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Homeopathic Remedies for Depression

The symptoms of depression affect both the mind and the body, and affect a person's ability to go about the activities of daily life. Homeopathic treatments for depression include dietary factors and making lifestyle changes to reduce stress. People considering homeopathic treatments should first consult a doctor due to potential interactions with other medical conditions or medications.

  1. St. John's Wort

    • Taking supplements of St. John's Wort may provide relief for people with mild depression, according to the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine.

    Valerian

    • Valerian is a dietary supplement used to help people get more restful sleep and can also be used for anxiety and depression.

    SAMe

    • S-adenosyl-L-methionine (SAMe) is a supplement available at health food stores that can improve symptoms of mild to moderate depression.

    Fatty Acids

    • Omega-3 fatty acids are in foods including fish, walnuts, soy and flaxseed and can be taken as nutritional supplements to treat mild depression.

    Exercise

    • Physical activity can increase the brain's response to dopamine and turns on the reward center of the brain, which may reduce symptoms of depression.

    Mind-Body

    • According to the Mayo Clinic, meditation, massage, acupuncture and guided imagery treat the mind-body connection and can provide relief from mild depression symptoms.

    Warning

    • St. John's Wort can reduce the effectiveness of birth control pills, medications used to treat HIV, blood thinners, drugs used for treating cancer and anti-rejection drugs in people who have had organ transplants.

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