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Protocol - Depression Depression Note: The below listed matrix numbers can be loaded throughout the program in the Piggy Back sections! SCIO BODY VIEWER • Program Start/Load Individual Movie Program (Start INFO Exchange) • Program Start/Treat Disease Path of all Old Trauma • Organ Systems/Brain/Limbic • Organ Systems/Endocrine/Thyroid • • • • • • • o o o o Psychological/Depression Therapy Auditory Chakras/Long Scan Chakra Psychological/Emotions SCIO Therapy/Energy Boost SCIO Therapy/Aura Cleanse Sacred Geometry/Unconscious Selection Misc/Homeopathic Extras: Nosodes: 2779 5615 5614 6112 (Double space between the numbers.) Isodes: 7551 743 613 754 749 709 (Double space between the numbers.) Misc.: Depression Activate (You may have to scroll down to see this button.)/Close the Homeopathic Panel. Protocol - Depression • Click on your Claps32 Icon on the bottom of your toolbar and this will allow the Body Viewer program to run in the background simultaneously as your other therapies are running. DISEASE DICTIONARY Test/Disease Probability and Dictionary/Disease Dictionary/Scroll down to “DEPRESSION or BIPOLAR DEPRESSION”/Electroacupuncture + BioResonance on Right/OK-Reveal Text/Quick Calibrate Patient’s Reactivity/Quick Test Patient BioResonance (If this button is missing, go up to the Therapy and you will find it there.)/Long Term Therapy Active/If Checked Mute Dictionary Music/Auto Treat/Click on your Claps32 Icon on the bottom of your toolbar and this will allow the Disease Dictionary module to run in the background simultaneously as your other therapies are running. NLP Test/Programs/NLP/Emotional + Biological Flow/Treat & Test Flow Charts Test/Programs/NLP/Mental Factors + Emotional Chart/Test+Treat Emotions/Find Depression on Table above/Double click on it to load/10 Sec Zap Emotion/Make Emotion Chart/Show Emotion-Neuro Trans Chart/Therapy/Therapy for Bottom and Top Balance Test/Programs/NLP/Therapies/Depression Rx Test/Programs/NLP/Therapies/Bipolar Depression Test/Programs/NLP/Individual NLP/Depression (blue box)/Answer top questions in white box/Enter Other Known Symptoms:/Start NLP Interface Test/Programs/NLP/Survival Awareness Form/Expand SAF in Detail/Double click on items to Treat/Go to Meta Program 1 Chart/Double click on colored items to Treat/Meta Analysis 2/Treat Colored Items Test/Programs/NLP/Information/ Depression Test ACUPUNCTURE Test/Programs/Acupuncture Pictures Access/Choose Point/Test+Treat: POINTS Sp1=Depression SPINAL 1. Test/Programs/Neuro Emotional Complex/Test + Treat Emotions 2. Test/Programs/Spinal/Timed Therapies/Feel Good Therapy/Start/Thyroid Dysfunction Stim/Start Protocol - Depression TIMED THERAPIES 1. Test/Programs/Timed Therapy, Music, Superlearning/Enable Timed Therapy/Start Auto “Feel Good” Therapy 2. Test/Programs/Time Therapy, Music, Superlearning/Enable Timed Therapy/Click on Injury in the middle of the screen/Start Auto Psych Treatment BIOFEEDBACK a. Test/Programs/Biofeedback/Misc./Add Piggy Back Therapies/Load/OK/Hide File/Relaxation/Release Psychic Pain b. Test/Programs/Biofeedback/Misc./Add Piggy Back Therapies/Load/OK/Hide File/Relaxation/Release subconscious negativity c. Test/Programs/Biofeedback/Misc./Add Piggy Back Therapies/Load/OK/Hide File/Organ Systems/Emotional Release d. Test/Programs/Biofeedback/Misc./Add Piggy Back Therapies/Load/OK/Hide File/Organ Systems/Bipolar Depression e. Test/Programs/Biofeedback/Misc./Add Piggy Back Therapies/Load/OK/Hide File/Organ Systems/Emotional f. Test/Programs/Biofeedback/Misc./Add Piggy Back Therapies/Load/OK/Hide File/Organ Systems/Endocrine ZAP Test/Auto Focus Zap/Auto Zap Emotions SEARCH From the Test Matrix Panel/type “Depression” in the white box labeled Search for Item:/Click on Search/Either click on the items individually and click Treat to Zap the item or go up to the Auto Focus Zap menu/Choose Auto Zap from filter for 5 minutes. FLOWER ESSENCES Test/Flower Essences (pink tab to the right of the panel) Auto Focus Zap/Auto Zap From Filter 5 min. PATIENT SUPERCONSCIOUS REDUCTION Test/Treatments/Patient Superconscious Reduction Panel/Disease of Concern: Depression/Start Superconscious Link/Close red VARHOPE panel/Double click on all above items in red to begin treatment NUTRITION • Test/Programs/Nutrition and Homeopathy/Calculate strike this key Protocol - Depression first/OK/Insert Disease: Depression/Test Disease for best nutritional supplement/Double click on all items appearing in yellow to treat • Vitamin B Complex Family/Close blue panel/Nutrienergy Balance • Female Problems or Male Problems/Hormone Balance/Ovary or Prostate Balance RISK PROFILE Test/Programs/Risk Profile/Load Current Patient/Minerals/Double click on: Sodium, Sulphur and Boron/Amino Acids Protocol - Depression ZAP From the Test Matrix/Auto Focus Zap/Auto Zap Infection Emphasis – Top Worms/Auto Zap Candida Test/Programs/EEG ECG FREQ: Tab to the right to see: Brain Wave Pattern Therapy/Start/Click the small white circle of the highest problematic wave on the right side of panel and click the small white circle of the highest Wave Speed on the left, then click start again until “Normal” is the highest number. The “Normal” reading should be above 40 and no other reading in the “Pattern Type” should be within 10 values below the “Normal” Reading. Alpha = 9Hz – 13Hz (relaxed, calm, lucid, not thinking) Beta = 14Hz – 30Hz (awake, normal alert consciousness) Theta = 4Hz – 8Hz (deep relaxation and meditation, mental imagery) Delta = 1Hz – 3Hz (deep, dreamless sleep) Protocol - Depression EEG=ELECTROENCEPHALOGRAMS “DEFINITIONS” EPILEPTIC: Evidence of brain hormone deficiency, injury, or other blockage of hormonal activity. LOCAL SLOW WAVES: structural lesion, ischemia, epileptic tendencies, serotonin deficiencies, tumor, hemorrhages, abscesses, migraines, and hypertension. AMPLITUDE DISORDERS: Battery of the brain is weak, mineral, dehydration, amino acid deficiency, fatty acid deficiency, or hypo-oxygenation, stroke, Huntingdon's chorea, brain toxicity, metabolic disease, anxiety or intense fear. CEREBELLAR DISORDERS: Demyleination of the CEREBELLAR area, dizziness and inability to maintain balance. Treatment should include fatty acids and proper Sarcodes. GENERAL ASSYMETERY: Difference in the amplitude and or phase of the waves from the two sides of the head, thalamic cortical lesions can cause or lesions, skull defect can cause this pattern. Suggest cranial sacral therapy or other cranial adjustment. Protocol - Depression INJURY: Traumas physical or emotional. BILATERAL SYNCH: Hyperventilation, drowsiness, and hypoglycemia, structural disorders in the mesencephalon, diencephalon, or the frontal lobe. Also treat toxins, endocrine and metabolic disease. DEEP BRAIN ASSYMETERY: Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, Addison's, Wilson's other metabolic diseases, toxins such as steroids, or drugs, vitamin and mineral deficiency such as B12, Copper, Potassium, Carbon Monoxide or oxygen deficiency such as emphysema. Hypoglycemia or liver disease must also be treated. PERSONALITY DISORDERS: The personality engrams have a signature reactive field. If there are two engrams appearing this factor can appear. There are other waveforms, which can be detected from the EPFX. These factors will need to be treated with counseling and or NLP techniques. Protocol - Depression AUTO COLOR THERAPY PANEL Test/Programs/Therapy/Auto Color Therapy/Start Color Therapy This program utilizes and tests the reactions to 256 healing colors. Colored Light is an old form of medicine that has long been used to heal and protect the body. Light energy has different wavelengths according to its color. For example, Violet has a shorter wavelength, and red has a long one. The longer the wave, the slower it vibrates. Each of us is made up of electromagnetic waves and particles. When light and color touch and penetrate our body, they influence our vibration and the way our body functions. Scientists who have studied color have found that hormones are color sensitive; their molecular structure is actually Protocol - Depression COLOR THERAPY DEFINITION: Color Therapy applies color to restore physical, mental and emotional afflictions. Color is a form of radiation, which can have a subtle but also a persistent influence on our emotional and physical health. Color Therapy is somewhat related to other therapies like Sound because we are trying to restore health on a vibrational level. Healthy cells have a certain frequency and Colors have their own frequencies. Choosing Colors can even reveal certain aspects of our personality. Afflictions, which are most commonly treated with Color Therapy include: Anxiety Aggression Asthma Complementary Depression Emotional problems Eczema Insomnia Stress RED REPRSENTS: Fire, heat, activity, movement, life-force, growth, energy, action, excitement, libido, hate, destruction and stimulates the senses (sight, taste, etc.) ASSOCIATED ACTIVITY: Works as a Tonic and Diuretic; increases pulse and heart rate; improves circulation; may increase pain. ORANGE REPRESENTS: Positive, cheerful, strengthening, health improvement, mediates between red and yellow. ASSOCIATED ACTIVITY: Speeds metabolism, lymph system, kidney functions, anti-allergic, anti-depressive, stimulates lungs, bones, and tissues. YELLOW REPRESENTS: Cheerfulness, positive attitude, optimism and stimulation. ASSOCIATED ACTIVITY: Stimulates lymph system; strengthens nervous system, liver, anti-depressive, tonic, stimulates digestion and intestines. Protocol - Depression GREEN REPRESENTS: Recovery, regeneration, strengthening and positive attitude. ASSOCIATED ACTIVITY: To speed recovery from any disease and stimulates pituitary. PURPLE REPRESENTS: Calming; mystic; intuition. ASSOCIATED ACTIVITY: Insomnia, hypnotic, relaxing, cataleptic, lowers body temperature and reduces pain. BLUE REPRESENTS: Introspective, calming, dulling and loneliness. ASSOCIATED ACTIVITY: Insomnia, laughing fits, diaphoretic, fever, inflammation and a sedative. Also, see protocol on Spiritual Harmony. Condition - Depression Depression Depression is a neuropsychiatric disease consisting of chronic overwhelming and incapacitating sadness and of feeling "down" (depressed). Main types of Depression: Unipolar and Bipolar (manic), Chronic depression is called unipolar. A milder but chronic form of Depression is called Dysthymia, also known as depressive neurosis. Bipolar: Mania is characterized by physical activity, non-stop talking, and extreme elation. Symptoms: Intense sadness lasting from at least 2 weeks up to a lifetime. Other symptoms may include: Loss of sleep, appetite, weight, interest, libido, concentration, memory. Feelings of guilt, anxiety, hopelessness, pessimism, emptiness. Weight gain or weight loss. Constipation or diarrhea. Tiredness, sleepiness, suicidal, brooding over past experiences. Clinical depression may have five of the following symptoms: 1. Insomnia or excessive sleeping 2. Loss of concentration 3. Loss of energy, tiredness 4. Loss of appetite and weight, or, increased appetite and weight gain. 5. Loss of interest in daily activities, and/or loss of libido. 6. Becoming either hyperactive or inactive. 7. Feelings of guilt, worthlessness. 8. Suicidal tendencies or thinking about death. Causes may include: Viruses, Genes, Brain damage, imbalance of neurotransmitters and other chemicals, Drugs and Prescription drugs, Alcohol, poor Nutrition, Lack of B vitamins, sad or shocking experiences, other diseases, etc. Other diseases which may cause Depression: Hypoglycemia; Heavy metal poisoning; Food allergies; Hypothyroidism; Cancer; Chronic pain and/or inflammation; Premenstrual syndrome; Rheumatoid arthritis; Diabetes; Liver-, Lung-, and Heart disease; Multiple sclerosis; Serotonin deficiency, Deficiencies of other neurotransmitters. Hormone disorders, which may cause Depression: Addison's disease, Low thyroid hormones, Low pituitary hormones, High level of parathyroid hormone, and Cushing's disease. The most common vitamin deficiencies, which may cause Depression: Vitamin B1, B6 and B12. Condition - Depression It may be wise to always take the whole vitamin B-group to avoid adding to the imbalance. Symptoms: Intense sadness lasting from at least 2 weeks up to a lifetime. Other symptoms may include: Loss of sleep, appetite, weight, interest, libido, concentration, and memory. Feelings of guilt, anxiety, hopelessness, pessimism, emptiness. Weight gain or weight loss. Constipation or diarrhea. Tiredness, sleepiness, suicidal, brooding over past experiences. Clinical depression may have five of the following symptoms: 1. Insomnia or excessive sleeping 2. Loss of concentration 3. Loss of energy, tiredness 4. Loss of appetite and weight, or, increased appetite and weight gain. 5. Loss of interest in daily activities, and/or loss of libido. 6. Becoming either hyperactive or inactive. 7. Feelings of guilt, worthlessness. 8. Suicidal tendencies or thinking about death. The main types of depression include: Major depression. This type of mood disturbance lasts more than two weeks. Symptoms may include overwhelming feelings of sadness and grief, loss of interest or pleasure in activities you usually enjoy, and feelings of worthlessness or guilt. This type of depression may result in poor sleep, a change in appetite, severe fatigue and difficulty concentrating. Severe depression may increase the risk of suicide. Dysthymia. Dysthymia (dis-THI-me-uh) is a less severe but a more continuous form of depression. It lasts for at least two years and often more than five years. Signs and symptoms usually aren't disabling, and periods of dysthymia can alternate with short periods of feeling normal. Having dysthymia places you at an increased risk of major depression. Adjustment disorders. If a loved one dies, you lose your job or you receive a diagnosis of cancer, it's perfectly normal to feel tense, sad, overwhelmed or angry. Eventually, most people come to terms with the lasting consequences of life stresses, but some don't. This is what's known as an adjustment disorder - when your response to a stressful event or situation causes signs and symptoms of depression. Some people develop an adjustment disorder in response to a single event. In others, it stems from a combination of stressors. Adjustment disorders can be acute (lasting less than six months) or chronic (lasting longer). Bipolar disorder. Having recurrent episodes of depression and elation (mania) is characteristic of bipolar disorder. Because this condition involves emotions at both extremes (poles), it's called bipolar disorder or manic-depressive disorder. Mania affects your judgment, causing you to make unwise decisions. Some people have bursts of increased creativity and productivity during the manic phase. The number of episodes at either Condition - Depression extreme may not be equal. Some people may have several episodes of depression before having another manic depression before having another phase, or vice versa. Seasonal affective disorder. Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a pattern of depression related to changes in seasons and a lack of exposure to sunlight. It may cause headaches, irritability and a low energy level. Causes may include: Viruses, Genes, Brain damage, imbalance of neurotransmitters and other chemicals, Drugs and Prescription drugs, Alcohol, poor Nutrition, Lack of B vitamins, sad or shocking experiences, other diseases, etc. Other diseases, which may cause Depression: Hypoglycemia; Heavy metal poisoning; Food allergies; Hypothyroidism; Cancer; Chronic pain and/or inflammation; Premenstrual syndrome; Rheumatoid arthritis; Diabetes; Liver-, Lung-, and Heart disease; Multiple sclerosis; Infections, AIDS, Serotonin deficiency, Deficiencies of other neurotransmitters. Aromatherapy Studies with brain wave frequency have shown that smelling lavender increases alpha waves in the back of the head, which are associated with relaxation. Fragrance of Jasmine increases beta waves in the front of the head, which are associated with a more alert state. Condition - Depression Depression Depression has come more and more to the forefront in health care in recent years. A great percentage of ailments that individuals present to their doctors today seem to have some form of mental/emotional complication which can be perceived as depression. The millions of individuals suffering clinical or symptomatic depression can experience great benefit from some specific attention to their own health as well as guidance from a health professional that understands the basic tenets of natural medicine. Natural medicine, including herbs, diet, and other non-invasive therapies, is particularly appropriate in treating the underlying causes and symptoms associated with depression. Unlike conventional, allopathic medicine, natural medicine works in a gradual manner, is humanly comprehensible and may even be considered to be ordinary-- like ordinary magic. Natural medicine is consistent with the rhythms of nature and how nature is organized. Historically, there has been a commitment in medicine to do no harm, and when you are using natural substances such as herbs and working at a gradual pace. Underlying Causes and Symptoms of Depression A fundamental principle of natural medicine is that physiology and psychology are intimately related. In examining the medical literature it is fascinating to note that the symptoms and causes of depression can often be interchanged. For example, some of the symptoms associated with depression include chronic fatigue syndrome, insomnia, excessive sleep, loss of appetite, excessive appetite, headaches, backaches, joint aches, bowel disorders, as well as feelings of worthlessness and inadequacy. On the other hand, the causes of depression read like a mirror image: tension, stress, chronic headaches, chronic stomach aches, bowel problems, chronic nutritional deficiencies, chronic allergies, chronic physical disorder, poor diet, excessive sugar and caffeine intake, endocrine disorder such as hypothyroidism, endometriosis, lack of sun exposure, and assaults from the environment such as toxic metals. In effectively dealing with the underlying causes and symptoms of depression, it has been found that it is important to discover the individual's weakest physical link. The weakness may be a nutritional problem, undiagnosed hypothyroidism, chronic yeast or viral infection, intestinal parasites, seasonal affective disorder (SAD), or something as basic as dehydration (often seen in professional athletes) or lack of potassium. We must try to determine these potential problems before recommending dietary changes, exercise, nutritional supplements, homeopathy and/or specific herbs or herbal combinations for treating depression or its associated symptoms. The following are some examples of common causes we have observed to be underlying my clients' depression. Condition - Depression Hypothyroidism, for example, often has numerous associated mental symptoms. Clients suffering from hypothyroidism very often feel like they cannot cope, life is simply too much, and find themselves withdrawing from the world. Typically, clients experience a tremendous mental shift after appropriate treatment for hypothyroidism. There are certain nutrients, which are used to enhance thyroid activity. Kelp, seaweed, which contains iodine, is often useful in supplementing thyroid function. L-tyrosine, an amino acid, is also effective in stimulating proper thyroid function and fighting depression associated with depressed thyroid function. A naturally oriented health care practitioner may also prescribe a thyroid glandular. The B vitamins are also very important to improve energy and assure proper glandular function. Adaptogenic herbs, such as Siberian ginseng may also be considered in cases of hypothyroidism. This herb helps to regulate the entire endocrine system, including the thyroid and adrenal function. As for dietary considerations, sufficient protein is necessary for hypothyroidism. Raw cruciferous vegetables, such as: broccoli, cabbage, kale may suppress thyroid function. These vegetables in their cooked state are not problematic but should only be used in small amounts in their raw state. Our diet also has a tremendous impact on our moods. Since the dawn of civilization people have used food to alter their mood. Alcohol, sugar and stimulants such as coffee have been utilized for this purpose. Until recently scientists were not convinced of the effect of food upon mood, but in the last ten years they have finally acknowledged that food can affect how you feel, think and act. I find that poor dietary habits are not the exception but the rule among my depressed clients. Most people suffering from depression usually have marginal nutritional deficiencies associated with changes in mood and even altered brain waves, including deficiencies in B vitamins, selenium, potassium and amino acids. Memory loss, confusion, depression, irritability, and anxiety have all been linked to dietary indiscretion. Potassium deficiency, in particular, is another common cause of depression. Women who are particularly low in potassium can have acute episodes of depression accompanied by fits of crying with no seeming cause. An old naturopathic remedy, apple cider vinegar, honey and water are very helpful. L-tryptophan, an essential amino acid is the precursor to one of the most important neurotransmitters, serotonin. Tryptophan helps to raise the levels of serotonin in the brain. Serotonin is needed to regulate sleep, secrete pituitary hormones, and perceive pain. Serotonin is most often abnormally low in depressed people. Tryptophan is found abundantly in milk and turkey. After a carbohydrate rich meal, insulin causes competing amino acids such as tyrosine, phenylalanine, and leucine, to leave the blood and enter muscle tissue. With fewer amino acids vying for entry, more tryptophan enters the brain and is converted into serotonin. Increased serotonin levels results in increased relaxation and drowsiness. You can try this out on yourself. Try Condition - Depression eating a meal high in carbohydrates, pasta with a fruit dessert and see how you feel compared with a high protein lunch, fish with vegetable. Eating higher protein meals will increase the amount of the amino acid tyrosine in the blood. Through research it has been demonstrated that for tyrosine to be effective therapeutically, it is best taken in supplement form with a small amount of carbohydrate. The carbohydrate stimulates insulin secretion, which reduces the levels of other competing amino acids, and allows easy entry of tyrosine into the brain. An increase in brain tyrosine will ultimately increase the levels of catecholamines, particularly dopamine. Clinically, tyrosine is effective in treating depression associated with fatigue due to low normal thyroid and or adrenal function. Another common example involves intestinal parasites. Feelings of gloom and doom are often associated with a serious infestation of intestinal parasites. Clients suffering from parasites often feel that their world is coming to an end. This can be helped with an herbal milk thistle extract combination and two nutritional supplements, lipoic acid and pine bark extract. Candidiasis, a chronic yeast infection of candida albicans, also has associated mental symptoms including feelings of disorientation, confusion and being out of control. On the physical level one may experience joint and muscle ache and pain, as well as bodily pain that is not associated with any apparent cause. Herbs for Treating Depression Depression is an illness, which involves the entire body. In naturopathic as well as Chinese medicine, herbs and herbal combinations may be used to bring balance back into the body, as well as counter fatigue and debility often associated with depression. However, in using herbs for depression, that a person who is on antidepressant drugs should not stop or alter any currently prescribed medication without consulting with the physician. Chinese medicine has long believed that certain physiological imbalances may lead to psychological depression. For example, if the energy of the liver is "stuck" you will more likely be chronically irritated and often depressed. If herbals are taken to "release" this block than according to Traditional Chinese Medicine, it is believed that you will feel better physically as well as psychologically. It is important to remember that herbal preparations, whether they are intended for the common cold or depression, cannot stand alone in their effectiveness as a treatment. Herbs are a piece of the puzzle which includes a balanced diet suitable to one's lifestyle and body type, exercise, and designated periods of rest in whatever form that may take (i.e. meditation, yoga, breathing exercises, sitting and reading a book, etc.) Condition - Depression Herbs are frequently divided into four main categories: relaxants/sedatives, restoratives, stimulants and anti-depressants. Some herbs may be easily grouped into more than one category because of their broad effectiveness. The following herbs are successfully used in treating various forms of depression. Relaxant/Sedative Herbs Within the herbal kingdom there are many nervous system relaxants/ sedatives primarily used for their anti-anxiety effect, including: Valerian, kava kava, hops, passion flower, chamomile, and Linden blossom. It is believed that herbs, which contain volatile oils, can directly affect the limbic system of the brain and induce a more relaxed state. Kava Kava (Piper methysticum) Native to the South Pacific islands, kava has been used in ceremonial beverages for centuries. The active principles in the root are a number of lactones known as kava pyrones. Through its relaxing effect on the central nervous system kava is beneficial in reducing anxiety, tension and restlessness. Kava kava is not generally used to treat clinical depression but to mitigate common stress related anxieties. Kava is excellent for helping to relax because there is no loss of mental clarity. It is also helpful in dealing with insomnia as it promotes restful sleep. What is most remarkable about Kava, however, is that it not only does not produce toxic side effects, there are no symptoms of withdrawal, such as found with drugs like benzodiazepine. As for the chemistry of kava, we know that psychotropic drugs effect brain chemistry. The drug, Benzodiazepine, for example, increases the activity of gamma-aminobutyric acid or GABA in the limbic system, producing a sense of calmness. The amygdala, a small organ the size of a large pea in temporal lobe of the brain, regulates sensations of anxiety, and is also a site for benzodiazepenes. In 1991 a study was done that identified amygdala as the preferential site for kavalactones, the active ingredient in kava. It is recommended to avoid using kava with alcohol, antidepressants or other drugs, which can affect the central nervous system. In Germany, kava extracts are approved for use with nervous anxiety, stress and unrest, but not to be used in cases of pregnancy or while a mother is lactating. Valerian Root (Valeriana officinalis) With a long history of use in European traditional medicine, valerian root is a strong calmative that exerts a mild sedative effect on the central nervous system. The active Condition - Depression ingredients of valerian, valepotriates, and its sedative properties were discovered in 1966, and quickly became the subject of a large amount of scientific research in Germany. Passion Flower (Passiflora incarnata) Passion flower has a long tradition of use for its mildly sedative properties. This herb has been approved in Germany as an over-the-counter drug for states of nervous unrest. Passion flower is very often combined with other calmatives, including chamomile, skullcap, and valerian. These calmatives are even more effective when they are combined with calcium and magnesium. Research also shows that passionflower extract has antispasmodic and hypotensive properties. Skullcap (Scutellaria lateriflora) Skullcap is a calmative that has traditionally been used to relieve tension headaches, anxiety, insomnia and premenstrual tension. Skullcap's effectiveness is enhanced when combined with such herbs as valerian, chamomile, passionflower and/or vervain. The herb also has a tonifying effect on the liver, helps regulate cholesterol, and has been shown to increase the high-density lipoproteins (HDL) or good cholesterol. Chamomile (Matricaria recutita) Chamomile is an important sedative herb and nerve tonic. In Europe, it is widely used as a digestive aid in the treatment of heartburn, nausea and flatulence; as a mild sedative helpful with insomnia; and as an anti-inflammatory. Chamomile is licensed in Germany as an over-the-counter drug for gastrointestinal spasms and inflammatory diseases of the gastrointestinal tract often associated with nervous disorders. Hops (Humulus lupulus) Hops, with both calming and sleep-inducing properties, is used in Europe for nervous tension, restlessness and excitability, as well as sleep disturbances. This helpful herb has also been licensed in Germany for sleep disorders and states of unrest and anxiety. Linden Blossom (Tilia europea) Linden blossom has been used for centuries by Europeans in the treatment of nervous tension. It is also believed to reduce hardening of the arteries. Linden blossom is commonly prescribed throughout Europe for Clients with anxiety and cardiovascular history. Anti-Depressant Herbs St. John's wort is the best known of the anti-depressant herbs, although many Chinese, Ayurvedic and Native American herbal combination remedies can also Condition - Depression sustain anti-depressant effects. These combination remedies, however, are best prescribed by a health professional who is knowledgeable of herbal medicine. St. John's wort (Hypericum perforatum) is an effective nervine tonic with an antidepressive action that has been used by Europeans as an anti-anxiety remedy for centuries. It actually has a 2,400-year history of safe and effective use, and, in fact, Hippocrates himself used St. John's wort. In Germany, more than fifty percent of depression, anxiety and sleep disorders are treated with hypericum. This herb also has anti-viral properties, and is commonly used for PMS, menstrual cramps, as well as menopausal stress that triggers irritability, anxiety and depression. St. John's wort has traditionally been taken internally to treat neuralgia, anxiety, tension, and depression. Indeed, convincing research has demonstrated that St. John's wort is an effective remedy for mild to moderate depression. The therapeutic effectiveness has been shown to be often similar to that of the SSRI anti-depressant drugs Prozac, Zoloft, and Paxil, however, St. John's wort, has far fewer side effects and is available over-the-counter for a fraction of the cost of prescription antidepressants. Depression is believed to stem from a chemical imbalance in the brain. Depressed levels of the three neurotransmitters: serotonin, norepinephrine and dopamine leads to what we know as depression. Conventional, allopathic medicine has solutions for low levels of serotonin and norepinephrine but dopamine deficiency is still not clearly resolved. It should be noted that St. John's wort must normally be taken for two to ten weeks for the herb to take hold and help to regulate and balance mood. Restorative Herbs Restorative herbs help to renew the vitality of the nervous system and are thus commonly used in treating depression and its associated symptoms. Nervous system restoratives include: St. John's wort, oatstraw, vervain, motherwort, ginseng, ginkgo biloba, Siberian ginseng, lemon balm, borage, rosemary, Fo ti, and dong quai. Siberian Ginseng (Eleutherococcus Sentiocosus) Siberian Ginseng is used for a wide range of physiological and psychological problems. Although it is not a true form of ginseng, it has many of the properties of ginseng and is such a powerful adaptogen that it was given the name "Siberian" or "Russian" Ginseng. Siberian Ginseng is an effective herb for chronic fatigue as many people suffering from this syndrome have a good deal of lymphatic congestion in addition to being depressed. It is also useful when fatigue is associated with insomnia, agitated depression and nervous exhaustion. American Ginseng (Panax quinquefolius) American Ginseng, a true form of ginseng native to the United States, contains Condition - Depression significant amounts of trace minerals which are increasingly difficult to obtain today in our mineral-depleted soil. This herb is effective in enhancing physical and mental performance as well as mood. Any long-term use of this herb should be supervised by a knowledgeable health professional. Chinese Ginseng (Panax Ginseng) Ginseng has a long history of use and a wide range of possible therapeutic applications. Thus, the term "Panax" which derives from the Latin word panacea meaning "cure all." A powerful adaptogen, Panax Ginseng helps the body to cope with stress through its effects upon the functioning of the adrenal gland.7 Other important properties include antioxidant, antihepatotoxic (liver protecting), and hypoglycemic effects. Ginkgo (Ginkgo Biloba) A standardized ginkgo extract has been developed in Germany to treat cerebral dysfunction with the accompanying symptoms of memory loss; dizziness, tinnitus, headaches, and emotional instability coupled with anxiety. It has been commonly found that older individuals who are suffering from insufficient blood flow to the brain are especially susceptible to depression. In fact, many individuals over the age of fifty who are diagnosed as suffering from depression but are not responding to antidepressant medication, may be suffering from cerebrovascular insufficiency. Dong Quai (Angelica sinensis) Dong Quai also has a sedative-like effect on the central nervous system and can also be useful in influencing mood. This herb is also helpful in depression as it has a protective affect on the liver, and in Chinese Medicine depression results when the liver becomes toxic or overburdened. The treatment plan in Chinese medicine for such cases is to detoxify and strengthen the liver, and Dong Quai can be effective as part of this treatment and alleviating depression. Borage (Borago officinalis) Rich in minerals, especially potassium, borage has historically been used as a tonic, as it gently improves energy, fatigue and depression. Lemon Balm (Melissa Officinalis) Lemon balm is known to be antibacterial, antidepressant, antihistaminic, anti viral, carminative, and mildly sedating. Traditionally, it has been used for anxiety and depression as well as the common cold, indigestion, headache, flu insomnia and nervousness. Oatstraw (Avena Sativa) Oatstraw has been shown to be very effective as a sedative and has proven useful for some kinds of insomnia and nervous disorders. Oatstraw is especially effective for debilitation associated with anxiety or depression. In Europe it has been used for centuries to treat nervous exhaustion. This herb is used clinically in cases of drug Condition - Depression withdrawal, such as stimulants, narcotics, tranquilizers, coffee, nicotine and alcohol. It is especially effective for depression associated with drug withdrawal. Oatstraw is high in silica and helps to enhance calcium absorption, which along with magnesium is very important in mood. Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) Rosemary is known to be antibacterial, antidepressant, antifungal, antispasmodic, cardiotonic, carminative, circulatory stimulant, tranquilizing and sedating. This herb has been used historically for anorexia, anesthenia, depression, headache, insomnia, painful menstruation, and nervous exhaustion. Vervain (Verbena officinalis) Vervain is known to be an antidepressant, antihypertensive, antispasmotic and mildly sedating. It has been used historically for depression, headache, hypertension, insomnia, melancholy, menopausal symptoms, and nervous exhaustion. Essential Oils for Depression The following essential oils can be used in an aromatherapy room diffuser to reduce depression, anxiety and stress, and enhance mood. Follow the instructions on your diffuser, but one or two drops should be sufficient for a small room, and five to ten drops for a larger room. Bergamot (Citrus bergamia): Helps to balance the emotions and is excellent for reducing depression, anxiety, and insomnia. German Chamomile (Matricaria recutita): An excellent antidepressant for individuals who are subject to stress, anxiety, oversensitivity, suppressed anger or insomnia. Geranium (Pelargonium graveolens): Useful for relieving anxiety, stress, discontentment and depression. Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia): Helpful for problems of the central nervous system, including nervousness, irritability, exhaustion, insomnia, and depression. Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis): A stimulating herb that acts as an antidepressant. It also enhances memory, and balances the body and mind. Therapeutic Massage with Essential Oils for Depression, Stress and Insomnia A powerful aromatherapy recipe for relieving stress, depression as well as insomnia is to combine two drops of lavender and one drop of chamomile essential oils in three ounces of almond, olive or your favorite massage oil. Massage up and down each side of the spine from the cervical to the lumbar, before retiring to bed. Another recipe that is more stimulating, and therefore should be done during the day, is a combination of Condition - Depression lavender, rosemary or peppermint essential oils. Combine one drop of each oil to three ounces of massage oil and massage up and down the spine. Self-Care Tips To overcome mild, hard-to-explain depression, try these approaches: • Substitute a positive thought for every negative thought that pops into your head. • Associate with congenial people, not negative people. They'll lift your morale. • To focus your attention away from yourself, do something to help someone else. • Get some physical exercise every day, even if it's just taking the dog for a walk. If you can do something more exhilarating, like biking, playing tennis, or chopping firewood, that's even better. • Do something different. Walk or drive to someplace new, or try a new restaurant. • Challenge yourself with a new project. It doesn't have to be difficult, but it should be enjoyable. Do something that you enjoy and allow you to express yourself. Examples are writing, painting, etc. • Do something that will make you relax. Listen to soft music, read a good book, take a warm bath or shower, do relaxation exercises. • Talk to a friend, relative or co-worker or anyone who will allow you to vent the tensions and frustrations that you are experiencing. • Avoid drugs and alcohol. Drinking too much alcohol and the use of drugs can cause or worsen depression. Remedies - Depression Depression Definition An emotional state where there are extreme feelings of dejection, emptiness, sadness and lack of self worth. Nelsonian Homeopathy Restoratives: Pineal/Pituitary/ Hypothalamus; Major Nerves; Thyroid/Thymus/ Parathyroid. Combinations: Metabolic 1. Liquitrophics: Propepsia Liquitrophic. Psychological: Psy-DEP. Oriental Herbs: Mental. Miasms: Miasm-MEN. Homeopathy Pulsatilla, Arsenicum, Nux vomica and Aurum muriaticum. Herbal Aids 1. Julep: This is a stimulating drinktype preparation flavored with aromatic herbs (but this is not the alcoholic drink referred to by the same term), and could be defined as "a large draft." An example of a julep would be: Four ounces (eight tablespoonfuls) cinnamon water, two ounces (four tablespoonfuls) Jamaica cayenne, two drams (onefourth ounce or one dessert spoonful) compound spirit of lavender, one ounce (two tablespoonfuls syrup of orange peel, mixed; (this is for general weakness and depression). Dosage: Wineglass to one-half glass at a time. 2. Motherwort: Motherwort tea will eliminate the swelling (it is also good for nervousness and depression). 3. Brigham Tea: In modern usage, the prized constituents, ephedrine and pseudoephedrine, are extracted from the plants for medicinal use.... The pharmacological action of ephedrine is similar to adrenalin. Its pressor and vaso-constrictor activity is slower and less than adrenalin, but it lasts longer. Unlike adrenalin, it can be given orally. It stimulates the respiration, increasing the depth of respiration, reinforces heart action and dilates the bronchi, especially during spasms, hence its use in bronchial asthma. It contracts the uterus and dilates the pupils. It also stimulates the central nervous system, this attribute being the basis for its use in the treatment of depression and for the relief of narcolepsy. It is used in vasomotor rhinitis, coryza, and congestion of the mucous membranes, acute sinusitis, and hay fever. It has a slight local anesthetic action. 4. Gotu Kola: It can treat depression and mental weaknesses; many claim that it is a marvelous memory herb. If you take too much of the herb, you will experience headache and stupor; thus, you must regulate your personal dosage. 5. Lemon Balm: Others assert that the herb can truly alleviate depression, helping us accept difficult situations. Remedies - Depression 6. Lady's Slipper: It has been found to be very efficient in cases of hypochondria and mental depression, which often accompanies digestive trouble, especially among women. Whenever a person feels like he cannot settle down, cannot sleep, cannot think properly, and feels depressed, often from sexual overindulgence, Lady's Slipper can be a calming and balancing influence. 7. Red Rose Petals are official in nearly all Pharmacopeias, often in syrup or honey form. They were formerly employed as an astringent and tonic, but are mainly used now as a pleasant odifereant to other pharmaceutical preparations. However, the acid infusion is used to treat night sweats resulting from depression. 8. Sage: Another British herbalist claimed that Sage "will retard that rapid progress of decay that treads upon our heels so fast in the latter years of life, will preserve the faculties and memory, more valuable to the rational mind than life itself without them; and will relieve under that faintness, strengthen under that weakness and prevent absolutely that sad depression of spirits, which age often feels and always fears, which will long prevent the hands from trembling and the eyes from dimness and make the lamp of life, so long as nature lets it burn, burn brightly". 9. Sarsaparilla also contains cortin one of the hormones secreted by the adrenal glands. The body will die almost immediately if this hormone is stopped but if there is only a small or insufficient amount the body becomes easily ill and develops nervous depression and general weakness. So many maladies are related to adrenal weakness and exhaustion, including hypoglycemia, so people should take note if they are striving to rebuild their adrenals. Sarsaparilla may be able to help. 10. Bach Remedies: Dr. Bach left his lucrative medical practice and retreated to the Welch countryside where he began to observe human nature full time. He experienced a wide range of negative states of mind himself, which were relieved by the administration of his especially prepared flower tinctures. At first Bach discovered twelve basic tinctures to alleviate depression, anger, worry, self-distrust and the like. He called them the twelve healers and wrote a short paragraph on each of them. The non-toxic flower remedies were tried on his clients who responded beautifully to treatment. The twelve remedies were finally expanded to 38. They were designed to be used and administered by even the simplest folk. Bach continued to successfully treat diseased conditions with these remedies until his death at 50 years of age. Bach's legacy has been a blessing to many people. Although he had great results with the flower remedies, his new remedies were not accepted by the orthodox medical men of his day who once held the doctor in high esteem. Perhaps the simplicity of the Bach Flower Remedies was too great to bridge the credibility gap between medic and mystic. Healers throughout the world benefited from Bach's discoveries. Remedies - Depression Dr. Bach's work is now being carried on at his humble home near London, England. Mr. John Ramsell and his sister who had apprenticed them to Dr. Bach's assistant, Nora Weeks, create the remedies from English countryside flowers according to the instructions left by the good doctor. Bach Flower Remedies are shipped all over the world. From the stock bottles of 38 remedies an individual may have a custom-made remedy, which suits his individual emotional needs. 11. Vegetables for Mental Depression: Broccoli, cabbage, collard greens, corn, kale, peas, potatoes, and turnip greens. 12. Depression After Giving Birth: For the depression that sometimes occurs after birth, Black Cohosh seems to be an almost miraculous specific perhaps because of its hormonal content. An English doctor in the late 1800's Sir James Y. Simpson, related that a mother of several children suffered the most severe depression and despondency about a month after giving birth to perfect children. She tried the tincture of cimicifuga, and after eight or ten days, her condition had completely changed; she had energy, good spirits, and zest for life. She continued taking it for six or eight weeks, and prescribed it to other depressed new mothers, with equal success. 13. Cayenne and Lobelia: Cayenne will increase a person's feeling of vitality and activity--as it is a stimulant--without any bad after-effects, such as do other stimulants. Combined with Lobelia, it is wonderful in cases of depression or low spirits. 14. Schisandra (Schisandra chinensis); St. Johnswort, Pimpernel, Kava Kava, Borage, Spirulina, Ginseng, Rosemary, Red Root, Thyme and Cannabis. Vitamins-Minerals B12 (i.m.), B-group, Lecithin, Calcium, Copper, Magnesium and Inositol. Other Sources Procain HCL (Novocain), Gerovital H3 or GH3, Bananas (Dopa), Sardines (DMAE), Aromatherapy, Soundtherapy, Walking, Swimming, Singing, Dancing, Negative-Ions Amino-acids: Phenylalanine, Tryptophan, Tyrosine, and Threonine, GABA, SAM-e, NADH and 5-HTP. Notes A number of tests have shown that in many cases SAM-e outperforms prescription drugs without the side effects. Other research from the University of Alabama tells us that depressed people do not produce enough SAM-e. SAM-e is formed from methionine, adenosine triphosphate and methionine adenosyl transferase. The coenzyme NADH (nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide) is another natural substance, which has helped a number of sufferers. Schisandra is called 'Chinese Prozac'. The 'Prozac' title has also been given to St. Johnswort and Pimpernel. However, it works for many people with too little Serotonin. Like Prozac, St. Johnswort Remedies - Depression works by inhibiting re-uptake of Serotonin. Serotonin levels can be increased with: St. Johnswort, Negative Ions, 5-H4b18, Tryptophan and B6, Methionine, Food with more carbohydrates than protein. Red Root is helpful for despondency and melancholy. If depression is not based on chemical imbalance and cannot be explained with some trauma that had occured in the past, Yoga and Meditation might be of excellent help. Food may include Lettuce, Oranges, Cabbage, and Grapefruit. These items and Thyme contain certain amounts of Lithium, which may be very helpful. Some depressions may be the result of an overproduction of Serotonin. Negative-ion generators are found to reduce Serotonin. While Depression usually may be the result of too little Serotonin, Depressions may also be the result of too little Dopamine. Serotonin deficient people are often irritated, aggressive, impatient, alcoholic, and stressed out; suffer from mood changes and insomnia; may have chronic pains, low blood sugar, and low tolerance to heat. L-Tyrosine alone has helped eliminate depressions. Copper and DLPhenylalanine are required for a good level of Tyrosine. Some found GABA, Glycine, Taurine, and Valine helpful. Other helpful substances are: DMAE (dimethylaminoethanol), L-Carnitine, and DLPA (D and L form of the aminoacid Phenylalanine).