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The Natural Pharmacist : Treating Depression

Name: The Natural Pharmacist : Treating Depression
Author: Steven Bratman
ISBN: 9780761515531

by Steven Bratman

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Overview

Did you know that scientific evidence suggests that St. John's wort is an effective treatment for mild to moderate depression? It's true. Millions are discovering the healing power of this and other natural remedies. With this book, so can you. Inside you'll learn the nature of depression, how to tell if you or a loved one suffers from it, the special advantages of St. John's wort, how St. John's wort compares to prescription drugs, and much more! The Natural Pharmacist: St. John's Wort and Depression includes up-to-date information on depression and St. John's wort, DL-phenylalanine, 5-HTP, SAMe, ginkgo, phosphatidylserine, kava, and conventional medical treatments. It's all here in simple, straightforward language. You'll find yourself turning to this helpful, trusted companion again and again. All books in The Natural Pharmacist series are scientifically accurate, easy to understand, independent and unbiased, up to date, balanced with both positive and negative findings, and integrative--including both conventional and natural treatments.

About the Author, Steven Bratman

Steven Bratman, M.D., is a physician whose practice integrates the best of conventional and alternative medicine. He believes that alternative medicine has both strengths and weaknesses, just like conventional medicine. This even-handed critique has made him a trusted party on both sides of the debate.
His books include The Alternative Medicine Sourcebook: A Realistic Evaluation of Alternative Healing Methods, The Alternative Medicine Ratings Guide: An Expert Panel Ranks the Best Alternative Treatments for Over 80 Conditions (Prima), the professional text Clinical Evaluation of Medicinal Herbs and Other Therapeutic Natural Products (Prima), Health Food Junkies, and the following titles in The Natural Pharmacist series: Your Complete Guide to Herbs; Your Complete Guide to Illnesses and Their Natural Remedies; Natural Health Bible, Revised and Expanded 2nd Edition; and St. John's Wort and Depression. He is also co-author of The Natural Pharmacist: Drug-Herb-Vitamin Interactions Bible.