Natural Alternatives To Prozac - Pap

Do you take Prozac to combat your depression but find the side effects uncomfortable? There are alternatives to Prozac. In fact, you can find many of them on the shelf in drug stores and health food stores. Herbal remedies, minerals, extracts, ointments and minerals have been clinically proven to be as effective as Prozac in treating depression and other related problems. Natural Alternatives to Prozac features alternatives from St. John's Wort and Ginkgo Biloba to exercise for people who want to know how to use natural alternatives adequately and reliably.

Though millions of depressed Americans take Prozac safely and successully, many others suffer uncomfortable or even dangerous side effects. But they needn't despair: In this comprehensive guide to relieving depression without pharmaceuticals, Michael Murray, N.D., explains the disorder itself and various exacerbating factors, including tobacco, alcohol, and caffeine; lists a range of new treatments known to produce the theraputic effects of Prozac, from St. John's Wort and Ginkgo Biloba extract to exercise programs and guided imagery, as well as the pros and cons of the much-touted "miracle drug" melatonin. Filled with detailed, practical information, this is a useful resource for anyone seeking an alternative to Prozac.

Michael T. Murray, N.D., teaches at Bastyr University in Seattle, Washington. In addition to practicing medicine, he is the author of fourteen books, including A Textbook of Natural Medicine. He lives in Bellevue, Washington.