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Friday, October 28th, 2005
Listen to Depression Podcast
In this podcast, Portland naturopathic doctors, Dr. Greg Eckel and Dr. Greg Nigh discuss depression and the issues that are associated with it. They’ll discuss the conventional way of treating depression, which is usually with a prescription, which may do more damage in the long run. But is it a disease or is it a symptom of something else that may be going on? They will then tell you what the naturopathic way of treating depression is, which includes a comprehensive plan, much of what the patient can implement on their own.
Tags: depression, Dr. Greg Eckel, Dr. Greg Nigh, Naturopathic medicine
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Essential Fatty Acids and Depression
Sunday, June 5th, 2005
It is widely accepted that diet had a profound influence on health. The occurrence of the most significant chronic diseases in this country – cancer, cardiovascular disease and diabetes – are all significantly influenced by the diet. While the role of nutrition on the health of our bodies now makes regular headlines, the role of nutrition on mental health is less well known.
There are many reasons that an individual might experience depression. Stress, circumstances and traumas can all be causes. Conventional medicine also focuses extensively (almost exclusively) on the role of brain chemicals called neurotransmitters. Some of the most popular and profitable drugs are designed to increase the levels of neurotransmitters such as serotonin, norepinephrine or dopamine. (more…)
Tags: depression, Diet, Nutrition, omega-3, omega-6
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