Happy Days Tea: 1 part borage leaves, 1 part calendula blossoms, 1 part nettle leaves, 1 part oatstraw, 1 part basil leaves. Blend all herbs in a pot, 1 Tablespoon per cup boiling water. Cover and steep 15-20 minutes. Drink as desired.
Mood Lifting Tea: 2-1/2 cups cold water, 4 black peppercorns, 4 green cardamom pods, 1 cinnamon stick, 4 cloves, a few slices of fresh gingerroot. Place the water and spices in a pan and heat to nearly boiling (never boil). Cover and simmer for one hour over low heat. Strain and serve with soy milk, rice milk or nut milk and sweeten with stevia.
Note: In addition to dietary interventions, adequate daily exercise, sleep, full-spectrum lighting and counseling or other mental/emotional support are important factors in reversing depression and are prescribed in conjunction with supplements, botanicals and homeopathy.
Friday, October 10, 2008
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This website is intended for educational purposes only. Read our full disclaimer. Always work with your physician for proper care and supervision. I strictly advise AGAINST combining herbs or natural therapies (aside from vitamins, minerals, or fish oil) with any form of anti-depressants. Although it is occasionally done, most naturopathic physicians, MD’s, and psychiatrists agree that until we have research demonstrating efficacy and safety herbs and natural anti-depressants with similar mechanisms to prescription drugs should not be simultaneously used.
Also, although these medicines are “natural” they are still medicines. Please do not choose to discontinue your natural medicines without the advice of your physician, someone should be overseeing your care.
Depression is complicated to sort out. Please do not try to do it alone. Someone needs to be documenting your mood fluctuations as well as when you start and stop specific therapies. Never make any changes to your health without first consulting with your physician. Have your physician check for drug interactions, and always be cautious when combining natural medicines and drugs for depression as the life threatening condition "Serotonin Syndrome" may occur. Work directly with a physician in regards to your bi-polar or depression.
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