Depression Folk Remedies
Many people suffer from depression, and it is something that is a chronic condition for many folks. It can be a mild case that happens just once in a while and is commonly known as “the blues”, or it can become so severe that many resort to suicide to relieve the suffering.
Many doctors believe that depression is mainly caused by chemical imbalances in the brain and prescribe anti-depressant medications that may or may not work. And, many of these medications have in many cases caused more harm than good. Nature, however, may provide several very safe and very effective alternatives. Here are a few.
In a cup of very hot water add 2 to 3 teaspoons of Apple cider vinegar, 1/8 teaspoon of baking soda, and 5 to 6 dashes of cayenne pepper. (Be careful not to inhale the cayenne pepper!) Drink this mixture while it’s hot on an empty stomach and sip it slowly.
Drink a mixture of lemon juice and cayenne pepper as a morning tea. It works great as an immunity and mood booster.Â
Do a dose of apple cider vinegar every day. Start with about a teaspoon a day. Increase as desired. It seems to help boost the mood and improve sleep.
St. John’s Wort For Depression
St. John’s Wort has been clinically proven to help with depression, anxiety and better sleeping. Clinical testing has shown St. John’s Wort to be equal to or better than standard 
anti-depressant drugs, but with little or no side effects.
You can get St. John’s Wort in capsules or tablets, tea or liquid extract. Any health store will have St. John’s Wort available. The tablets can often be found in supermarkets and department stores.
As with any herbal remedy it takes time for St. John’s Wort to build up in your system, so don’t expect dramatic results right away. Depending upon the person it takes anywhere from four to six weeks for St. John’s Wort to build up in your system enough to produce the full effect.
Possible side effects of St. John’s Wort: an increase in sensitivity to light, dizziness, dry mouth and fatigue. St. John’s Wort is not recommended for women who are pregnant or nursing, people with bipolar disorder, or liver or kidney disease.
Although St John’s Wort is most commonly used for the treatment of sleep disorders and depression it is an amazing herb with many other healing properties.
St John’s Wort was originally indigenous to Europe, but it was brought to the United States by the immigrants and now grows wild across much of the country.
Learn more about the amazing properties of St. John’s Wort
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