Depression

With over 17 million Americans suffering from clinical depression and 28 million on antidepressant or anti-anxiety medication, depression is an extremely prevalent problem in the US. Signs and symptoms of depression include:

1. Insomnia or excessive sleep habits
2. Poor appetite accompanied by weight loss or increased appetite accompanied by weight gain
3. Loss of energy
4. Diminished ability to think or concentrate
5. Loss of interest or pleasure in usual activities or decrease in sexual drive
6. Physical hyperactivity or inactivity
7. Feelings of worthlessness, self-reproach, or inappropriate guilt
8. Recurrent thoughts of death or suicide

If you are experiencing any signs or symptoms of depression, please consult with a qualified naturopathic doctor to identify possible contributing factors to your depression such as, nutrient deficiencies, nicotine, alcohol, and other illicit drug use, stress, premenstrual syndrome, low adrenal function, sleep disturbances, side effects of certain prescription drugs, hypoglycemia, hypothyroidism, food allergies, heavy metals, low serotonin levels, and numerous preexisting conditions - cancer, chronic pain, diabetes, multiple sclerosis, heart disease, rheumatoid arthritis.

Naturopathic treatment for depression entails vitamin and mineral supplementation, diet and lifestyle counseling and botanical medicine to provide the essential nutrients necessary for healthy nervous system function, optimal and balanced neurotransmitter production, and mood enhancement.

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