Depression

New Therapy for Depression – ADepT
Depression

New Therapy for Depression – ADepT

Barney D. Dunn, PhD | December 19, 2023

A new form of talk therapy for depression—Augmented Depression Therapy (ADepT)—is showing promise. A recent pilot study by researchers at…

Can Probiotics Help Depression?
Depression

Can Probiotics Help Depression?

Allan Young, MB, PhD | December 17, 2023

Adding probiotic supplements to a depression treatment plan has the potential to boost the effectiveness of the treatment, according to…

Nondrug DIY Treatments for Depression
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Nondrug DIY Treatments for Depression

Richard O'Connor, PhD | December 16, 2023

There’s a problem with traditional treatments for depression. They don’t work for many patients—and studies back that up. A 2022…

Saffron Relieves Depression
Depression

Saffron Relieves Depression

Hyla Cass, MD | November 6, 2018

The golden-yellow spice prized in culinary circles is as effective against depression as prescription drugs. Here's how to use it.

Walk Your Way Out of Depression
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Walk Your Way Out of Depression

Susan Besser, MD | August 24, 2018

Looking for a drug-free answer to conquer depression? A daily walk can help as much as medication.

Do You Really Need an Antidepressant?
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Do You Really Need an Antidepressant?

Michael Banov, MD | March 21, 2014

Sometimes these drugs can mask emotions you need to feel better. The statistics are truly shocking—more than one out of…

Yes, Homeopathy Can Help Depression
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Yes, Homeopathy Can Help Depression

Mark A. Stengler, NMD | February 11, 2014

This statistic saddens me: More than one out of every 20 Americans experiences depression at any given time, yet fewer…

Nighttime Exposure to Certain Colors of Light Can Affect Depression Risk
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Nighttime Exposure to Certain Colors of Light Can Affect Depression Risk

Tracy Bedrosian, PhD | December 10, 2013

What color is the light you sleep with? You may say that you don’t sleep with any lights on. But…

Depression and Antidepressants Linked to C. Difficile Gut Infection
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Depression and Antidepressants Linked to C. Difficile Gut Infection

Mary A.M. Rogers, PhD | September 26, 2013

First the painful belly cramps, then the mad dash to the bathroom, then the way-too-watery “number two.” Ugh, diarrhea. It’s…

Root to Depression May Be In Your Stomach
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Root to Depression May Be In Your Stomach

Liz Lipski, PhD, CCN | July 3, 2013

If you have a stomachache, nausea or some other digestive problem, you know that it stems from your gastrointestinal (GI)…

If You Don’t Want to Take an Antidepressant
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If You Don’t Want to Take an Antidepressant

Jamison Starbuck, ND | June 11, 2013

"I don’t want to take these pills anymore!" Janet said, holding up a plastic prescription bottle and shaking it vigorously.…

The Hunter-Gatherer Cure for Depression
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The Hunter-Gatherer Cure for Depression

Stephen S. Ilardi, PhD | August 29, 2012

Can Living Like Cavemen Reduce Depression? Human bodies have not evolved fast enough to adapt to the demands of modern…