It seems as though there is a new anti depressant or stress relieving medication on the market every other week! But did you realize, most of these medications come from herbs? Of course, there are added "things" to it, but the base for almost all of them are time tested and proven herbs that we can buy for ourselves! When you choose to treat your depression or stress with an herb, or with a prescription, for that matter, it is important that you incorporate some sort of exercise program with it to achieve full benefits! It can be as simple as yoga, or a walk around the block, or a full-fledged gym membership. The idea is to help your body’s natural endorphins interact with the medication or herb to help you heal!
The ancient Chinese method of acupuncture uses needles inserted in pressure points to help relieve stress, anxiety and depression, along with many other illnesses! Although it sounds strange, millions of people swear by this method! Make sure you find a certified acupuncture specialist and that they are certified!
St. John’s Wort is one of the most popular anti-depressant herbs. It also helps to alleviate stress, anxiety and will help you sleep better at night! Taken in capsule form- usually twice a day it will help make you feel better and sleep better!
Gingko is another popular herbal treatment that many find success using! Also typically taken in capsule form, it works much the same as St. Johns Wort, and on some patients is more effective.
Of course, the old stand by of diet and exercise is also a natural cure for mild cases of depression. When you elevate the endorphins in your body, you get a "feel good" that lasts hours!