Secrets the Drug Companies Don't Want You to Know

Here are two more secrets the drug companies don't want you to know. Anti-depressants don't work for everyone and they have some nasty side-effects. Here's the good news: There are TWO powerful, effective and inexpensive natural supplements that have helped millions of people get rid of
depression:DHA and St. John's Wort. DHA

DHA is short for docosahexaenoic acid, which is one of the Omega-3 fatty acids found in cold water ocean fish such as salmon, sardines, haddock bluefish, mackerel and tuna. Omega-3s are also present in flaxseed, leafy green vegetables, and nuts. Since the body does not produce omega-3 essential fatty acids, they must be consumed, either in foods or supplements.  Deficiencies are rampant as few people consume these food sources on a regular basis.

DHA is also an essential building block of the brain, helping its billions of cells transmit electrical signals to all parts of the body. Indeed, experts say, 60% of the brain is made up of fat, 25% of which is DHA. This hardworking omega-3 fatty acid is also essential in maintaining vision by protecting the retina.
Low levels of DHA have been linked with visual disorders as well as other mental conditions, including dementia and depression. One intriguing study, published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, noted that depression in North America increased signifcantly at the same time that consumption of DHA dwindled.

Adequate dietary amounts of this important fatty acid are needed to support healthy brain and visual formation throughout all stages of life (beginning in the womb via the mother). DHA deficiencies are seen among individuals with memory loss, Alzheimer's disease, depression, ADD and ADHD (adults and children), addiction disorders (especially alcoholism), aggression disorders and schizophrenia.

DHA is also involved in many other important functions in the body such as regulation of cholesterol and triglycerides, clotting, inflammation, metabolism, insulin, etc. This is why sufficient levels of DHA are important for individuals with coronary artery disease, inflammatory disorders such as arthritis, allergies, asthma, and psoriasis, diabetes, and also cancer. DHA is even necessary for proper weight regulation.
 
New and exciting research has demonstrated how DHA supplementation can help many individuals with these conditions as well as many others.

The only caution is for people taking blood thinning medications. If you are on a blood-thinner, do not add DHA to your diet without consulting your doctor.

I take DHA everyday with Blue Manna and Crystal Manna.

How to take supplements: Start with the recommended doseage. Notice how you feel. Don't overdo it- just like anything else in life. Too much of a good thing is just too much.....even cheesecake!


St. John's Wort (not Wart)

Benefits: It works - It's cheap - You don't need a prescription - Sold at any health food store! Before I knew about Blue Manna, I took St. John's Wort. If you can't afford Blue Manna, St. John's Wort taken with DHA is an alternative.

How fast can you expect results?
It's supposed to take a couple of weeks for the benefits of St. John's Wort to be felt. BUT.I've always felt better within a few hours to a few days. Call it placebo effect. Who cares if you feel better!

If you make decisions based on evidence - Check out www.sjwinfo.org for the experiences of tens of millions of St. John's Wort users and to get specific questions answered on the site's discussion forum. Also get information about most potent and effective brands, doseage, etc. This site is all about sharing information. They don't sell anything.

If you like to have more "scientific" information - check out the edited report below.
 
Introduction
The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) has developed this fact sheet on the use of St. John's wort for depression.
 
Key Points
 St. John's wort is an herb that has been used for centuries to treat depression.

 How it works is not well understood.

 There is scientific evidence that St. John's wort is useful for treating mild to moderate depression.

 St. John's wort interacts with certain drugs, and these interactions can be dangerous. So, it is important to inform all of your health care providers about any therapy that you are currently using or considering, including any dietary supplements. This is to help ensure a safe and coordinated course of care.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is St. John's wort?
St. John's wort (Hypericum perforatum in Latin) is a plant with yellow flowers. It contains many chemical compounds. The active ingredients that produce the herb's effects include the compounds hypericin and hyperforin.

Preliminary studies suggest that St. John's wort might work by preventing nerve cells in the brain from reabsorbing the chemical messenger serotonin, or by reducing levels of a protein involved in the body's immune system functioning.
 
2. For what medicinal purposes has St. John's wort been used?

St. John's wort has been used for centuries to treat mental disorders as well as nerve pain. Today, St. John's wort is used by many people to treat mild to moderate depression, anxiety, or sleep disorders.

3. What is depression?

Depression effect's mood, thoughts, physical health and behavior. Symptoms commonly include:
  Ongoing sad mood
  Loss of interest or pleasure in activities that were once enjoyed
  Significant change in appetite or weight
  Oversleeping or difficulty sleeping
  Agitation or unusual slowness, lethargy
  Loss of energy, on-going fatique, exhaustion
  Feelings of worthlessness, guilt and hopelessness
  Difficulty "thinking," such as concentrating or making decisions
  Recurrent thoughts of death or suicide

4. How widely is St. John's wort used for treating depression?
In Europe, St. John's wort is widely prescribed for depression. In the United States, St. John's wort is not a prescription medication and can be purchased over the counter. St. John's wort is one of the top-selling herbal products in the United States.

5. How is St. John's wort sold?
St. John's wort products are sold in the following forms:Capsules
Teas--the dried herb is added to boiling water and steeped for a period of time.
Extracts--specific types of chemicals are removed from the herb, leaving the desired chemicals in a concentrated form.
 
6. Does St. John's wort work as a treatment for depression?
In Europe, results from a number of scientific studies have supported the effectiveness of certain St. John's wort extracts for depression. An overview of 23 clinical studies found that the herb was useful in cases of mild to moderate depression.

 7. Are there any risks to taking St. John's wort for depression?
 Research from NIH has shown that St. John's wort interacts with some drugs--     including certain drugs used to control HIV infection (such as indinavir). Other research shows that St. John's wort can interact with chemotherapeutic, or anticancer, drugs (such as irinotecan). The herb may also interact with drugs that help prevent the body from rejecting transplanted organs (such as cyclosporine). Using St. John's wort limits these drugs' effectiveness.

People can experience side effects from taking St. John's wort. The most common side effects include dry mouth, dizziness, diarrhea, nausea, increased sensitivity to sunlight, and fatigue.

(For the reader's information, when I first took SJW I  experienced sensitivity to sunlight as a side effect. Later, fatigue became an issue. To offset the fatigue, I tried taking SJW an hour before bedtime. I did sleep better but felt groggy in the morning. You may be able to take SJW without this side effect. Everyone has different chemistry, and that changes from day to day. Let me say again, the benefits of Blue Manna and Crystal Manna are so extraordinary and without any side effects, if you can afford it - this would be a far superior solution.


Please remember, it is important to inform all of your health care providers about any therapy that you are currently using or considering, including any dietary supplements. This is to help ensure a safe and coordinated course of care. However, be aware that the majority of physicians are not trained in nutrition and/or dietary supplements as part of their medical training. 


I know this is a lot of information to take in all at once, but I wanted to help you start feeling better fast! Most of the newsletters won't be this long. Since this newsletter is written just for you, please let me know if there's a specific concern or topic you want to hear about. You can write to me at diana@FreedomFromDepressionNow.com.

Wishing you great peace and happiness...

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