Download or read book The Prozac Alternative written by Ran Knishinsky and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 1998-09-01 with total page 213 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: • A comprehensive guide to the use of St. John's wort and other alternative therapies for treatment of depression, anxiety, and other mood disorders • Offers a comprehensive look at St. John's wort--the most significant natural remedy for depression--including its history in herbalism, current clinical uses, safety, and side effects • Discusses other natural alternatives such as Kava, Melatonin, and 5-HTP as treatment options to depression In the early 1990s the sale of Prozac exceeded the sale of all other antidepressant drugs in both American and world markets. But today St. John's wort is recommended 3 to 1 over Prozac as a primary treatment for depression in European countries such as Germany--and its sales continue to skyrocket in the United States. Safe, all-natural, and less expensive than synthetic drugs, St. John's wort is the ideal natural therapy for many people's depression, anxiety, and other related mood disorders. The Prozac Alternative offers a comprehensive look at St. John's wort, including its history in herbalism, current clinical uses, and safety and side effects, as well as how it compares with other natural alternatives such as Kava, Melatonin, and 5-HTP. It also discusses other uses of these natural substances as treatment alternatives to Western medicine for a variety of medical conditions.
Download or read book Natural Alternatives p Rozac to Prozac written by Michael & N D Murray and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 1998-12-16 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Though millions of depressed Americans take Prozac safely and successully, many others suffer uncomfortable or even dangerous side effects. But they needn't despair: In this comprehensive guide to relieving depression without pharmaceuticals, Michael Murray, N.D., explains the disorder itself and various exacerbating factors, including tobacco, alcohol, and caffeine; lists a range of new treatments known to produce the theraputic effects of Prozac, from St. John's Wort and Ginkgo Biloba extract to exercise programs and guided imagery, as well as the pros and cons of the much-touted "miracle drug" melatonin. Filled with detailed, practical information, this is a useful resource for anyone seeking an alternative to Prozac.
Download or read book Prozac free written by Judyth Reichenberg-Ullman and published by North Atlantic Books. This book was released on 2002 with total page 334 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Robert Ullman offer reasons for considering the homeopathic approach as an alternative to taking conventional medications such as Prozac, Zoloft, Paxil, and Wellbutrin. The authors discuss the serious side effects of these drugs and their failure.
Download or read book Natural Alternatives to Antidepressants written by Kenneth McIntosh and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses Prozac and its impact on the treatment of depression.
Download or read book Natural Alternatives p Rozac to Prozac written by Michael & N D Murray and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 1998-12-16 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Though millions of depressed Americans take Prozac safely and successully, many others suffer uncomfortable or even dangerous side effects. But they needn't despair: In this comprehensive guide to relieving depression without pharmaceuticals, Michael Murray, N.D., explains the disorder itself and various exacerbating factors, including tobacco, alcohol, and caffeine; lists a range of new treatments known to produce the theraputic effects of Prozac, from St. John's Wort and Ginkgo Biloba extract to exercise programs and guided imagery, as well as the pros and cons of the much-touted "miracle drug" melatonin. Filled with detailed, practical information, this is a useful resource for anyone seeking an alternative to Prozac.
Download or read book The Prozac Alternative written by Ran Knishinsky and published by Inner Traditions / Bear & Co. This book was released on 1998-09 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive guide to the use of St. John's wort and other alternative therapies for treatment of depression, anxiety, and other mood disorders. Discusses other natural alternatives such as Kava, Melatonin, and 5-HTP as treatment options to depression. Ran Knishinsky is the author of THE CLAY CURE and co-author of INTEGRATIVE HOMEOPATHY.
Download or read book Natural Prozac written by Joel Robertson and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2009-05-21 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Scientifically proven and easy to follow, Dr Joel Robertson’s groundbreaking lifestyle program makes a significant advance in treating and overcoming depression and its debilitating effects without drugs. With more than 21 million people now using Prozac and other anti-depressants worldwide, this book comprises an enormous breakthrough: an all-natural method anyone can use to regain control of their physical and emotional health.Robertson, an expert in pharmacology and brain chemistry, has been using this method with remarkable success for more than twenty years. His approach uses the body’s own natural chemistry to restore the brain’s chemical balance and end the dangerous cycle of negative thought patterns and behaviour that cause depression to recur. With detailed instructions on developing a tailored program of diet and exercise, new techniques for understanding and breaking free of negative habits, and targeted exercises for burning up self-destructive chemicals. Natural Prozac gives every depression sufferer a new option.
Download or read book Prozac Backlash written by Joseph Glenmullen and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2001-04-17 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a controversial look at the potent drugs millions of Americans consume each day--for everything from anxiety to sexual addiction--Dr. Glenmullen presents authoritative information on why they are risky and provides advice on choosing safer alternative treatments.
Download or read book Prozac free written by Judyth Reichenberg-Ullman and published by Prima Lifestyles. This book was released on 1999 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Did you know that there is a safe and effective alternative to Prozac? The therapeutic wonders of homeopathy are helping thousands of people just like you overcome depression naturally and without the side effects commonly associated with antidepressants. In "Prozac-Free, renowned homeopathic physicians Judyth Reichenberg-Ullman, N.D., and Robert Ullman, N.D., offer a revolutionary approach to treating depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and other mental health problems. If you are taking an antidepressant, you owe it to yourself and your loved ones to read this book. It could change your life. "Homeopathy is an improbable, mysterious, elegant therapy that just may help you to move safely through the terrifying darkness of depression. To find out more, read this book!" --James S. Gordon, M.D., author of "Manifesto for a New "Medicine "A must-read for anyone who is considering antidepressant medication." --Jennifer Jacobs, M.D., M.P.H., President-elect, American Institute of Homeopathy, coauthor of "Healing with Homeopathy "The authors give hope to patients and families searching for a natural alternative to antidepressant drugs." --Rober Morrison, M.D., author of "Desktop Guide and "Desktop Companion About the Authors Judyth Reichenberg-Ullman, N.D., M.S.W., and Robert Ullman, N.D., are licensed naturopathic physicians, board certified in homeopathy, who practice in Edmonds, Washington. The authors of four books, they are internationally known as homeopathic physicians and teachers.
Download or read book 5HTP The Natural Alternative to Prozac written by John Morgenthaler and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Prozac Backlash written by Joseph Glenmullen and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A leading Harvard psychiatrist warns of the recently discovered dangers of the most popularly prescribed antidepressants and offers effective alternative treatments.
Download or read book Fluoxetine written by Graziano Pinna and published by . This book was released on 2015-04-01 with total page 412 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fluoxetine, best known by the trade name Prozac®, unlike other psychotropic drugs whose effects were serendipitously stumbled upon, was the first developed for a precise mechanism of action, that is, the ability to selectively inhibit serotonin reuptake, based upon the theory that increasing the availability of serotonin would treat major depression. Once approved by the FDA in 1987, fluoxetine quickly became the most prescribed psychotropic drug worldwide and its success in improving mood disorders has triggered the development of a large number of congener molecules, commonly known as SSRIs after their purported mechanism of action. However, a quarter of a century after its development, the idea that fluoxetine asserts its positive behavioral effect through inhibition of serotonergic reuptake is not firmly established. This book reviews several preclinical and clinical reports suggesting that the pharmacological effects of fluoxetine may be mediated by means other than the regulation of serotonin, including the regulation of gene expression, modifying epigenetic mechanisms as well as modifying microRNAs. One of the most prominent mechanisms for the therapeutic relevance of fluoxetine relates to influencing neuroplasticity by enhancing neurotropic factors, including BDNF signaling and altering adult neurogenesis. The ability of fluoxetine to rapidly increase neurosteroid levels accounts for the fast anxiolytic effects of this drug. Fluoxetine action at sigma-1 receptor or modulating glutamatergic neurotransmission as well as the combination of fluoxetine with other psychotropic drugs is discussed in relation to its therapeutic effects. While fluoxetine was primarily prescribed as an antidepressant, this drug currently represents a treatment of choice for a broad spectrum of psychiatric disorders, including post-traumatic stress disorder and a range of anxiety disorders. This drug even possesses analgesic actions and is a valuable therapy for stroke. This book also highlights emerging evidence on the gender-specific effects of fluoxetine, its potential adverse features, including its addiction liability in combination with psychostimulants, and the impact of perinatal fluoxetine exposure.
Download or read book The Natural Prozac Program written by Jonathan Zuess and published by Vintage. This book was released on 1998-07 with total page 159 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: St John's wort is the natural alternative to the drug of the 199s, Prozac. A powerful yet gentle herb, St John's wort has been proven in clinical tests to relieve mild and moderate depression with fewer side effects and at less cost than prescription antidepressants.
Download or read book The Instinct to Heal written by David Servan-Schreiber and published by Rodale. This book was released on 2005-02-05 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An award-winning psychiatrist and neuroscientist presents seven all-natural approaches to fighting depression and anxiety by building on the body's relationship to the brain, yielding dramatic improvements quickly and permanently. Reprint. 15,000 first printing.
Download or read book Happy Pills in America written by David Herzberg and published by JHU Press. This book was released on 2010-10-01 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Valium. Paxil. Prozac. Prescribed by the millions each year, these medications have been hailed as wonder drugs and vilified as numbing and addictive crutches. Where did this “blockbuster drug” phenomenon come from? What factors led to the mass acceptance of tranquilizers and antidepressants? And how has their widespread use affected American culture? David Herzberg addresses these questions by tracing the rise of psychiatric medicines, from Miltown in the 1950s to Valium in the 1970s to Prozac in the 1990s. The result is more than a story of doctors and patients. From bare-knuckled marketing campaigns to political activism by feminists and antidrug warriors, the fate of psychopharmacology has been intimately wrapped up in the broader currents of modern American history. Beginning with the emergence of a medical marketplace for psychoactive drugs in the postwar consumer culture, Herzberg traces how “happy pills” became embroiled in Cold War gender battles and the explosive politics of the “war against drugs”—and how feminists brought the two issues together in a dramatic campaign against Valium addiction in the 1970s. A final look at antidepressants shows that even the Prozac phenomenon owed as much to commerce and culture as to scientific wizardry. With a barrage of “ask your doctor about” advertisements competing for attention with shocking news of drug company malfeasance, Happy Pills is an invaluable look at how the commercialization of medicine has transformed American culture since the end of World War II.
Download or read book Natural Antidepressants written by Syd Baumel and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 1999-02 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many people wishing to avoid the side effects of prescription anti-depressants are turning to St John's Wort as a natural anti-depressant. This guide explains how it can be taken, as well as detailing other natural supplements that are effective in treating depression.
Download or read book Listening to Prozac written by Peter D. Kramer and published by Penguin. This book was released on 1997-09-01 with total page 481 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The New York Times bestselling examination of the revolutionary antidepressant, with a new introduction and afterword reflecting on Prozac’s legacy and the latest medical research “Peter Kramer is an analyst of exceptional sensitivity and insight. To read his prose on virtually any subject is to be provoked, enthralled, illuminated.” —Joyce Carol Oates When antidepressants like Prozac first became available, Peter D. Kramer prescribed them, only to hear patients say that on medication, they felt different—less ill at ease, more like the person they had always imagined themselves to be. Referencing disciplines from cellular biology to animal ethology, Dr. Kramer worked to explain these reports. The result was Listening to Prozac, a revolutionary book that offered new perspectives on antidepressants, mood disorders, and our understanding of the self—and that became an instant national and international bestseller. In this thirtieth anniversary edition, Dr. Kramer looks back at the influence of his groundbreaking book, traces progress in the relevant sciences, follows trends in the use and public understanding of antidepressants, and assesses potential breakthroughs in the treatment of depression. The new introduction and afterword reinforce and reinvigorate a book that the New York Times called “originally insightful” and “intelligent and informative,” a window on a medicine that is “telling us new things about the chemistry of human character.”
