Re: Article on Antidepressants:

December 29, 2005

Lea,

Thanks so much for this article! It's outstanding!

When I was taking psychology course, the professor

showed us a video of how patients with depression were

being treated in a mental hospital! . . .

If the patients weren't depressed before they got

there, they certainly had every reason to be so after

beind hospitalized!

They asked this one elderly, poor woman (who was

obviously very depressed) if it was the death of her

husband, or the fire, or the earthquake that depressed

her! . . . Poor woman - so many losses - had so many

reasons to be depressed. So what did they do? They

hospitalized her and took every last vestage of

control away!

IMHO, drugs should be used as a last resort! . . .

There are so many other things that can help relieve

depression. . . Moderate exercise, pleasant

activities, positive friends, funny

movies/books/videos, inspirational books PLUS, a good

diet, sufficient sleep, and being thankful for those

who love us and what we do have!

Hugs and prayers,

Rogene

December 29, 2005

We all know why the FDA didn't do anything sooner -- big $$$! Catnip is

also used to repel mosquitoes!

Lea, have you tried exercise for your depression? Exercise increases

endorphins, which help you to feel happy. I know you don't feel well most

of the time but a little bit of exercise each day could help your depression

tremendously.

Kenda

> Baseline of Health Newsletter: Depressed by AntidepressantsDearest Friends:

>

> I was looking at the benefits of Catnip and at depression, and I found this

> article. Kenda, you will love this. My depression is not getting worse;

> however, it is not getting better. has been home for one week, and I

> thought that having him home would be the cure. Today, we are going to see our

> doctor to get his opinion on what we should do to stop the depression.

>

> Perhaps the group will benefit from my experience, because many of us are

> suffering from this disease.

>

> Sending love to all......Lea

> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~``

>

> Subscribe-----

>

> July 18, 2005

>

> Dear Readers:

> A quick reminder that this month's special at Baseline Nutritionals is a

> repeat of one of the most popular specials they've ever had. With any order

> over $150, they'll give you TWO bottles of Jon's remarkable pain relief oil,

> Essential Relief for free. That's one for you and one for someone you love --

> for free. Keep in mind it ends July 31st.

>

> And now the newsletter. In this issue's essay, Jon has some revealing

> comments on the recent FDA announcement concerning antidepressants.

>

> Depressed by Antidepressants

> Jon Barron

> At the same time Tom Cruise was fighting with Matt Lauer on NBC

> concerning the value of psychiatrists and antidepressants, the FDA was quietly

> issuing a labeling directive that supported at least part of Tom's position.

> (It will be interesting to see if Matt Lauer ever mentions it.)

>

> In fact, the FDA has finally recognized the hazardous effects of

> antidepressants and has recommended manufacturers of every kind of drug --

> from Paxil to Prozac to Zoloft -- add warning labels on their products. The

> new warning label in packaging will read:

>

> " Antidepressants increased the risk of suicidal thinking and behavior

> (suicidality) in short-term studies in children and adolescents with Major

> Depressive Disorder (MDD) and other psychiatric disorders. Anyone considering

> the use of [insert established name] or any other antidepressant in a child or

> adolescent must balance this risk with the clinical need. Patients who are

> started on therapy should be observed closely for clinical worsening,

> suicidality, or unusual changes in behavior. "

>

> This is major news -- we all know how difficult it is to force most

> pharmaceutical companies to add any additional warnings on their products. The

> FDA should be congratulated for finally taking this step. However, one might

> ask why they didn¹t act 10 years ago when the evidence was just as compelling.

> How many have needlessly died over the last 10 years because the FDA, and in

> fact the governmental agencies of most countries, failed to buck the pressure

> applied by the pharmaceutical companies to downplay the risks associated with

> antidepressants.

>

> The topic of antidepressants is particularly important in terms of

> overall public safety because the violent side-effects caused by some of these

> drugs impacts more than just those on the drugs. An example is when you have

> children on antidepressants killing teachers at school and/or their own family

> members. Although this obviously does not occur in all cases, and it does not

> suggest that anyone on an antidepressant will kill their loved ones, there are

> nevertheless enough cases to cause concern, especially with children.

>

> Let¹s look at the studies that led the FDA to take action.

> The new warnings were the result of several placebo-controlled studies

> that involved 9 antidepressant drugs (SSRIs and others) in children and

> adolescents with major depressive disorder (MDD), obsessive-compulsive

> disorder (OCD), or other psychiatric disorders (a total of 24 trials involving

> over 4400 patients). As a side note, SSRIs are " selective serotonin reuptake

> inhibitors, " a specific type of antidepressant that pharmaceutical companies

> have developed to " manage the symptoms " associated with stress and depression.

> You might know them as Prozac, Zoloft, Paxil, Luvox, Celexa, Effexor and

> Serzone.

>

> The combined results gave conclusive evidence that patients on

> antidepressants were at greater risk of suicidal thinking or behavior

> (suicidality) during the first few months of treatment than those on the

> placebo. In fact, the risk of suicidal behavior when taking the drugs was

> double compared to a placebo!

>

> But that's just the tip of the iceberg. What the FDA pointedly avoided

> studying was the well documented relationship between the use of

> antidepressants and violence toward " others. " The following is just a sampling

> of some of the more " infamous " stories you might recognize:

>

> a.. July 2004 -- Emiri Padron was on Zoloft when she smothered her

> 10-month-old daughter with a stuffed animal and then stabbed herself.

> b.. April 1999 -- , while on Luvox, an SSRI, masterminded

> the killing of 12 students and a teacher in Columbine. He and his partner then

> shot themselves.

> c.. June 1998 Brynn Hartmann, the actor Phil Hartmann's wife, was on

> Zoloft when she shot her husband and committed suicide.

> d.. May 1998 -- Kip Kinkle, age 15 living in Oregon, was taking Prozac

> when he killed four people, including his own parents, and wounded 22 more.

> e.. March 1998 -- Beck went on a bloody rampage at his office,

> the Connecticut Lottery Corp. headquarters, killing four senior lottery

> officials before committing suicide. He was on 2 antidepressants, including

> Luvox.

> f.. Oct 1997 -- Luke Woodham was also on an SSRI, when he killed three

> people, including his mother, and wounded six others.

> These horrifying stories are only a fraction of the incidents reported

> monthly. Supporting evidence shows a trend. One study showed that

> antidepressants cause mania and delusions of grandeur in one out of every 25

> children taking these drugs. Even more shocking, in 70% of all murder/suicides

> involving women and children, the women were on SSRIs. And keep in mind, those

> drugs are supposed to " enhance " mood! (I guess it all depends on what your

> definition of enhance is.) With many children under the age of 3 already on

> Prozac, we may have only seen the barest hint of where this problem is truly

> headed. Oh yes, and now you can even buy special kid-friendly " flavored "

> antidepressants. " What a world! What a world! "

>

> To be objective, antidepressants are important for some people in

> special cases such as those diagnosed with severe schizophrenia, bipolar

> disorder, and other severe mental disorders -- or those who refuse to take any

> other steps to correct their problems. These mental illnesses are so

> debilitating that the risks associated with the drugs may be worth it. But for

> the majority of us who suffer from the typical daily disappointments in our

> lives, short periods of depression are common and can usually be eliminated

> through various remedies with minimal side effects. At least, we should think

> twice before we simply pop a pill. To brag that we are a " Prozac Nation " is

> not only sad; it's dangerous.

>

> Why do we get depressed in the first place?

> Depression is the body¹s way of forcing us to recognize that something

> is wrong. For a simplified explanation, if you set your hand on a hot burner,

> it burns the skin and sends painful signals to the brain, reminding us to

> remove our hand. Similarly, when we suffer a deeply emotional trauma or

> situation, the brain tells us to fix the problem and sends your brain " alerts "

> through a series of emotion reactions, one being depression. If the alerts

> continue, one can fall deeper into a depressed state until action is taken to

> prevent further emotional trauma.

>

> It seems, however, that today's psychiatric community is too " impatient "

> to encourage us to go through this process naturally. According to health

> experts, they now define " major depression " as someone having " the blues " for

> more than two weeks. Right!! If anyone has had a death in the family, a major

> illness, a mid-sized financial set-back, or an emotional break-up -- which

> includes the entire population -- then according to health experts, all of us

> should be on antidepressant drugs at some point in our lives. (Geez, that

> should be good for sales.) The bottom line is that getting over a major

> life-altering situation in just two weeks is the exception rather than the

> rule.

>

> Hey, if any of you are on antidepressants, or were at some time, it's

> not hard to understand why. Doctors and the mass media scare us with their

> statements such as " depression is associated with abnormal functioning of the

> brain. " We are then bombarded with all the details about the deficient

> neurotransmitters in the brain and our dysfunctional synaptic cleft. Ahh!

> " Sounds like brain damage. Sure, give me some pillsŠquickly! " Wait a minute.

> They forgot to explain that we still have no conclusive evidence as to why

> people have the chemical imbalances in the first place. Did our brain just

> suddenly change or were there outside circumstances that caused it? Did our

> thoughts, reactions, and emotions cause the imbalance? Were nutritional

> factors involved? Did we suddenly experience a major hormonal change such as

> PMS or Post Partum Depression? If so, nine times out of ten there are other

> remedies available besides drugs -- remedies that do not share the devastating

> side effects associated with those drugs.

>

> Instead of automatically popping a pill when we are sad, perhaps we

> should find ways to correct the underlying problem in our bodies so it can

> heal itself. It may take a true leap of faith, especially when the mind wants

> to focus on the negative, but the success after the fight of making ourselves

> content might be worth it. As some say, being happy is a choice! The more you

> work at it, the better you get.

>

> I want to reiterate that this does not mean we should look at any

> problem as insignificant or that ignoring a feeling of sadness, confusion,

> exhaustion, or lack of interest in daily activities is going to make the

> feelings go away. Actually, ignoring depression could simply exacerbate the

> problem. An emotional injury is like a physical injury: it takes time and

> attention to heal. A walk on the beach, a laugh with a friend, or simply

> taking a deep breath can go a long way. We can also follow certain, more

> natural remedies to help our bodies heal. These include dietary modifications,

> daily exercise, supportive treatment with vitamins and minerals, and selective

> supplementation.

>

> Vitamin and Mineral Therapy

> Vitamin and mineral deficiencies can cause depression and correcting

> these deficiencies is often a safe, fast, and inexpensive way to relieving

> depression. Note: alcohol, smoking, stress, and excess sugar accelerate the

> depletion of many key antidepressive vitamins and minerals from the body, as

> does depression itself. Isn't that a kick in the head: depression begets

> depression? Deficiencies in any of the following vitamins and minerals can

> contribute significantly to depression:

>

> a.. Vitamin B6

> b.. Folic acid

> c.. Vitamin B12

> d.. Vitamin C

> e.. Magnesium

> f.. Calcium

> g.. Trace minerals

> Amino Acids

> Supplementing with amino acids is also a way to help relieve depression.

> These include:

>

> a.. SAMe. S-Adenosyl-L-Methionine (SAMe) is a naturally occurring

> amino acid found in every cell of the body. It has a wide range of benefits

> including protecting the liver and cardiovascular system. In addition, it has

> antidepressant action equal to and faster than FDA-approved drugs, and is

> essential for the synthesis of melatonin. It also assists with sleep

> disorders, particularly those which are induced by the side effects of

> pharmaceutical drugs.

> b.. Phenylalanine. Phenylalanine is an amino acid that is used by the

> body to make the neurotransmitter (chemical messenger) norepinephrine.

> Norepinephrine is believed to be in short supply in the brains of people who

> are depressed. There is some evidence that taking in extra phenylalanine

> allows the brain to make more norepinephrine. There are several studies that

> indicate that phenylalanine may work as well as antidepressant drugs. Although

> the studies are inconclusive, the anecdotal evidence is strong, and there are

> virtually no known side effects, so it¹s worth trying.

> c.. Theanine. Anxiety is a close cousin to depression, and the two

> often go hand in hand. Many people report that L-theanine works as well as

> prescription anti-anxiety medications, but L-theanine is not addictive or

> habit-forming.

> d.. 5-HTP. 5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) is an amino acid that occurs

> naturally in the body and is the final step in the production of the

> neurotransmitter serotonin. 5-HTP is special in that it can cross the blood

> brain barrier. It is extracted from the seeds of Griffonia simplicifolia, an

> African tree that is grown mostly in Ghana and the Ivory Coast. The extraction

> process uses alcohol and produces an oily solid. The oily extract is then

> purified into a dry solid. 5-HTP can also be made synthetically in the

> laboratory. The final product is the same as the one made by the body. 5-HTP

> has gained huge popularity in the treatment of insomnia, depression and

> obesity (among other uses). Today, 5-hydroxytrptophan is considered a safe and

> effective treatment for these conditions.

> Herbal Remedies

> For the vast majority of people bothered by stress or depression, a well

> designed herbal formula made from high quality herbs can prove remarkably

> effective. Look for an herbal formula that contains herbs such as:

>

> a.. St. 's wort (Hypericum perforatum) as a standardized extract

> and is licensed in Germany and other European countries as a treatment for

> mild to moderate depression, anxiety and sleep disorders. Sometimes called

> " Nature's Prozac, " St. 's wort helps relieve stress, anxiety, and tension.

> In Germany, it is the most popular antidepressant, outselling Prozac 3-1.

>

> More than 20 clinical studies have been completed using several

> different St. 's wort extracts. Most have shown antidepressant action

> equal to standard prescription antidepressant drugs, without the side effects.

> St. ¹s Wart is now being studied in the first U.S. government-sanctioned

> clinical trial, a three-year study sponsored by the Center for Complementary

> and Alternative Medicine, based in Washington, D.C.

>

> Probably the greatest testament to its efficacy is how it has been

> attacked in the press as " dangerous. " The case against it is that it seems to

> heighten the dangers associated with MAO1 inhibitors, if you are currently

> using such drugs. But this is a marvelous piece of propaganda double-speak

> that transfers the danger from the antidepressants, where they belong, to St.

> 's wort, which merely brings those dangers to the fore. Orwell

> would be proud!

>

> b.. Ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba) extract is currently being used as an

> alternative for elderly patients with depression resistance to standard drug

> therapy. This is because depression is often an early sign of cognitive

> decline and cerebrovascular insufficiency in elderly patients. In one study,

> 40 patients, ages 51 to 78, with a diagnosis of resistant depression, were

> randomized to receive either Ginkgo biloba extract or placebo for eight weeks.

> Patients in the ginkgo group received 80 mg of the extract three times daily.

> During the study, patients remained on their antidepressant drugs. In patients

> treated with ginkgo, there was a decline in the median Hamilton Depression

> Scale scores from 14 to 7 after four weeks. This score further reduced to 4.5

> after eight weeks. There was a one-point reduction in the placebo group after

> eight weeks. In addition to the significant improvement in symptoms of

> depression for the ginkgo group, there was also a noted improvement in overall

> cognitive function. No side effects were reported.

>

> c.. Valerian root. For centuries, Valerian has been used to treat

> nervous tension and panic attacks. A wonderful herb, Valerian is calming and

> quieting to the nervous system.

>

> d.. Kava kava is the herb of choice to relax the body, relieve stress,

> to combat mild to moderate anxiety, and for relief from headache and back

> pain. Kava is now recognized by many doctors as an alternative to drugs like

> Xanax and Valium. (And, as might be expected for something that works so well,

> Kava kava is under false attack.)

>

> e.. Lobelia is an extremely powerful anti-spasmodic and a sedative. It

> helps improve breathing dramatically by dilating the bronchial tubes -- great

> for asthmatics.

>

> f.. Passionflower is remarkably effective as a sedative to calm nerves

> that get on edge.

>

> g.. Black Cohosh. First used by the American Indians, Black Cohosh

> works to soothe the body by reducing the rapidity of the pulse. Black Cohosh

> also works internally to help soothe any nervous disease or spasm.

>

> h.. Skullcap, Hops, and Catnip. Three herbs that have a long history

> as marvelously effective herbal tranquilizers, sedatives, and sleep aids.

>

> i.. Mulungu. Researchers have validated the traditional use of Mulungu

> for anxiety and stress, where it was shown to alter anxiety-related responses.

> Hormonal Imbalance

> And let's not forget about hormones.

>

> Progesterone

> This is particularly important since women experience clinical

> depression twice as often as men. Over the years I have been recommending

> progesterone crème to women, it has picked up the nickname from many of them:

> " The Happy Crème. " Any time progesterone levels drop such as during the

> monthly cycle, immediately after giving birth, or all the time if you are in a

> state of estrogen dominance, depression is a likely result. Using a good

> progesterone crème can provide an almost instant turnaround in attitude.

>

> And while we're on the subject, let's talk about post partum depression.

> It's real. During the weeks leading up to birth, progesterone levels have

> soared to levels 10-20 times normal. No wonder women seem to glow during

> pregnancy. But immediately after birth, progesterone levels plunge to almost

> zero. No wonder so many women experience extreme, even psychotic levels of

> depression. Simple supplementation with progesterone crème will resolve the

> depression over 90% of the time. In fact, any doctor who recommends

> antidepressants for post partum depression without trying progesterone crème

> first, should be named as an unindicted co-conspirator since they truly share

> the blame for any psychotic incidents that may result.

>

> Testosterone

> A growing body of evidence suggests that testosterone levels drop as

> much as 40% in men between their early 40s and early 70s. And for 10 to 15

> percent of all men, those levels will dip below normal even as early as their

> 30s if there is stress, depression, personal life changes or medications. This

> in turn causes a decrease, not only in sexual desire and performance, but also

> in the competitive drive to succeed and accomplish in life -- which is

> frequently experienced as depression. In women, excessive estrogen in the body

> causes a reduction in testosterone levels, which leads to a similar decline in

> sexual desire and performance and a similar reduction in " life drive. " Again,

> frequently experienced as depression.

>

> In conclusion, depression can be common, but should not be taken

> lightly. A good, healthy program of daily exercise (which stimulates

> endorphins), low sugar foods, replacing depleted vitamins and minerals, and

> proper supplementation can go a long way to helping us feel better. And, it is

> not a bad idea to tell friends and family who have kids on antidepressants

> that simple dietary changes and supplementation may be all that's needed.

> Lastly, the mind is a powerful tool, and for those who are going through hard

> times, and if you haven't already done so, you might want to read Chapter 15

> of Lessons from the Miracle Doctors (you can download a free copy at

> www.jonbarron.org) to see how you can reprogram the mind so that it more

> positively affects your body. And no matter what happens, remember: bad times

> eventually pass!

>

> # # #

>

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>

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December 29, 2005

Lea,

I'm glad you going to see the doctor. Sometimes depression doesn't go away with

exercise or all the will power you can muster. I have suffered from depression

and

antidepressants were the only thing that helped.

There is a use for some medication.

>

> We all know why the FDA didn't do anything sooner -- big $$$! Catnip is

> also used to repel mosquitoes!

>

> Lea, have you tried exercise for your depression? Exercise increases

> endorphins, which help you to feel happy. I know you don't feel well most

> of the time but a little bit of exercise each day could help your depression

> tremendously.

>

> Kenda

>

> > Baseline of Health Newsletter: Depressed by AntidepressantsDearest Friends:

> >

> > I was looking at the benefits of Catnip and at depression, and I found this

> > article. Kenda, you will love this. My depression is not getting worse;

> > however, it is not getting better. has been home for one week, and I

> > thought that having him home would be the cure. Today, we are going to see

our

> > doctor to get his opinion on what we should do to stop the depression.

> >

> > Perhaps the group will benefit from my experience, because many of us are

> > suffering from this disease.

> >

> > Sending love to all......Lea

> > ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~``

> >

> > Subscribe-----

> >

> > July 18, 2005

> >

> > Dear Readers:

> > A quick reminder that this month's special at Baseline Nutritionals is

a

> > repeat of one of the most popular specials they've ever had. With any order

> > over $150, they'll give you TWO bottles of Jon's remarkable pain relief oil,

> > Essential Relief for free. That's one for you and one for someone you love

--

> > for free. Keep in mind it ends July 31st.

> >

> > And now the newsletter. In this issue's essay, Jon has some revealing

> > comments on the recent FDA announcement concerning antidepressants.

> >

> > Depressed by Antidepressants

> > Jon Barron

> > At the same time Tom Cruise was fighting with Matt Lauer on NBC

> > concerning the value of psychiatrists and antidepressants, the FDA was

quietly

> > issuing a labeling directive that supported at least part of Tom's position.

> > (It will be interesting to see if Matt Lauer ever mentions it.)

> >

> > In fact, the FDA has finally recognized the hazardous effects of

> > antidepressants and has recommended manufacturers of every kind of drug --

> > from Paxil to Prozac to Zoloft -- add warning labels on their products. The

> > new warning label in packaging will read:

> >

> > " Antidepressants increased the risk of suicidal thinking and behavior

> > (suicidality) in short-term studies in children and adolescents with Major

> > Depressive Disorder (MDD) and other psychiatric disorders. Anyone

considering

> > the use of [insert established name] or any other antidepressant in a child

or

> > adolescent must balance this risk with the clinical need. Patients who are

> > started on therapy should be observed closely for clinical worsening,

> > suicidality, or unusual changes in behavior. "

> >

> > This is major news -- we all know how difficult it is to force most

> > pharmaceutical companies to add any additional warnings on their products.

The

> > FDA should be congratulated for finally taking this step. However, one might

> > ask why they didn¹t act 10 years ago when the evidence was just as

compelling.

> > How many have needlessly died over the last 10 years because the FDA, and in

> > fact the governmental agencies of most countries, failed to buck the

pressure

> > applied by the pharmaceutical companies to downplay the risks associated

with

> > antidepressants.

> >

> > The topic of antidepressants is particularly important in terms of

> > overall public safety because the violent side-effects caused by some of

these

> > drugs impacts more than just those on the drugs. An example is when you have

> > children on antidepressants killing teachers at school and/or their own

family

> > members. Although this obviously does not occur in all cases, and it does

not

> > suggest that anyone on an antidepressant will kill their loved ones, there

are

> > nevertheless enough cases to cause concern, especially with children.

> >

> > Let¹s look at the studies that led the FDA to take action.

> > The new warnings were the result of several placebo-controlled studies

> > that involved 9 antidepressant drugs (SSRIs and others) in children and

> > adolescents with major depressive disorder (MDD), obsessive-compulsive

> > disorder (OCD), or other psychiatric disorders (a total of 24 trials

involving

> > over 4400 patients). As a side note, SSRIs are " selective serotonin reuptake

> > inhibitors, " a specific type of antidepressant that pharmaceutical companies

> > have developed to " manage the symptoms " associated with stress and

depression.

> > You might know them as Prozac, Zoloft, Paxil, Luvox, Celexa, Effexor and

> > Serzone.

> >

> > The combined results gave conclusive evidence that patients on

> > antidepressants were at greater risk of suicidal thinking or behavior

> > (suicidality) during the first few months of treatment than those on the

> > placebo. In fact, the risk of suicidal behavior when taking the drugs was

> > double compared to a placebo!

> >

> > But that's just the tip of the iceberg. What the FDA pointedly avoided

> > studying was the well documented relationship between the use of

> > antidepressants and violence toward " others. " The following is just a

sampling

> > of some of the more " infamous " stories you might recognize:

> >

> > a.. July 2004 -- Emiri Padron was on Zoloft when she smothered her

> > 10-month-old daughter with a stuffed animal and then stabbed herself.

> > b.. April 1999 -- , while on Luvox, an SSRI, masterminded

> > the killing of 12 students and a teacher in Columbine. He and his partner

then

> > shot themselves.

> > c.. June 1998 Brynn Hartmann, the actor Phil Hartmann's wife, was

on

> > Zoloft when she shot her husband and committed suicide.

> > d.. May 1998 -- Kip Kinkle, age 15 living in Oregon, was taking

Prozac

> > when he killed four people, including his own parents, and wounded 22 more.

> > e.. March 1998 -- Beck went on a bloody rampage at his

office,

> > the Connecticut Lottery Corp. headquarters, killing four senior lottery

> > officials before committing suicide. He was on 2 antidepressants, including

> > Luvox.

> > f.. Oct 1997 -- Luke Woodham was also on an SSRI, when he killed

three

> > people, including his mother, and wounded six others.

> > These horrifying stories are only a fraction of the incidents reported

> > monthly. Supporting evidence shows a trend. One study showed that

> > antidepressants cause mania and delusions of grandeur in one out of every 25

> > children taking these drugs. Even more shocking, in 70% of all

murder/suicides

> > involving women and children, the women were on SSRIs. And keep in mind,

those

> > drugs are supposed to " enhance " mood! (I guess it all depends on what your

> > definition of enhance is.) With many children under the age of 3 already on

> > Prozac, we may have only seen the barest hint of where this problem is truly

> > headed. Oh yes, and now you can even buy special kid-friendly " flavored "

> > antidepressants. " What a world! What a world! "

> >

> > To be objective, antidepressants are important for some people in

> > special cases such as those diagnosed with severe schizophrenia, bipolar

> > disorder, and other severe mental disorders -- or those who refuse to take

any

> > other steps to correct their problems. These mental illnesses are so

> > debilitating that the risks associated with the drugs may be worth it. But

for

> > the majority of us who suffer from the typical daily disappointments in our

> > lives, short periods of depression are common and can usually be eliminated

> > through various remedies with minimal side effects. At least, we should

think

> > twice before we simply pop a pill. To brag that we are a " Prozac Nation " is

> > not only sad; it's dangerous.

> >

> > Why do we get depressed in the first place?

> > Depression is the body¹s way of forcing us to recognize that something

> > is wrong. For a simplified explanation, if you set your hand on a hot

burner,

> > it burns the skin and sends painful signals to the brain, reminding us to

> > remove our hand. Similarly, when we suffer a deeply emotional trauma or

> > situation, the brain tells us to fix the problem and sends your brain

" alerts "

> > through a series of emotion reactions, one being depression. If the alerts

> > continue, one can fall deeper into a depressed state until action is taken

to

> > prevent further emotional trauma.

> >

> > It seems, however, that today's psychiatric community is too

" impatient "

> > to encourage us to go through this process naturally. According to health

> > experts, they now define " major depression " as someone having " the blues "

for

> > more than two weeks. Right!! If anyone has had a death in the family, a

major

> > illness, a mid-sized financial set-back, or an emotional break-up -- which

> > includes the entire population -- then according to health experts, all of

us

> > should be on antidepressant drugs at some point in our lives. (Geez, that

> > should be good for sales.) The bottom line is that getting over a major

> > life-altering situation in just two weeks is the exception rather than the

> > rule.

> >

> > Hey, if any of you are on antidepressants, or were at some time, it's

> > not hard to understand why. Doctors and the mass media scare us with their

> > statements such as " depression is associated with abnormal functioning of

the

> > brain. " We are then bombarded with all the details about the deficient

> > neurotransmitters in the brain and our dysfunctional synaptic cleft. Ahh!

> > " Sounds like brain damage. Sure, give me some pillsŠquickly! " Wait a minute.

> > They forgot to explain that we still have no conclusive evidence as to why

> > people have the chemical imbalances in the first place. Did our brain just

> > suddenly change or were there outside circumstances that caused it? Did our

> > thoughts, reactions, and emotions cause the imbalance? Were nutritional

> > factors involved? Did we suddenly experience a major hormonal change such as

> > PMS or Post Partum Depression? If so, nine times out of ten there are other

> > remedies available besides drugs -- remedies that do not share the

devastating

> > side effects associated with those drugs.

> >

> > Instead of automatically popping a pill when we are sad, perhaps we

> > should find ways to correct the underlying problem in our bodies so it can

> > heal itself. It may take a true leap of faith, especially when the mind

wants

> > to focus on the negative, but the success after the fight of making

ourselves

> > content might be worth it. As some say, being happy is a choice! The more

you

> > work at it, the better you get.

> >

> > I want to reiterate that this does not mean we should look at any

> > problem as insignificant or that ignoring a feeling of sadness, confusion,

> > exhaustion, or lack of interest in daily activities is going to make the

> > feelings go away. Actually, ignoring depression could simply exacerbate the

> > problem. An emotional injury is like a physical injury: it takes time and

> > attention to heal. A walk on the beach, a laugh with a friend, or simply

> > taking a deep breath can go a long way. We can also follow certain, more

> > natural remedies to help our bodies heal. These include dietary

modifications,

> > daily exercise, supportive treatment with vitamins and minerals, and

selective

> > supplementation.

> >

> > Vitamin and Mineral Therapy

> > Vitamin and mineral deficiencies can cause depression and correcting

> > these deficiencies is often a safe, fast, and inexpensive way to relieving

> > depression. Note: alcohol, smoking, stress, and excess sugar accelerate the

> > depletion of many key antidepressive vitamins and minerals from the body, as

> > does depression itself. Isn't that a kick in the head: depression begets

> > depression? Deficiencies in any of the following vitamins and minerals can

> > contribute significantly to depression:

> >

> > a.. Vitamin B6

> > b.. Folic acid

> > c.. Vitamin B12

> > d.. Vitamin C

> > e.. Magnesium

> > f.. Calcium

> > g.. Trace minerals

> > Amino Acids

> > Supplementing with amino acids is also a way to help relieve

depression.

> > These include:

> >

> > a.. SAMe. S-Adenosyl-L-Methionine (SAMe) is a naturally occurring

> > amino acid found in every cell of the body. It has a wide range of benefits

> > including protecting the liver and cardiovascular system. In addition, it

has

> > antidepressant action equal to and faster than FDA-approved drugs, and is

> > essential for the synthesis of melatonin. It also assists with sleep

> > disorders, particularly those which are induced by the side effects of

> > pharmaceutical drugs.

> > b.. Phenylalanine. Phenylalanine is an amino acid that is used by

the

> > body to make the neurotransmitter (chemical messenger) norepinephrine.

> > Norepinephrine is believed to be in short supply in the brains of people who

> > are depressed. There is some evidence that taking in extra phenylalanine

> > allows the brain to make more norepinephrine. There are several studies that

> > indicate that phenylalanine may work as well as antidepressant drugs.

Although

> > the studies are inconclusive, the anecdotal evidence is strong, and there

are

> > virtually no known side effects, so it¹s worth trying.

> > c.. Theanine. Anxiety is a close cousin to depression, and the two

> > often go hand in hand. Many people report that L-theanine works as well as

> > prescription anti-anxiety medications, but L-theanine is not addictive or

> > habit-forming.

> > d.. 5-HTP. 5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) is an amino acid that occurs

> > naturally in the body and is the final step in the production of the

> > neurotransmitter serotonin. 5-HTP is special in that it can cross the blood

> > brain barrier. It is extracted from the seeds of Griffonia simplicifolia, an

> > African tree that is grown mostly in Ghana and the Ivory Coast. The

extraction

> > process uses alcohol and produces an oily solid. The oily extract is then

> > purified into a dry solid. 5-HTP can also be made synthetically in the

> > laboratory. The final product is the same as the one made by the body. 5-HTP

> > has gained huge popularity in the treatment of insomnia, depression and

> > obesity (among other uses). Today, 5-hydroxytrptophan is considered a safe

and

> > effective treatment for these conditions.

> > Herbal Remedies

> > For the vast majority of people bothered by stress or depression, a

well

> > designed herbal formula made from high quality herbs can prove remarkably

> > effective. Look for an herbal formula that contains herbs such as:

> >

> > a.. St. 's wort (Hypericum perforatum) as a standardized extract

> > and is licensed in Germany and other European countries as a treatment for

> > mild to moderate depression, anxiety and sleep disorders. Sometimes called

> > " Nature's Prozac, " St. 's wort helps relieve stress, anxiety, and

tension.

> > In Germany, it is the most popular antidepressant, outselling Prozac 3-1.

> >

> > More than 20 clinical studies have been completed using several

> > different St. 's wort extracts. Most have shown antidepressant action

> > equal to standard prescription antidepressant drugs, without the side

effects.

> > St. ¹s Wart is now being studied in the first U.S. government-sanctioned

> > clinical trial, a three-year study sponsored by the Center for Complementary

> > and Alternative Medicine, based in Washington, D.C.

> >

> > Probably the greatest testament to its efficacy is how it has been

> > attacked in the press as " dangerous. " The case against it is that it seems

to

> > heighten the dangers associated with MAO1 inhibitors, if you are currently

> > using such drugs. But this is a marvelous piece of propaganda double-speak

> > that transfers the danger from the antidepressants, where they belong, to

St.

> > 's wort, which merely brings those dangers to the fore. Orwell

> > would be proud!

> >

> > b.. Ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba) extract is currently being used as an

> > alternative for elderly patients with depression resistance to standard drug

> > therapy. This is because depression is often an early sign of cognitive

> > decline and cerebrovascular insufficiency in elderly patients. In one study,

> > 40 patients, ages 51 to 78, with a diagnosis of resistant depression, were

> > randomized to receive either Ginkgo biloba extract or placebo for eight

weeks.

> > Patients in the ginkgo group received 80 mg of the extract three times

daily.

> > During the study, patients remained on their antidepressant drugs. In

patients

> > treated with ginkgo, there was a decline in the median Hamilton Depression

> > Scale scores from 14 to 7 after four weeks. This score further reduced to

4.5

> > after eight weeks. There was a one-point reduction in the placebo group

after

> > eight weeks. In addition to the significant improvement in symptoms of

> > depression for the ginkgo group, there was also a noted improvement in

overall

> > cognitive function. No side effects were reported.

> >

> > c.. Valerian root. For centuries, Valerian has been used to treat

> > nervous tension and panic attacks. A wonderful herb, Valerian is calming and

> > quieting to the nervous system.

> >

> > d.. Kava kava is the herb of choice to relax the body, relieve

stress,

> > to combat mild to moderate anxiety, and for relief from headache and back

> > pain. Kava is now recognized by many doctors as an alternative to drugs like

> > Xanax and Valium. (And, as might be expected for something that works so

well,

> > Kava kava is under false attack.)

> >

> > e.. Lobelia is an extremely powerful anti-spasmodic and a sedative.

It

> > helps improve breathing dramatically by dilating the bronchial tubes --

great

> > for asthmatics.

> >

> > f.. Passionflower is remarkably effective as a sedative to calm

nerves

> > that get on edge.

> >

> > g.. Black Cohosh. First used by the American Indians, Black Cohosh

> > works to soothe the body by reducing the rapidity of the pulse. Black Cohosh

> > also works internally to help soothe any nervous disease or spasm.

> >

> > h.. Skullcap, Hops, and Catnip. Three herbs that have a long history

> > as marvelously effective herbal tranquilizers, sedatives, and sleep aids.

> >

> > i.. Mulungu. Researchers have validated the traditional use of

Mulungu

> > for anxiety and stress, where it was shown to alter anxiety-related

responses.

> > Hormonal Imbalance

> > And let's not forget about hormones.

> >

> > Progesterone

> > This is particularly important since women experience clinical

> > depression twice as often as men. Over the years I have been recommending

> > progesterone crème to women, it has picked up the nickname from many of

them:

> > " The Happy Crème. " Any time progesterone levels drop such as during the

> > monthly cycle, immediately after giving birth, or all the time if you are in

a

> > state of estrogen dominance, depression is a likely result. Using a good

> > progesterone crème can provide an almost instant turnaround in attitude.

> >

> > And while we're on the subject, let's talk about post partum

depression.

> > It's real. During the weeks leading up to birth, progesterone levels have

> > soared to levels 10-20 times normal. No wonder women seem to glow during

> > pregnancy. But immediately after birth, progesterone levels plunge to almost

> > zero. No wonder so many women experience extreme, even psychotic levels of

> > depression. Simple supplementation with progesterone crème will resolve the

> > depression over 90% of the time. In fact, any doctor who recommends

> > antidepressants for post partum depression without trying progesterone crème

> > first, should be named as an unindicted co-conspirator since they truly

share

> > the blame for any psychotic incidents that may result.

> >

> > Testosterone

> > A growing body of evidence suggests that testosterone levels drop as

> > much as 40% in men between their early 40s and early 70s. And for 10 to 15

> > percent of all men, those levels will dip below normal even as early as

their

> > 30s if there is stress, depression, personal life changes or medications.

This

> > in turn causes a decrease, not only in sexual desire and performance, but

also

> > in the competitive drive to succeed and accomplish in life -- which is

> > frequently experienced as depression. In women, excessive estrogen in the

body

> > causes a reduction in testosterone levels, which leads to a similar decline

in

> > sexual desire and performance and a similar reduction in " life drive. "

Again,

> > frequently experienced as depression.

> >

> > In conclusion, depression can be common, but should not be taken

> > lightly. A good, healthy program of daily exercise (which stimulates

> > endorphins), low sugar foods, replacing depleted vitamins and minerals, and

> > proper supplementation can go a long way to helping us feel better. And, it

is

> > not a bad idea to tell friends and family who have kids on antidepressants

> > that simple dietary changes and supplementation may be all that's needed.

> > Lastly, the mind is a powerful tool, and for those who are going through

hard

> > times, and if you haven't already done so, you might want to read Chapter 15

> > of Lessons from the Miracle Doctors (you can download a free copy at

> > www.jonbarron.org) to see how you can reprogram the mind so that it more

> > positively affects your body. And no matter what happens, remember: bad

times

> > eventually pass!

> >

> > # # #

> >

> > Misc

> >

> > a.. Index of archived newsletters and reports

> >

> > b.. Premium versions of Jon's formulas are now available at

> > www.baselinenutritionals.com

> >

> > c.. Please note. Despite claims to the contrary on the internet, Jon

> > Barron is not associated with Healing America and does not oversee their

> > formulas or their ingredient sourcing, and no longer licenses the use of the

> > Barron Effect in the processing of their herbal tinctures.

> >

> > d.. For those of you who have already written reviews for Jon

Barron's

> > Lessons from the Miracle Doctors on the Amazon.com website, thanks for your

> > support. For the rest of you, feel free to log on and write a review. Every

> > good review helps. Thanks for your support.

> >

> > Sincerely,

> >

> > Barron

> > Baseline of Health Foundation

> >

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first

> > consulting your physician .

> >

>

December 30, 2005

Hi Molly,

Did you ever have your neuroregularory hormones tested? If not, it might be

worthwhile to have it done. If your depression is an imbalance of

neuroregulators, they can be treated without meds.

Kenda

> Lea,

> I'm glad you going to see the doctor. Sometimes depression doesn't go away

> with

> exercise or all the will power you can muster. I have suffered from

> depression and

> antidepressants were the only thing that helped.

> There is a use for some medication.

>

>>

>> We all know why the FDA didn't do anything sooner -- big $$$! Catnip is

>> also used to repel mosquitoes!

>>

>> Lea, have you tried exercise for your depression? Exercise increases

>> endorphins, which help you to feel happy. I know you don't feel well most

>> of the time but a little bit of exercise each day could help your depression

>> tremendously.

>>

>> Kenda

>>

>>> Baseline of Health Newsletter: Depressed by AntidepressantsDearest Friends:

>>>

>>> I was looking at the benefits of Catnip and at depression, and I found this

>>> article. Kenda, you will love this. My depression is not getting worse;

>>> however, it is not getting better. has been home for one week, and I

>>> thought that having him home would be the cure. Today, we are going to see

>>> our

>>> doctor to get his opinion on what we should do to stop the depression.

>>>

>>> Perhaps the group will benefit from my experience, because many of us are

>>> suffering from this disease.

>>>

>>> Sending love to all......Lea

>>> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~``

>>>

>>> Subscribe-----

>>>

>>> July 18, 2005

>>>

>>> Dear Readers:

>>> A quick reminder that this month's special at Baseline Nutritionals is

>>> a

>>> repeat of one of the most popular specials they've ever had. With any order

>>> over $150, they'll give you TWO bottles of Jon's remarkable pain relief oil,

>>> Essential Relief for free. That's one for you and one for someone you love

>>> --

>>> for free. Keep in mind it ends July 31st.

>>>

>>> And now the newsletter. In this issue's essay, Jon has some revealing

>>> comments on the recent FDA announcement concerning antidepressants.

>>>

>>> Depressed by Antidepressants

>>> Jon Barron

>>> At the same time Tom Cruise was fighting with Matt Lauer on NBC

>>> concerning the value of psychiatrists and antidepressants, the FDA was

>>> quietly

>>> issuing a labeling directive that supported at least part of Tom's position.

>>> (It will be interesting to see if Matt Lauer ever mentions it.)

>>>

>>> In fact, the FDA has finally recognized the hazardous effects of

>>> antidepressants and has recommended manufacturers of every kind of drug --

>>> from Paxil to Prozac to Zoloft -- add warning labels on their products. The

>>> new warning label in packaging will read:

>>>

>>> " Antidepressants increased the risk of suicidal thinking and behavior

>>> (suicidality) in short-term studies in children and adolescents with Major

>>> Depressive Disorder (MDD) and other psychiatric disorders. Anyone

>>> considering

>>> the use of [insert established name] or any other antidepressant in a child

>>> or

>>> adolescent must balance this risk with the clinical need. Patients who are

>>> started on therapy should be observed closely for clinical worsening,

>>> suicidality, or unusual changes in behavior. "

>>>

>>> This is major news -- we all know how difficult it is to force most

>>> pharmaceutical companies to add any additional warnings on their products.

>>> The

>>> FDA should be congratulated for finally taking this step. However, one might

>>> ask why they didn¹t act 10 years ago when the evidence was just as

>>> compelling.

>>> How many have needlessly died over the last 10 years because the FDA, and in

>>> fact the governmental agencies of most countries, failed to buck the

>>> pressure

>>> applied by the pharmaceutical companies to downplay the risks associated

>>> with

>>> antidepressants.

>>>

>>> The topic of antidepressants is particularly important in terms of

>>> overall public safety because the violent side-effects caused by some of

>>> these

>>> drugs impacts more than just those on the drugs. An example is when you have

>>> children on antidepressants killing teachers at school and/or their own

>>> family

>>> members. Although this obviously does not occur in all cases, and it does

>>> not

>>> suggest that anyone on an antidepressant will kill their loved ones, there

>>> are

>>> nevertheless enough cases to cause concern, especially with children.

>>>

>>> Let¹s look at the studies that led the FDA to take action.

>>> The new warnings were the result of several placebo-controlled studies

>>> that involved 9 antidepressant drugs (SSRIs and others) in children and

>>> adolescents with major depressive disorder (MDD), obsessive-compulsive

>>> disorder (OCD), or other psychiatric disorders (a total of 24 trials

>>> involving

>>> over 4400 patients). As a side note, SSRIs are " selective serotonin reuptake

>>> inhibitors, " a specific type of antidepressant that pharmaceutical companies

>>> have developed to " manage the symptoms " associated with stress and

>>> depression.

>>> You might know them as Prozac, Zoloft, Paxil, Luvox, Celexa, Effexor and

>>> Serzone.

>>>

>>> The combined results gave conclusive evidence that patients on

>>> antidepressants were at greater risk of suicidal thinking or behavior

>>> (suicidality) during the first few months of treatment than those on the

>>> placebo. In fact, the risk of suicidal behavior when taking the drugs was

>>> double compared to a placebo!

>>>

>>> But that's just the tip of the iceberg. What the FDA pointedly avoided

>>> studying was the well documented relationship between the use of

>>> antidepressants and violence toward " others. " The following is just a

>>> sampling

>>> of some of the more " infamous " stories you might recognize:

>>>

>>> a.. July 2004 -- Emiri Padron was on Zoloft when she smothered her

>>> 10-month-old daughter with a stuffed animal and then stabbed herself.

>>> b.. April 1999 -- , while on Luvox, an SSRI, masterminded

>>> the killing of 12 students and a teacher in Columbine. He and his partner

>>> then

>>> shot themselves.

>>> c.. June 1998 Brynn Hartmann, the actor Phil Hartmann's wife, was

>>> on

>>> Zoloft when she shot her husband and committed suicide.

>>> d.. May 1998 -- Kip Kinkle, age 15 living in Oregon, was taking

>>> Prozac

>>> when he killed four people, including his own parents, and wounded 22 more.

>>> e.. March 1998 -- Beck went on a bloody rampage at his

>>> office,

>>> the Connecticut Lottery Corp. headquarters, killing four senior lottery

>>> officials before committing suicide. He was on 2 antidepressants, including

>>> Luvox.

>>> f.. Oct 1997 -- Luke Woodham was also on an SSRI, when he killed

>>> three

>>> people, including his mother, and wounded six others.

>>> These horrifying stories are only a fraction of the incidents reported

>>> monthly. Supporting evidence shows a trend. One study showed that

>>> antidepressants cause mania and delusions of grandeur in one out of every 25

>>> children taking these drugs. Even more shocking, in 70% of all

>>> murder/suicides

>>> involving women and children, the women were on SSRIs. And keep in mind,

>>> those

>>> drugs are supposed to " enhance " mood! (I guess it all depends on what your

>>> definition of enhance is.) With many children under the age of 3 already on

>>> Prozac, we may have only seen the barest hint of where this problem is truly

>>> headed. Oh yes, and now you can even buy special kid-friendly " flavored "

>>> antidepressants. " What a world! What a world! "

>>>

>>> To be objective, antidepressants are important for some people in

>>> special cases such as those diagnosed with severe schizophrenia, bipolar

>>> disorder, and other severe mental disorders -- or those who refuse to take

>>> any

>>> other steps to correct their problems. These mental illnesses are so

>>> debilitating that the risks associated with the drugs may be worth it. But

>>> for

>>> the majority of us who suffer from the typical daily disappointments in our

>>> lives, short periods of depression are common and can usually be eliminated

>>> through various remedies with minimal side effects. At least, we should

>>> think

>>> twice before we simply pop a pill. To brag that we are a " Prozac Nation " is

>>> not only sad; it's dangerous.

>>>

>>> Why do we get depressed in the first place?

>>> Depression is the body¹s way of forcing us to recognize that something

>>> is wrong. For a simplified explanation, if you set your hand on a hot

>>> burner,

>>> it burns the skin and sends painful signals to the brain, reminding us to

>>> remove our hand. Similarly, when we suffer a deeply emotional trauma or

>>> situation, the brain tells us to fix the problem and sends your brain

>>> " alerts "

>>> through a series of emotion reactions, one being depression. If the alerts

>>> continue, one can fall deeper into a depressed state until action is taken

>>> to

>>> prevent further emotional trauma.

>>>

>>> It seems, however, that today's psychiatric community is too

>>> " impatient "

>>> to encourage us to go through this process naturally. According to health

>>> experts, they now define " major depression " as someone having " the blues "

>>> for

>>> more than two weeks. Right!! If anyone has had a death in the family, a

>>> major

>>> illness, a mid-sized financial set-back, or an emotional break-up -- which

>>> includes the entire population -- then according to health experts, all of

>>> us

>>> should be on antidepressant drugs at some point in our lives. (Geez, that

>>> should be good for sales.) The bottom line is that getting over a major

>>> life-altering situation in just two weeks is the exception rather than the

>>> rule.

>>>

>>> Hey, if any of you are on antidepressants, or were at some time, it's

>>> not hard to understand why. Doctors and the mass media scare us with their

>>> statements such as " depression is associated with abnormal functioning of

>>> the

>>> brain. " We are then bombarded with all the details about the deficient

>>> neurotransmitters in the brain and our dysfunctional synaptic cleft. Ahh!

>>> " Sounds like brain damage. Sure, give me some pillsŠquickly! " Wait a minute.

>>> They forgot to explain that we still have no conclusive evidence as to why

>>> people have the chemical imbalances in the first place. Did our brain just

>>> suddenly change or were there outside circumstances that caused it? Did our

>>> thoughts, reactions, and emotions cause the imbalance? Were nutritional

>>> factors involved? Did we suddenly experience a major hormonal change such as

>>> PMS or Post Partum Depression? If so, nine times out of ten there are other

>>> remedies available besides drugs -- remedies that do not share the

>>> devastating

>>> side effects associated with those drugs.

>>>

>>> Instead of automatically popping a pill when we are sad, perhaps we

>>> should find ways to correct the underlying problem in our bodies so it can

>>> heal itself. It may take a true leap of faith, especially when the mind

>>> wants

>>> to focus on the negative, but the success after the fight of making

>>> ourselves

>>> content might be worth it. As some say, being happy is a choice! The more

>>> you

>>> work at it, the better you get.

>>>

>>> I want to reiterate that this does not mean we should look at any

>>> problem as insignificant or that ignoring a feeling of sadness, confusion,

>>> exhaustion, or lack of interest in daily activities is going to make the

>>> feelings go away. Actually, ignoring depression could simply exacerbate the

>>> problem. An emotional injury is like a physical injury: it takes time and

>>> attention to heal. A walk on the beach, a laugh with a friend, or simply

>>> taking a deep breath can go a long way. We can also follow certain, more

>>> natural remedies to help our bodies heal. These include dietary

>>> modifications,

>>> daily exercise, supportive treatment with vitamins and minerals, and

>>> selective

>>> supplementation.

>>>

>>> Vitamin and Mineral Therapy

>>> Vitamin and mineral deficiencies can cause depression and correcting

>>> these deficiencies is often a safe, fast, and inexpensive way to relieving

>>> depression. Note: alcohol, smoking, stress, and excess sugar accelerate the

>>> depletion of many key antidepressive vitamins and minerals from the body, as

>>> does depression itself. Isn't that a kick in the head: depression begets

>>> depression? Deficiencies in any of the following vitamins and minerals can

>>> contribute significantly to depression:

>>>

>>> a.. Vitamin B6

>>> b.. Folic acid

>>> c.. Vitamin B12

>>> d.. Vitamin C

>>> e.. Magnesium

>>> f.. Calcium

>>> g.. Trace minerals

>>> Amino Acids

>>> Supplementing with amino acids is also a way to help relieve

>>> depression.

>>> These include:

>>>

>>> a.. SAMe. S-Adenosyl-L-Methionine (SAMe) is a naturally occurring

>>> amino acid found in every cell of the body. It has a wide range of benefits

>>> including protecting the liver and cardiovascular system. In addition, it

>>> has

>>> antidepressant action equal to and faster than FDA-approved drugs, and is

>>> essential for the synthesis of melatonin. It also assists with sleep

>>> disorders, particularly those which are induced by the side effects of

>>> pharmaceutical drugs.

>>> b.. Phenylalanine. Phenylalanine is an amino acid that is used by

>>> the

>>> body to make the neurotransmitter (chemical messenger) norepinephrine.

>>> Norepinephrine is believed to be in short supply in the brains of people who

>>> are depressed. There is some evidence that taking in extra phenylalanine

>>> allows the brain to make more norepinephrine. There are several studies that

>>> indicate that phenylalanine may work as well as antidepressant drugs.

>>> Although

>>> the studies are inconclusive, the anecdotal evidence is strong, and there

>>> are

>>> virtually no known side effects, so it¹s worth trying.

>>> c.. Theanine. Anxiety is a close cousin to depression, and the two

>>> often go hand in hand. Many people report that L-theanine works as well as

>>> prescription anti-anxiety medications, but L-theanine is not addictive or

>>> habit-forming.

>>> d.. 5-HTP. 5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) is an amino acid that occurs

>>> naturally in the body and is the final step in the production of the

>>> neurotransmitter serotonin. 5-HTP is special in that it can cross the blood

>>> brain barrier. It is extracted from the seeds of Griffonia simplicifolia, an

>>> African tree that is grown mostly in Ghana and the Ivory Coast. The

>>> extraction

>>> process uses alcohol and produces an oily solid. The oily extract is then

>>> purified into a dry solid. 5-HTP can also be made synthetically in the

>>> laboratory. The final product is the same as the one made by the body. 5-HTP

>>> has gained huge popularity in the treatment of insomnia, depression and

>>> obesity (among other uses). Today, 5-hydroxytrptophan is considered a safe

>>> and

>>> effective treatment for these conditions.

>>> Herbal Remedies

>>> For the vast majority of people bothered by stress or depression, a

>>> well

>>> designed herbal formula made from high quality herbs can prove remarkably

>>> effective. Look for an herbal formula that contains herbs such as:

>>>

>>> a.. St. 's wort (Hypericum perforatum) as a standardized extract

>>> and is licensed in Germany and other European countries as a treatment for

>>> mild to moderate depression, anxiety and sleep disorders. Sometimes called

>>> " Nature's Prozac, " St. 's wort helps relieve stress, anxiety, and

>>> tension.

>>> In Germany, it is the most popular antidepressant, outselling Prozac 3-1.

>>>

>>> More than 20 clinical studies have been completed using several

>>> different St. 's wort extracts. Most have shown antidepressant action

>>> equal to standard prescription antidepressant drugs, without the side

>>> effects.

>>> St. ¹s Wart is now being studied in the first U.S. government-sanctioned

>>> clinical trial, a three-year study sponsored by the Center for Complementary

>>> and Alternative Medicine, based in Washington, D.C.

>>>

>>> Probably the greatest testament to its efficacy is how it has been

>>> attacked in the press as " dangerous. " The case against it is that it seems

>>> to

>>> heighten the dangers associated with MAO1 inhibitors, if you are currently

>>> using such drugs. But this is a marvelous piece of propaganda double-speak

>>> that transfers the danger from the antidepressants, where they belong, to

>>> St.

>>> 's wort, which merely brings those dangers to the fore. Orwell

>>> would be proud!

>>>

>>> b.. Ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba) extract is currently being used as an

>>> alternative for elderly patients with depression resistance to standard drug

>>> therapy. This is because depression is often an early sign of cognitive

>>> decline and cerebrovascular insufficiency in elderly patients. In one study,

>>> 40 patients, ages 51 to 78, with a diagnosis of resistant depression, were

>>> randomized to receive either Ginkgo biloba extract or placebo for eight

>>> weeks.

>>> Patients in the ginkgo group received 80 mg of the extract three times

>>> daily.

>>> During the study, patients remained on their antidepressant drugs. In

>>> patients

>>> treated with ginkgo, there was a decline in the median Hamilton Depression

>>> Scale scores from 14 to 7 after four weeks. This score further reduced to

>>> 4.5

>>> after eight weeks. There was a one-point reduction in the placebo group

>>> after

>>> eight weeks. In addition to the significant improvement in symptoms of

>>> depression for the ginkgo group, there was also a noted improvement in

>>> overall

>>> cognitive function. No side effects were reported.

>>>

>>> c.. Valerian root. For centuries, Valerian has been used to treat

>>> nervous tension and panic attacks. A wonderful herb, Valerian is calming and

>>> quieting to the nervous system.

>>>

>>> d.. Kava kava is the herb of choice to relax the body, relieve

>>> stress,

>>> to combat mild to moderate anxiety, and for relief from headache and back

>>> pain. Kava is now recognized by many doctors as an alternative to drugs like

>>> Xanax and Valium. (And, as might be expected for something that works so

>>> well,

>>> Kava kava is under false attack.)

>>>

>>> e.. Lobelia is an extremely powerful anti-spasmodic and a sedative.

>>> It

>>> helps improve breathing dramatically by dilating the bronchial tubes --

>>> great

>>> for asthmatics.

>>>

>>> f.. Passionflower is remarkably effective as a sedative to calm

>>> nerves

>>> that get on edge.

>>>

>>> g.. Black Cohosh. First used by the American Indians, Black Cohosh

>>> works to soothe the body by reducing the rapidity of the pulse. Black Cohosh

>>> also works internally to help soothe any nervous disease or spasm.

>>>

>>> h.. Skullcap, Hops, and Catnip. Three herbs that have a long history

>>> as marvelously effective herbal tranquilizers, sedatives, and sleep aids.

>>>

>>> i.. Mulungu. Researchers have validated the traditional use of

>>> Mulungu

>>> for anxiety and stress, where it was shown to alter anxiety-related

>>> responses.

>>> Hormonal Imbalance

>>> And let's not forget about hormones.

>>>

>>> Progesterone

>>> This is particularly important since women experience clinical

>>> depression twice as often as men. Over the years I have been recommending

>>> progesterone crème to women, it has picked up the nickname from many of

>>> them:

>>> " The Happy Crème. " Any time progesterone levels drop such as during the

>>> monthly cycle, immediately after giving birth, or all the time if you are in

>>> a

>>> state of estrogen dominance, depression is a likely result. Using a good

>>> progesterone crème can provide an almost instant turnaround in attitude.

>>>

>>> And while we're on the subject, let's talk about post partum

>>> depression.

>>> It's real. During the weeks leading up to birth, progesterone levels have

>>> soared to levels 10-20 times normal. No wonder women seem to glow during

>>> pregnancy. But immediately after birth, progesterone levels plunge to almost

>>> zero. No wonder so many women experience extreme, even psychotic levels of

>>> depression. Simple supplementation with progesterone crème will resolve the

>>> depression over 90% of the time. In fact, any doctor who recommends

>>> antidepressants for post partum depression without trying progesterone crème

>>> first, should be named as an unindicted co-conspirator since they truly

>>> share

>>> the blame for any psychotic incidents that may result.

>>>

>>> Testosterone

>>> A growing body of evidence suggests that testosterone levels drop as

>>> much as 40% in men between their early 40s and early 70s. And for 10 to 15

>>> percent of all men, those levels will dip below normal even as early as

>>> their

>>> 30s if there is stress, depression, personal life changes or medications.

>>> This

>>> in turn causes a decrease, not only in sexual desire and performance, but

>>> also

>>> in the competitive drive to succeed and accomplish in life -- which is

>>> frequently experienced as depression. In women, excessive estrogen in the

>>> body

>>> causes a reduction in testosterone levels, which leads to a similar decline

>>> in

>>> sexual desire and performance and a similar reduction in " life drive. "

>>> Again,

>>> frequently experienced as depression.

>>>

>>> In conclusion, depression can be common, but should not be taken

>>> lightly. A good, healthy program of daily exercise (which stimulates

>>> endorphins), low sugar foods, replacing depleted vitamins and minerals, and

>>> proper supplementation can go a long way to helping us feel better. And, it

>>> is

>>> not a bad idea to tell friends and family who have kids on antidepressants

>>> that simple dietary changes and supplementation may be all that's needed.

>>> Lastly, the mind is a powerful tool, and for those who are going through

>>> hard

>>> times, and if you haven't already done so, you might want to read Chapter 15

>>> of Lessons from the Miracle Doctors (you can download a free copy at

>>> www.jonbarron.org) to see how you can reprogram the mind so that it more

>>> positively affects your body. And no matter what happens, remember: bad

>>> times

>>> eventually pass!

>>>

>>> # # #

>>>

>>> Misc

>>>

>>> a.. Index of archived newsletters and reports

>>>

>>> b.. Premium versions of Jon's formulas are now available at

>>> www.baselinenutritionals.com

>>>

>>> c.. Please note. Despite claims to the contrary on the internet, Jon

>>> Barron is not associated with Healing America and does not oversee their

>>> formulas or their ingredient sourcing, and no longer licenses the use of the

>>> Barron Effect in the processing of their herbal tinctures.

>>>

>>> d.. For those of you who have already written reviews for Jon

>>> Barron's

>>> Lessons from the Miracle Doctors on the Amazon.com website, thanks for your

>>> support. For the rest of you, feel free to log on and write a review. Every

>>> good review helps. Thanks for your support.

>>>

>>> Sincerely,

>>>

>>> Barron

>>> Baseline of Health Foundation

>>>

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>>> first

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>>>

>>

>

> Opinions expressed are NOT meant to take the place of advice given by licensed

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>

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December 30, 2005

Dearest Rogene:

Thank you. I found this article by keying in Catnip and depression. I really

believe that some people do benefit from antidepressants; however, in my

case I just cannot tolerate them.

My doctor was very sympathetic yesterday, and he spent quite a bit of time

with me. did not come in with me, I needed to talk to my doctor

one-on-one. He has known me for close to thirty years and he knows that I

used to be very happy and outgoing. In his opinion, I have too much going on

in my life and that giving me an antidepressant at this time would not be a

good idea. We must sell this home and get rid of the litigation, then we can

have a fresh start.

Our psychologist is on vacation and I needed to talk to someone yesterday.

It has helped me, because today I feel like I am not alone in this world.

Our children have stayed away this year. This makes me sad because I wanted

them to see our home at Christmas.

Take care, love always........Lea

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~`

Re: Article on Antidepressants:

>

> Lea,

>

> Thanks so much for this article! It's outstanding!

>

> When I was taking psychology course, the professor

> showed us a video of how patients with depression were

> being treated in a mental hospital! . . .

>

> If the patients weren't depressed before they got

> there, they certainly had every reason to be so after

> beind hospitalized!

>

> They asked this one elderly, poor woman (who was

> obviously very depressed) if it was the death of her

> husband, or the fire, or the earthquake that depressed

> her! . . . Poor woman - so many losses - had so many

> reasons to be depressed. So what did they do? They

> hospitalized her and took every last vestage of

> control away!

>

> IMHO, drugs should be used as a last resort! . . .

> There are so many other things that can help relieve

> depression. . . Moderate exercise, pleasant

> activities, positive friends, funny

> movies/books/videos, inspirational books PLUS, a good

> diet, sufficient sleep, and being thankful for those

> who love us and what we do have!

>

> Hugs and prayers,

>

> Rogene

>

> Opinions expressed are NOT meant to take the place of advice given by

> licensed health care professionals. Consult your physician or licensed

> health care professional before commencing any medical treatment.

>

> " Do not let either the medical authorities or the politicians mislead you.

> Find out what the facts are, and make your own decisions about how to live

> a happy life and how to work for a better world. " - Linus ing,

> two-time Nobel Prize Winner (1954, Chemistry; 1963, Peace)

>

> See our photos website! Enter " implants " for access at this link:

> http://.shutterfly.com/action/

>

December 30, 2005

Hi Lea,

You do have a lot going on. It is sad that your children could not be with

you this Christmas. My entire family was here, and it helps me a lot with

my recent loss. I think they all knew that I needed them here.

Have you tried some of the herbs for depression. I know that many cannot

take antidepressants, but many can take some of the herbal products.

When you feel alone, come to the line for some support. We are here and we

love you.

Lynda

At 08:39 AM 12/30/2005, you wrote:

>Dearest Rogene:

>

>Thank you. I found this article by keying in Catnip and depression. I really

>believe that some people do benefit from antidepressants; however, in my

>case I just cannot tolerate them.

>

>My doctor was very sympathetic yesterday, and he spent quite a bit of time

>with me. did not come in with me, I needed to talk to my doctor

>one-on-one. He has known me for close to thirty years and he knows that I

>used to be very happy and outgoing. In his opinion, I have too much going on

>in my life and that giving me an antidepressant at this time would not be a

>good idea. We must sell this home and get rid of the litigation, then we can

>have a fresh start.

>

>Our psychologist is on vacation and I needed to talk to someone yesterday.

>It has helped me, because today I feel like I am not alone in this world.

>Our children have stayed away this year. This makes me sad because I wanted

>them to see our home at Christmas.

>

>Take care, love always........Lea

>~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~`

>

> Re: Article on Antidepressants:

>

> >

> > Lea,

> >

> > Thanks so much for this article! It's outstanding!

> >

> > When I was taking psychology course, the professor

> > showed us a video of how patients with depression were

> > being treated in a mental hospital! . . .

> >

> > If the patients weren't depressed before they got

> > there, they certainly had every reason to be so after

> > beind hospitalized!

> >

> > They asked this one elderly, poor woman (who was

> > obviously very depressed) if it was the death of her

> > husband, or the fire, or the earthquake that depressed

> > her! . . . Poor woman - so many losses - had so many

> > reasons to be depressed. So what did they do? They

> > hospitalized her and took every last vestage of

> > control away!

> >

> > IMHO, drugs should be used as a last resort! . . .

> > There are so many other things that can help relieve

> > depression. . . Moderate exercise, pleasant

> > activities, positive friends, funny

> > movies/books/videos, inspirational books PLUS, a good

> > diet, sufficient sleep, and being thankful for those

> > who love us and what we do have!

> >

> > Hugs and prayers,

> >

> > Rogene

> >

> > Opinions expressed are NOT meant to take the place of advice given by

> > licensed health care professionals. Consult your physician or licensed

> > health care professional before commencing any medical treatment.

> >

> > " Do not let either the medical authorities or the politicians mislead you.

> > Find out what the facts are, and make your own decisions about how to live

> > a happy life and how to work for a better world. " - Linus ing,

> > two-time Nobel Prize Winner (1954, Chemistry; 1963, Peace)

> >

> > See our photos website! Enter " implants " for access at this link:

> >

>

<http://.shutterfly.com/action/>http://.shutterfly.com\

/action/

> >

December 30, 2005

Hi Lea,

Have you tried lavender? Lavender essential oil helps some people with

depression. It is also quite calming.

Kenda

> Hi Lea,

>

> You do have a lot going on. It is sad that your children could not be with

> you this Christmas. My entire family was here, and it helps me a lot with

> my recent loss. I think they all knew that I needed them here.

>

> Have you tried some of the herbs for depression. I know that many cannot

> take antidepressants, but many can take some of the herbal products.

>

> When you feel alone, come to the line for some support. We are here and we

> love you.

>

> Lynda

>

> At 08:39 AM 12/30/2005, you wrote:

>> Dearest Rogene:

>>

>> Thank you. I found this article by keying in Catnip and depression. I really

>> believe that some people do benefit from antidepressants; however, in my

>> case I just cannot tolerate them.

>>

>> My doctor was very sympathetic yesterday, and he spent quite a bit of time

>> with me. did not come in with me, I needed to talk to my doctor

>> one-on-one. He has known me for close to thirty years and he knows that I

>> used to be very happy and outgoing. In his opinion, I have too much going on

>> in my life and that giving me an antidepressant at this time would not be a

>> good idea. We must sell this home and get rid of the litigation, then we can

>> have a fresh start.

>>

>> Our psychologist is on vacation and I needed to talk to someone yesterday.

>> It has helped me, because today I feel like I am not alone in this world.

>> Our children have stayed away this year. This makes me sad because I wanted

>> them to see our home at Christmas.

>>

>> Take care, love always........Lea

>> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~`

>>

>> Re: Article on Antidepressants:

>>

>>>

>>> Lea,

>>>

>>> Thanks so much for this article! It's outstanding!

>>>

>>> When I was taking psychology course, the professor

>>> showed us a video of how patients with depression were

>>> being treated in a mental hospital! . . .

>>>

>>> If the patients weren't depressed before they got

>>> there, they certainly had every reason to be so after

>>> beind hospitalized!

>>>

>>> They asked this one elderly, poor woman (who was

>>> obviously very depressed) if it was the death of her

>>> husband, or the fire, or the earthquake that depressed

>>> her! . . . Poor woman - so many losses - had so many

>>> reasons to be depressed. So what did they do? They

>>> hospitalized her and took every last vestage of

>>> control away!

>>>

>>> IMHO, drugs should be used as a last resort! . . .

>>> There are so many other things that can help relieve

>>> depression. . . Moderate exercise, pleasant

>>> activities, positive friends, funny

>>> movies/books/videos, inspirational books PLUS, a good

>>> diet, sufficient sleep, and being thankful for those

>>> who love us and what we do have!

>>>

>>> Hugs and prayers,

>>>

>>> Rogene

>>>

>>> Opinions expressed are NOT meant to take the place of advice given by

>>> licensed health care professionals. Consult your physician or licensed

>>> health care professional before commencing any medical treatment.

>>>

>>> " Do not let either the medical authorities or the politicians mislead you.

>>> Find out what the facts are, and make your own decisions about how to live

>>> a happy life and how to work for a better world. " - Linus ing,

>>> two-time Nobel Prize Winner (1954, Chemistry; 1963, Peace)

>>>

>>> See our photos website! Enter " implants " for access at this link:

>>>

>> <http://.shutterfly.com/action/>http://.shutterfly.

>> com/action/

>>>

December 30, 2005

Hi Lea,

If you are not chemically depressed but are depressed by what life has

thrown your way, exercise really can be a huge help. My moods are very

even, even with all the crap going on with this house. It takes a lot to

get me down but it wasn't always the case. I used to be very emotional

prior to exercise. Even a little can help quite a bit.

I knew about catnip because I am a soapmaker and study essential oils.

There are several that help with mosquitoes.

Kenda

> Kenda, you are right because yesterday my doctor told me the same thing. He

> wants me to get out and do some walking. He knows about the threats and that

> our phones were tapped, but he said to go to the malls. My doctor has a

> black belt in Tae kwon do and he told me to call him if anyone should bother

> me.

>

> Honey, you are so funny. How did you know that catnip was good for

> protection against mosquitoes? We have so many here in Canada and do not

> want the city spraying with their pesticides.

>

> Sending love always......Lea

> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~`

> Re: Article on Antidepressants:

>

> We all know why the FDA didn't do anything sooner -- big $$$! Catnip is

> also used to repel mosquitoes!

>

> Lea, have you tried exercise for your depression? Exercise increases

> endorphins, which help you to feel happy. I know you don't feel well most

> of the time but a little bit of exercise each day could help your depression

> tremendously.

>

> Kenda

>

>> Baseline of Health Newsletter: Depressed by AntidepressantsDearest

>> Friends:

>>

>> I was looking at the benefits of Catnip and at depression, and I found

>> this

>> article. Kenda, you will love this. My depression is not getting worse;

>> however, it is not getting better. has been home for one week, and I

>> thought that having him home would be the cure. Today, we are going to see

>> our

>> doctor to get his opinion on what we should do to stop the depression.

>>

>> Perhaps the group will benefit from my experience, because many of us are

>> suffering from this disease.

>>

>> Sending love to all......Lea

>> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~``

>>

>> Subscribe-----

>>

>> July 18, 2005

>>

>> Dear Readers:

>> A quick reminder that this month's special at Baseline Nutritionals

>> is a

>> repeat of one of the most popular specials they've ever had. With any

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>> over $150, they'll give you TWO bottles of Jon's remarkable pain relief

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>> Essential Relief for free. That's one for you and one for someone you

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>>

>> And now the newsletter. In this issue's essay, Jon has some

>> revealing

>> comments on the recent FDA announcement concerning antidepressants.

>>

>> Depressed by Antidepressants

>> Jon Barron

>> At the same time Tom Cruise was fighting with Matt Lauer on NBC

>> concerning the value of psychiatrists and antidepressants, the FDA was

>> quietly

>> issuing a labeling directive that supported at least part of Tom's

>> position.

>> (It will be interesting to see if Matt Lauer ever mentions it.)

>>

>> In fact, the FDA has finally recognized the hazardous effects of

>> antidepressants and has recommended manufacturers of every kind of drug --

>> from Paxil to Prozac to Zoloft -- add warning labels on their products.

>> The

>> new warning label in packaging will read:

>>

>> " Antidepressants increased the risk of suicidal thinking and

>> behavior

>> (suicidality) in short-term studies in children and adolescents with Major

>> Depressive Disorder (MDD) and other psychiatric disorders. Anyone

>> considering

>> the use of [insert established name] or any other antidepressant in a

>> child or

>> adolescent must balance this risk with the clinical need. Patients who are

>> started on therapy should be observed closely for clinical worsening,

>> suicidality, or unusual changes in behavior. "

>>

>> This is major news -- we all know how difficult it is to force most

>> pharmaceutical companies to add any additional warnings on their products.

>> The

>> FDA should be congratulated for finally taking this step. However, one

>> might

>> ask why they didn¹t act 10 years ago when the evidence was just as

>> compelling.

>> How many have needlessly died over the last 10 years because the FDA, and

>> in

>> fact the governmental agencies of most countries, failed to buck the

>> pressure

>> applied by the pharmaceutical companies to downplay the risks associated

>> with

>> antidepressants.

>>

>> The topic of antidepressants is particularly important in terms of

>> overall public safety because the violent side-effects caused by some of

>> these

>> drugs impacts more than just those on the drugs. An example is when you

>> have

>> children on antidepressants killing teachers at school and/or their own

>> family

>> members. Although this obviously does not occur in all cases, and it does

>> not

>> suggest that anyone on an antidepressant will kill their loved ones, there

>> are

>> nevertheless enough cases to cause concern, especially with children.

>>

>> Let¹s look at the studies that led the FDA to take action.

>> The new warnings were the result of several placebo-controlled

>> studies

>> that involved 9 antidepressant drugs (SSRIs and others) in children and

>> adolescents with major depressive disorder (MDD), obsessive-compulsive

>> disorder (OCD), or other psychiatric disorders (a total of 24 trials

>> involving

>> over 4400 patients). As a side note, SSRIs are " selective serotonin

>> reuptake

>> inhibitors, " a specific type of antidepressant that pharmaceutical

>> companies

>> have developed to " manage the symptoms " associated with stress and

>> depression.

>> You might know them as Prozac, Zoloft, Paxil, Luvox, Celexa, Effexor and

>> Serzone.

>>

>> The combined results gave conclusive evidence that patients on

>> antidepressants were at greater risk of suicidal thinking or behavior

>> (suicidality) during the first few months of treatment than those on the

>> placebo. In fact, the risk of suicidal behavior when taking the drugs was

>> double compared to a placebo!

>>

>> But that's just the tip of the iceberg. What the FDA pointedly

>> avoided

>> studying was the well documented relationship between the use of

>> antidepressants and violence toward " others. " The following is just a

>> sampling

>> of some of the more " infamous " stories you might recognize:

>>

>> a.. July 2004 -- Emiri Padron was on Zoloft when she smothered her

>> 10-month-old daughter with a stuffed animal and then stabbed herself.

>> b.. April 1999 -- , while on Luvox, an SSRI,

>> masterminded

>> the killing of 12 students and a teacher in Columbine. He and his partner

>> then

>> shot themselves.

>> c.. June 1998 Brynn Hartmann, the actor Phil Hartmann's wife, was

>> on

>> Zoloft when she shot her husband and committed suicide.

>> d.. May 1998 -- Kip Kinkle, age 15 living in Oregon, was taking

>> Prozac

>> when he killed four people, including his own parents, and wounded 22

>> more.

>> e.. March 1998 -- Beck went on a bloody rampage at his

>> office,

>> the Connecticut Lottery Corp. headquarters, killing four senior lottery

>> officials before committing suicide. He was on 2 antidepressants,

>> including

>> Luvox.

>> f.. Oct 1997 -- Luke Woodham was also on an SSRI, when he killed

>> three

>> people, including his mother, and wounded six others.

>> These horrifying stories are only a fraction of the incidents

>> reported

>> monthly. Supporting evidence shows a trend. One study showed that

>> antidepressants cause mania and delusions of grandeur in one out of every

>> 25

>> children taking these drugs. Even more shocking, in 70% of all

>> murder/suicides

>> involving women and children, the women were on SSRIs. And keep in mind,

>> those

>> drugs are supposed to " enhance " mood! (I guess it all depends on what your

>> definition of enhance is.) With many children under the age of 3 already

>> on

>> Prozac, we may have only seen the barest hint of where this problem is

>> truly

>> headed. Oh yes, and now you can even buy special kid-friendly " flavored "

>> antidepressants. " What a world! What a world! "

>>

>> To be objective, antidepressants are important for some people in

>> special cases such as those diagnosed with severe schizophrenia, bipolar

>> disorder, and other severe mental disorders -- or those who refuse to take

>> any

>> other steps to correct their problems. These mental illnesses are so

>> debilitating that the risks associated with the drugs may be worth it. But

>> for

>> the majority of us who suffer from the typical daily disappointments in

>> our

>> lives, short periods of depression are common and can usually be

>> eliminated

>> through various remedies with minimal side effects. At least, we should

>> think

>> twice before we simply pop a pill. To brag that we are a " Prozac Nation "

>> is

>> not only sad; it's dangerous.

>>

>> Why do we get depressed in the first place?

>> Depression is the body¹s way of forcing us to recognize that

>> something

>> is wrong. For a simplified explanation, if you set your hand on a hot

>> burner,

>> it burns the skin and sends painful signals to the brain, reminding us to

>> remove our hand. Similarly, when we suffer a deeply emotional trauma or

>> situation, the brain tells us to fix the problem and sends your brain

>> " alerts "

>> through a series of emotion reactions, one being depression. If the alerts

>> continue, one can fall deeper into a depressed state until action is taken

>> to

>> prevent further emotional trauma.

>>

>> It seems, however, that today's psychiatric community is too

>> " impatient "

>> to encourage us to go through this process naturally. According to health

>> experts, they now define " major depression " as someone having " the blues "

>> for

>> more than two weeks. Right!! If anyone has had a death in the family, a

>> major

>> illness, a mid-sized financial set-back, or an emotional break-up -- which

>> includes the entire population -- then according to health experts, all of

>> us

>> should be on antidepressant drugs at some point in our lives. (Geez, that

>> should be good for sales.) The bottom line is that getting over a major

>> life-altering situation in just two weeks is the exception rather than the

>> rule.

>>

>> Hey, if any of you are on antidepressants, or were at some time,

>> it's

>> not hard to understand why. Doctors and the mass media scare us with their

>> statements such as " depression is associated with abnormal functioning of

>> the

>> brain. " We are then bombarded with all the details about the deficient

>> neurotransmitters in the brain and our dysfunctional synaptic cleft. Ahh!

>> " Sounds like brain damage. Sure, give me some pillsSquickly! " Wait a

>> minute.

>> They forgot to explain that we still have no conclusive evidence as to why

>> people have the chemical imbalances in the first place. Did our brain just

>> suddenly change or were there outside circumstances that caused it? Did

>> our

>> thoughts, reactions, and emotions cause the imbalance? Were nutritional

>> factors involved? Did we suddenly experience a major hormonal change such

>> as

>> PMS or Post Partum Depression? If so, nine times out of ten there are

>> other

>> remedies available besides drugs -- remedies that do not share the

>> devastating

>> side effects associated with those drugs.

>>

>> Instead of automatically popping a pill when we are sad, perhaps we

>> should find ways to correct the underlying problem in our bodies so it can

>> heal itself. It may take a true leap of faith, especially when the mind

>> wants

>> to focus on the negative, but the success after the fight of making

>> ourselves

>> content might be worth it. As some say, being happy is a choice! The more

>> you

>> work at it, the better you get.

>>

>> I want to reiterate that this does not mean we should look at any

>> problem as insignificant or that ignoring a feeling of sadness, confusion,

>> exhaustion, or lack of interest in daily activities is going to make the

>> feelings go away. Actually, ignoring depression could simply exacerbate

>> the

>> problem. An emotional injury is like a physical injury: it takes time and

>> attention to heal. A walk on the beach, a laugh with a friend, or simply

>> taking a deep breath can go a long way. We can also follow certain, more

>> natural remedies to help our bodies heal. These include dietary

>> modifications,

>> daily exercise, supportive treatment with vitamins and minerals, and

>> selective

>> supplementation.

>>

>> Vitamin and Mineral Therapy

>> Vitamin and mineral deficiencies can cause depression and correcting

>> these deficiencies is often a safe, fast, and inexpensive way to relieving

>> depression. Note: alcohol, smoking, stress, and excess sugar accelerate

>> the

>> depletion of many key antidepressive vitamins and minerals from the body,

>> as

>> does depression itself. Isn't that a kick in the head: depression begets

>> depression? Deficiencies in any of the following vitamins and minerals can

>> contribute significantly to depression:

>>

>> a.. Vitamin B6

>> b.. Folic acid

>> c.. Vitamin B12

>> d.. Vitamin C

>> e.. Magnesium

>> f.. Calcium

>> g.. Trace minerals

>> Amino Acids

>> Supplementing with amino acids is also a way to help relieve

>> depression.

>> These include:

>>

>> a.. SAMe. S-Adenosyl-L-Methionine (SAMe) is a naturally occurring

>> amino acid found in every cell of the body. It has a wide range of

>> benefits

>> including protecting the liver and cardiovascular system. In addition, it

>> has

>> antidepressant action equal to and faster than FDA-approved drugs, and is

>> essential for the synthesis of melatonin. It also assists with sleep

>> disorders, particularly those which are induced by the side effects of

>> pharmaceutical drugs.

>> b.. Phenylalanine. Phenylalanine is an amino acid that is used by

>> the

>> body to make the neurotransmitter (chemical messenger) norepinephrine.

>> Norepinephrine is believed to be in short supply in the brains of people

>> who

>> are depressed. There is some evidence that taking in extra phenylalanine

>> allows the brain to make more norepinephrine. There are several studies

>> that

>> indicate that phenylalanine may work as well as antidepressant drugs.

>> Although

>> the studies are inconclusive, the anecdotal evidence is strong, and there

>> are

>> virtually no known side effects, so it¹s worth trying.

>> c.. Theanine. Anxiety is a close cousin to depression, and the two

>> often go hand in hand. Many people report that L-theanine works as well as

>> prescription anti-anxiety medications, but L-theanine is not addictive or

>> habit-forming.

>> d.. 5-HTP. 5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) is an amino acid that

>> occurs

>> naturally in the body and is the final step in the production of the

>> neurotransmitter serotonin. 5-HTP is special in that it can cross the

>> blood

>> brain barrier. It is extracted from the seeds of Griffonia simplicifolia,

>> an

>> African tree that is grown mostly in Ghana and the Ivory Coast. The

>> extraction

>> process uses alcohol and produces an oily solid. The oily extract is then

>> purified into a dry solid. 5-HTP can also be made synthetically in the

>> laboratory. The final product is the same as the one made by the body.

>> 5-HTP

>> has gained huge popularity in the treatment of insomnia, depression and

>> obesity (among other uses). Today, 5-hydroxytrptophan is considered a safe

>> and

>> effective treatment for these conditions.

>> Herbal Remedies

>> For the vast majority of people bothered by stress or depression, a

>> well

>> designed herbal formula made from high quality herbs can prove remarkably

>> effective. Look for an herbal formula that contains herbs such as:

>>

>> a.. St. 's wort (Hypericum perforatum) as a standardized

>> extract

>> and is licensed in Germany and other European countries as a treatment for

>> mild to moderate depression, anxiety and sleep disorders. Sometimes called

>> " Nature's Prozac, " St. 's wort helps relieve stress, anxiety, and

>> tension.

>> In Germany, it is the most popular antidepressant, outselling Prozac 3-1.

>>

>> More than 20 clinical studies have been completed using several

>> different St. 's wort extracts. Most have shown antidepressant action

>> equal to standard prescription antidepressant drugs, without the side

>> effects.

>> St. ¹s Wart is now being studied in the first U.S.

>> government-sanctioned

>> clinical trial, a three-year study sponsored by the Center for

>> Complementary

>> and Alternative Medicine, based in Washington, D.C.

>>

>> Probably the greatest testament to its efficacy is how it has been

>> attacked in the press as " dangerous. " The case against it is that it seems

>> to

>> heighten the dangers associated with MAO1 inhibitors, if you are currently

>> using such drugs. But this is a marvelous piece of propaganda double-speak

>> that transfers the danger from the antidepressants, where they belong, to

>> St.

>> 's wort, which merely brings those dangers to the fore. Orwell

>> would be proud!

>>

>> b.. Ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba) extract is currently being used as an

>> alternative for elderly patients with depression resistance to standard

>> drug

>> therapy. This is because depression is often an early sign of cognitive

>> decline and cerebrovascular insufficiency in elderly patients. In one

>> study,

>> 40 patients, ages 51 to 78, with a diagnosis of resistant depression, were

>> randomized to receive either Ginkgo biloba extract or placebo for eight

>> weeks.

>> Patients in the ginkgo group received 80 mg of the extract three times

>> daily.

>> During the study, patients remained on their antidepressant drugs. In

>> patients

>> treated with ginkgo, there was a decline in the median Hamilton Depression

>> Scale scores from 14 to 7 after four weeks. This score further reduced to

>> 4.5

>> after eight weeks. There was a one-point reduction in the placebo group

>> after

>> eight weeks. In addition to the significant improvement in symptoms of

>> depression for the ginkgo group, there was also a noted improvement in

>> overall

>> cognitive function. No side effects were reported.

>>

>> c.. Valerian root. For centuries, Valerian has been used to treat

>> nervous tension and panic attacks. A wonderful herb, Valerian is calming

>> and

>> quieting to the nervous system.

>>

>> d.. Kava kava is the herb of choice to relax the body, relieve

>> stress,

>> to combat mild to moderate anxiety, and for relief from headache and back

>> pain. Kava is now recognized by many doctors as an alternative to drugs

>> like

>> Xanax and Valium. (And, as might be expected for something that works so

>> well,

>> Kava kava is under false attack.)

>>

>> e.. Lobelia is an extremely powerful anti-spasmodic and a

>> sedative. It

>> helps improve breathing dramatically by dilating the bronchial tubes --

>> great

>> for asthmatics.

>>

>> f.. Passionflower is remarkably effective as a sedative to calm

>> nerves

>> that get on edge.

>>

>> g.. Black Cohosh. First used by the American Indians, Black Cohosh

>> works to soothe the body by reducing the rapidity of the pulse. Black

>> Cohosh

>> also works internally to help soothe any nervous disease or spasm.

>>

>> h.. Skullcap, Hops, and Catnip. Three herbs that have a long

>> history

>> as marvelously effective herbal tranquilizers, sedatives, and sleep aids.

>>

>> i.. Mulungu. Researchers have validated the traditional use of

>> Mulungu

>> for anxiety and stress, where it was shown to alter anxiety-related

>> responses.

>> Hormonal Imbalance

>> And let's not forget about hormones.

>>

>> Progesterone

>> This is particularly important since women experience clinical

>> depression twice as often as men. Over the years I have been recommending

>> progesterone crème to women, it has picked up the nickname from many of

>> them:

>> " The Happy Crème. " Any time progesterone levels drop such as during the

>> monthly cycle, immediately after giving birth, or all the time if you are

>> in a

>> state of estrogen dominance, depression is a likely result. Using a good

>> progesterone crème can provide an almost instant turnaround in attitude.

>>

>> And while we're on the subject, let's talk about post partum

>> depression.

>> It's real. During the weeks leading up to birth, progesterone levels have

>> soared to levels 10-20 times normal. No wonder women seem to glow during

>> pregnancy. But immediately after birth, progesterone levels plunge to

>> almost

>> zero. No wonder so many women experience extreme, even psychotic levels of

>> depression. Simple supplementation with progesterone crème will resolve

>> the

>> depression over 90% of the time. In fact, any doctor who recommends

>> antidepressants for post partum depression without trying progesterone

>> crème

>> first, should be named as an unindicted co-conspirator since they truly

>> share

>> the blame for any psychotic incidents that may result.

>>

>> Testosterone

>> A growing body of evidence suggests that testosterone levels drop as

>> much as 40% in men between their early 40s and early 70s. And for 10 to 15

>> percent of all men, those levels will dip below normal even as early as

>> their

>> 30s if there is stress, depression, personal life changes or medications.

>> This

>> in turn causes a decrease, not only in sexual desire and performance, but

>> also

>> in the competitive drive to succeed and accomplish in life -- which is

>> frequently experienced as depression. In women, excessive estrogen in the

>> body

>> causes a reduction in testosterone levels, which leads to a similar

>> decline in

>> sexual desire and performance and a similar reduction in " life drive. "

>> Again,

>> frequently experienced as depression.

>>

>> In conclusion, depression can be common, but should not be taken

>> lightly. A good, healthy program of daily exercise (which stimulates

>> endorphins), low sugar foods, replacing depleted vitamins and minerals,

>> and

>> proper supplementation can go a long way to helping us feel better. And,

>> it is

>> not a bad idea to tell friends and family who have kids on antidepressants

>> that simple dietary changes and supplementation may be all that's needed.

>> Lastly, the mind is a powerful tool, and for those who are going through

>> hard

>> times, and if you haven't already done so, you might want to read Chapter

>> 15

>> of Lessons from the Miracle Doctors (you can download a free copy at

>> www.jonbarron.org) to see how you can reprogram the mind so that it more

>> positively affects your body. And no matter what happens, remember: bad

>> times

>> eventually pass!

>>

>> # # #

>>

>> Misc

>>

>> a.. Index of archived newsletters and reports

>>

>> b.. Premium versions of Jon's formulas are now available at

>> www.baselinenutritionals.com

>>

>> c.. Please note. Despite claims to the contrary on the internet,

>> Jon

>> Barron is not associated with Healing America and does not oversee their

>> formulas or their ingredient sourcing, and no longer licenses the use of

>> the

>> Barron Effect in the processing of their herbal tinctures.

>>

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>>

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>>

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December 30, 2005

Dear Lea,

I'm so sorry your kids didn't see fit to see you over

the holidays! . . .

It brings to mind a family situation . . . This son

did not want to be around his parents . . . actively

disliked his mother. His wife saw after his mother

when she became dependent. . .

Now that his kids are grown - he doesn't understand

why they aren't close to HIM! . . .

You children are teaching their children how to treat

them one day! . . . Then they will know how you felt!

In the meantime, you have so many friends who love

you! . . . Look to them for support! You've every

reason to be depressed with everything that's gone on.

That's a natural part of life. That what makes the

good times feel so good! You're going to get through

this. You've proven one thing for sure! YOU ARE A

SURVIVOR!

All these things will pass and life will be good

again! You deserve every bit of goodness that comes

your way!

Hugs and prayers,

Rogene

December 30, 2005

Hi Lynda,

I am so glad to hear you had so many loved ones with you over the

holidays. I hope you all had a wonderful, warm celebration

together. And thanks for all you do to offer support to the many

hurting women in this country and around the world who have suffered

from breast implants. You've been such a strong supporter for years,

and I appreciate you!

Hugs,

Patty

>

> Hi Lea,

>

> You do have a lot going on. It is sad that your children could

not be with

> you this Christmas. My entire family was here, and it helps me a

lot with

> my recent loss. I think they all knew that I needed them here.

>

> Have you tried some of the herbs for depression. I know that many

cannot

> take antidepressants, but many can take some of the herbal

products.

>

> When you feel alone, come to the line for some support. We are

here and we

> love you.

>

> Lynda

December 30, 2005

Thanks, Patty. We do need to support and appreciate each other. Some

times it is all the women have. I hear that so often.

It was good to have my family here after the stress of the last year. I

was very happy all could come. Family is so important.

Lynda

At 06:07 PM 12/30/2005, you wrote:

>Hi Lynda,

>I am so glad to hear you had so many loved ones with you over the

>holidays. I hope you all had a wonderful, warm celebration

>together. And thanks for all you do to offer support to the many

>hurting women in this country and around the world who have suffered

>from breast implants. You've been such a strong supporter for years,

>and I appreciate you!

>Hugs,

>Patty

>

> >

> > Hi Lea,

> >

> > You do have a lot going on. It is sad that your children could

>not be with

> > you this Christmas. My entire family was here, and it helps me a

>lot with

> > my recent loss. I think they all knew that I needed them here.

> >

> > Have you tried some of the herbs for depression. I know that many

>cannot

> > take antidepressants, but many can take some of the herbal

>products.

> >

> > When you feel alone, come to the line for some support. We are

>here and we

> > love you.

> >

> > Lynda

>

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December 30, 2005

Hi Lea,

I'm glad you enjoyed your walk today. Just remember baby steps. You

don't want to overdo it and exhaust yourself. Walk every day or so if you

can, not increasing your distance for about a week. Gradually work up to a

good distance.

It's only natural that you are emotional, you have had a very traumatic

year. Allow yourself to grieve and also recover from the problems with your

home. Maybe you could try some gentle yoga. Yoga is great at helping us to

deal with stress. It could really help you deal with the implant lawsuit.

Sometimes men aren't very understanding about how we deal with stress

because they deal with it by not dealing with it.

Take care,

Kenda

> Kenda, I have not tried any of the oils yet. When I get a bit stronger I

> plan on trying to change several things in my life. We went for a short walk

> today and it was nice. I too am very emotional and gets frustrated

> but he understands.

>

> Take care and have a wonderful New Year...love you....Lea

> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~`

>

> Re: Article on Antidepressants:

>>

>> We all know why the FDA didn't do anything sooner -- big $$$! Catnip is

>> also used to repel mosquitoes!

>>

>> Lea, have you tried exercise for your depression? Exercise increases

>> endorphins, which help you to feel happy. I know you don't feel well most

>> of the time but a little bit of exercise each day could help your

>> depression

>> tremendously.

>>

>> Kenda

>>

>>> Baseline of Health Newsletter: Depressed by AntidepressantsDearest

>>> Friends:

>>>

>>> I was looking at the benefits of Catnip and at depression, and I found

>>> this

>>> article. Kenda, you will love this. My depression is not getting worse;

>>> however, it is not getting better. has been home for one week, and

>>> I

>>> thought that having him home would be the cure. Today, we are going to

>>> see

>>> our

>>> doctor to get his opinion on what we should do to stop the depression.

>>>

>>> Perhaps the group will benefit from my experience, because many of us are

>>> suffering from this disease.

>>>

>>> Sending love to all......Lea

>>> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~``

>>>

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>>>

>>> July 18, 2005

>>>

>>> Dear Readers:

>>> A quick reminder that this month's special at Baseline Nutritionals

>>> is a

>>> repeat of one of the most popular specials they've ever had. With any

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>>> over $150, they'll give you TWO bottles of Jon's remarkable pain relief

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>>> Essential Relief for free. That's one for you and one for someone you

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>>>

>>> And now the newsletter. In this issue's essay, Jon has some

>>> revealing

>>> comments on the recent FDA announcement concerning antidepressants.

>>>

>>> Depressed by Antidepressants

>>> Jon Barron

>>> At the same time Tom Cruise was fighting with Matt Lauer on NBC

>>> concerning the value of psychiatrists and antidepressants, the FDA was

>>> quietly

>>> issuing a labeling directive that supported at least part of Tom's

>>> position.

>>> (It will be interesting to see if Matt Lauer ever mentions it.)

>>>

>>> In fact, the FDA has finally recognized the hazardous effects of

>>> antidepressants and has recommended manufacturers of every kind of

>>> drug --

>>> from Paxil to Prozac to Zoloft -- add warning labels on their products.

>>> The

>>> new warning label in packaging will read:

>>>

>>> " Antidepressants increased the risk of suicidal thinking and

>>> behavior

>>> (suicidality) in short-term studies in children and adolescents with

>>> Major

>>> Depressive Disorder (MDD) and other psychiatric disorders. Anyone

>>> considering

>>> the use of [insert established name] or any other antidepressant in a

>>> child or

>>> adolescent must balance this risk with the clinical need. Patients who

>>> are

>>> started on therapy should be observed closely for clinical worsening,

>>> suicidality, or unusual changes in behavior. "

>>>

>>> This is major news -- we all know how difficult it is to force most

>>> pharmaceutical companies to add any additional warnings on their

>>> products.

>>> The

>>> FDA should be congratulated for finally taking this step. However, one

>>> might

>>> ask why they didn¹t act 10 years ago when the evidence was just as

>>> compelling.

>>> How many have needlessly died over the last 10 years because the FDA, and

>>> in

>>> fact the governmental agencies of most countries, failed to buck the

>>> pressure

>>> applied by the pharmaceutical companies to downplay the risks associated

>>> with

>>> antidepressants.

>>>

>>> The topic of antidepressants is particularly important in terms of

>>> overall public safety because the violent side-effects caused by some of

>>> these

>>> drugs impacts more than just those on the drugs. An example is when you

>>> have

>>> children on antidepressants killing teachers at school and/or their own

>>> family

>>> members. Although this obviously does not occur in all cases, and it does

>>> not

>>> suggest that anyone on an antidepressant will kill their loved ones,

>>> there

>>> are

>>> nevertheless enough cases to cause concern, especially with children.

>>>

>>> Let¹s look at the studies that led the FDA to take action.

>>> The new warnings were the result of several placebo-controlled

>>> studies

>>> that involved 9 antidepressant drugs (SSRIs and others) in children and

>>> adolescents with major depressive disorder (MDD), obsessive-compulsive

>>> disorder (OCD), or other psychiatric disorders (a total of 24 trials

>>> involving

>>> over 4400 patients). As a side note, SSRIs are " selective serotonin

>>> reuptake

>>> inhibitors, " a specific type of antidepressant that pharmaceutical

>>> companies

>>> have developed to " manage the symptoms " associated with stress and

>>> depression.

>>> You might know them as Prozac, Zoloft, Paxil, Luvox, Celexa, Effexor and

>>> Serzone.

>>>

>>> The combined results gave conclusive evidence that patients on

>>> antidepressants were at greater risk of suicidal thinking or behavior

>>> (suicidality) during the first few months of treatment than those on the

>>> placebo. In fact, the risk of suicidal behavior when taking the drugs was

>>> double compared to a placebo!

>>>

>>> But that's just the tip of the iceberg. What the FDA pointedly

>>> avoided

>>> studying was the well documented relationship between the use of

>>> antidepressants and violence toward " others. " The following is just a

>>> sampling

>>> of some of the more " infamous " stories you might recognize:

>>>

>>> a.. July 2004 -- Emiri Padron was on Zoloft when she smothered

>>> her

>>> 10-month-old daughter with a stuffed animal and then stabbed herself.

>>> b.. April 1999 -- , while on Luvox, an SSRI,

>>> masterminded

>>> the killing of 12 students and a teacher in Columbine. He and his partner

>>> then

>>> shot themselves.

>>> c.. June 1998 Brynn Hartmann, the actor Phil Hartmann's wife,

>>> was

>>> on

>>> Zoloft when she shot her husband and committed suicide.

>>> d.. May 1998 -- Kip Kinkle, age 15 living in Oregon, was taking

>>> Prozac

>>> when he killed four people, including his own parents, and wounded 22

>>> more.

>>> e.. March 1998 -- Beck went on a bloody rampage at his

>>> office,

>>> the Connecticut Lottery Corp. headquarters, killing four senior lottery

>>> officials before committing suicide. He was on 2 antidepressants,

>>> including

>>> Luvox.

>>> f.. Oct 1997 -- Luke Woodham was also on an SSRI, when he killed

>>> three

>>> people, including his mother, and wounded six others.

>>> These horrifying stories are only a fraction of the incidents

>>> reported

>>> monthly. Supporting evidence shows a trend. One study showed that

>>> antidepressants cause mania and delusions of grandeur in one out of every

>>> 25

>>> children taking these drugs. Even more shocking, in 70% of all

>>> murder/suicides

>>> involving women and children, the women were on SSRIs. And keep in mind,

>>> those

>>> drugs are supposed to " enhance " mood! (I guess it all depends on what

>>> your

>>> definition of enhance is.) With many children under the age of 3 already

>>> on

>>> Prozac, we may have only seen the barest hint of where this problem is

>>> truly

>>> headed. Oh yes, and now you can even buy special kid-friendly " flavored "

>>> antidepressants. " What a world! What a world! "

>>>

>>> To be objective, antidepressants are important for some people in

>>> special cases such as those diagnosed with severe schizophrenia, bipolar

>>> disorder, and other severe mental disorders -- or those who refuse to

>>> take

>>> any

>>> other steps to correct their problems. These mental illnesses are so

>>> debilitating that the risks associated with the drugs may be worth it.

>>> But

>>> for

>>> the majority of us who suffer from the typical daily disappointments in

>>> our

>>> lives, short periods of depression are common and can usually be

>>> eliminated

>>> through various remedies with minimal side effects. At least, we should

>>> think

>>> twice before we simply pop a pill. To brag that we are a " Prozac Nation "

>>> is

>>> not only sad; it's dangerous.

>>>

>>> Why do we get depressed in the first place?

>>> Depression is the body¹s way of forcing us to recognize that

>>> something

>>> is wrong. For a simplified explanation, if you set your hand on a hot

>>> burner,

>>> it burns the skin and sends painful signals to the brain, reminding us to

>>> remove our hand. Similarly, when we suffer a deeply emotional trauma or

>>> situation, the brain tells us to fix the problem and sends your brain

>>> " alerts "

>>> through a series of emotion reactions, one being depression. If the

>>> alerts

>>> continue, one can fall deeper into a depressed state until action is

>>> taken

>>> to

>>> prevent further emotional trauma.

>>>

>>> It seems, however, that today's psychiatric community is too

>>> " impatient "

>>> to encourage us to go through this process naturally. According to health

>>> experts, they now define " major depression " as someone having " the blues "

>>> for

>>> more than two weeks. Right!! If anyone has had a death in the family, a

>>> major

>>> illness, a mid-sized financial set-back, or an emotional break-up --

>>> which

>>> includes the entire population -- then according to health experts, all

>>> of

>>> us

>>> should be on antidepressant drugs at some point in our lives. (Geez, that

>>> should be good for sales.) The bottom line is that getting over a major

>>> life-altering situation in just two weeks is the exception rather than

>>> the

>>> rule.

>>>

>>> Hey, if any of you are on antidepressants, or were at some time,

>>> it's

>>> not hard to understand why. Doctors and the mass media scare us with

>>> their

>>> statements such as " depression is associated with abnormal functioning of

>>> the

>>> brain. " We are then bombarded with all the details about the deficient

>>> neurotransmitters in the brain and our dysfunctional synaptic cleft. Ahh!

>>> " Sounds like brain damage. Sure, give me some pillsSquickly! " Wait a

>>> minute.

>>> They forgot to explain that we still have no conclusive evidence as to

>>> why

>>> people have the chemical imbalances in the first place. Did our brain

>>> just

>>> suddenly change or were there outside circumstances that caused it? Did

>>> our

>>> thoughts, reactions, and emotions cause the imbalance? Were nutritional

>>> factors involved? Did we suddenly experience a major hormonal change such

>>> as

>>> PMS or Post Partum Depression? If so, nine times out of ten there are

>>> other

>>> remedies available besides drugs -- remedies that do not share the

>>> devastating

>>> side effects associated with those drugs.

>>>

>>> Instead of automatically popping a pill when we are sad, perhaps we

>>> should find ways to correct the underlying problem in our bodies so it

>>> can

>>> heal itself. It may take a true leap of faith, especially when the mind

>>> wants

>>> to focus on the negative, but the success after the fight of making

>>> ourselves

>>> content might be worth it. As some say, being happy is a choice! The more

>>> you

>>> work at it, the better you get.

>>>

>>> I want to reiterate that this does not mean we should look at any

>>> problem as insignificant or that ignoring a feeling of sadness,

>>> confusion,

>>> exhaustion, or lack of interest in daily activities is going to make the

>>> feelings go away. Actually, ignoring depression could simply exacerbate

>>> the

>>> problem. An emotional injury is like a physical injury: it takes time and

>>> attention to heal. A walk on the beach, a laugh with a friend, or simply

>>> taking a deep breath can go a long way. We can also follow certain, more

>>> natural remedies to help our bodies heal. These include dietary

>>> modifications,

>>> daily exercise, supportive treatment with vitamins and minerals, and

>>> selective

>>> supplementation.

>>>

>>> Vitamin and Mineral Therapy

>>> Vitamin and mineral deficiencies can cause depression and

>>> correcting

>>> these deficiencies is often a safe, fast, and inexpensive way to

>>> relieving

>>> depression. Note: alcohol, smoking, stress, and excess sugar accelerate

>>> the

>>> depletion of many key antidepressive vitamins and minerals from the body,

>>> as

>>> does depression itself. Isn't that a kick in the head: depression begets

>>> depression? Deficiencies in any of the following vitamins and minerals

>>> can

>>> contribute significantly to depression:

>>>

>>> a.. Vitamin B6

>>> b.. Folic acid

>>> c.. Vitamin B12

>>> d.. Vitamin C

>>> e.. Magnesium

>>> f.. Calcium

>>> g.. Trace minerals

>>> Amino Acids

>>> Supplementing with amino acids is also a way to help relieve

>>> depression.

>>> These include:

>>>

>>> a.. SAMe. S-Adenosyl-L-Methionine (SAMe) is a naturally occurring

>>> amino acid found in every cell of the body. It has a wide range of

>>> benefits

>>> including protecting the liver and cardiovascular system. In addition, it

>>> has

>>> antidepressant action equal to and faster than FDA-approved drugs, and is

>>> essential for the synthesis of melatonin. It also assists with sleep

>>> disorders, particularly those which are induced by the side effects of

>>> pharmaceutical drugs.

>>> b.. Phenylalanine. Phenylalanine is an amino acid that is used by

>>> the

>>> body to make the neurotransmitter (chemical messenger) norepinephrine.

>>> Norepinephrine is believed to be in short supply in the brains of people

>>> who

>>> are depressed. There is some evidence that taking in extra phenylalanine

>>> allows the brain to make more norepinephrine. There are several studies

>>> that

>>> indicate that phenylalanine may work as well as antidepressant drugs.

>>> Although

>>> the studies are inconclusive, the anecdotal evidence is strong, and there

>>> are

>>> virtually no known side effects, so it¹s worth trying.

>>> c.. Theanine. Anxiety is a close cousin to depression, and the

>>> two

>>> often go hand in hand. Many people report that L-theanine works as well

>>> as

>>> prescription anti-anxiety medications, but L-theanine is not addictive or

>>> habit-forming.

>>> d.. 5-HTP. 5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) is an amino acid that

>>> occurs

>>> naturally in the body and is the final step in the production of the

>>> neurotransmitter serotonin. 5-HTP is special in that it can cross the

>>> blood

>>> brain barrier. It is extracted from the seeds of Griffonia simplicifolia,

>>> an

>>> African tree that is grown mostly in Ghana and the Ivory Coast. The

>>> extraction

>>> process uses alcohol and produces an oily solid. The oily extract is then

>>> purified into a dry solid. 5-HTP can also be made synthetically in the

>>> laboratory. The final product is the same as the one made by the body.

>>> 5-HTP

>>> has gained huge popularity in the treatment of insomnia, depression and

>>> obesity (among other uses). Today, 5-hydroxytrptophan is considered a

>>> safe

>>> and

>>> effective treatment for these conditions.

>>> Herbal Remedies

>>> For the vast majority of people bothered by stress or depression, a

>>> well

>>> designed herbal formula made from high quality herbs can prove remarkably

>>> effective. Look for an herbal formula that contains herbs such as:

>>>

>>> a.. St. 's wort (Hypericum perforatum) as a standardized

>>> extract

>>> and is licensed in Germany and other European countries as a treatment

>>> for

>>> mild to moderate depression, anxiety and sleep disorders. Sometimes

>>> called

>>> " Nature's Prozac, " St. 's wort helps relieve stress, anxiety, and

>>> tension.

>>> In Germany, it is the most popular antidepressant, outselling Prozac 3-1.

>>>

>>> More than 20 clinical studies have been completed using several

>>> different St. 's wort extracts. Most have shown antidepressant action

>>> equal to standard prescription antidepressant drugs, without the side

>>> effects.

>>> St. ¹s Wart is now being studied in the first U.S.

>>> government-sanctioned

>>> clinical trial, a three-year study sponsored by the Center for

>>> Complementary

>>> and Alternative Medicine, based in Washington, D.C.

>>>

>>> Probably the greatest testament to its efficacy is how it has

>>> been

>>> attacked in the press as " dangerous. " The case against it is that it

>>> seems

>>> to

>>> heighten the dangers associated with MAO1 inhibitors, if you are

>>> currently

>>> using such drugs. But this is a marvelous piece of propaganda

>>> double-speak

>>> that transfers the danger from the antidepressants, where they belong, to

>>> St.

>>> 's wort, which merely brings those dangers to the fore. Orwell

>>> would be proud!

>>>

>>> b.. Ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba) extract is currently being used as an

>>> alternative for elderly patients with depression resistance to standard

>>> drug

>>> therapy. This is because depression is often an early sign of cognitive

>>> decline and cerebrovascular insufficiency in elderly patients. In one

>>> study,

>>> 40 patients, ages 51 to 78, with a diagnosis of resistant depression,

>>> were

>>> randomized to receive either Ginkgo biloba extract or placebo for eight

>>> weeks.

>>> Patients in the ginkgo group received 80 mg of the extract three times

>>> daily.

>>> During the study, patients remained on their antidepressant drugs. In

>>> patients

>>> treated with ginkgo, there was a decline in the median Hamilton

>>> Depression

>>> Scale scores from 14 to 7 after four weeks. This score further reduced to

>>> 4.5

>>> after eight weeks. There was a one-point reduction in the placebo group

>>> after

>>> eight weeks. In addition to the significant improvement in symptoms of

>>> depression for the ginkgo group, there was also a noted improvement in

>>> overall

>>> cognitive function. No side effects were reported.

>>>

>>> c.. Valerian root. For centuries, Valerian has been used to treat

>>> nervous tension and panic attacks. A wonderful herb, Valerian is calming

>>> and

>>> quieting to the nervous system.

>>>

>>> d.. Kava kava is the herb of choice to relax the body, relieve

>>> stress,

>>> to combat mild to moderate anxiety, and for relief from headache and back

>>> pain. Kava is now recognized by many doctors as an alternative to drugs

>>> like

>>> Xanax and Valium. (And, as might be expected for something that works so

>>> well,

>>> Kava kava is under false attack.)

>>>

>>> e.. Lobelia is an extremely powerful anti-spasmodic and a

>>> sedative. It

>>> helps improve breathing dramatically by dilating the bronchial tubes --

>>> great

>>> for asthmatics.

>>>

>>> f.. Passionflower is remarkably effective as a sedative to calm

>>> nerves

>>> that get on edge.

>>>

>>> g.. Black Cohosh. First used by the American Indians, Black

>>> Cohosh

>>> works to soothe the body by reducing the rapidity of the pulse. Black

>>> Cohosh

>>> also works internally to help soothe any nervous disease or spasm.

>>>

>>> h.. Skullcap, Hops, and Catnip. Three herbs that have a long

>>> history

>>> as marvelously effective herbal tranquilizers, sedatives, and sleep aids.

>>>

>>> i.. Mulungu. Researchers have validated the traditional use of

>>> Mulungu

>>> for anxiety and stress, where it was shown to alter anxiety-related

>>> responses.

>>> Hormonal Imbalance

>>> And let's not forget about hormones.

>>>

>>> Progesterone

>>> This is particularly important since women experience clinical

>>> depression twice as often as men. Over the years I have been recommending

>>> progesterone crème to women, it has picked up the nickname from many of

>>> them:

>>> " The Happy Crème. " Any time progesterone levels drop such as during the

>>> monthly cycle, immediately after giving birth, or all the time if you are

>>> in a

>>> state of estrogen dominance, depression is a likely result. Using a good

>>> progesterone crème can provide an almost instant turnaround in attitude.

>>>

>>> And while we're on the subject, let's talk about post partum

>>> depression.

>>> It's real. During the weeks leading up to birth, progesterone levels have

>>> soared to levels 10-20 times normal. No wonder women seem to glow during

>>> pregnancy. But immediately after birth, progesterone levels plunge to

>>> almost

>>> zero. No wonder so many women experience extreme, even psychotic levels

>>> of

>>> depression. Simple supplementation with progesterone crème will resolve

>>> the

>>> depression over 90% of the time. In fact, any doctor who recommends

>>> antidepressants for post partum depression without trying progesterone

>>> crème

>>> first, should be named as an unindicted co-conspirator since they truly

>>> share

>>> the blame for any psychotic incidents that may result.

>>>

>>> Testosterone

>>> A growing body of evidence suggests that testosterone levels drop

>>> as

>>> much as 40% in men between their early 40s and early 70s. And for 10 to

>>> 15

>>> percent of all men, those levels will dip below normal even as early as

>>> their

>>> 30s if there is stress, depression, personal life changes or medications.

>>> This

>>> in turn causes a decrease, not only in sexual desire and performance, but

>>> also

>>> in the competitive drive to succeed and accomplish in life -- which is

>>> frequently experienced as depression. In women, excessive estrogen in the

>>> body

>>> causes a reduction in testosterone levels, which leads to a similar

>>> decline in

>>> sexual desire and performance and a similar reduction in " life drive. "

>>> Again,

>>> frequently experienced as depression.

>>>

>>> In conclusion, depression can be common, but should not be taken

>>> lightly. A good, healthy program of daily exercise (which stimulates

>>> endorphins), low sugar foods, replacing depleted vitamins and minerals,

>>> and

>>> proper supplementation can go a long way to helping us feel better. And,

>>> it is

>>> not a bad idea to tell friends and family who have kids on

>>> antidepressants

>>> that simple dietary changes and supplementation may be all that's needed.

>>> Lastly, the mind is a powerful tool, and for those who are going through

>>> hard

>>> times, and if you haven't already done so, you might want to read Chapter

>>> 15

>>> of Lessons from the Miracle Doctors (you can download a free copy at

>>> www.jonbarron.org) to see how you can reprogram the mind so that it more

>>> positively affects your body. And no matter what happens, remember: bad

>>> times

>>> eventually pass!

>>>

>>> # # #

>>>

>>> Misc

>>>

>>> a.. Index of archived newsletters and reports

>>>

>>> b.. Premium versions of Jon's formulas are now available at

>>> www.baselinenutritionals.com

>>>

>>> c.. Please note. Despite claims to the contrary on the internet,

>>> Jon

>>> Barron is not associated with Healing America and does not oversee their

>>> formulas or their ingredient sourcing, and no longer licenses the use of

>>> the

>>> Barron Effect in the processing of their herbal tinctures.

>>>

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>>> Barron's

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>>>

>>> Sincerely,

>>>

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December 31, 2005

Happy New Year to you too Lea,

I'm sure 2006 will be a better year for you. I know

you will miss your brother. From what you say about

him, I'm sure he would want you to be happy that he

lived such a full life and left this world with so

many people loving him! He wouldn't want you to spend

your life grieving for him.

From what I'm seeing in your messages, your health has

made some improvements this past year - in spite of

living in a house with mold! Hopefully you'll get your

house situation straight this year and you begin your

final healing phase.

We love and care for you so much Lea . . . and we

worry when you disappear occasionally! . . . Just know

you are appreciated and needed here!

Happy New Year . . . Please give a big hug for

all of us! And ask him to give you one in return for

us!

Rogene

December 31, 2005

I have never heard of these hormones. Do you know what they are?

> >>

> >> We all know why the FDA didn't do anything sooner -- big $$$! Catnip is

> >> also used to repel mosquitoes!

> >>

> >> Lea, have you tried exercise for your depression? Exercise increases

> >> endorphins, which help you to feel happy. I know you don't feel well most

> >> of the time but a little bit of exercise each day could help your

depression

> >> tremendously.

> >>

> >> Kenda

> >>

> >>> Baseline of Health Newsletter: Depressed by AntidepressantsDearest

Friends:

> >>>

> >>> I was looking at the benefits of Catnip and at depression, and I found

this

> >>> article. Kenda, you will love this. My depression is not getting worse;

> >>> however, it is not getting better. has been home for one week, and I

> >>> thought that having him home would be the cure. Today, we are going to see

> >>> our

> >>> doctor to get his opinion on what we should do to stop the depression.

> >>>

> >>> Perhaps the group will benefit from my experience, because many of us are

> >>> suffering from this disease.

> >>>

> >>> Sending love to all......Lea

> >>> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~``

> >>>

> >>> Subscribe-----

> >>>

> >>> July 18, 2005

> >>>

> >>> Dear Readers:

> >>> A quick reminder that this month's special at Baseline Nutritionals

is

> >>> a

> >>> repeat of one of the most popular specials they've ever had. With any

order

> >>> over $150, they'll give you TWO bottles of Jon's remarkable pain relief

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> >>> Essential Relief for free. That's one for you and one for someone you love

> >>> --

> >>> for free. Keep in mind it ends July 31st.

> >>>

> >>> And now the newsletter. In this issue's essay, Jon has some

revealing

> >>> comments on the recent FDA announcement concerning antidepressants.

> >>>

> >>> Depressed by Antidepressants

> >>> Jon Barron

> >>> At the same time Tom Cruise was fighting with Matt Lauer on NBC

> >>> concerning the value of psychiatrists and antidepressants, the FDA was

> >>> quietly

> >>> issuing a labeling directive that supported at least part of Tom's

position.

> >>> (It will be interesting to see if Matt Lauer ever mentions it.)

> >>>

> >>> In fact, the FDA has finally recognized the hazardous effects of

> >>> antidepressants and has recommended manufacturers of every kind of drug --

> >>> from Paxil to Prozac to Zoloft -- add warning labels on their products.

The

> >>> new warning label in packaging will read:

> >>>

> >>> " Antidepressants increased the risk of suicidal thinking and

behavior

> >>> (suicidality) in short-term studies in children and adolescents with Major

> >>> Depressive Disorder (MDD) and other psychiatric disorders. Anyone

> >>> considering

> >>> the use of [insert established name] or any other antidepressant in a

child

> >>> or

> >>> adolescent must balance this risk with the clinical need. Patients who are

> >>> started on therapy should be observed closely for clinical worsening,

> >>> suicidality, or unusual changes in behavior. "

> >>>

> >>> This is major news -- we all know how difficult it is to force most

> >>> pharmaceutical companies to add any additional warnings on their products.

> >>> The

> >>> FDA should be congratulated for finally taking this step. However, one

might

> >>> ask why they didn¹t act 10 years ago when the evidence was just as

> >>> compelling.

> >>> How many have needlessly died over the last 10 years because the FDA, and

in

> >>> fact the governmental agencies of most countries, failed to buck the

> >>> pressure

> >>> applied by the pharmaceutical companies to downplay the risks associated

> >>> with

> >>> antidepressants.

> >>>

> >>> The topic of antidepressants is particularly important in terms of

> >>> overall public safety because the violent side-effects caused by some of

> >>> these

> >>> drugs impacts more than just those on the drugs. An example is when you

have

> >>> children on antidepressants killing teachers at school and/or their own

> >>> family

> >>> members. Although this obviously does not occur in all cases, and it does

> >>> not

> >>> suggest that anyone on an antidepressant will kill their loved ones, there

> >>> are

> >>> nevertheless enough cases to cause concern, especially with children.

> >>>

> >>> Let¹s look at the studies that led the FDA to take action.

> >>> The new warnings were the result of several placebo-controlled

studies

> >>> that involved 9 antidepressant drugs (SSRIs and others) in children and

> >>> adolescents with major depressive disorder (MDD), obsessive-compulsive

> >>> disorder (OCD), or other psychiatric disorders (a total of 24 trials

> >>> involving

> >>> over 4400 patients). As a side note, SSRIs are " selective serotonin

reuptake

> >>> inhibitors, " a specific type of antidepressant that pharmaceutical

companies

> >>> have developed to " manage the symptoms " associated with stress and

> >>> depression.

> >>> You might know them as Prozac, Zoloft, Paxil, Luvox, Celexa, Effexor and

> >>> Serzone.

> >>>

> >>> The combined results gave conclusive evidence that patients on

> >>> antidepressants were at greater risk of suicidal thinking or behavior

> >>> (suicidality) during the first few months of treatment than those on the

> >>> placebo. In fact, the risk of suicidal behavior when taking the drugs was

> >>> double compared to a placebo!

> >>>

> >>> But that's just the tip of the iceberg. What the FDA pointedly

avoided

> >>> studying was the well documented relationship between the use of

> >>> antidepressants and violence toward " others. " The following is just a

> >>> sampling

> >>> of some of the more " infamous " stories you might recognize:

> >>>

> >>> a.. July 2004 -- Emiri Padron was on Zoloft when she smothered her

> >>> 10-month-old daughter with a stuffed animal and then stabbed herself.

> >>> b.. April 1999 -- , while on Luvox, an SSRI,

masterminded

> >>> the killing of 12 students and a teacher in Columbine. He and his partner

> >>> then

> >>> shot themselves.

> >>> c.. June 1998 Brynn Hartmann, the actor Phil Hartmann's wife, was

> >>> on

> >>> Zoloft when she shot her husband and committed suicide.

> >>> d.. May 1998 -- Kip Kinkle, age 15 living in Oregon, was taking

> >>> Prozac

> >>> when he killed four people, including his own parents, and wounded 22

more.

> >>> e.. March 1998 -- Beck went on a bloody rampage at his

> >>> office,

> >>> the Connecticut Lottery Corp. headquarters, killing four senior lottery

> >>> officials before committing suicide. He was on 2 antidepressants,

including

> >>> Luvox.

> >>> f.. Oct 1997 -- Luke Woodham was also on an SSRI, when he killed

> >>> three

> >>> people, including his mother, and wounded six others.

> >>> These horrifying stories are only a fraction of the incidents

reported

> >>> monthly. Supporting evidence shows a trend. One study showed that

> >>> antidepressants cause mania and delusions of grandeur in one out of every

25

> >>> children taking these drugs. Even more shocking, in 70% of all

> >>> murder/suicides

> >>> involving women and children, the women were on SSRIs. And keep in mind,

> >>> those

> >>> drugs are supposed to " enhance " mood! (I guess it all depends on what your

> >>> definition of enhance is.) With many children under the age of 3 already

on

> >>> Prozac, we may have only seen the barest hint of where this problem is

truly

> >>> headed. Oh yes, and now you can even buy special kid-friendly " flavored "

> >>> antidepressants. " What a world! What a world! "

> >>>

> >>> To be objective, antidepressants are important for some people in

> >>> special cases such as those diagnosed with severe schizophrenia, bipolar

> >>> disorder, and other severe mental disorders -- or those who refuse to take

> >>> any

> >>> other steps to correct their problems. These mental illnesses are so

> >>> debilitating that the risks associated with the drugs may be worth it. But

> >>> for

> >>> the majority of us who suffer from the typical daily disappointments in

our

> >>> lives, short periods of depression are common and can usually be

eliminated

> >>> through various remedies with minimal side effects. At least, we should

> >>> think

> >>> twice before we simply pop a pill. To brag that we are a " Prozac Nation "

is

> >>> not only sad; it's dangerous.

> >>>

> >>> Why do we get depressed in the first place?

> >>> Depression is the body¹s way of forcing us to recognize that

something

> >>> is wrong. For a simplified explanation, if you set your hand on a hot

> >>> burner,

> >>> it burns the skin and sends painful signals to the brain, reminding us to

> >>> remove our hand. Similarly, when we suffer a deeply emotional trauma or

> >>> situation, the brain tells us to fix the problem and sends your brain

> >>> " alerts "

> >>> through a series of emotion reactions, one being depression. If the alerts

> >>> continue, one can fall deeper into a depressed state until action is taken

> >>> to

> >>> prevent further emotional trauma.

> >>>

> >>> It seems, however, that today's psychiatric community is too

> >>> " impatient "

> >>> to encourage us to go through this process naturally. According to health

> >>> experts, they now define " major depression " as someone having " the blues "

> >>> for

> >>> more than two weeks. Right!! If anyone has had a death in the family, a

> >>> major

> >>> illness, a mid-sized financial set-back, or an emotional break-up -- which

> >>> includes the entire population -- then according to health experts, all of

> >>> us

> >>> should be on antidepressant drugs at some point in our lives. (Geez, that

> >>> should be good for sales.) The bottom line is that getting over a major

> >>> life-altering situation in just two weeks is the exception rather than the

> >>> rule.

> >>>

> >>> Hey, if any of you are on antidepressants, or were at some time,

it's

> >>> not hard to understand why. Doctors and the mass media scare us with their

> >>> statements such as " depression is associated with abnormal functioning of

> >>> the

> >>> brain. " We are then bombarded with all the details about the deficient

> >>> neurotransmitters in the brain and our dysfunctional synaptic cleft. Ahh!

> >>> " Sounds like brain damage. Sure, give me some pillsŠquickly! " Wait a

minute.

> >>> They forgot to explain that we still have no conclusive evidence as to why

> >>> people have the chemical imbalances in the first place. Did our brain just

> >>> suddenly change or were there outside circumstances that caused it? Did

our

> >>> thoughts, reactions, and emotions cause the imbalance? Were nutritional

> >>> factors involved? Did we suddenly experience a major hormonal change such

as

> >>> PMS or Post Partum Depression? If so, nine times out of ten there are

other

> >>> remedies available besides drugs -- remedies that do not share the

> >>> devastating

> >>> side effects associated with those drugs.

> >>>

> >>> Instead of automatically popping a pill when we are sad, perhaps we

> >>> should find ways to correct the underlying problem in our bodies so it can

> >>> heal itself. It may take a true leap of faith, especially when the mind

> >>> wants

> >>> to focus on the negative, but the success after the fight of making

> >>> ourselves

> >>> content might be worth it. As some say, being happy is a choice! The more

> >>> you

> >>> work at it, the better you get.

> >>>

> >>> I want to reiterate that this does not mean we should look at any

> >>> problem as insignificant or that ignoring a feeling of sadness, confusion,

> >>> exhaustion, or lack of interest in daily activities is going to make the

> >>> feelings go away. Actually, ignoring depression could simply exacerbate

the

> >>> problem. An emotional injury is like a physical injury: it takes time and

> >>> attention to heal. A walk on the beach, a laugh with a friend, or simply

> >>> taking a deep breath can go a long way. We can also follow certain, more

> >>> natural remedies to help our bodies heal. These include dietary

> >>> modifications,

> >>> daily exercise, supportive treatment with vitamins and minerals, and

> >>> selective

> >>> supplementation.

> >>>

> >>> Vitamin and Mineral Therapy

> >>> Vitamin and mineral deficiencies can cause depression and correcting

> >>> these deficiencies is often a safe, fast, and inexpensive way to relieving

> >>> depression. Note: alcohol, smoking, stress, and excess sugar accelerate

the

> >>> depletion of many key antidepressive vitamins and minerals from the body,

as

> >>> does depression itself. Isn't that a kick in the head: depression begets

> >>> depression? Deficiencies in any of the following vitamins and minerals can

> >>> contribute significantly to depression:

> >>>

> >>> a.. Vitamin B6

> >>> b.. Folic acid

> >>> c.. Vitamin B12

> >>> d.. Vitamin C

> >>> e.. Magnesium

> >>> f.. Calcium

> >>> g.. Trace minerals

> >>> Amino Acids

> >>> Supplementing with amino acids is also a way to help relieve

> >>> depression.

> >>> These include:

> >>>

> >>> a.. SAMe. S-Adenosyl-L-Methionine (SAMe) is a naturally occurring

> >>> amino acid found in every cell of the body. It has a wide range of

benefits

> >>> including protecting the liver and cardiovascular system. In addition, it

> >>> has

> >>> antidepressant action equal to and faster than FDA-approved drugs, and is

> >>> essential for the synthesis of melatonin. It also assists with sleep

> >>> disorders, particularly those which are induced by the side effects of

> >>> pharmaceutical drugs.

> >>> b.. Phenylalanine. Phenylalanine is an amino acid that is used by

> >>> the

> >>> body to make the neurotransmitter (chemical messenger) norepinephrine.

> >>> Norepinephrine is believed to be in short supply in the brains of people

who

> >>> are depressed. There is some evidence that taking in extra phenylalanine

> >>> allows the brain to make more norepinephrine. There are several studies

that

> >>> indicate that phenylalanine may work as well as antidepressant drugs.

> >>> Although

> >>> the studies are inconclusive, the anecdotal evidence is strong, and there

> >>> are

> >>> virtually no known side effects, so it¹s worth trying.

> >>> c.. Theanine. Anxiety is a close cousin to depression, and the two

> >>> often go hand in hand. Many people report that L-theanine works as well as

> >>> prescription anti-anxiety medications, but L-theanine is not addictive or

> >>> habit-forming.

> >>> d.. 5-HTP. 5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) is an amino acid that

occurs

> >>> naturally in the body and is the final step in the production of the

> >>> neurotransmitter serotonin. 5-HTP is special in that it can cross the

blood

> >>> brain barrier. It is extracted from the seeds of Griffonia simplicifolia,

an

> >>> African tree that is grown mostly in Ghana and the Ivory Coast. The

> >>> extraction

> >>> process uses alcohol and produces an oily solid. The oily extract is then

> >>> purified into a dry solid. 5-HTP can also be made synthetically in the

> >>> laboratory. The final product is the same as the one made by the body.

5-HTP

> >>> has gained huge popularity in the treatment of insomnia, depression and

> >>> obesity (among other uses). Today, 5-hydroxytrptophan is considered a safe

> >>> and

> >>> effective treatment for these conditions.

> >>> Herbal Remedies

> >>> For the vast majority of people bothered by stress or depression, a

> >>> well

> >>> designed herbal formula made from high quality herbs can prove remarkably

> >>> effective. Look for an herbal formula that contains herbs such as:

> >>>

> >>> a.. St. 's wort (Hypericum perforatum) as a standardized

extract

> >>> and is licensed in Germany and other European countries as a treatment for

> >>> mild to moderate depression, anxiety and sleep disorders. Sometimes called

> >>> " Nature's Prozac, " St. 's wort helps relieve stress, anxiety, and

> >>> tension.

> >>> In Germany, it is the most popular antidepressant, outselling Prozac 3-1.

> >>>

> >>> More than 20 clinical studies have been completed using several

> >>> different St. 's wort extracts. Most have shown antidepressant action

> >>> equal to standard prescription antidepressant drugs, without the side

> >>> effects.

> >>> St. ¹s Wart is now being studied in the first U.S.

government-sanctioned

> >>> clinical trial, a three-year study sponsored by the Center for

Complementary

> >>> and Alternative Medicine, based in Washington, D.C.

> >>>

> >>> Probably the greatest testament to its efficacy is how it has been

> >>> attacked in the press as " dangerous. " The case against it is that it seems

> >>> to

> >>> heighten the dangers associated with MAO1 inhibitors, if you are currently

> >>> using such drugs. But this is a marvelous piece of propaganda double-speak

> >>> that transfers the danger from the antidepressants, where they belong, to

> >>> St.

> >>> 's wort, which merely brings those dangers to the fore. Orwell

> >>> would be proud!

> >>>

> >>> b.. Ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba) extract is currently being used as an

> >>> alternative for elderly patients with depression resistance to standard

drug

> >>> therapy. This is because depression is often an early sign of cognitive

> >>> decline and cerebrovascular insufficiency in elderly patients. In one

study,

> >>> 40 patients, ages 51 to 78, with a diagnosis of resistant depression, were

> >>> randomized to receive either Ginkgo biloba extract or placebo for eight

> >>> weeks.

> >>> Patients in the ginkgo group received 80 mg of the extract three times

> >>> daily.

> >>> During the study, patients remained on their antidepressant drugs. In

> >>> patients

> >>> treated with ginkgo, there was a decline in the median Hamilton Depression

> >>> Scale scores from 14 to 7 after four weeks. This score further reduced to

> >>> 4.5

> >>> after eight weeks. There was a one-point reduction in the placebo group

> >>> after

> >>> eight weeks. In addition to the significant improvement in symptoms of

> >>> depression for the ginkgo group, there was also a noted improvement in

> >>> overall

> >>> cognitive function. No side effects were reported.

> >>>

> >>> c.. Valerian root. For centuries, Valerian has been used to treat

> >>> nervous tension and panic attacks. A wonderful herb, Valerian is calming

and

> >>> quieting to the nervous system.

> >>>

> >>> d.. Kava kava is the herb of choice to relax the body, relieve

> >>> stress,

> >>> to combat mild to moderate anxiety, and for relief from headache and back

> >>> pain. Kava is now recognized by many doctors as an alternative to drugs

like

> >>> Xanax and Valium. (And, as might be expected for something that works so

> >>> well,

> >>> Kava kava is under false attack.)

> >>>

> >>> e.. Lobelia is an extremely powerful anti-spasmodic and a

sedative.

> >>> It

> >>> helps improve breathing dramatically by dilating the bronchial tubes --

> >>> great

> >>> for asthmatics.

> >>>

> >>> f.. Passionflower is remarkably effective as a sedative to calm

> >>> nerves

> >>> that get on edge.

> >>>

> >>> g.. Black Cohosh. First used by the American Indians, Black Cohosh

> >>> works to soothe the body by reducing the rapidity of the pulse. Black

Cohosh

> >>> also works internally to help soothe any nervous disease or spasm.

> >>>

> >>> h.. Skullcap, Hops, and Catnip. Three herbs that have a long

history

> >>> as marvelously effective herbal tranquilizers, sedatives, and sleep aids.

> >>>

> >>> i.. Mulungu. Researchers have validated the traditional use of

> >>> Mulungu

> >>> for anxiety and stress, where it was shown to alter anxiety-related

> >>> responses.

> >>> Hormonal Imbalance

> >>> And let's not forget about hormones.

> >>>

> >>> Progesterone

> >>> This is particularly important since women experience clinical

> >>> depression twice as often as men. Over the years I have been recommending

> >>> progesterone crème to women, it has picked up the nickname from many of

> >>> them:

> >>> " The Happy Crème. " Any time progesterone levels drop such as during the

> >>> monthly cycle, immediately after giving birth, or all the time if you are

in

> >>> a

> >>> state of estrogen dominance, depression is a likely result. Using a good

> >>> progesterone crème can provide an almost instant turnaround in attitude.

> >>>

> >>> And while we're on the subject, let's talk about post partum

> >>> depression.

> >>> It's real. During the weeks leading up to birth, progesterone levels have

> >>> soared to levels 10-20 times normal. No wonder women seem to glow during

> >>> pregnancy. But immediately after birth, progesterone levels plunge to

almost

> >>> zero. No wonder so many women experience extreme, even psychotic levels of

> >>> depression. Simple supplementation with progesterone crème will resolve

the

> >>> depression over 90% of the time. In fact, any doctor who recommends

> >>> antidepressants for post partum depression without trying progesterone

crème

> >>> first, should be named as an unindicted co-conspirator since they truly

> >>> share

> >>> the blame for any psychotic incidents that may result.

> >>>

> >>> Testosterone

> >>> A growing body of evidence suggests that testosterone levels drop as

> >>> much as 40% in men between their early 40s and early 70s. And for 10 to 15

> >>> percent of all men, those levels will dip below normal even as early as

> >>> their

> >>> 30s if there is stress, depression, personal life changes or medications.

> >>> This

> >>> in turn causes a decrease, not only in sexual desire and performance, but

> >>> also

> >>> in the competitive drive to succeed and accomplish in life -- which is

> >>> frequently experienced as depression. In women, excessive estrogen in the

> >>> body

> >>> causes a reduction in testosterone levels, which leads to a similar

decline

> >>> in

> >>> sexual desire and performance and a similar reduction in " life drive. "

> >>> Again,

> >>> frequently experienced as depression.

> >>>

> >>> In conclusion, depression can be common, but should not be taken

> >>> lightly. A good, healthy program of daily exercise (which stimulates

> >>> endorphins), low sugar foods, replacing depleted vitamins and minerals,

and

> >>> proper supplementation can go a long way to helping us feel better. And,

it

> >>> is

> >>> not a bad idea to tell friends and family who have kids on antidepressants

> >>> that simple dietary changes and supplementation may be all that's needed.

> >>> Lastly, the mind is a powerful tool, and for those who are going through

> >>> hard

> >>> times, and if you haven't already done so, you might want to read Chapter

15

> >>> of Lessons from the Miracle Doctors (you can download a free copy at

> >>> www.jonbarron.org) to see how you can reprogram the mind so that it more

> >>> positively affects your body. And no matter what happens, remember: bad

> >>> times

> >>> eventually pass!

> >>>

> >>> # # #

> >>>

> >>> Misc

> >>>

> >>> a.. Index of archived newsletters and reports

> >>>

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the

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December 31, 2005

I looked them up. Why don't doc ever order these before prescribing

antidepressants? I

am going to ask my doc.

> > >>

> > >> We all know why the FDA didn't do anything sooner -- big $$$! Catnip is

> > >> also used to repel mosquitoes!

> > >>

> > >> Lea, have you tried exercise for your depression? Exercise increases

> > >> endorphins, which help you to feel happy. I know you don't feel well

most

> > >> of the time but a little bit of exercise each day could help your

depression

> > >> tremendously.

> > >>

> > >> Kenda

> > >>

> > >>> Baseline of Health Newsletter: Depressed by AntidepressantsDearest

Friends:

> > >>>

> > >>> I was looking at the benefits of Catnip and at depression, and I found

this

> > >>> article. Kenda, you will love this. My depression is not getting worse;

> > >>> however, it is not getting better. has been home for one week, and

I

> > >>> thought that having him home would be the cure. Today, we are going to

see

> > >>> our

> > >>> doctor to get his opinion on what we should do to stop the depression.

> > >>>

> > >>> Perhaps the group will benefit from my experience, because many of us

are

> > >>> suffering from this disease.

> > >>>

> > >>> Sending love to all......Lea

> > >>> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~``

> > >>>

> > >>> Subscribe-----

> > >>>

> > >>> July 18, 2005

> > >>>

> > >>> Dear Readers:

> > >>> A quick reminder that this month's special at Baseline

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> > >>> a

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> > >>>

> > >>> And now the newsletter. In this issue's essay, Jon has some

revealing

> > >>> comments on the recent FDA announcement concerning antidepressants.

> > >>>

> > >>> Depressed by Antidepressants

> > >>> Jon Barron

> > >>> At the same time Tom Cruise was fighting with Matt Lauer on NBC

> > >>> concerning the value of psychiatrists and antidepressants, the FDA was

> > >>> quietly

> > >>> issuing a labeling directive that supported at least part of Tom's

position.

> > >>> (It will be interesting to see if Matt Lauer ever mentions it.)

> > >>>

> > >>> In fact, the FDA has finally recognized the hazardous effects of

> > >>> antidepressants and has recommended manufacturers of every kind of drug

--

> > >>> from Paxil to Prozac to Zoloft -- add warning labels on their products.

The

> > >>> new warning label in packaging will read:

> > >>>

> > >>> " Antidepressants increased the risk of suicidal thinking and

behavior

> > >>> (suicidality) in short-term studies in children and adolescents with

Major

> > >>> Depressive Disorder (MDD) and other psychiatric disorders. Anyone

> > >>> considering

> > >>> the use of [insert established name] or any other antidepressant in a

child

> > >>> or

> > >>> adolescent must balance this risk with the clinical need. Patients who

are

> > >>> started on therapy should be observed closely for clinical worsening,

> > >>> suicidality, or unusual changes in behavior. "

> > >>>

> > >>> This is major news -- we all know how difficult it is to force

most

> > >>> pharmaceutical companies to add any additional warnings on their

products.

> > >>> The

> > >>> FDA should be congratulated for finally taking this step. However, one

might

> > >>> ask why they didn¹t act 10 years ago when the evidence was just as

> > >>> compelling.

> > >>> How many have needlessly died over the last 10 years because the FDA,

and in

> > >>> fact the governmental agencies of most countries, failed to buck the

> > >>> pressure

> > >>> applied by the pharmaceutical companies to downplay the risks associated

> > >>> with

> > >>> antidepressants.

> > >>>

> > >>> The topic of antidepressants is particularly important in terms of

> > >>> overall public safety because the violent side-effects caused by some of

> > >>> these

> > >>> drugs impacts more than just those on the drugs. An example is when you

have

> > >>> children on antidepressants killing teachers at school and/or their own

> > >>> family

> > >>> members. Although this obviously does not occur in all cases, and it

does

> > >>> not

> > >>> suggest that anyone on an antidepressant will kill their loved ones,

there

> > >>> are

> > >>> nevertheless enough cases to cause concern, especially with children.

> > >>>

> > >>> Let¹s look at the studies that led the FDA to take action.

> > >>> The new warnings were the result of several placebo-controlled

studies

> > >>> that involved 9 antidepressant drugs (SSRIs and others) in children and

> > >>> adolescents with major depressive disorder (MDD), obsessive-compulsive

> > >>> disorder (OCD), or other psychiatric disorders (a total of 24 trials

> > >>> involving

> > >>> over 4400 patients). As a side note, SSRIs are " selective serotonin

reuptake

> > >>> inhibitors, " a specific type of antidepressant that pharmaceutical

companies

> > >>> have developed to " manage the symptoms " associated with stress and

> > >>> depression.

> > >>> You might know them as Prozac, Zoloft, Paxil, Luvox, Celexa, Effexor and

> > >>> Serzone.

> > >>>

> > >>> The combined results gave conclusive evidence that patients on

> > >>> antidepressants were at greater risk of suicidal thinking or behavior

> > >>> (suicidality) during the first few months of treatment than those on the

> > >>> placebo. In fact, the risk of suicidal behavior when taking the drugs

was

> > >>> double compared to a placebo!

> > >>>

> > >>> But that's just the tip of the iceberg. What the FDA pointedly

avoided

> > >>> studying was the well documented relationship between the use of

> > >>> antidepressants and violence toward " others. " The following is just a

> > >>> sampling

> > >>> of some of the more " infamous " stories you might recognize:

> > >>>

> > >>> a.. July 2004 -- Emiri Padron was on Zoloft when she smothered

her

> > >>> 10-month-old daughter with a stuffed animal and then stabbed herself.

> > >>> b.. April 1999 -- , while on Luvox, an SSRI,

masterminded

> > >>> the killing of 12 students and a teacher in Columbine. He and his

partner

> > >>> then

> > >>> shot themselves.

> > >>> c.. June 1998 Brynn Hartmann, the actor Phil Hartmann's wife,

was

> > >>> on

> > >>> Zoloft when she shot her husband and committed suicide.

> > >>> d.. May 1998 -- Kip Kinkle, age 15 living in Oregon, was taking

> > >>> Prozac

> > >>> when he killed four people, including his own parents, and wounded 22

more.

> > >>> e.. March 1998 -- Beck went on a bloody rampage at his

> > >>> office,

> > >>> the Connecticut Lottery Corp. headquarters, killing four senior lottery

> > >>> officials before committing suicide. He was on 2 antidepressants,

including

> > >>> Luvox.

> > >>> f.. Oct 1997 -- Luke Woodham was also on an SSRI, when he killed

> > >>> three

> > >>> people, including his mother, and wounded six others.

> > >>> These horrifying stories are only a fraction of the incidents

reported

> > >>> monthly. Supporting evidence shows a trend. One study showed that

> > >>> antidepressants cause mania and delusions of grandeur in one out of

every 25

> > >>> children taking these drugs. Even more shocking, in 70% of all

> > >>> murder/suicides

> > >>> involving women and children, the women were on SSRIs. And keep in mind,

> > >>> those

> > >>> drugs are supposed to " enhance " mood! (I guess it all depends on what

your

> > >>> definition of enhance is.) With many children under the age of 3 already

on

> > >>> Prozac, we may have only seen the barest hint of where this problem is

truly

> > >>> headed. Oh yes, and now you can even buy special kid-friendly " flavored "

> > >>> antidepressants. " What a world! What a world! "

> > >>>

> > >>> To be objective, antidepressants are important for some people in

> > >>> special cases such as those diagnosed with severe schizophrenia, bipolar

> > >>> disorder, and other severe mental disorders -- or those who refuse to

take

> > >>> any

> > >>> other steps to correct their problems. These mental illnesses are so

> > >>> debilitating that the risks associated with the drugs may be worth it.

But

> > >>> for

> > >>> the majority of us who suffer from the typical daily disappointments in

our

> > >>> lives, short periods of depression are common and can usually be

eliminated

> > >>> through various remedies with minimal side effects. At least, we should

> > >>> think

> > >>> twice before we simply pop a pill. To brag that we are a " Prozac Nation "

is

> > >>> not only sad; it's dangerous.

> > >>>

> > >>> Why do we get depressed in the first place?

> > >>> Depression is the body¹s way of forcing us to recognize that

something

> > >>> is wrong. For a simplified explanation, if you set your hand on a hot

> > >>> burner,

> > >>> it burns the skin and sends painful signals to the brain, reminding us

to

> > >>> remove our hand. Similarly, when we suffer a deeply emotional trauma or

> > >>> situation, the brain tells us to fix the problem and sends your brain

> > >>> " alerts "

> > >>> through a series of emotion reactions, one being depression. If the

alerts

> > >>> continue, one can fall deeper into a depressed state until action is

taken

> > >>> to

> > >>> prevent further emotional trauma.

> > >>>

> > >>> It seems, however, that today's psychiatric community is too

> > >>> " impatient "

> > >>> to encourage us to go through this process naturally. According to

health

> > >>> experts, they now define " major depression " as someone having " the

blues "

> > >>> for

> > >>> more than two weeks. Right!! If anyone has had a death in the family, a

> > >>> major

> > >>> illness, a mid-sized financial set-back, or an emotional break-up --

which

> > >>> includes the entire population -- then according to health experts, all

of

> > >>> us

> > >>> should be on antidepressant drugs at some point in our lives. (Geez,

that

> > >>> should be good for sales.) The bottom line is that getting over a major

> > >>> life-altering situation in just two weeks is the exception rather than

the

> > >>> rule.

> > >>>

> > >>> Hey, if any of you are on antidepressants, or were at some time,

it's

> > >>> not hard to understand why. Doctors and the mass media scare us with

their

> > >>> statements such as " depression is associated with abnormal functioning

of

> > >>> the

> > >>> brain. " We are then bombarded with all the details about the deficient

> > >>> neurotransmitters in the brain and our dysfunctional synaptic cleft.

Ahh!

> > >>> " Sounds like brain damage. Sure, give me some pillsŠquickly! " Wait a

minute.

> > >>> They forgot to explain that we still have no conclusive evidence as to

why

> > >>> people have the chemical imbalances in the first place. Did our brain

just

> > >>> suddenly change or were there outside circumstances that caused it? Did

our

> > >>> thoughts, reactions, and emotions cause the imbalance? Were nutritional

> > >>> factors involved? Did we suddenly experience a major hormonal change

such as

> > >>> PMS or Post Partum Depression? If so, nine times out of ten there are

other

> > >>> remedies available besides drugs -- remedies that do not share the

> > >>> devastating

> > >>> side effects associated with those drugs.

> > >>>

> > >>> Instead of automatically popping a pill when we are sad, perhaps

we

> > >>> should find ways to correct the underlying problem in our bodies so it

can

> > >>> heal itself. It may take a true leap of faith, especially when the mind

> > >>> wants

> > >>> to focus on the negative, but the success after the fight of making

> > >>> ourselves

> > >>> content might be worth it. As some say, being happy is a choice! The

more

> > >>> you

> > >>> work at it, the better you get.

> > >>>

> > >>> I want to reiterate that this does not mean we should look at any

> > >>> problem as insignificant or that ignoring a feeling of sadness,

confusion,

> > >>> exhaustion, or lack of interest in daily activities is going to make the

> > >>> feelings go away. Actually, ignoring depression could simply exacerbate

the

> > >>> problem. An emotional injury is like a physical injury: it takes time

and

> > >>> attention to heal. A walk on the beach, a laugh with a friend, or simply

> > >>> taking a deep breath can go a long way. We can also follow certain, more

> > >>> natural remedies to help our bodies heal. These include dietary

> > >>> modifications,

> > >>> daily exercise, supportive treatment with vitamins and minerals, and

> > >>> selective

> > >>> supplementation.

> > >>>

> > >>> Vitamin and Mineral Therapy

> > >>> Vitamin and mineral deficiencies can cause depression and

correcting

> > >>> these deficiencies is often a safe, fast, and inexpensive way to

relieving

> > >>> depression. Note: alcohol, smoking, stress, and excess sugar accelerate

the

> > >>> depletion of many key antidepressive vitamins and minerals from the

body, as

> > >>> does depression itself. Isn't that a kick in the head: depression begets

> > >>> depression? Deficiencies in any of the following vitamins and minerals

can

> > >>> contribute significantly to depression:

> > >>>

> > >>> a.. Vitamin B6

> > >>> b.. Folic acid

> > >>> c.. Vitamin B12

> > >>> d.. Vitamin C

> > >>> e.. Magnesium

> > >>> f.. Calcium

> > >>> g.. Trace minerals

> > >>> Amino Acids

> > >>> Supplementing with amino acids is also a way to help relieve

> > >>> depression.

> > >>> These include:

> > >>>

> > >>> a.. SAMe. S-Adenosyl-L-Methionine (SAMe) is a naturally

occurring

> > >>> amino acid found in every cell of the body. It has a wide range of

benefits

> > >>> including protecting the liver and cardiovascular system. In addition,

it

> > >>> has

> > >>> antidepressant action equal to and faster than FDA-approved drugs, and

is

> > >>> essential for the synthesis of melatonin. It also assists with sleep

> > >>> disorders, particularly those which are induced by the side effects of

> > >>> pharmaceutical drugs.

> > >>> b.. Phenylalanine. Phenylalanine is an amino acid that is used

by

> > >>> the

> > >>> body to make the neurotransmitter (chemical messenger) norepinephrine.

> > >>> Norepinephrine is believed to be in short supply in the brains of people

who

> > >>> are depressed. There is some evidence that taking in extra phenylalanine

> > >>> allows the brain to make more norepinephrine. There are several studies

that

> > >>> indicate that phenylalanine may work as well as antidepressant drugs.

> > >>> Although

> > >>> the studies are inconclusive, the anecdotal evidence is strong, and

there

> > >>> are

> > >>> virtually no known side effects, so it¹s worth trying.

> > >>> c.. Theanine. Anxiety is a close cousin to depression, and the

two

> > >>> often go hand in hand. Many people report that L-theanine works as well

as

> > >>> prescription anti-anxiety medications, but L-theanine is not addictive

or

> > >>> habit-forming.

> > >>> d.. 5-HTP. 5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) is an amino acid that

occurs

> > >>> naturally in the body and is the final step in the production of the

> > >>> neurotransmitter serotonin. 5-HTP is special in that it can cross the

blood

> > >>> brain barrier. It is extracted from the seeds of Griffonia

simplicifolia, an

> > >>> African tree that is grown mostly in Ghana and the Ivory Coast. The

> > >>> extraction

> > >>> process uses alcohol and produces an oily solid. The oily extract is

then

> > >>> purified into a dry solid. 5-HTP can also be made synthetically in the

> > >>> laboratory. The final product is the same as the one made by the body.

5-HTP

> > >>> has gained huge popularity in the treatment of insomnia, depression and

> > >>> obesity (among other uses). Today, 5-hydroxytrptophan is considered a

safe

> > >>> and

> > >>> effective treatment for these conditions.

> > >>> Herbal Remedies

> > >>> For the vast majority of people bothered by stress or depression,

a

> > >>> well

> > >>> designed herbal formula made from high quality herbs can prove

remarkably

> > >>> effective. Look for an herbal formula that contains herbs such as:

> > >>>

> > >>> a.. St. 's wort (Hypericum perforatum) as a standardized

extract

> > >>> and is licensed in Germany and other European countries as a treatment

for

> > >>> mild to moderate depression, anxiety and sleep disorders. Sometimes

called

> > >>> " Nature's Prozac, " St. 's wort helps relieve stress, anxiety, and

> > >>> tension.

> > >>> In Germany, it is the most popular antidepressant, outselling Prozac

3-1.

> > >>>

> > >>> More than 20 clinical studies have been completed using several

> > >>> different St. 's wort extracts. Most have shown antidepressant

action

> > >>> equal to standard prescription antidepressant drugs, without the side

> > >>> effects.

> > >>> St. ¹s Wart is now being studied in the first U.S.

government-sanctioned

> > >>> clinical trial, a three-year study sponsored by the Center for

Complementary

> > >>> and Alternative Medicine, based in Washington, D.C.

> > >>>

> > >>> Probably the greatest testament to its efficacy is how it has

been

> > >>> attacked in the press as " dangerous. " The case against it is that it

seems

> > >>> to

> > >>> heighten the dangers associated with MAO1 inhibitors, if you are

currently

> > >>> using such drugs. But this is a marvelous piece of propaganda

double-speak

> > >>> that transfers the danger from the antidepressants, where they belong,

to

> > >>> St.

> > >>> 's wort, which merely brings those dangers to the fore.

Orwell

> > >>> would be proud!

> > >>>

> > >>> b.. Ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba) extract is currently being used as an

> > >>> alternative for elderly patients with depression resistance to standard

drug

> > >>> therapy. This is because depression is often an early sign of cognitive

> > >>> decline and cerebrovascular insufficiency in elderly patients. In one

study,

> > >>> 40 patients, ages 51 to 78, with a diagnosis of resistant depression,

were

> > >>> randomized to receive either Ginkgo biloba extract or placebo for eight

> > >>> weeks.

> > >>> Patients in the ginkgo group received 80 mg of the extract three times

> > >>> daily.

> > >>> During the study, patients remained on their antidepressant drugs. In

> > >>> patients

> > >>> treated with ginkgo, there was a decline in the median Hamilton

Depression

> > >>> Scale scores from 14 to 7 after four weeks. This score further reduced

to

> > >>> 4.5

> > >>> after eight weeks. There was a one-point reduction in the placebo group

> > >>> after

> > >>> eight weeks. In addition to the significant improvement in symptoms of

> > >>> depression for the ginkgo group, there was also a noted improvement in

> > >>> overall

> > >>> cognitive function. No side effects were reported.

> > >>>

> > >>> c.. Valerian root. For centuries, Valerian has been used to

treat

> > >>> nervous tension and panic attacks. A wonderful herb, Valerian is calming

and

> > >>> quieting to the nervous system.

> > >>>

> > >>> d.. Kava kava is the herb of choice to relax the body, relieve

> > >>> stress,

> > >>> to combat mild to moderate anxiety, and for relief from headache and

back

> > >>> pain. Kava is now recognized by many doctors as an alternative to drugs

like

> > >>> Xanax and Valium. (And, as might be expected for something that works so

> > >>> well,

> > >>> Kava kava is under false attack.)

> > >>>

> > >>> e.. Lobelia is an extremely powerful anti-spasmodic and a

sedative.

> > >>> It

> > >>> helps improve breathing dramatically by dilating the bronchial tubes --

> > >>> great

> > >>> for asthmatics.

> > >>>

> > >>> f.. Passionflower is remarkably effective as a sedative to calm

> > >>> nerves

> > >>> that get on edge.

> > >>>

> > >>> g.. Black Cohosh. First used by the American Indians, Black

Cohosh

> > >>> works to soothe the body by reducing the rapidity of the pulse. Black

Cohosh

> > >>> also works internally to help soothe any nervous disease or spasm.

> > >>>

> > >>> h.. Skullcap, Hops, and Catnip. Three herbs that have a long

history

> > >>> as marvelously effective herbal tranquilizers, sedatives, and sleep

aids.

> > >>>

> > >>> i.. Mulungu. Researchers have validated the traditional use of

> > >>> Mulungu

> > >>> for anxiety and stress, where it was shown to alter anxiety-related

> > >>> responses.

> > >>> Hormonal Imbalance

> > >>> And let's not forget about hormones.

> > >>>

> > >>> Progesterone

> > >>> This is particularly important since women experience clinical

> > >>> depression twice as often as men. Over the years I have been

recommending

> > >>> progesterone crème to women, it has picked up the nickname from many of

> > >>> them:

> > >>> " The Happy Crème. " Any time progesterone levels drop such as during the

> > >>> monthly cycle, immediately after giving birth, or all the time if you

are in

> > >>> a

> > >>> state of estrogen dominance, depression is a likely result. Using a good

> > >>> progesterone crème can provide an almost instant turnaround in attitude.

> > >>>

> > >>> And while we're on the subject, let's talk about post partum

> > >>> depression.

> > >>> It's real. During the weeks leading up to birth, progesterone levels

have

> > >>> soared to levels 10-20 times normal. No wonder women seem to glow during

> > >>> pregnancy. But immediately after birth, progesterone levels plunge to

almost

> > >>> zero. No wonder so many women experience extreme, even psychotic levels

of

> > >>> depression. Simple supplementation with progesterone crème will resolve

the

> > >>> depression over 90% of the time. In fact, any doctor who recommends

> > >>> antidepressants for post partum depression without trying progesterone

crème

> > >>> first, should be named as an unindicted co-conspirator since they truly

> > >>> share

> > >>> the blame for any psychotic incidents that may result.

> > >>>

> > >>> Testosterone

> > >>> A growing body of evidence suggests that testosterone levels drop

as

> > >>> much as 40% in men between their early 40s and early 70s. And for 10 to

15

> > >>> percent of all men, those levels will dip below normal even as early as

> > >>> their

> > >>> 30s if there is stress, depression, personal life changes or

medications.

> > >>> This

> > >>> in turn causes a decrease, not only in sexual desire and performance,

but

> > >>> also

> > >>> in the competitive drive to succeed and accomplish in life -- which is

> > >>> frequently experienced as depression. In women, excessive estrogen in

the

> > >>> body

> > >>> causes a reduction in testosterone levels, which leads to a similar

decline

> > >>> in

> > >>> sexual desire and performance and a similar reduction in " life drive. "

> > >>> Again,

> > >>> frequently experienced as depression.

> > >>>

> > >>> In conclusion, depression can be common, but should not be taken

> > >>> lightly. A good, healthy program of daily exercise (which stimulates

> > >>> endorphins), low sugar foods, replacing depleted vitamins and minerals,

and

> > >>> proper supplementation can go a long way to helping us feel better. And,

it

> > >>> is

> > >>> not a bad idea to tell friends and family who have kids on

antidepressants

> > >>> that simple dietary changes and supplementation may be all that's

needed.

> > >>> Lastly, the mind is a powerful tool, and for those who are going through

> > >>> hard

> > >>> times, and if you haven't already done so, you might want to read

Chapter 15

> > >>> of Lessons from the Miracle Doctors (you can download a free copy at

> > >>> www.jonbarron.org) to see how you can reprogram the mind so that it more

> > >>> positively affects your body. And no matter what happens, remember: bad

> > >>> times

> > >>> eventually pass!

> > >>>

> > >>> # # #

> > >>>

> > >>> Misc

> > >>>

> > >>> a.. Index of archived newsletters and reports

> > >>>

> > >>> b.. Premium versions of Jon's formulas are now available at

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> > >>>

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> > >>>

> > >>> Sincerely,

> > >>>

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December 31, 2005

Lea,

I am so happy that you are getting to spend time with some of your family

this holiday week.

Lynda

At 11:29 AM 12/31/2005, you wrote:

>Thank you Rogene:

>

> sends his love to you too. He knows how important this group is for

>me. He is helping me to clean this morning. Sometimes this makes me feel

>guilty, because I feel that he deserves so much more from me. I should be

>the one taking care of him. He has so much of his own work to do, but I do

>appreciate the help.

>

>Honey, we have just had the most wonderful call from our granddaughter. She

>has asked if we could meet them (Mom, Dad and her three sisters) for lunch

>and then go to a movie with them. I cried and cried, because I have been

>saving a diamond ring for her but did not think that I would see her today.

>She turns 15 years old today. The diamond is small, but it is the best

>quality, and we hope that she will love it. We were determined to give it to

>her in person...and now we can, even though we had already sent a lovely

>gift through the mail which she loved. We are going to drive for an hour and

>a half, and so will they. We will be meeting in a city in mid-Alberta called

>Red Deer.

>

>Thank you for being there for us...we love you...Lea and

>~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~```

> Re: Re: Article on Antidepressants:

>

> > Happy New Year to you too Lea,

> >

> > I'm sure 2006 will be a better year for you. I know

> > you will miss your brother. From what you say about

> > him, I'm sure he would want you to be happy that he

> > lived such a full life and left this world with so

> > many people loving him! He wouldn't want you to spend

> > your life grieving for him.

> >

> > From what I'm seeing in your messages, your health has

> > made some improvements this past year - in spite of

> > living in a house with mold! Hopefully you'll get your

> > house situation straight this year and you begin your

> > final healing phase.

> >

> > We love and care for you so much Lea . . . and we

> > worry when you disappear occasionally! . . . Just know

> > you are appreciated and needed here!

> >

> > Happy New Year . . . Please give a big hug for

> > all of us! And ask him to give you one in return for

> > us!

> >

> > Rogene

> >

> > Opinions expressed are NOT meant to take the place of advice given by

> > licensed health care professionals. Consult your physician or licensed

> > health care professional before commencing any medical treatment.

> >

> > " Do not let either the medical authorities or the politicians mislead you.

> > Find out what the facts are, and make your own decisions about how to live

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December 31, 2005

Hi Molly,

Doctors don't care because they can just throw drugs at you and make you go

away, it's easier that way. My ND ordered them a year ago and I repeated

the test a few days ago an am waiting for the results. I take 5HTP because

of my previous results. Dr. Leu said I have depressed blood but I am not a

depressed person. If your doctor won't order the test for you, you can

order it from Dr. Leu. He'll send you the test and will interpret it for

you when the results come in.

Kenda

> I looked them up. Why don't doc ever order these before prescribing

> antidepressants? I

> am going to ask my doc.

>

>>>>>

>>>>> We all know why the FDA didn't do anything sooner -- big $$$! Catnip is

>>>>> also used to repel mosquitoes!

>>>>>

>>>>> Lea, have you tried exercise for your depression? Exercise increases

>>>>> endorphins, which help you to feel happy. I know you don't feel well most

>>>>> of the time but a little bit of exercise each day could help your

>>>>> depression

>>>>> tremendously.

>>>>>

>>>>> Kenda

>>>>>

>>>>>> Baseline of Health Newsletter: Depressed by AntidepressantsDearest

>>>>>> Friends:

>>>>>>

>>>>>> I was looking at the benefits of Catnip and at depression, and I found

>>>>>> this

>>>>>> article. Kenda, you will love this. My depression is not getting worse;

>>>>>> however, it is not getting better. has been home for one week, and

>>>>>> I

>>>>>> thought that having him home would be the cure. Today, we are going to

>>>>>> see

>>>>>> our

>>>>>> doctor to get his opinion on what we should do to stop the depression.

>>>>>>

>>>>>> Perhaps the group will benefit from my experience, because many of us are

>>>>>> suffering from this disease.

>>>>>>

>>>>>> Sending love to all......Lea

>>>>>> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~``

>>>>>>

>>>>>> Subscribe-----

>>>>>>

>>>>>> July 18, 2005

>>>>>>

>>>>>> Dear Readers:

>>>>>> A quick reminder that this month's special at Baseline Nutritionals

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>>>>>> a

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>>>>>> Essential Relief for free. That's one for you and one for someone you

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>>>>>>

>>>>>> And now the newsletter. In this issue's essay, Jon has some

>>>>>> revealing

>>>>>> comments on the recent FDA announcement concerning antidepressants.

>>>>>>

>>>>>> Depressed by Antidepressants

>>>>>> Jon Barron

>>>>>> At the same time Tom Cruise was fighting with Matt Lauer on NBC

>>>>>> concerning the value of psychiatrists and antidepressants, the FDA was

>>>>>> quietly

>>>>>> issuing a labeling directive that supported at least part of Tom's

>>>>>> position.

>>>>>> (It will be interesting to see if Matt Lauer ever mentions it.)

>>>>>>

>>>>>> In fact, the FDA has finally recognized the hazardous effects of

>>>>>> antidepressants and has recommended manufacturers of every kind of drug

>>>>>> --

>>>>>> from Paxil to Prozac to Zoloft -- add warning labels on their products.

>>>>>> The

>>>>>> new warning label in packaging will read:

>>>>>>

>>>>>> " Antidepressants increased the risk of suicidal thinking and

>>>>>> behavior

>>>>>> (suicidality) in short-term studies in children and adolescents with

>>>>>> Major

>>>>>> Depressive Disorder (MDD) and other psychiatric disorders. Anyone

>>>>>> considering

>>>>>> the use of [insert established name] or any other antidepressant in a

>>>>>> child

>>>>>> or

>>>>>> adolescent must balance this risk with the clinical need. Patients who

>>>>>> are

>>>>>> started on therapy should be observed closely for clinical worsening,

>>>>>> suicidality, or unusual changes in behavior. "

>>>>>>

>>>>>> This is major news -- we all know how difficult it is to force most

>>>>>> pharmaceutical companies to add any additional warnings on their

>>>>>> products.

>>>>>> The

>>>>>> FDA should be congratulated for finally taking this step. However, one

>>>>>> might

>>>>>> ask why they didn¹t act 10 years ago when the evidence was just as

>>>>>> compelling.

>>>>>> How many have needlessly died over the last 10 years because the FDA, and

>>>>>> in

>>>>>> fact the governmental agencies of most countries, failed to buck the

>>>>>> pressure

>>>>>> applied by the pharmaceutical companies to downplay the risks associated

>>>>>> with

>>>>>> antidepressants.

>>>>>>

>>>>>> The topic of antidepressants is particularly important in terms of

>>>>>> overall public safety because the violent side-effects caused by some of

>>>>>> these

>>>>>> drugs impacts more than just those on the drugs. An example is when you

>>>>>> have

>>>>>> children on antidepressants killing teachers at school and/or their own

>>>>>> family

>>>>>> members. Although this obviously does not occur in all cases, and it does

>>>>>> not

>>>>>> suggest that anyone on an antidepressant will kill their loved ones,

>>>>>> there

>>>>>> are

>>>>>> nevertheless enough cases to cause concern, especially with children.

>>>>>>

>>>>>> Let¹s look at the studies that led the FDA to take action.

>>>>>> The new warnings were the result of several placebo-controlled

>>>>>> studies

>>>>>> that involved 9 antidepressant drugs (SSRIs and others) in children and

>>>>>> adolescents with major depressive disorder (MDD), obsessive-compulsive

>>>>>> disorder (OCD), or other psychiatric disorders (a total of 24 trials

>>>>>> involving

>>>>>> over 4400 patients). As a side note, SSRIs are " selective serotonin

>>>>>> reuptake

>>>>>> inhibitors, " a specific type of antidepressant that pharmaceutical

>>>>>> companies

>>>>>> have developed to " manage the symptoms " associated with stress and

>>>>>> depression.

>>>>>> You might know them as Prozac, Zoloft, Paxil, Luvox, Celexa, Effexor and

>>>>>> Serzone.

>>>>>>

>>>>>> The combined results gave conclusive evidence that patients on

>>>>>> antidepressants were at greater risk of suicidal thinking or behavior

>>>>>> (suicidality) during the first few months of treatment than those on the

>>>>>> placebo. In fact, the risk of suicidal behavior when taking the drugs was

>>>>>> double compared to a placebo!

>>>>>>

>>>>>> But that's just the tip of the iceberg. What the FDA pointedly

>>>>>> avoided

>>>>>> studying was the well documented relationship between the use of

>>>>>> antidepressants and violence toward " others. " The following is just a

>>>>>> sampling

>>>>>> of some of the more " infamous " stories you might recognize:

>>>>>>

>>>>>> a.. July 2004 -- Emiri Padron was on Zoloft when she smothered

>>>>>> her

>>>>>> 10-month-old daughter with a stuffed animal and then stabbed herself.

>>>>>> b.. April 1999 -- , while on Luvox, an SSRI,

>>>>>> masterminded

>>>>>> the killing of 12 students and a teacher in Columbine. He and his partner

>>>>>> then

>>>>>> shot themselves.

>>>>>> c.. June 1998 Brynn Hartmann, the actor Phil Hartmann's wife,

>>>>>> was

>>>>>> on

>>>>>> Zoloft when she shot her husband and committed suicide.

>>>>>> d.. May 1998 -- Kip Kinkle, age 15 living in Oregon, was taking

>>>>>> Prozac

>>>>>> when he killed four people, including his own parents, and wounded 22

>>>>>> more.

>>>>>> e.. March 1998 -- Beck went on a bloody rampage at his

>>>>>> office,

>>>>>> the Connecticut Lottery Corp. headquarters, killing four senior lottery

>>>>>> officials before committing suicide. He was on 2 antidepressants,

>>>>>> including

>>>>>> Luvox.

>>>>>> f.. Oct 1997 -- Luke Woodham was also on an SSRI, when he killed

>>>>>> three

>>>>>> people, including his mother, and wounded six others.

>>>>>> These horrifying stories are only a fraction of the incidents

>>>>>> reported

>>>>>> monthly. Supporting evidence shows a trend. One study showed that

>>>>>> antidepressants cause mania and delusions of grandeur in one out of every

>>>>>> 25

>>>>>> children taking these drugs. Even more shocking, in 70% of all

>>>>>> murder/suicides

>>>>>> involving women and children, the women were on SSRIs. And keep in mind,

>>>>>> those

>>>>>> drugs are supposed to " enhance " mood! (I guess it all depends on what

>>>>>> your

>>>>>> definition of enhance is.) With many children under the age of 3 already

>>>>>> on

>>>>>> Prozac, we may have only seen the barest hint of where this problem is

>>>>>> truly

>>>>>> headed. Oh yes, and now you can even buy special kid-friendly " flavored "

>>>>>> antidepressants. " What a world! What a world! "

>>>>>>

>>>>>> To be objective, antidepressants are important for some people in

>>>>>> special cases such as those diagnosed with severe schizophrenia, bipolar

>>>>>> disorder, and other severe mental disorders -- or those who refuse to

>>>>>> take

>>>>>> any

>>>>>> other steps to correct their problems. These mental illnesses are so

>>>>>> debilitating that the risks associated with the drugs may be worth it.

>>>>>> But

>>>>>> for

>>>>>> the majority of us who suffer from the typical daily disappointments in

>>>>>> our

>>>>>> lives, short periods of depression are common and can usually be

>>>>>> eliminated

>>>>>> through various remedies with minimal side effects. At least, we should

>>>>>> think

>>>>>> twice before we simply pop a pill. To brag that we are a " Prozac Nation "

>>>>>> is

>>>>>> not only sad; it's dangerous.

>>>>>>

>>>>>> Why do we get depressed in the first place?

>>>>>> Depression is the body¹s way of forcing us to recognize that

>>>>>> something

>>>>>> is wrong. For a simplified explanation, if you set your hand on a hot

>>>>>> burner,

>>>>>> it burns the skin and sends painful signals to the brain, reminding us to

>>>>>> remove our hand. Similarly, when we suffer a deeply emotional trauma or

>>>>>> situation, the brain tells us to fix the problem and sends your brain

>>>>>> " alerts "

>>>>>> through a series of emotion reactions, one being depression. If the

>>>>>> alerts

>>>>>> continue, one can fall deeper into a depressed state until action is

>>>>>> taken

>>>>>> to

>>>>>> prevent further emotional trauma.

>>>>>>

>>>>>> It seems, however, that today's psychiatric community is too

>>>>>> " impatient "

>>>>>> to encourage us to go through this process naturally. According to health

>>>>>> experts, they now define " major depression " as someone having " the blues "

>>>>>> for

>>>>>> more than two weeks. Right!! If anyone has had a death in the family, a

>>>>>> major

>>>>>> illness, a mid-sized financial set-back, or an emotional break-up --

>>>>>> which

>>>>>> includes the entire population -- then according to health experts, all

>>>>>> of

>>>>>> us

>>>>>> should be on antidepressant drugs at some point in our lives. (Geez, that

>>>>>> should be good for sales.) The bottom line is that getting over a major

>>>>>> life-altering situation in just two weeks is the exception rather than

>>>>>> the

>>>>>> rule.

>>>>>>

>>>>>> Hey, if any of you are on antidepressants, or were at some time,

>>>>>> it's

>>>>>> not hard to understand why. Doctors and the mass media scare us with

>>>>>> their

>>>>>> statements such as " depression is associated with abnormal functioning of

>>>>>> the

>>>>>> brain. " We are then bombarded with all the details about the deficient

>>>>>> neurotransmitters in the brain and our dysfunctional synaptic cleft. Ahh!

>>>>>> " Sounds like brain damage. Sure, give me some pillsŠquickly! " Wait a

>>>>>> minute.

>>>>>> They forgot to explain that we still have no conclusive evidence as to

>>>>>> why

>>>>>> people have the chemical imbalances in the first place. Did our brain

>>>>>> just

>>>>>> suddenly change or were there outside circumstances that caused it? Did

>>>>>> our

>>>>>> thoughts, reactions, and emotions cause the imbalance? Were nutritional

>>>>>> factors involved? Did we suddenly experience a major hormonal change such

>>>>>> as

>>>>>> PMS or Post Partum Depression? If so, nine times out of ten there are

>>>>>> other

>>>>>> remedies available besides drugs -- remedies that do not share the

>>>>>> devastating

>>>>>> side effects associated with those drugs.

>>>>>>

>>>>>> Instead of automatically popping a pill when we are sad, perhaps we

>>>>>> should find ways to correct the underlying problem in our bodies so it

>>>>>> can

>>>>>> heal itself. It may take a true leap of faith, especially when the mind

>>>>>> wants

>>>>>> to focus on the negative, but the success after the fight of making

>>>>>> ourselves

>>>>>> content might be worth it. As some say, being happy is a choice! The more

>>>>>> you

>>>>>> work at it, the better you get.

>>>>>>

>>>>>> I want to reiterate that this does not mean we should look at any

>>>>>> problem as insignificant or that ignoring a feeling of sadness,

>>>>>> confusion,

>>>>>> exhaustion, or lack of interest in daily activities is going to make the

>>>>>> feelings go away. Actually, ignoring depression could simply exacerbate

>>>>>> the

>>>>>> problem. An emotional injury is like a physical injury: it takes time and

>>>>>> attention to heal. A walk on the beach, a laugh with a friend, or simply

>>>>>> taking a deep breath can go a long way. We can also follow certain, more

>>>>>> natural remedies to help our bodies heal. These include dietary

>>>>>> modifications,

>>>>>> daily exercise, supportive treatment with vitamins and minerals, and

>>>>>> selective

>>>>>> supplementation.

>>>>>>

>>>>>> Vitamin and Mineral Therapy

>>>>>> Vitamin and mineral deficiencies can cause depression and

>>>>>> correcting

>>>>>> these deficiencies is often a safe, fast, and inexpensive way to

>>>>>> relieving

>>>>>> depression. Note: alcohol, smoking, stress, and excess sugar accelerate

>>>>>> the

>>>>>> depletion of many key antidepressive vitamins and minerals from the body,

>>>>>> as

>>>>>> does depression itself. Isn't that a kick in the head: depression begets

>>>>>> depression? Deficiencies in any of the following vitamins and minerals

>>>>>> can

>>>>>> contribute significantly to depression:

>>>>>>

>>>>>> a.. Vitamin B6

>>>>>> b.. Folic acid

>>>>>> c.. Vitamin B12

>>>>>> d.. Vitamin C

>>>>>> e.. Magnesium

>>>>>> f.. Calcium

>>>>>> g.. Trace minerals

>>>>>> Amino Acids

>>>>>> Supplementing with amino acids is also a way to help relieve

>>>>>> depression.

>>>>>> These include:

>>>>>>

>>>>>> a.. SAMe. S-Adenosyl-L-Methionine (SAMe) is a naturally occurring

>>>>>> amino acid found in every cell of the body. It has a wide range of

>>>>>> benefits

>>>>>> including protecting the liver and cardiovascular system. In addition, it

>>>>>> has

>>>>>> antidepressant action equal to and faster than FDA-approved drugs, and is

>>>>>> essential for the synthesis of melatonin. It also assists with sleep

>>>>>> disorders, particularly those which are induced by the side effects of

>>>>>> pharmaceutical drugs.

>>>>>> b.. Phenylalanine. Phenylalanine is an amino acid that is used by

>>>>>> the

>>>>>> body to make the neurotransmitter (chemical messenger) norepinephrine.

>>>>>> Norepinephrine is believed to be in short supply in the brains of people

>>>>>> who

>>>>>> are depressed. There is some evidence that taking in extra phenylalanine

>>>>>> allows the brain to make more norepinephrine. There are several studies

>>>>>> that

>>>>>> indicate that phenylalanine may work as well as antidepressant drugs.

>>>>>> Although

>>>>>> the studies are inconclusive, the anecdotal evidence is strong, and there

>>>>>> are

>>>>>> virtually no known side effects, so it¹s worth trying.

>>>>>> c.. Theanine. Anxiety is a close cousin to depression, and the

>>>>>> two

>>>>>> often go hand in hand. Many people report that L-theanine works as well

>>>>>> as

>>>>>> prescription anti-anxiety medications, but L-theanine is not addictive or

>>>>>> habit-forming.

>>>>>> d.. 5-HTP. 5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) is an amino acid that

>>>>>> occurs

>>>>>> naturally in the body and is the final step in the production of the

>>>>>> neurotransmitter serotonin. 5-HTP is special in that it can cross the

>>>>>> blood

>>>>>> brain barrier. It is extracted from the seeds of Griffonia simplicifolia,

>>>>>> an

>>>>>> African tree that is grown mostly in Ghana and the Ivory Coast. The

>>>>>> extraction

>>>>>> process uses alcohol and produces an oily solid. The oily extract is then

>>>>>> purified into a dry solid. 5-HTP can also be made synthetically in the

>>>>>> laboratory. The final product is the same as the one made by the body.

>>>>>> 5-HTP

>>>>>> has gained huge popularity in the treatment of insomnia, depression and

>>>>>> obesity (among other uses). Today, 5-hydroxytrptophan is considered a

>>>>>> safe

>>>>>> and

>>>>>> effective treatment for these conditions.

>>>>>> Herbal Remedies

>>>>>> For the vast majority of people bothered by stress or depression, a

>>>>>> well

>>>>>> designed herbal formula made from high quality herbs can prove remarkably

>>>>>> effective. Look for an herbal formula that contains herbs such as:

>>>>>>

>>>>>> a.. St. 's wort (Hypericum perforatum) as a standardized

>>>>>> extract

>>>>>> and is licensed in Germany and other European countries as a treatment

>>>>>> for

>>>>>> mild to moderate depression, anxiety and sleep disorders. Sometimes

>>>>>> called

>>>>>> " Nature's Prozac, " St. 's wort helps relieve stress, anxiety, and

>>>>>> tension.

>>>>>> In Germany, it is the most popular antidepressant, outselling Prozac 3-1.

>>>>>>

>>>>>> More than 20 clinical studies have been completed using several

>>>>>> different St. 's wort extracts. Most have shown antidepressant action

>>>>>> equal to standard prescription antidepressant drugs, without the side

>>>>>> effects.

>>>>>> St. ¹s Wart is now being studied in the first U.S.

>>>>>> government-sanctioned

>>>>>> clinical trial, a three-year study sponsored by the Center for

>>>>>> Complementary

>>>>>> and Alternative Medicine, based in Washington, D.C.

>>>>>>

>>>>>> Probably the greatest testament to its efficacy is how it has

>>>>>> been

>>>>>> attacked in the press as " dangerous. " The case against it is that it

>>>>>> seems

>>>>>> to

>>>>>> heighten the dangers associated with MAO1 inhibitors, if you are

>>>>>> currently

>>>>>> using such drugs. But this is a marvelous piece of propaganda

>>>>>> double-speak

>>>>>> that transfers the danger from the antidepressants, where they belong, to

>>>>>> St.

>>>>>> 's wort, which merely brings those dangers to the fore. Orwell

>>>>>> would be proud!

>>>>>>

>>>>>> b.. Ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba) extract is currently being used as an

>>>>>> alternative for elderly patients with depression resistance to standard

>>>>>> drug

>>>>>> therapy. This is because depression is often an early sign of cognitive

>>>>>> decline and cerebrovascular insufficiency in elderly patients. In one

>>>>>> study,

>>>>>> 40 patients, ages 51 to 78, with a diagnosis of resistant depression,

>>>>>> were

>>>>>> randomized to receive either Ginkgo biloba extract or placebo for eight

>>>>>> weeks.

>>>>>> Patients in the ginkgo group received 80 mg of the extract three times

>>>>>> daily.

>>>>>> During the study, patients remained on their antidepressant drugs. In

>>>>>> patients

>>>>>> treated with ginkgo, there was a decline in the median Hamilton

>>>>>> Depression

>>>>>> Scale scores from 14 to 7 after four weeks. This score further reduced to

>>>>>> 4.5

>>>>>> after eight weeks. There was a one-point reduction in the placebo group

>>>>>> after

>>>>>> eight weeks. In addition to the significant improvement in symptoms of

>>>>>> depression for the ginkgo group, there was also a noted improvement in

>>>>>> overall

>>>>>> cognitive function. No side effects were reported.

>>>>>>

>>>>>> c.. Valerian root. For centuries, Valerian has been used to treat

>>>>>> nervous tension and panic attacks. A wonderful herb, Valerian is calming

>>>>>> and

>>>>>> quieting to the nervous system.

>>>>>>

>>>>>> d.. Kava kava is the herb of choice to relax the body, relieve

>>>>>> stress,

>>>>>> to combat mild to moderate anxiety, and for relief from headache and back

>>>>>> pain. Kava is now recognized by many doctors as an alternative to drugs

>>>>>> like

>>>>>> Xanax and Valium. (And, as might be expected for something that works so

>>>>>> well,

>>>>>> Kava kava is under false attack.)

>>>>>>

>>>>>> e.. Lobelia is an extremely powerful anti-spasmodic and a

>>>>>> sedative.

>>>>>> It

>>>>>> helps improve breathing dramatically by dilating the bronchial tubes --

>>>>>> great

>>>>>> for asthmatics.

>>>>>>

>>>>>> f.. Passionflower is remarkably effective as a sedative to calm

>>>>>> nerves

>>>>>> that get on edge.

>>>>>>

>>>>>> g.. Black Cohosh. First used by the American Indians, Black

>>>>>> Cohosh

>>>>>> works to soothe the body by reducing the rapidity of the pulse. Black

>>>>>> Cohosh

>>>>>> also works internally to help soothe any nervous disease or spasm.

>>>>>>

>>>>>> h.. Skullcap, Hops, and Catnip. Three herbs that have a long

>>>>>> history

>>>>>> as marvelously effective herbal tranquilizers, sedatives, and sleep aids.

>>>>>>

>>>>>> i.. Mulungu. Researchers have validated the traditional use of

>>>>>> Mulungu

>>>>>> for anxiety and stress, where it was shown to alter anxiety-related

>>>>>> responses.

>>>>>> Hormonal Imbalance

>>>>>> And let's not forget about hormones.

>>>>>>

>>>>>> Progesterone

>>>>>> This is particularly important since women experience clinical

>>>>>> depression twice as often as men. Over the years I have been recommending

>>>>>> progesterone crème to women, it has picked up the nickname from many of

>>>>>> them:

>>>>>> " The Happy Crème. " Any time progesterone levels drop such as during the

>>>>>> monthly cycle, immediately after giving birth, or all the time if you are

>>>>>> in

>>>>>> a

>>>>>> state of estrogen dominance, depression is a likely result. Using a good

>>>>>> progesterone crème can provide an almost instant turnaround in attitude.

>>>>>>

>>>>>> And while we're on the subject, let's talk about post partum

>>>>>> depression.

>>>>>> It's real. During the weeks leading up to birth, progesterone levels have

>>>>>> soared to levels 10-20 times normal. No wonder women seem to glow during

>>>>>> pregnancy. But immediately after birth, progesterone levels plunge to

>>>>>> almost

>>>>>> zero. No wonder so many women experience extreme, even psychotic levels

>>>>>> of

>>>>>> depression. Simple supplementation with progesterone crème will resolve

>>>>>> the

>>>>>> depression over 90% of the time. In fact, any doctor who recommends

>>>>>> antidepressants for post partum depression without trying progesterone

>>>>>> crème

>>>>>> first, should be named as an unindicted co-conspirator since they truly

>>>>>> share

>>>>>> the blame for any psychotic incidents that may result.

>>>>>>

>>>>>> Testosterone

>>>>>> A growing body of evidence suggests that testosterone levels drop

>>>>>> as

>>>>>> much as 40% in men between their early 40s and early 70s. And for 10 to

>>>>>> 15

>>>>>> percent of all men, those levels will dip below normal even as early as

>>>>>> their

>>>>>> 30s if there is stress, depression, personal life changes or medications.

>>>>>> This

>>>>>> in turn causes a decrease, not only in sexual desire and performance, but

>>>>>> also

>>>>>> in the competitive drive to succeed and accomplish in life -- which is

>>>>>> frequently experienced as depression. In women, excessive estrogen in the

>>>>>> body

>>>>>> causes a reduction in testosterone levels, which leads to a similar

>>>>>> decline

>>>>>> in

>>>>>> sexual desire and performance and a similar reduction in " life drive. "

>>>>>> Again,

>>>>>> frequently experienced as depression.

>>>>>>

>>>>>> In conclusion, depression can be common, but should not be taken

>>>>>> lightly. A good, healthy program of daily exercise (which stimulates

>>>>>> endorphins), low sugar foods, replacing depleted vitamins and minerals,

>>>>>> and

>>>>>> proper supplementation can go a long way to helping us feel better. And,

>>>>>> it

>>>>>> is

>>>>>> not a bad idea to tell friends and family who have kids on

>>>>>> antidepressants

>>>>>> that simple dietary changes and supplementation may be all that's needed.

>>>>>> Lastly, the mind is a powerful tool, and for those who are going through

>>>>>> hard

>>>>>> times, and if you haven't already done so, you might want to read Chapter

>>>>>> 15

>>>>>> of Lessons from the Miracle Doctors (you can download a free copy at

>>>>>> www.jonbarron.org) to see how you can reprogram the mind so that it more

>>>>>> positively affects your body. And no matter what happens, remember: bad

>>>>>> times

>>>>>> eventually pass!

>>>>>>

>>>>>> # # #

>>>>>>

>>>>>> Misc

>>>>>>

>>>>>> a.. Index of archived newsletters and reports

>>>>>>

>>>>>> b.. Premium versions of Jon's formulas are now available at

>>>>>> www.baselinenutritionals.com

>>>>>>

>>>>>> c.. Please note. Despite claims to the contrary on the internet,

>>>>>> Jon

>>>>>> Barron is not associated with Healing America and does not oversee their

>>>>>> formulas or their ingredient sourcing, and no longer licenses the use of

>>>>>> the

>>>>>> Barron Effect in the processing of their herbal tinctures.

>>>>>>

>>>>>> d.. For those of you who have already written reviews for Jon

>>>>>> Barron's

>>>>>> Lessons from the Miracle Doctors on the Amazon.com website, thanks for

>>>>>> your

>>>>>> support. For the rest of you, feel free to log on and write a review.

>>>>>> Every

>>>>>> good review helps. Thanks for your support.

>>>>>>

>>>>>> Sincerely,

>>>>>>

>>>>>> Barron

>>>>>> Baseline of Health Foundation

>>>>>>

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>>>>>>

>>>>>> Note: our mailing list is kept completely confidential

>>>>>> and is used solely to inform our subscribers.

>>>>>>

>>>>>> The information provided in this newsletter is for informational

>>>>>> purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for advice from your

>>>>>> physician or other health care professional or any information contained

>>>>>> on

>>>>>> or

>>>>>> in any product label or packaging. You should not use the information in

>>>>>> this

>>>>>> newsletter for diagnosis or treatment of any health problem or for

>>>>>> prescription of any medication or other treatment. You should consult

>>>>>> with a

>>>>>> healthcare professional before starting any diet, exercise or

>>>>>> supplementation

>>>>>> program, before taking any medication, or if you have or suspect you

>>>>>> might

>>>>>> have a health problem. You should not stop taking any medication without

>>>>>> first

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>>>>>>

>>>>>

>>>>

>>>> Opinions expressed are NOT meant to take the place of advice given by

>>>> licensed

>>>> health care professionals. Consult your physician or licensed health care

>>>> professional before commencing any medical treatment.

>>>>

>>>> " Do not let either the medical authorities or the politicians mislead you.

>>>> Find out what the facts are, and make your own decisions about how to live

>>>> a

>>>> happy life and how to work for a better world. " - Linus ing, two-time

>>>> Nobel Prize Winner (1954, Chemistry; 1963, Peace)

>>>>

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December 31, 2005

I am so happy for you Lea. It is just what the doctor ordered.

Lynda

At 06:03 PM 12/31/2005, you wrote:

>Lynda, we have just come in and we had a lovely time. Jocelyn loved the ring

>and she was so pleased just to see us. This is the kind of medicine that I

>need because family is so important to me. The weather was terrible, it was

>so foggy both ways, but we are home safe and that is all that matters...we

>could not go to the movie due to the weather.

>

>Sending love to a special lady.........Lea

>~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~``

> Re: Re: Article on Antidepressants:

> >>

> >> > Happy New Year to you too Lea,

> >> >

> >> > I'm sure 2006 will be a better year for you. I know

> >> > you will miss your brother. From what you say about

> >> > him, I'm sure he would want you to be happy that he

> >> > lived such a full life and left this world with so

> >> > many people loving him! He wouldn't want you to spend

> >> > your life grieving for him.

> >> >

> >> > From what I'm seeing in your messages, your health has

> >> > made some improvements this past year - in spite of

> >> > living in a house with mold! Hopefully you'll get your

> >> > house situation straight this year and you begin your

> >> > final healing phase.

> >> >

> >> > We love and care for you so much Lea . . . and we

> >> > worry when you disappear occasionally! . . . Just know

> >> > you are appreciated and needed here!

> >> >

> >> > Happy New Year . . . Please give a big hug for

> >> > all of us! And ask him to give you one in return for

> >> > us!

> >> >

> >> > Rogene

> >> >

> >> > Opinions expressed are NOT meant to take the place of advice given by

> >> > licensed health care professionals. Consult your physician or licensed

> >> > health care professional before commencing any medical treatment.

> >> >

> >> > " Do not let either the medical authorities or the politicians mislead

> >> > you.

> >> > Find out what the facts are, and make your own decisions about how to

> >> > live

> >> > a happy life and how to work for a better world. " - Linus ing,

> >> > two-time Nobel Prize Winner (1954, Chemistry; 1963, Peace)

> >> >

> >> > See our photos website! Enter " implants " for access at this link:

> >> >

> >>

>

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December 31, 2005

Oh Lea,

I'm so happy for you! . . . I know you had a wonderful

day! . . . What a wonderful way to end the year!

Happy New Year!

Love,

Rogene

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