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Question: I have been dignosed with depression because of a chemical imbalance and have been on wellbutrim for years. I have gone off of it and would like to take something natural in its place.
Brief Answer:
There are many ways of boosting serotonin
Detailed Answer:
Hi, thanks for writing through HCM.
I have read your query and understood that you have been taking wellbutrin for depression for many years and now you have stopped taking it but you want to fight your depression through some natural remedies.
Below are the different natural ways for boosting serotonin level which is deficient in depression:
1. Morning walk and exercise
2. 5-HT [5 hydroxytryptophan]
3. Multivitamins particularly Vit B6, B12, Folic acid pantothenic acid
4. St. John’s Wort can be tried
5. Supplementation with omega-3 fatty acid and inositol
6. Keep exposed to bright light during day time
7. Eat dark chocolate
8. Do Yoga, meditation and deep breathing exercises
For dietary changes you can follow below link:
http://www.wikihow.com/Boost-Serotonin
I feel you have already tried st. john's wart. What is your experience with it? is it beneficial to you?
Before taking st. john's wart and 5-HT, visit your doctor and discuss with him
Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further clarifications then I shall be happy to help.
Wish you good health.
There are many ways of boosting serotonin
Detailed Answer:
Hi, thanks for writing through HCM.
I have read your query and understood that you have been taking wellbutrin for depression for many years and now you have stopped taking it but you want to fight your depression through some natural remedies.
Below are the different natural ways for boosting serotonin level which is deficient in depression:
1. Morning walk and exercise
2. 5-HT [5 hydroxytryptophan]
3. Multivitamins particularly Vit B6, B12, Folic acid pantothenic acid
4. St. John’s Wort can be tried
5. Supplementation with omega-3 fatty acid and inositol
6. Keep exposed to bright light during day time
7. Eat dark chocolate
8. Do Yoga, meditation and deep breathing exercises
For dietary changes you can follow below link:
http://www.wikihow.com/Boost-Serotonin
I feel you have already tried st. john's wart. What is your experience with it? is it beneficial to you?
Before taking st. john's wart and 5-HT, visit your doctor and discuss with him
Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further clarifications then I shall be happy to help.
Wish you good health.
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