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SAMe (pronounced “Sammy”) stands for S-adenosyl-L-methionine. SAMe is a compound produced by the liver and used throughout the body in a chemical process called methylation. Methylation, essential to many chemical reactions in the body, is one of the last steps … Continue reading →

Omega-3 essential fatty acids (oils), which include eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), are found primarily in fish (such as mackerel, lake trout, herring, sardines, albacore tuna, and salmon) and some plants. While they are necessary for the proper … Continue reading →

Exercising as little as three hours a week can have a profound effect on the symptoms of depression. Researchers are puzzled about the exact reason for the benefits, but studies conducted with animals suggest that exercise increases brain neurotransmitters that … Continue reading →

St. John’s Wort has been used for thousands of years, and is currently one of the top selling herbs in the United States. More prescriptions are written for St. John’s Wort in Germany than many prescription drugs (such as Prozac). … Continue reading →

Everyone experiences sadness and unhappiness at some point in their lives. Clinical Depression, however, is more intense and of longer duration than typical sadness or grief, which interferes with a person’s ability to engage in daily activities. The symptoms of … Continue reading →

The following information describes a variety of other therapies for anxiety. Most of these therapies are mildly sedating, and have been used for years as successful anti-anxiety and calming remedies. There simply isn’t enough well-designed research to support their use … Continue reading →

Mary Kay Smith, Marijo B. Tamburrino, Rollin W. Nagel1 and Denis J. Lynch, Departments of Family Medicine and Psychiatry College of Medicine and Life Sciences University of Toledo   Corresponding author: Marijo Tamburrino, M.D. Department of Psychiatry College of Medicine … Continue reading →

Kava is the best studied herb for treating anxiety. Researchers searching for the active part of the plant have discovered that Kava contains chemicals known as kavalactones. In various research studies, kavalactones have demonstrated sedative (calming and relaxing), anxiolytic (anti-anxiety), … Continue reading →

Anxiety is one of the most common psychiatric disorders. Whether it is the fear of an upcoming public speaking situation, or experiencing discomfort before going into a doctor’s office, most people have felt anxiety at some point in their lives. … Continue reading →

Many people associate the word “natural” with safe and think that alternative medicines must be benign. This is often not the case! For example, cyanide and arsenic are natural substances and have the potential to create much harm (even death). … Continue reading →