The extract from the herb St. John’s wort (Hypericum perforatum), a bushy, wild-growing plant with yellow flowers, has been used for centuries in many folk and herbal remedies. Today in Europe, it is used extensively to treat mild to moderate depression. In the United States, it is a top-selling botanical product. To address increasing American ( Read More…)
FDA warning on antidepressants
March 16, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Despite the relative safety and popularity of SSRIs and other antidepressants, some studies have suggested that they may have unintentional effects on some people, especially adolescents and young adults. In 2004, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted a thorough review of published and unpublished controlled clinical trials of antidepressants that involved nearly 4,400 children ( Read More…)
What are the side effects of antidepressants?
March 12, 2010 By Leave a Comment
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KIjOZq_AUeE&feature=fvw Antidepressants may cause mild and often temporary side effects in some people, but usually they are not long-term. However, any unusual reactions or side effects that interfere with normal functioning or are persistent or troublesome should be reported to a doctor immediately. The most common side effects associated with SSRIs and SNRIs include: Headache-usually ( Read More…)
Stress The Physical Affects
March 11, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Dealing with stress is a constant struggle for most of us. All the challenges and difficulties that arise from day to day activities take its toll on our overall well-being. Though for some, stress has become a way of life, living with it constantly has its consequences. Stress, as most of us know, is a ( Read More…)
Stress, the emotional and physical
March 11, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Stress is something we inevitably deal with. No matter how much we try to avoid it or prevent it, looking for ways to do those things adds up more stress into our lives. Not only does it affect our mental health, but it also affects us emotionally, physically, and often even our spiritual health can ( Read More…)