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  1. electrotherapy
    the therapeutic application of electricity to the body
    Cranial Electrotherapy Stimulation (CES) Provides an Alternative Non-Drug Treatment
    3/23/2010 - Cranial Electrotherapy Stimulation (CES) is non-invasive alternative therapy that involves passing very small electrical impulses (micro-currents) across the base of the skull.
  2. methionine
    a crystalline amino acid containing sulfur
    Natural Supplement Found Superior to Prescription Antidepressants
    9/28/2010 - According to two recent studies, the natural dietary supplement SAMe (S-adenosyl-L-methionine) can be more effective than prescription antidepressants in relieving depression, including severe depression.
  3. debilitate
    make weak
    Depression news, articles and information:
    Omega-3 fats hold the key to curing depression in the elderly
    6/9/2011 - Omega-3 fats are part of our nutritional heritage and are shown to play a crucial role in the prevention and treatment of debilitating conditions such as clinical depression throughout all phases of life and especially in the elderly.
  4. monger
    someone who maintains an inventory of goods to be sold
    The Mothers Act Disease Mongering Campaign - Part V
    8/28/2009 - This is part four of an article series by Evelyn Pringle.
  5. reuptake
    a process of using up or consuming again
    In a meta-analysis of six prior studies on both the older tricyclic and the newer selective serotonin reuptake...
  6. tricyclic
    an antidepressant drug that acts by blocking the reuptake of norepinephrine and serotonin and thus making more of those substances available to act on receptors in the brain
    In a meta-analysis of six prior studies on both the older tricyclic and the newer selective serotonin reuptake...
  7. photon
    a tiny bundle of matter that transmits light
    Photons from the sun are stored in the DNA of the sunflower, making its seed resonate with the photons in...
  8. kinesiology
    the study of the mechanics and anatomy of human movement
    Physical Activity Offers Hope for Fatigue and Depression
    1/7/2010 - Published online November 30th 2009, in advance of the print edition of Psychosomatic Medicine, a new study by Dr. Edward McAuley, Professor of Kinesiology and Community Health at the University of Illinois in Champaign, has found that physical activity may reduce depression and fatigue by increasing...
  9. genetic mutation
    any event that changes genetic structure
    Psych Setback: New Study Demolishes Genetic Link to Depression
    11/4/2009 - A new analysis has strongly refuted a previous claim that a certain genetic mutation could predispose people toward clinical depression.
  10. psychoactive
    affecting the mind or mood or other mental processes
    Adults and kids buck depression, anxiety and hyperactivity with exercise
    2/20/2011 - Antidepressants, ADHD drugs and other psychoactive medications are not only damaging to one's health, they can also be life-threatening.
  11. analgesic
    capable of relieving pain
    Lavender Alleviates Symptoms of Migraine Headaches
    5/22/2010 - Gentle and soothing, the common herb lavender has strong analgesic effects useful for treatment of migraines and migraine-related depression.
  12. endocrinology
    the branch of medicine dealing with the endocrine glands and their secretions
    Low vitamin D causes depression in older people
    9/28/2010 - Insufficient levels of vitamin D have been linked to a higher risk of depression in adults over the age of 65, in a study conducted by researchers from the National Institute on Aging in Baltimore and published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism.
  13. obstetric
    of or relating to or used in or practicing obstetrics
    Acupuncture treats depression during pregnancy (without chemical drugs)
    7/6/2010 - Acupuncture relives the symptoms of depression during pregnancy better than a placebo and potentially as well as pharmaceutical antidepressants, according to a study conducted by researchers from Stanford University and published in the journal Obstetrics & Gynecology.
  14. cranial
    relating to the part of the skull that encloses the brain
    Cranial Electrotherapy Stimulation (CES) Provides an Alternative Non-Drug Treatment
    3/23/2010 - Cranial Electrotherapy Stimulation (CES) is non-invasive alternative therapy that involves passing very small electrical impulses (micro-currents) across the base of the skull.
  15. inhibitor
    a substance that slows or stops an activity
    An astounding number of Americans, some 27 million, are now taking selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) like Prozac, Zoloft...
  16. allopathic
    of or relating to the practice of allopathy
    5/12/2011 - Aside from the many self-inflicted and medically induced causes of illness such as smoking, poor nutrition, alcohol and drug abuse, pharmaceutical side effects, allopathic suppression, and surgeries gone awry, perhaps the most common "natural" cause of chronic illness is unresolved grief.
  17. profiteer
    one who makes excessive money on sales of scarce goods
    The Mothers Act Disease Mongering Campaign - Part I
    7/16/2009 - The Mothers Act represents the ultimate example of disease mongering at its worst because the eight-year attempt to pass this federal legislation has evolved into profiteering never before exhibited so conspicuously.
  18. placebo
    an innocuous or inert medication
    Acupuncture treats depression during pregnancy (without chemical drugs)
    7/6/2010 - Acupuncture relives the symptoms of depression during pregnancy better than a placebo and potentially as well as pharmaceutical antidepressants, according to a study conducted by researchers from Stanford University and published in the journal Obstetrics & Gynecology.
  19. homeopathy
    a method of treating disease with small amounts of remedies that, in large amounts in healthy people, produce symptoms similar to those being treated
    Cure depression with homeopathy
    4/18/2011 - Depression can be a debilitating problem to have.
  20. geriatric
    of or relating to the aged
    A study recently published in the American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry found that weekly tai chi exercises...
  21. electromagnet
    a temporary magnet made by coiling wire around an iron core
    Depression can be treated with electromagnets (better than drugs)
    9/25/2010 - A therapy known as repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS), which involves inducing electromagnetic fields in the brain, may ease the symptoms of depression in hard-to-treat patients better than antidepressant drugs, researchers have found.
  22. somatic
    characteristic of the body as opposed to the mind or spirit
    Proven to release dopamine responsible for pleasure, music shows promise in the treatment of mental and somatic illnesses.
  23. chromium
    a hard brittle multivalent metallic element
    Mental Health Tied to Chromium and Insulin
    6/9/2009 - Long known for its beneficial effects on blood sugar, chromium (Cr) has most recently been tied to cognitive health as well.
Created on Thu Oct 13 00:17:45 EDT 2011

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