St. John's Wort: Nature's Wonder Anti-depressant

Each year, people diagnosed with depression grow dramatically in the United States and in most countries around the world.

Mt. Maunganui, New Zealand (prHWY.com) July 23, 2012 - Each year, people diagnosed with depression grow dramatically in the United States and in most countries around the world. It is estimated that one out of 20 Americans suffers from depression every year and most of them turn to synthetic anti-depressants for relief and improved coping. A plant growing in the meadows of most countries in Europe called St. John's Wort, has been found to be nature's wonder anti-depressant, less the side effects of prescription SSRIs (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors).

Known for its scientific name as Hypericum perforatum, St. John's Wort is flowering herb producing yellow flowers. St. John's Wort for depression and anxiety has been a traditional health practice for centuries now. Today, doctors prescribe St. John's Wort Supplements as primary treatment of choice from mild to moderate depression in Germany and many European countries. Aside from that, this natural anti-depressant shown promise as potential treatment for other mental health problems like anxiety, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, mood swings related to hormonal imbalance, and diseases like viral infections, inflammatory conditions, and varicose veins.

Until today, the exact mechanism on how St. John's Wort treats depression is still unknown. But experts believe that it contains very active ingredients that elate mood and promotes a happier disposition. The therapeutic components of St. John's Wort are called hypericin, pseudohypericin, and hyperforin. These natural chemicals relate well to the brain chemistry of depressed people, providing effective relief from all the devastating symptoms of depression. St. John's Wort studies on animals revealed that there are other active ingredients in this herb that supports the re-absorption of major mood-regulating neurotransmitters such as dopamine, norepinephrine, and serotonin. This reabsorption process increases the amount of these neurotransmitters circulating in the brain, supporting optimum health and functioning of brain cells.

St. John's Wort does all these natural ways to fight depression, and another best thing about is that it doesn't produce all the undesirable side effects of synthetic antidepressants. Common anti-depressant medications include Prozac, Elavil, Paxil, and Nardil. However, long term use of these drugs causes decreased libido, gastrointestinal discomforts, headaches, and sleeplessness. Although a natural herb, St. John's Wort has some milder side effects like dry mouth, sensitivity to light, dizziness, fatigue, and stomach irritations.

One very popular formulation of St. John's Wort called Perika has been shown to deliver clinically proven effectiveness on managing mood and relieving depression. St. John's Wort Perika is rich in the active ingredient Hyperforin that recent research suggests to be responsible for the herb's mood stabilizing properties.

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Tasman Health
517 Maunganui Rd.
Mt. Maunganui 3116
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