ABOUT THE BOOK Natural Alternatives to Prozac ANNOTATION In Natural Alternatives to Prozac, a March title from Morrow, naturopath Michael T. Murray promotes simple lifestyle changes and nutritional and herbal supplements as effective ways to elevate one"s mood without drugs. His treatment begins with an exam to determine whether a physiological cause is behind an individual's depression. But his approach emphasizes the non-physiological and includes developing an optimistic outlook, eliminating smoking and drinking, exercise and upping the amount of laughter in one's life. Other recommendations involve such herbal extracts as St. John's Wort and Ginkgo Biloba, amino acids and melatonin. Self-tests for assessing one's mental state and propensity toward depression and a reference list are provided. FROM THE PUBLISHER Are there safe and effective natural alternatives to America's most commonly prescribed antidepressant, Prozac? The answer is yes, and in Natural Alternatives to Prozac, naturopathic physician Michael Murray offers all-natural remedies for people who want to alleviate depression without pharmaceutical drugs. In a straightforward, easy-to-understand style, Murray outlines some of the consequences - and unwanted side effects - involved with taking Prozac. He offers a comprehensive look at depression's damaging effects on quality of life and includes tests that readers can take to help determine if they are suffering from depression. Chapters about lifestyle and nutrition examine how food allergies, heavy metals, and vitamin deficiency can contribute to a depressed state of mind. Murray then shows how many herbs, extracts, vitamins, and minerals have medicinal benefits proven in clinical studies. These natural remedies can provide results similar to Prozac's - without side effects

Natural Alternatives to Prozac also sheds light on the healthful benefits of melatonin, while discussing why this "miracle drug" may not be right for everyone. With detailed, practical information throughout, this guide to alleviating depression will help readers live fuller, healthier lives.

Depression,  Mental  --  Alternative  Treatment,  Depression,  Mental  --  Nutritional  Aspects