Chapter Summaries: Empowering New Approaches for Treating Depression


Depression is an imbalance that affects body, mind and spirit. Its pervasive consequences demand inclusive holistic treatment. In this comprehensive guide, nine nationally known experts from a wide range of alternative/complementary therapies offer exciting new solutions for relieving depression by treating the whole person--because depression cannot be healed by antidepressants alone.

  • The Natural Pharmacy: herbal remedies from valerian to St. John's Wort
  • Nutritional Therapy: dietary factors, vitamins, minerals & amino acids
  • Naturopathic Medicine: a comprehensive natural program
  • Homeopathy: natural remedies for anxiety & depression
  • Mind-Body Approach: depression as emotional pain
  • Women and Depression:an integrated, holistic approach
  • Ayurveda: dietary therapies, detoxification and other ancient techniques
  • Qigong & Chinese Medicine: ancient exercises for vitality and longevity
  • Spiritual Transformation: the process of psychospiritual integration