St John’s Wort – Your Natural Prozac - Softcover

St John’s Wort (hypericum) is an over-the-counter natural antidepressant which is selling in great quantities. This, for many, will be the remedy of the future.

St John’s Wort (otherwise called Hypericum) has recently emerged as one of the most effective treatments for depression and anxiety. Available over-the-counter and with few side-effects it can also relieve SAD (winter depression), and even PMS.

This guide, written by one of the USA’s most eminent psychologists, emphasizes that while the results can be remarkable, self-medication needs careful guidance:
· Is it safe, for instance, to come off other antidepressants?
· How long should you stay on St John’s Wort?
· Can St John’s wort be used to help you deal with temporary stress?

The book also helps you make important lifestyle changes – including strategies for tackling stress in the workplace, relationships problems, and taking effective exercise.

St John's Wort (hypericum) has recently emerged as one of the most effective treatments for depression. With few side-effects, this herbal antidepressant uniquely affects the transmission of three chemicals in your brain – seratonin, norephinephrine and dopamine. It can help relieve mild to medium-level depression, seasonal affective disorder, and even PMS.

Available over the counter, St John's wort is becoming increasingly popular. However, Dr Rosenthal emphasises that self medication can be a risky business and he helps you recognise at what points it is imperative that you seek medical help.

PROVIDING THE ANSWERS TO YOUR QUESTIONS:

How does St John's wort compare with the most widely used antidepressants, including Prozac?

Can St John's wort help you deal with temporary stress

Are there any side-effects?

Can you take the herb in combination with other antidepressants?

How much St John's wort should you use?

How long should you stay on St John's wort?

How long before you see an improvement?

What is the best way of switching to the herb from an antidepressant – and would it be safe?

Dr Rosenthal also shows you how to make important lifestyle changes to help you recover from depression. These effective strategies will be an invaluable part of your recovery programme.

Dr Norman Rosenthal is a leading authority on depression with 20 years of clinical and research experience. Based at the National Institute of Mental Health in the USA, he has successfully treated numerous patients with St John's wort. He is the author of the definitive book on seasonal affective disorder (SAD), 'Winter Blues'.