Natural Alternatives (p Rozac) to Prozac
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By: Michael & N D Murray and Michael T. Murray
Format: Paperback
From: Harper Paperbacks
Pub. Date: November 1998
From: Harper Paperbacks
Pub. Date: November 1998
Product Details:
Catalog: Book
Release Date: 1998-12-16
Media: Paperback
Number Of Pages: 240
Ean: 9780688166281
Isbn: 0688166288
Catalog: Book
Release Date: 1998-12-16
Media: Paperback
Number Of Pages: 240
Ean: 9780688166281
Isbn: 0688166288
ABOUT THE BOOK
EDITORIAL REVIEW
Though millions of depressed Americans take Prozac safely and successully, many others suffer uncomfortable or even dangerous side effects. But they needn't despair: In this comprehensive guide to relieving depression without pharmaceuticals, Michael Murray, N.D., explains the disorder itself and various exacerbating factors, including tobacco, alcohol, and caffeine; lists a range of new treatments known to produce the theraputic effects of Prozac, from St. John's Wort and Ginkgo Biloba extract to exercise programs and guided imagery, as well as the pros and cons of the much-touted "miracle drug" melatonin. Filled with detailed, practical information, this is a useful resource for anyone seeking an alternative to Prozac.
USER REVIEWS
" This book didn't give too many alternative therapies, all of which MOST people have already heard of (St. John's Wort, 5 HTP, SAM-e, Kava kava, Gingko), but the author did provide a nice basic overview of all the herbs. He also gives suggestions as to whom would be best suited, and, alternatively, do better without each "alternative".
The author also presents two diagnostic tests that you can take yourself to find out your level of depression and determine whether you are an optimist or a pessimist.
Overall, this book is not the best out there, but it can build the beginning of a strong foundation in the non-pharmaceutical alternatives available.
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~ Written on 2008-03-31
The author also presents two diagnostic tests that you can take yourself to find out your level of depression and determine whether you are an optimist or a pessimist.
Overall, this book is not the best out there, but it can build the beginning of a strong foundation in the non-pharmaceutical alternatives available.
"
~ Written on 2008-03-31
"I found this to be an okay read and worth a look. It does seem to have a few factual mistakes, not including misspellings of common drugs such as nortriptyline. One mistake is that it states that Effexor is an SSRI. Another is that it states that "it is during REM sleep that we dream", when in fact we also dream during NREM sleep. Mistakes such as these make me wonder about the validity of the rest of the information. The author is also strongly biased against pharmaceutical drugs, which is fine but it would be better to be a bit more objective in the presentation of the information. On the plus side, the book covers a good deal of ground on alternatives to pharmaceuticals in a concise manner. It's an easy read and the author has a pleasant writing style. It contains a number of graphs and charts that facilitate the presentation of the information. Overall, it is worth reading for the purpose of expanding one's knowledge base in the treatment of depression and other mental illnesses. Author of Adjust Your Brain: A Practical Theory for Maximizing Mental Health."
~ Written on 2007-11-29
~ Written on 2007-11-29
"This book is loaded with tons of useful, easy to understand information. It will really help you understand the workings of your body-mind on a much deeper level. Murray is very adept at explaining how nutrition, herbs and vitamins can change the way we feel and think."
~ Written on 2001-07-30
~ Written on 2001-07-30
"This book is loaded with tons of useful, easy to understand information. It will really help you understand the workings of your body-mind on a much deeper level. Murray is very adept at explaining how nutrition, herbs and vitamins can change the way we feel and think."
~ Written on 2001-07-30
~ Written on 2001-07-30
"As a professional psychologist, I found this book very interesting. Currently working in the high school arena has shown me the awful side effects of prozac on our troubled teens. I believe that drugs are often used to control the outward emotions and do not focus on dealing with the internal problems. While some cases of clinical depression will only respond to conventional drugs, I believe that many less severe cases of depression can be dealt with naturally. In my practice, I have seen patients snap out of depressive episodes by changing their eating habits and begining an exercise program. This book definately gives professionals some preliminary ideas for interventions prior to popping the pill."
~ Written on 2000-09-01
~ Written on 2000-09-01