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Depression, Clinical depression, Dysthymic disorder, Major depressive disorder, Unipolar depression Home Remedies, Treatments and Cures

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Silktree

Silktree. The Silktree has been recognized for its numerous medicinal values. An analysis was carried to understand its anti-tumor activities which have been used as a traditional oriental medicine, the mechani... Read more

Daruharidraan

Daruharidraan. Berberis aristata is the scientific name for Daruharidraan or Tree Turmeric or Chitra. Daruharidraan belongs to the Berberidaceae family of the Berberis genus. Its natural range is spread out in the ... Read more

Kava kava

Kava kava. Kava Kava or Piper methysticum is an ancient crop of the western Pacific, often thought of as one of the most precious gifts from the Earth. Not only is it a pleasant drink that can be a safe alterna... Read more

Rose water

Rose water. Rose water has been used from time immemorial as an eye tonic. Rose water helps to give relief from eye strain and soothe inflamed eye tissues.Rose water is obtained from extracts of rose petals. Rose... Read more

Licorice

Licorice. The Liquorice plants are shrubs also called, Licorice Root, Radix Glycyrrhizae Lacris, Reglisse, Lacrisse, Regolizia, Gan Cao, Guo Lao. In thirteenth century it was called Liquiritia officinalis or Ly... Read more

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What is Depression?

Also called: Clinical depression, Dysthymic disorder, Major depressive disorder, Unipolar depression

Depression is the least understood, often misunderstood ailment. Some feeling of pessimism is quite normal. If the feeling of Depression starts affecting the daily routine of life the subject is suffering from Major depressive disorder or Clinical depression. More than 20 million Americans suffer from Depression. Symptoms can include: Sadness, loss of interest or pleasure in activities you used to enjoy, change in weight, difficulty sleeping or oversleeping, energy loss, feelings of worthlessness and suicidal tendencies. Depression commonly occurs between the age of 15 to 30.Woman are more prone to sink into Depression. Post partum depression is also seen caused by the fear of future for the offspring. There are effective treatments for depression, including antidepressants and talk therapy. Most people do best by using both.



Source: National Institute of Mental Health

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Certified References About Depression

Certified References appear at the bottom of some of the treatments, referring to resources on the net (some accredited) supporting the information given.

Health On the Net Foundation Treating depression with Liquorice, goldbamboo.com at Depression Home Remedy Using Licorice

PubMed National Institutes of Health U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Benefits of St. John's Wort, nccam.nih.gov at Depression Home Remedy Using St John's Wort

National Institutes of Health Benefits of Kava kava, anxiety-and-depression-solutions.com at Depression Home Remedy Using Kava kava

PubMed National Institutes of Health U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Benefits of Albizzia julibrissin, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov at Depression Home Remedy Using Silktree

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