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Return To Depression Article Archive   The Benefits on St. Johns Wort for Treating Depression Naturally By Adam Tijerina Millions of people suffer from the effects of depression all over the world. In the United States, almost one in six are affected by depression and require some type of medical treatment. There are several treatment options available from prescription drugs to therapy to natural remedies. Each option has its own pros and cons. This article will go over using St. John's Wort for treating depression naturally. Because depression affects so many people and since not everyone wants to take prescription drugs or suffer from the side effects, they turn to natural remedies looking for a better answer. Several herbs have been studied for their mind soothing effects and mood boosting properties. One of the better performing herbs is St. John's Wort. St. John's Wort is an herbal plant called Hypericum Perforatum which grows in Europe and recently has been cultivated in the US. Ancient Greeks and Native Indians used the plant for centuries for several medicinal purposes. It has gone through numerous clinical trials and it has been shown to be an effective treatment option for several disorders with depression being the main focus of study. St. John's Wort has been called nature's Prozac because it can work as well as Prozac just without the negative side effects. It works by boosting the Serotonin levels in the brain which in turn helps alleviate several disorders including depression and anxiety disorders. How fast can St. John's Wort work for depression? When taken regularly as part of a natural treatment for depression symptoms, St John's Wort can help lift your mood and start relieving the symptoms of depression in about three to five weeks. How does this compare to prescription drugs you ask? Anti-depressant drugs can take from 4-8 weeks for the benefits to start appearing. Plus, you also have to worry about the possible side effects of taking these drugs. This is not to say that St. John's Wort is without its own side effects. It can cause fatigue and sensitivity to light. These side effects are mild compared to some anti-depressants which can cause impotence, insomnia, and anxiety to name a few. You also do not have to worry about developing a dependence on St. John's Wort as it is an all natural herbal supplement. St. John's Wort has been shown to help with the symptoms of depression. It can help you if you are one of the millions who suffer from depression. It is said that more people in Germany use it to treat their depression naturally than anti-depressant drugs. When considering a treatment option for depression, make sure you add St. John's Wort to your list to discuss with your doctor. Discover more about how to calm your mind with the healing powers of St. John's Wort combined with the relaxing powers of the Passion Flower - MindSoothe. Read our MindSoothe review and learn more about how to treat your depression naturally. keywords: depression | mindsoothe | st. John's wort | st johns wort | anxiety | mood | serotonin | mind soothe | native remedy Ocd Help

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