The Prozac Alternative: Natural Relief from Depression with St. John's Wort, Kava, Ginkgo, 5-HTP, Homeopathy, and Other Alternative Therapies

ALTERNATIVE HEALTH / SELF-HELP In the early 1990s the sale of Prozac exceeded the sale of all other antidepressant drugs in both American and world markets. But today the herb Saint John's wort is recommended 3 to 1 over Prozac as a treatment for depression in European countries such as Germany, and many other natural remedies have emerged that are less expensive than Prozac and that are without its many side-effects. _The Prozac Alternative_ is the first book to offer a comprehensive look at St. John's wort's history, performance in medical studies, and current clinical uses, and to provide information on all other important natural therapies for depression. Remedies discussed include kava, the Pacific herb that relieves stress and anxiety; 5-HTP, the amino acid able to boost serotonin and endorphin levels; homeopathy, which customizes remedies for specific personality types; and ginkgo, phenylalanine, tyrosine, and the B vitamins, all valuable for improving mental health. With simple, straightforward talk on depression and an extensive resource section, _The Prozac Alternative_ is ideal for responsible consumers who want to know all the facts and all the alternatives before deciding what will work best for them. RAN KNISHINSKY is a professional health researcher and writer and the founder of NutraConsulting, a consulting firm to the natural products industry. He is the author of _Prickly Pear Cactus Medicine_ and _The Clay Cure_.