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Depression
by Jacob I. Mirman, MD MHom, DHt, CCH, MFHom
Depression is a neurotransmitter imbalance disease. In my
experience, the most effective approaches to treating
depression are amino acid supplementation according to
the protocol developed by Dr. Hinz and homeopathy. The
choice of therapy depends on the patient’s preference. Both are
very effective and can be used in conjunction in some cases, but
should be started one at a time to be clear of the effect of each
approach. Before starting a particular therapy I like to make sure
the patient understands the pros and cons of both and can make
an intelligent decision.
The following article can be read in its entirety on Dr. Hinz’s site.
POSTED by J1237 Jan 31, 2009 06:59PM: I have
suffered with severe depression and anxiety for
about 10 years. I was very, extremely skeptical
about the NeuroResearch formulas after having been
on a myriad of antidepressant SSRI’s. I thought it
was just a money making scheme and I was scared.
Let me just say that I’m glad I did my research and
I’m glad I tried it because it has made a WORLD OF
DIFFERENCE.
Since the year 2000 NeuroResearch Clinics has trained
hundreds of doctors in its American Medical Association certified
category 1 continuing medical education courses on depression
and other neurotransmitter disease. In this web article is
depression treatment subject matter from these courses. The
NeuroResearch Clinics approach to depression treatment is
unique. While on the surface some of the things used by
NeuroResearch Clinics for depression treatment may sound like
previous approaches, the way they are used in is unlike any
other. The depression treatment approach is from intensive
medical research guided by the largest privately held medical
data base in the world. Areas of help in depression treatment:
▪ Any depression.
▪ Treatment of depression that has not responded in
the past.
▪ Bipolar depression.
▪ Trouble quitting antidepressants used in
depression treatment without return of
symptoms.
The gold standard for a medical research project is
publishing “peer reviewed scientific literature”.
NeuroResearch Clinics has met this standard (see
the last paragraph of this page) in depression
research. The NeuroResearch approach excels in
chronic depression. Chronic depression lasts for
years and is difficult to control. For the patient with
depression who has seen many doctors and taken
many antidepressant drugs without treatment
success this approach can achieve results. It is
common for patients to achieve complete relief of
symptoms, even after 40 or 50 years of suffering,
with the NeuroResearch Clinics approach. For those
with whose suffering is of less duration this
depression approach offers optimal results without
prescription drugs. For those that desire depression
treatment without drugs this an effective approach
to getting off the drugs without relapse.
DEPRESSION TREATMENT EXPECTATIONS
If you decide to seek depression treatment using the
NeuroResearch Clinics approach, “What kind of results can you
expect?”
▪ Depression treatment that gets symptoms under
control.
▪ Depression treatment that allows stopping
antidepressant drugs without relapse of
symptoms
▪ Depression treatment is individualized. Some
patients during depression treatment achieve
relief of symptoms in 1 or 2 days. Most patients
need 1 to 3 weeks of depression treatment
before complete relief of symptoms are seen.
Some patients with need 2 or 3 months of
depression treatment to achieve relief
symptoms. No matter how long it takes, if you
go through the process, your you will feel better
than you have in a long time under the
NeuroResearch Clinics depression treatment
guidelines.
Its no secret, NeuroResearch Clinics uses the
nutrients 5-HTP, tyrosine, levodopa, and cysteine to
treat depression in medical patients to get these
results. Proper use of these simple ingredients in
medical treatment is not simple. From time to time a
patient will say, “Why do I want to take that, I can
go to a health food store and buy it?” People off the
street buying in a health food store is like going to
an art store and buying a bunch of oil paints then
going home and expecting to paint like a master
artist even though there was no previous painting
experience. These nutrients have tremendous
depression potential due to their chemical
properties. This potential in depression treatment is
only fully realized in the hands of the trained
professional using neurotransmitter testing as
indicated. Depression treatment is not just giving a
nutrient pill, it is the whole medical management
approach doctors are trained in to insure that
treatment is on track in order to get symptoms
under control.
The Peer Reviewed Research of NeuroResearch Clinics
The depression neurotransmitter treatment research findings of
NeuroResearch Clinics have not been ignored. The University of
Minnesota Medical School is writing a series of papers on the
neurotransmitter testing research of NeuroResearch Clinics. The
first University of Minnesota Medical School neurotransmitter
testing paper has been accepted for publication in “The Journal
of NeuroPsychiatry”. It will be published in May of 2009. Ingrid
Kohlstadt, MD of Johns Hopkins in her new medical text book
released February 7, 2009 included a chapter on depression
written by Marty L. Hinz, MD President Clinical Research
NeuroResearch Clinics outlining in depth the proper use of
amino acids and neurotransmitter testing in treatment of
depression.
Learn more here I have treated numerous people with
depression using NeuroResearch method and have seen very
good results. Let’s discuss the pros and cons for using the NR
method and homeopathy.
NeuroResearch amino acid supplementation Pros:
▪ Fast: good improvement is usually seen within 4-6 weeks of
starting the therapy.
▪ Very simple to use: the same protocol is used for everybody
and the only adjustment is in the dose of the supplements.
▪ Predictable: most people respond well.
Cons:
▪ Non-curative: you are better only as long as you continue to
take the supplements.
▪ Many pills to take.
▪ Supplements are more expensive in the long run than
successful homeopathic treatment.
Homeopathy
Pros:
▪ Curative: you take the remedy only as long as necessary, with
the goal of permanent alleviation of symptoms and
eventually stopping the remedy.
▪ Treats all symptoms at the same time, not just those related to
the neurotransmitter imbalance.
▪ No large numbers of pills to take.
▪ Less expensive in the long run: the remedy is included at no
charge, you pay only for the doctor’s time.
Cons:
▪ Much more difficult in practice. The visits take a lot more time
and effort on the part of the doctor, because the treatment
is highly individualized. That is why the first visit for
homeopathic treatment is much more expensive than the
one for NeuroResearch treatment. Also, insurance
coverage for the homeopathic visits is usually not as good
as for the NR visits.
▪ The effect is often quite slow. Sometimes it takes more than
one try for the doctor to find the effective remedy. Until one
is found, there is no effect. Once the correct remedy is
found, the effect is usually slow.
Make sure to read this to gain a better understanding of the
expectations for homeopathic treatment.
Some patients choose to start with the NeuroResearch approach
in order get better fast, then proceed with homeopathic treatment
leisurely and reduce the supplement doses if and when possible.