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Article: Herbs for nerves. (how St. John's Wort and Kava; includes related supplement information)
- Article from:
- Nutrition Action Healthletter
- Article date:
- October 1, 1998
- Author:
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Goodbye Prozac. Hello St. John's wort. Prescription drugs can be expensive and have side effects. Herbs are often cheaper ... and they're "natural." If you're feeling a little stressed, anxious, or depressed, what's wrong with leaning on them to help you make it through the day? Maybe nothing. Maybe something:
* While studies of mood-altering herbs like St. John's wort and kava look promising, researchers have focused on people who suffer from clinical depression or anxiety--not those who say they just feel "blue" or "edgy."
* If you have clinical depression or anxiety, popping pills shouldn't substitute for seeking professional help.
* Research ...