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Herbal remedies for depression – St John’s wort, but is it safe?

Natural, wholesome, inexpensive and available over the counter, St John’s wort seemed to be the dream remedy for depression. Taken all over the world in huge quantities, it has become the pill to pop without guilt or fear, the herbal Prozac that dusted away the blues nature’s way. The downside is only now emerging. Although [...]

Dealing with Depression

Introduction What is depression? Most people, children as well as adults, feel low or `blue’ occasionally. Feeling sad is a normal reaction to experiences that are stressful or upsetting. When these feelings go on and on, or dominate and interfere with your whole life, it can become an illness. This illness is called `depression’. Depression [...]