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Dopamine Supplements May Improve Depression Symptoms, Mood, and Motivation

Mar 31, 2020 · Kathleen Jade, ND · Depression

When we think about depression, lack of motivation, or difficulty focusing and concentrating, the well-known brain chemical serotonin often comes to mind. While it’s true that serotonin deficiency is a problem for many people with depression and other mental health issues, researchers have known for years that other neurotransmitters such … Read More

Norepinephrine Deficiency: Surprising Research Challenges Our Understanding of Natural Depression Remedies

Jan 30, 2020 · UHN Staff · Depression

If you’ve ever screeched to a halt to avoid an accident and felt your heart race and your breathing quicken, you’ve felt some of the effects of norepinephrine, a key player in the fight-or-flight response. But that’s not all norepinephrine does. This neurotransmitter (in the nervous system) and hormone (in … Read More

Am I Depressed? These 10 Symptoms Can Tell the Story

Jan 30, 2020 · JoAnn Milivojevic · Depression

The National Institutes of Health defines depression as a common but serious mood disorder. That may leave you still wondering, "Am I depressed?" The answer is: You're dealing with depression if your mood severely affects you how feel, think, sleep, work, and interact with others, and if your depression symptoms … Read More

Music Therapy Can Provide Natural Anxiety Relief and Treat Depression

Jan 30, 2020 · Chelsea Clark · Depression

I love music; I listen to it while driving, working, doing chores, relaxing, and even when I am exercising. And while not everyone likes the same kind, most people would agree that listening to music is a pleasant and oftentimes mood-boosting experience. In fact, music can have such a profound … Read More

The Surprising Link Between Gluten and Depression

Jan 23, 2020 · Kathleen Jade, ND · Depression

Is there a connection between gluten and depression? Investigators from the Department of Gastroenterology at Monash University and The Alfred Hospital in Melbourne, Australia, had observed from previous studies that people with gluten sensitivity (but without celiac disease) may still have digestive symptoms while on a gluten-free diet but continue … Read More

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8 Easy Tips for Coping with Depression

Sep 12, 2019 · Alison Palkhivala · Depression

Coping with depression can be very difficult, but you can lessen the blow by recognizing when you have symptoms and getting professional help. Follow the treatment plan your doctor prescribes. Contact your doctor right away if you are having bothersome or worrisome side effects from your medication. Keep in mind … Read More

Treating Depression in the Elderly

Aug 8, 2019 · Alison Palkhivala · Depression

Depression affects more than 6.5 million people ages 65 and older in the U.S., according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness. That number rises dramatically among elderly people who are hospitalized—demonstrating the effect significant illness can have on mental health. Causes | Symptoms | Diagnosis | Treatment Causes … Read More

Signs of Depression Relapse and How to Prevent Them

Jul 15, 2019 · Alison Palkhivala · Depression

One of the most important, yet most neglected, aspects of depression treatment is preventing depression from returning. Relapse refers to the returning signs of depression after a period of weeks or months of doing well. The term recurrence sometimes refers to a relapse that occurs late, after many months or … Read More

What Is Dopamine? Understanding the “Feel-Good Hormone”

Jul 10, 2019 · Kate Brophy · Depression

You’ve heard of it, but you still may be wondering, “What is dopamine?” Its reputation centers around its reputation as the “feel-good hormone.” Dopamine is associated with feelings of euphoria, bliss, motivation, and concentration, yet there’s more to it than that. Like serotonin, dopamine is a type of brain chemical … Read More

Natural Antidepressants to Try (and to Avoid)

Jul 8, 2019 · David Fryxell · Depression

Supplements making memory and cognitive claims may be marketed as beneficial for mood, depression, sleep quality, and “energy.” Other products focus primarily on these mental factors that affect mood and behavior, which in turn can indirectly affect cognition. The evidence for the effectiveness of these natural antidepressants is mixed, though … Read More

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