Tommy Van Brocklin didn’t see any way out.
At age 60, he had battled depression since his teens. His doctors put him on different drugs, but none worked for long.[1]
His dark moods made it hard to continue at his job as a civil engineer in Memphis, Tennessee.
“I’ve functioned all these years, but it has been very difficult at times,” he said.… Read More
It’s no wonder Big Pharma loves antidepressants.
About 13% of Americans over the age of 12 take them, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
These medications include Prozac (fluoxetine), Zoloft (sertraline), Celexa (citalopram), Lexapro (escitalpram), and many others.
Antidepressants can be very difficult to quit. Withdrawal is similar to that of addictive drugs. A quarter of the people on the medications have taken them for at least 10 years.… Read More
Cannabis relieves depression immediately in most patients, according to a recent study at the University of New Mexico.[1]
Researchers found that giving medical marijuana to depression sufferers improved their symptoms just moments after consumption by nearly four points on a 0-10 scale.
The findings have major implications for the 20% of Americans who suffer from depression.
The current standard depression treatment includes a class of drugs known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs).… Read More
It’s long been known that probiotics help with digestive troubles. But a new study shows that “good” bacteria offer a surprising bonus: They relieve depression.[1]
Researchers at McMaster University in Canada recruited 44 adults with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and mild to moderate anxiety or depression. IBS is the world’s most common digestive disorder. It causes stomach pain as well as constipation and/or diarrhea.… Read More