Nothing specific, really...but it looks interesting and I'm curious as what you've heard about it anti-depressive-wise from working there, either anecdotally or otherwise.
Ah ok well in that case I have some thoughts. To be honest it's not really the herb of choice for an anti depressant. Its most commonly used today for relaxation and reduction of anxiety. More specifically for its effects on reducing stress related eating. For anti depressant effects there are a few choices. One could use: *5-HTP(5-hydroxytryptophan) which is converted into serotonin(5-hydroxytryptamine, or 5-HT). The neurotransmitter most commonly boosted in depression. This is the option of choice for many people that are in that situation. *There is also St. John's wart which keeps your serotonin levels high (a serotonin re-uptake inhibitor like Prozac). *Full spectrum light is often prescribed for people living in darker areas of the country and can be added to either of the above treatments. Caution: I would do one or the other of the above. Having too high of a serotonin level can be bad
* Most recently a well respected doctor on the central cost of southern cal that is using the mineral Rubidium with amazing results, although I cant say how it works. There is a customer that found it to be a breakthrough as well as several of his friends that suffered from depression. This mineral too could be added to the serotonin boosters if I'm not mistaken.
* The last word is laughter. Apparently it can cure everything. Seriously, just have the person rent every funny movie ever made.
So I just read the article you tagged onto your e-mail. It would seam that Ramazanov probably suffered from post traumatic stress and yes, Rhodiola rosea would help. There are better Herbs for that too if you'd care to ponder(Kava Kava for example). I have drank the "tea" from that tropical root. First of all it's F A N T A S T I C! It leaves you with the feeling of a happy drunk (without the coordination problems) and that everything in the world is oky doky. The only notes to consider about it are: it tastes like black licorice and makes your tongue numb. There are more herbs, but I don't want to ramble. and I only mention it because you were so determined to know more. Oh and by the by, apparently meatloaf is the meal of choice for national punctuation day.
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Date: 2007-09-25 12:55 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2007-09-25 12:59 am (UTC)Happy Happy Joy Joy
Date: 2007-09-25 01:50 am (UTC)One could use: *5-HTP(5-hydroxytryptophan) which is converted into serotonin(5-hydroxytryptamine, or 5-HT). The neurotransmitter most commonly boosted in depression. This is the option of choice for many people that are in that situation.
*There is also St. John's wart which keeps your serotonin levels high (a serotonin re-uptake inhibitor like Prozac).
*Full spectrum light is often prescribed for people living in darker areas of the country and can be added to either of the above treatments.
Caution: I would do one or the other of the above. Having too high of a serotonin level can be bad
* Most recently a well respected doctor on the central cost of southern cal that is using the mineral Rubidium with amazing results, although I cant say how it works. There is a customer that found it to be a breakthrough as well as several of his friends that suffered from depression. This mineral too could be added to the serotonin boosters if I'm not mistaken.
* The last word is laughter. Apparently it can cure everything. Seriously, just have the person rent every funny movie ever made.
Re: Happy Happy Joy Joy
Date: 2007-09-25 03:14 am (UTC)Thx for all the tips 'n' pointers. Some I've heard of before, others're new, so I'm glad to have other avenues of exploration to pass along.
I like mine with Lots of Ketchup
Date: 2007-09-25 02:55 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2007-09-25 06:49 am (UTC)