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Natural
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If
you're one of the millions who can't take Prozac -- help is here
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- 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;
- He 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.
by Michael T. Murray, N.D. - Author's Site
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Paperback
Pub
1/99
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Filled
with detailed, practical information, this is a useful and important
resource for anyone seeking an alternative to Prozac.
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- Table of Contents
- Preface
- Before You Read On
- 1. The Prozac Phenomenon
- 2. A Different View of Depression
- 3. Ruling Out an Organic Cause
- 4. Lifestyle Factors in Depression
- 5. Nutritional Factors in Depression
- 6. St. John's Wort Extract
- 7. Kava Extract
- 8. Ginkgo Biloba Extract
- 9. Amino Acids
- 10. Melatonin
- 11. Putting It All Together
- References
- Index
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