1. Natural Ways to Help With Depression By Angela Vogt

2. Depression miamioh.edu Many people suffer from mild to moderate depression Some people are looking for treatments that don’t include prescription drugs suckthejoy.com There are natural ways to treat mild to moderate depression

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4. St. John’sWort St. John's wort - Herb that has been shown to help with mild to moderate depression “Multiple clinical studies have shown SJW to be effective and safe in the treatment of mild to moderate depression” (Solomon, Ford, Graves, 2011).

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6. Resources for CAM Education Australian & New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry Potential of St John ’ s Wort for the treatment of depression: the economic perspective By: Daniela Solomon, Emily Ford, Jon Adams, Nicholas Graves MedlinePlus http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/natural/329.htmlhttp://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/natural/329.html National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health https://nccih.nih.gov/health/stjohnswort/sjw-and-depression.htm https://nccih.nih.gov/health/stjohnswort/sjw-and-depression.htm Mayo Clinic http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/depression/expert-answers/natural- remedies-for-depression/faq-20058026

7. Contraindications/Precautions www.smilepolyclinic.com Taking St. John’s wort can weaken many prescription medicines, such as: Antidepressants Birth control pills Cyclosporine, which prevents the body from rejecting transplanted organs Digoxin, a heart medication Some HIV drugs including indinavir Some cancer medications including irinotecan Warfarin and similar medications used to thin the blood. (NCCIM, 2015)

8. Disclaimer This information is to provide wellness informational in an educational manner only. The contents presented are intended to assist in your personal wellness efforts. The information provided about depression is general in nature. This information does not cover all possible uses, actions, precautions, side-effects, or interactions of the mentioned herbal supplement. You should consult with your physician before taking any medications, herbs or dietary supplements. Any decision regarding treatment and medication for depression should be made with the advice and consultation of a qualified health care professional. If you have, or suspect you have, a health-care problem, then you should immediately contact a qualified health care professional for treatment.

9. References Depression (major depressive disorder). (2012, August 14). Retrieved March 4, 2015, from http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/depression/expert- answers/natural-remedies-for-depression/faq-20058026 Solomon, D., Ford, E., Adams, J., & Graves, N. (2011). Potential of St John's Wort for the treatment of depression: the economic perspective. Australian & New Zealand Journal Of Psychiatry, 45(2), 123-130. doi:10.3109/00048674.2010.526094 St. John's Wort and Depression. (2013, September 1). Retrieved March 3, 2015, from https://nccih.nih.gov/health/stjohnswort/sjw-and-depression.htm