St John’s Wort – Your Natural Prozac

by Dr . Norman Rosenthal (Author)

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  Paperback
  1998

  $3.25

  St John's Wort (hypericum) has recently emerged as one of the most effective treatments for depression. Available over-the-counter and with few side effects it can also relieve SAD (winter depression) and even PMS. This guide emphasizes that while the results can be remarkable, self-medication can be a risky business. It asks such questions as: is it safe to come off anti-depressants?; how long should you stay on St John's Wort?; and can St John's Wort be used to help deal with temporary stress?

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  Paperback
  2001

  $3.25

  St John's Wort is recognized as the safest treatment for relief of anxiety, mild depression and a range of related problems such as SAD (winter blues), and PMS. This self-help guide, written by a psychologist offers advice on dealing with depression and explains how best to use St John's Wort to recover from depressive problems. Written at a level that's easy to understand, this book answers the key questions readers want answered including: Who will benefit from taking St. John's Wort?; How does St. John's Wort compare with Prozac?; How can you tell if you're depressed?; When should you go to the doctor?; How much St. John's Wort should you take?; and How long will it take to work? Dr. Rosenthal also shows how you can make a range of lifestyle changes to help heal the symptoms of depression; find better ways to deal with stress; and understand depression for what it is.