contribute to What Causes a Stroke?

Jul 18, 2015 · UHN Staff · Depression

It is important to know what causes a stroke to be able to effectively prevent one. Some risk factors like hypertension, current smoking habits, and poor diet are pretty well known. But did you know that having depression might also increase your risk for having a stroke? What causes a … Read More

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