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Mild depression, unfortunately, is not uncommon today. It can touch anyone, causing insomnia or excessive sleep, loss of interest, low energy, inability to concentrate and feelings of worthlessness.
Recently, there has been a tremendous growth in the production and sales of psychotropic medications to treat depression. These remedies, however, can be costly in more ways than one. In addition to the monetary strain put on a patient, there is often another price, in the form of unpleasant and sometimes dangerous side effects.
Wouldn't it be great if there were natural alternatives to these medications? Substances that could help treat depression and stress without the side effects? Well, there are, and it may surprise you to know that they've been around for centuries.
St. John's Wort has been used for more than 2,000 years in treating various conditions, and recently found to aid in the treatment of mild depression. Ginkgo biloba, another key ingredient, is one of the most widely used herbs in Europe. Ginkgo interacts with a substance in the body called platelet activation factor (PAF). By doing so, Ginkgo has been shown to increase blood flow to the brain, resulting in lower occurrence of stroke, improved memory and reaction time, and help in the treatment of depression.
Another ingredient, kava kava, helps reduce anxiety, hysteria and fatigue without affecting overall mental or physical performance, and B vitamins have been added to optimize energy levels.
Time-tested remedies to age-old problems, that's the St. John's Wort edge. |
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