Depression and Anxiety

Herbalists can often alleviate these conditions very effectively, in fact, St John's Wort, a herb well known for its effect on depression, has been shown in many trials to be as effective if not more so than the standard pharmaceutical SSRI drugs (eg Prozak), with none of the side effects.  However, it is important that this herb is administered by a qualified herbalist because of the low risk of interaction with a small minority of drugs.

As with many conditions, the most effective treatment for anxiety and depression, is one which explores and treats the underlying causes such as:-

O  Nutritional deficiencies - deficiency in any essential nutrient, such as magnesium, B vitamins, vitamin D, chromium and the omega-3 essential fats can lead to depression and anxiety.

O   Blood sugar levels - poor blood sugar control can cause poor metabolism of insulin and glucose which can lead to other hormones and nutrients getting out of balance.  The overall effect, can   a major source of

O Stress - Chronic stress can certainly be an underlying cause of depression, however, fortunately there is a wealth of herbs which can effectively address stress.  The cause of the stress itself will also be explored and addressed.

O  Insomnia - As with stress, this can be an underlying factor in (as well as a feature of) depression, and the causes of insomnia will always be explored.