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"Based on 24 trials the FDA stated that they believed the risk was twice as great for children on antidepressants as compared with those on placebo.18 It was unfortunate that the FDA did not issue a similar warning for adult use as the German drug regulators felt would be necessary if Prozac were ever to be approved in Germany. That was 1985, two years before Prozac began to be prescribed in our nation." - Dr. Timothy Scott, America Fooled: The Truth About antidepressants, Antipsychotics and How We've Been Deceived (Get the book.)

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"The earlier reports involved only adults, but that was before widespread use of antidepressants by children became common. Amotivational syndrome is also known as frontal lobe syndrome. The frontal lobes located just behind our foreheads hold within their cells our personality, more than any other part of the brain. People who have damaged frontal lobes may still score well on intelligence tests and may not experience memory loss, but they are likely to suffer dramatic changes in their personalities." - Dr. Timothy Scott, America Fooled: The Truth About antidepressants, Antipsychotics and How We've Been Deceived (Get the book.) "The Columbia University study is not alone in suggesting that we are doing irreparable harm to children with antidepressants. A subsequent study that came out of the laboratories of the National Institutes of Health began, "There is growing evidence that serotonin has major influences on brain development in mammals."54 The NIH researchers performed a simple whisker stimulation procedure on the mice and measured their cerebral responses. It was a highly sophisticated experiment that boils down to one simple truth. Serotonin exposure in young mice impairs their brain's cerebral development." - Dr. Timothy Scott, America Fooled: The Truth About antidepressants, Antipsychotics and How We've Been Deceived (Get the book.) "He saw a psychiatrist and was given medication, but after 2 years of treatment with antidepressants, mood stabilizers, neuroleptics and ECT, his response was far from robust.49 The doctor had to stop working. (Who could work when filled with the multiple mind drugs he was given and the ECT he underwent?) Two more years of "treatment" followed. Over the course of the next 2 years, most sessions dealt with the patient's continuing depressive symptoms, his desire to return to work, his anxiety about doing so, and changes in his medication.50 After four years of "treatment," 51-year-old Dr." - Dr. Timothy Scott, America Fooled: The Truth About antidepressants, Antipsychotics and How We've Been Deceived (Get the book.)

"Serotonin Syndrome), which can be potentially dangerous, it's best, (at least initially), to avoid anything like 5HTP that can increase your serotonin level. According to Teodoro Bottiglieri, Ph.D., senior research scientist and director of neuropharmacology at Baylor University Medical Center, Institute of Metabolic Disease in Dallas, "SAMe posses a rapid onset of action (five to 10 days) in seven ciinical trials vs. standard antidepressant medication, which can take 14 to 20 days to become effective." - Dr David W Tanton, Ph.D., Antidepressants, Antipsychotics, And Stimulants - Dangerous Drugs on Trial (Get the book.)

"In a recent review of studies, a total of 37 trials, including 26 comparisons with placebo and 14 comparisons with synthetic standard antidepressants, were evaluated. The authors concluded that "current evidence regarding hypericum extracts is inconsistent and confusing. In patients who meet criteria for major depression, several recent placebo-controlled trials suggest that the tested hypericum extracts have minimal beneficial effects while other trials suggest that hypericum and standard antidepressants have similar beneficial effects." - Tori Hudson, N.D., Women's Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine: Alternative Therapies and Integrative Medicine for Total Health and Wellness (Get the book.)

"Diagnostic and Statistics Manual (DSM-IV) and pharmaceutical companies are more indicators that a corrupt system must be changed. (http://www.emediawire.eom/releases/2006/5/emw388413.htm) Something to consider: The very same companies produced LSD, heroin, and cocaine, (once considered as legal, and aggressively promoted), that are now producing very similar "legal drugs", such as Ritalin? Prozac? and Paxil? Not only that, but they were all approved by the FDA as "perfectly safe" for our use! They are all basically stimulants that target the very same hormones." - Dr David W Tanton, Ph.D., Antidepressants, Antipsychotics, And Stimulants - Dangerous Drugs on Trial (Get the book.) "Dr. Tracy makes the same claim, although she claims it's 90%. Both the mangosteen and goji have been proven beneficial for resolving common intestinal disorders. They are also effective in eliminating a condition in the small intestine known as leaky gut syndrome, as well as acid reflux disease. Both conditions make the digestion and assimilation of proteins less effective, (especially when antacids are used)." - Dr David W Tanton, Ph.D., Antidepressants, Antipsychotics, And Stimulants - Dangerous Drugs on Trial (Get the book.)

"Also, my doctor on the West Coast had put me on antidepressants, but my prescription has expired. Please help me. Sylvia's age, weight gain, and mild depression were common indicators of an underlying hormonal imbalance, specifically estrogen dominance. I told Sylvia that I could help her without diet pills or antidepressants. After following the plan for six weeks, she walked into the office a changed woman. She had lost nine pounds and an inch and a half from her waist. Within ten weeks, she celebrated with a shopping spree for new size 8 pants." - C. W. Randolph, M.D., From Belly Fat to Belly FLAT: How Your Hormones Are Adding Inches to Your Waistline and Subtracting Years from Your Life (Get the book.) "When Sylvia in Chapter 1 first complained of the "love-handle blues," her previous doctor responded by giving her a prescription for antidepressants. Unfortunately, the inappropriate use of antidepressants to treat estrogen dominance is far too common. In recent years, more than 70 percent of the prescriptions written for the type of antidepressant called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) came from primary care and ob-gyn physicians—that is, physicians who have no special training in mental health disorders!" - C. W. Randolph, M.D., From Belly Fat to Belly FLAT: How Your Hormones Are Adding Inches to Your Waistline and Subtracting Years from Your Life (Get the book.)

"T4 form" with all its associated side effects? Dr. Neal Rouzier discovered that many of his new patients were still suffering from typical thyroid symptoms, although they had been placed and often left on Synthroid?(T4) for years. The problem is, far too many don't efficiently convert the T4 thyroid to the much more active T3 form. However, Dr. Rouzier found that his new patients immediately noticed a major improvement when placed on Armour?thyroid. Yet, in spite of the noted improvement, their own personal doctor normally insisted on placing them back on Synthroid?" - Dr David W Tanton, Ph.D., Antidepressants, Antipsychotics, And Stimulants - Dangerous Drugs on Trial (Get the book.)

"This is not suitable for those taking antidepressants. • B complex helps with stress, mood and the nervous system. Typical dosage is 50 mgs per day. You can increase B6 by 100 mgs per day. It is useful for mood, sleep, immune system and hormone balance. Take these supplements with breakfast because they can increase your energy and keep you awake at night. • St. John's Wort is a good remedy for mild cases of depression. If you take this, you would not also use 5-HTP. This is not suited to those taking antidepressants. • Fish oil is a good mood support." - Heather Caruso, Your Drug-Free Guide to Digestive Health (Get the book.)

"Depression is a common outcome because patients become so debilitated. antidepressants are the most frequent medication for fibromyalgia patients, who are often told to treat the depression, but learn to live with the disease. Research has shown that the walls of the capillaries feeding blood and oxygen to affected muscles become thickened and are unable to deliver enough oxygen to fully supply the tissue in patients with fibromyalgia. This lack of oxygen creates localized ischemia and drains the energy pools in the affected muscle." - Stephen T. Sinatra, M.D., The Sinatra Solution Metabolic Cardiology (Get the book.)

"There are, of course, many reasons for this. antidepressants, overwork, stress, insomnia, marital strain, life, worry, and a low mood will dampen any sexual stirrings. In menopause, women's stress levels are often highest, compared with any other age. Our bodies change as well. The vaginal lining becomes thinner, less flexible, and less moist, and for this reason urinary and vaginal infections are common. Your G-spot in the PC (pubococcygeal) muscle, the most common source of orgasm in women, may require greater stimulation to "ring the bell." - Phuli Cohan, The Natural Hormone Makeover: 10 Steps to Rejuvenate Your Health and Rediscover Your Inner Glow (Get the book.)

"Other antidepressants. Various other medications that are not chemically related fall into this category and include bupropion (Wellbutrin), mapro-tiline (Ludiomil), and trazodone (Desyrel). Antianxiety medications: on occasion, an antianxiety drug is given along with an antidepressant early in the treatment of the condition. Alprazolam (Xanax), clonazepam (Klonopin), and lorazepam (Ativan) are a few of the drugs in this group. Side effects include drowsiness, loss of coordination, fatigue, and confusion. the forty-five-year-old claims adjuster. " - Steven V. Joyal, What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Diabetes: An Innovative Program to Prevent, Treat, and Beat This Controllable Disease (Get the book.)

"These medications might have included antidepressants, anti-anxiety medications, bipolar meds, antipsychotics, OCD meds, insomnia medications, and, of course, Ritalin. My approach to the broad scope of Alisa's problems was quite different. From my perspective, all these problems were interrelated, synergistic, and due largely to complex, metabolic root causes that required biomedical treatment." - Kenneth Bock, Healing the New Childhood Epidemics: Autism, ADHD, Asthma, and Allergies: The Groundbreaking Program for the 4-A Disorders (Get the book.) "These drugs, the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, or SSRIs, are known more commonly as antidepressants. In some people, 5-HTP has an effect that is similar to SSRIs, although SSRIs generally have stronger and more reliable actions. Some studies have indicated that 5-HTP can be effective for depression, anxiety, panic attacks, insomnia, and weight management. As a rule, it tends to cause fewer side effects than the SSRIs, which are typically applied to mood disorders. Although 5-HTP is generally well tolerated, some people experience the paradoxical effect of increased agitation." - Kenneth Bock, Healing the New Childhood Epidemics: Autism, ADHD, Asthma, and Allergies: The Groundbreaking Program for the 4-A Disorders (Get the book.) "Millions of people, many of whom are generally quite healthy, have mild to moderate neurotransmitter imbalances, and take antidepressants and other psychoactive medications to help bring their neurotransmitters back into balance. This can be done safely and effectively for many years at a time, with excellent results. Many children with 4-A disorders also benefit from this. So do other kids who have problems that are related to neurotransmitter imbalance. These problems include depression, insomnia, eating disorders, and chronic headaches." - Kenneth Bock, Healing the New Childhood Epidemics: Autism, ADHD, Asthma, and Allergies: The Groundbreaking Program for the 4-A Disorders (Get the book.) "In this regard, I am somewhat different than the integrative physicians who have a strong disaffection for almost all psychotropic meds, including atypical antipsychotics and the newer antidepressants. Frankly, I believe that this anti-medication approach is not always driven by pure clinical practicality, but sometimes by overly strict adherence to a philosophy of naturalism. In contrast, the only philosophy to which I am inextricably attached is the pragmatic principle of doing everything I possibly can to help the children I treat." - Kenneth Bock, Healing the New Childhood Epidemics: Autism, ADHD, Asthma, and Allergies: The Groundbreaking Program for the 4-A Disorders (Get the book.)

"Those who practiced yoga had a 27 percent increase in GABA, which is similar to the response seen in people who take antidepressants. The readers did not experience an increase in GABA. Other studies showed that people with type 2 diabetes who practiced yoga significantly reduced their fasting blood glucose levels, as well as their Hb A levels, heart rate, and blood pressure, while also improving nerve function, which is important in preventing neuropathy." - Steven V. Joyal, What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Diabetes: An Innovative Program to Prevent, Treat, and Beat This Controllable Disease (Get the book.)

"So does the aging process, an overactive thyroid, antidepressants, and gum disease. Vegetarians tend to have lower levels. Athletes, or individuals involved in continual high-intensity exercise, also register low on the CoQIO scale, most probably the result of a free radical torrent caused by the massive metabolic demands of overworking muscles. It's clear to see why CoQIO deficiency is quite common, yet harder to understand why it is so overlooked. Research indicates that if the CoQIO level in your body drops by 25 percent, your organs may become deficient and functionally impaired." - Stephen Sinatra, M.D. and James C., M.D. Roberts, Reverse Heart Disease Now: Stop Deadly Cardiovascular Plaque Before It's Too Late (Get the book.)

"In another study, 240 depressed patients were treated with either antidepressants (paroxetine [Paxil] plus one other as needed), placebo, or cognitive-behavioral therapy for sixteen weeks. At the end of the study, 58 percent of patients in both the drug group and the therapy group responded to treatment, showing that drugs and therapy were equally effective. A follow-up study was then done with 104 of the patients who had responded to treatment. In this case, the patients stopped treatment—either CBT or medication—and were followed up with to see if the symptoms of major depression returned." - Steven V. Joyal, What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Diabetes: An Innovative Program to Prevent, Treat, and Beat This Controllable Disease (Get the book.) "Treating Depression Without Drugs: Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy For many years, it was widely believed that antidepressants were the only effective, initial treatment for people who suffered from moderate to severe depression. Recent studies, however, are proving that wrong. Cognitive-behavioral therapy, in fact, can be just as effective as medication. ARE YOU DEPRESSED? Very often, people with major depression don't realize they are depressed." - Steven V. Joyal, What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Diabetes: An Innovative Program to Prevent, Treat, and Beat This Controllable Disease (Get the book.)

"These are also the symptoms that drive people to use sleeping pills or antidepressants or to seek plastic surgery. After you understand what hormones cause what symptoms (see appendixes A and B for a complete list), you can partner with your doctor to measure and support your hormones naturally. You will treat the root cause of your symptoms, and not only will your symptoms improve but you will also improve your long-term health." - Phuli Cohan, The Natural Hormone Makeover: 10 Steps to Rejuvenate Your Health and Rediscover Your Inner Glow (Get the book.)

"I would routinely dispense a diagnosis and then send patients down the symptom-curbing path of anti-inflammatory drugs, pain medications, antidepressants, and sleep aids. Unfortunately, I saw that my own interventions often did little to stabilize or alleviate my patients' problems, so I searched for clues that would help me better understand this symptom/disease bundle. That was when serendipity brought me into the loop: I began to experience some of the very same symptoms that plagued my patients." - James Dowd and Diane Stafford, The Vitamin D Cure (Get the book.)

"Instead of pumping individuals with neuroleptics and antidepressants, we must begin integrating new humanistic therapies into our mainstream armature of care: narrative therapies, music therapies, art therapies, pet therapies, and other forms of therapies that engage people with other human beings and with nature. Too often, we fail to see the enormous healing potential in basic human connection, although that has been the single most effective intervention our ancestors have used to care for one another for generations upon generations." - Peter J. Whitehouse and Daniel George, The Myth of Alzheimer's: What You Aren't Being Told About Today's Most Dreaded Diagnosis (Get the book.)

"Conventional treatment of anxiety disorders involves medications—including antidepressants (primarily the newer selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, or SSRIs), antianxietry drugs, and beta-blockers—as well as psychotherapy, particularly cognitive behavior therapy. In cognitive behavior therapy, the goal is to change a person's thinking pattern and the way he or she reacts to situations that provoke anxiety. From the perspective of orthomolecular psychiatry, practically any nutritional deficiency that affects the mind—and almost all do in one way or another—can cause anxiety." - Gary Null and Amy McDonald, The Food-Mood Connection: Nutrition-based and Environmental Approaches to Mental Health and Physical Wellbeing (Get the book.) "The proposed labeling changes also include language stating that scientific data did not show this increased risk in adults older than 24, and that adults ages 65 and older taking antidepressants have a decreased risk of suicidality. The proposed warning statements emphasize that depression and certain other serious psychiatric disorders are themselves the most important causes of suicide. "Today's actions represent FDA's commitment to a high level of post-marketing evaluation of drug products," said Steven Galson, M.D., MPH, director of FDA's Center for Drug Evaluation and Research. " - Gary Null and Amy McDonald, The Food-Mood Connection: Nutrition-based and Environmental Approaches to Mental Health and Physical Wellbeing (Get the book.) "Quite a few patients that I am seeing have memory lapses, are forgetful and depressed, and they have seen other doctors who diagnose the depression and give them antidepressants. When I go over all the system reviews, I find that it is more of a systemic problem; along with the Candida, they also have some sinus problems, achy bones and joints, stomach upsets and gas. They often say that they have cravings for sugar or foods that contain sugar, as well as bread. "I have a survey form that I go through." - Gary Null and Amy McDonald, The Food-Mood Connection: Nutrition-based and Environmental Approaches to Mental Health and Physical Wellbeing (Get the book.)

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