CD57
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I need someone's natural remedy for depression! I would like to combine stuff like SAM-e with l-theanine, etc...can someone tell me these combos?
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Keebler
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Natural Support for Depression: New Mechanism of Action Behind Nutritional Mood Enhancers
- By Chris D. Meletis, ND
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I see from another post of yours that you are also treating KPU. It's important, then, to avoid tryptophan (and 5-HTP) as those with porphyria do not process tryptophan correctly and that can add to liver stress and other problems. -
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sammy
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Omega 3's in fish oil are supposed to be helpful in relieving depression.
St. John's Wart might also be helpful. I have no personal experience with it though.
Sunshine and exercise are two things that can help lift your mood without medication or supplementation.
Take some time to read up on your options before you start making combinations for yourself. If you can, it would be good to consult with a naturopath (ND).
And when you do start a new herb/supplement remember it may take a couple weeks before you notice improvement in symptoms.
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Keebler
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- Magnesium and Fish oil are tops to lessen depression. I could not tolerate St. John's Wart (it make me far too "wired"). But Gotu Kola was tremendous help.
GOTU KOLA (not a cola) can calm the nervous system while also helping with alertness. It helps give a sense of well-being without feeling ``wired'' or ``hungover''.
Of everything I've used over the years, I cannot say enough good about the wonderful effects I've seen - in many ways - from Gotu Kola.
Gotu Kola is bitter and astringent in taste and cooling in action. It is a brain and memory tonic, and an anti-poison, and very useful for wound and skin healing. . . .
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Or cocoa powder, stevia in whatever kind of milk or nut milk you drink.
Or cocoa powder, in a tiny dish, add a dash of stevia and some nut oil and enjoy slowly. You could add nut meal or coconut flakes. -
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Keebler
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- And, how could I have forgotten about ADRENAL SUPPORT. That is what got me down off the bridge, so to speak.
Gotu Kola helped adrenal function but so did: Vitamin B-5, Ashwagandha; Cordyceps; Siberian Ginseng; Rhodiola (though that should be added later - and slowly at a low dose - as it can "wire" one if very depleted). More more details:
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In addition, curcumin reversed the stress-induced increase in the levels of serum corticosterone, the primary hormone secreted during the stress response.
The researchers also found that the effectiveness of curcumin was similar to the effects of a tri-cyclic antidepressant.
. . . inhibited changes due to corticosterone-induced toxicity including preserving nerve cell connections, and inhibiting the corticosterone-induced activation of the enzyme calcium/calmodulin kinase II and stimulated glutamate receptor expression, which play a role in neurotransmitter secretion and certain kinds of memory and learning.
The researchers concluded, ``Thus, curcumin may be an effective therapeutic for learning and memory disturbances as was seen within these stress models, and
its neuroprotective effect was mediated in part by normalizing the corticosterone response, resulting in down-regulating of the phosphorylated calcium/calmodulin kinase II and glutamate receptor levels.'' -
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Amyqu
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CD57, I hope whoever is treating you knows you are having depression. It's very important!
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