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Dealing with Depression Naturally is my attempt to provide depressives like myself - whether unipolar or bipolar - with a user's guide to the wide array of options we have for treating our condition naturally, with or without the help of "unnatural antidepressants." 

This 6" X 9" paperback weighs in at 390 information-filled pages and is published by one of the leaders in the complementary and alternative medicine field, Keats Publishing. It's available on this website through Amazon.com and Amazon.ca.

More than ten years in the making, the first edition of Dealing with Depression Naturally, published in 1995, was a Doubleday Health Book Club Main Alternate and a selection of the Literary Guild. The second edition is greatly expanded and fully revised to reflect the state of the art in complementary and alternative depression therapy in the year 2000, from SAM-e and St. John's wort to transcranial magnetic stimulation. May the effort I put into this book be rewarded by the benefit you get out of it!

Sincerely,
Syd Baumel
July, 2000



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This book does it better than the others. . . .All physicians ought to have it on their shelves. 


The best presentation I've seen of antidepressant research. . . .The book is really a classic because it unveils the sheer number of possibilities that exist for a person with depression. . . .scientifically accurate and unbiased.

Erik Alexander Hanson, reader, Minneapolis


Your book is excellent - a treasure trove - but I find it difficult to know where to start!

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. . .an eye-opener for those psychiatrists who are stuck in a narrow model of depression.
Harvey Ross, MD, author of Fighting Depression
The best book available for anyone desiring to treat depression naturally.
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Before you take prozac
. . . .Covers a staggering number of therapies in great detail. . . .An excellent reference that grows with you as your treatment for depression evolves. 

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 ...the author is not a doctor (just one of us). . .in my opinion this made it more pleasurable to read.

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I carry your book around with me. . . .It's the sanest thing I've seen on depression. . .
a reader
Both in-depth and easy to understand
. . . . Even if you want to continue with drug therapy, this book is useful for the "what next?" or "what can I do in addition?" stages. It's also well-written, with very human flashes of humor.
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Before committing firmly to any one approach, seek out and read this book. It may well be the first step to a complete solution.

Steven McDonald, Editor, The Speaking Tree

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PLEASE NOTE: The table of contents and excerpts below are from the first edition (1995) of Dealing with Depression Naturally. The second edition page is still under construction. You can view its table of contents and excerpts here.
C O N T E N T S
To read excerpts just click on the links
For Contents and excerpts from the second edition, click here
  • INTRODUCTORY COMMENTS
  • PREFACE
  • CHAPTER 1: A Character Sketch of Depression
    • The Common Cold of Mental Illness
    • Being Depressed
    • The Natural History of Depression
    • A Multitude of Causes
    • Treating Depression
  • CHAPTER 2: A Model of Depression
    • S I D E B A R: How to Use This Book
  • CHAPTER 3: Emotionally Depressed, or Medically Ill?
    • A Complete Medical Examination for Depression
      • The History
      • The Physical Examination
      • Lab Tests
    • Who to Turn to
    • What a Complete Medical Examination Can Reveal
  • Chapter 4: Mood Poisoning
    • Drugs
    • S I D E B A R: Smoking and Depression
    • Metals and Minerals
      • Lead
      • Mercury
      • Aluminum
      • Copper
    • Petrochemicals
      • Volatile Organic Fuels and Solvents
      • Formaldehyde
      • Plastics
    • Pesticides
    • Chemicalized Carpets and Other Materials
    • Cosmetics and Other Personal Care Products
    • Treating and Preventing Toxic Depression
      • Avoiding Toxic Minerals
      • Keeping Toxins at Bay
      • Improving Our Defenses
    • "Electropollution" and Depression
      • Cutting Through the Electromagnetic Smog
  • Chapter 5: The Glandular Connection 
    • Hypothyroidism 
      • Are You Hypothyroid? 
      • Treating Hypothyroidism 
      • Thyroid Hormone as an Antidepressant 
    • Other Endocrine Disorders, Hormone Therapies and Depression 
  • Chapter 6: Alternative Diagnoses: The Yeast Syndrome and Other Controversial Medical Conditions That May Promote Depression
    • The Candida Syndrome
      • Do You Have Candida Syndrome?
      • Treating Candida Syndrome
    • Dental Depression: Mercury Poisoning by Mouth
      • Are Your Fillings Getting You Down?
      • Treatment
    • "Witches' Winds," Natural and Manmade
  • Chapter 7: Nutritional Supplements: The "Orthomolecular" Approach to Depression
  • Chapter 8: Vitamin Power
    • Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)
    • Vitamin B3 (Niacin, Niacinamide)
    • Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)
    • Folic Acid (Folate, Folacin)
    • Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin, Hydroxocobalamin, Cyanocobalamin)
    • Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid, Ascorbate)
    • Choline
    • L-Carnitine
  • Chapter 9: Balancing Minerals to Balance Emotions
    • Sodium and Potassium
    • Magnesium
    • Calcium
    • Zinc
    • Lithium
    • Rubidium
  • Chapter 10: Separating the Good Fats From the Bad
    • Evening Primrose Oil 
    • Linseed Oil 
    • Fish Oil 
    • A Diet with the Right Kind of Fat
  • Chapter 11: Amino Acids: The Stuff Natural Antidepressants are Made Of
    • Phenylalanine and Tyrosine
      • Tyrosine as an Antidepressant
      • Phenylalanine as an Antidepressant
      • Is Tyrosine or Phenylalanine for You?
    • Methionine and "SAM"
      • Is SAM or Methionine for You?
    • Tryptophan
      • Is Tryptophan or 5-HTP for You?
    • Other Amino Acids and Depression
  • Chapter 12: Using Nutritional Supplements 
    • Testing for Nutritional Deficiencies 
      • Tests for Vitamin Deficiencies 
      • Tests for Mineral Deficiencies 
      • Tests for Fatty Acid Deficiencies or Imbalances 
      • Tests for Amino Acid Deficiencies 
    • Using Nutritional Supplements 
      • Clinical Response 
      • Dosage and Administration 
      • Balanced Supplementation 
      • Safety and Side Effects 
      • Where to Buy Supplements 
    • Nutritional Supplements for Depression 
      • Multivitamin and Mineral Supplement 
      • Vitamins 
        • Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) 
        • Vitamin B3 (Niacin) 
        • Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) 
        • Folic Acid (Folate, Folacin) 
        • Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin, Cyanocobalamin, Hydroxocobalamin) 
        • Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid, Ascorbate) 
        • Choline 
        • L-Carnitine 
      • Minerals 
        • Magnesium 
        • Calcium 
        • Zinc 
        • Lithium 
      • Fatty Acids 
        • Gamma-Linolenic Acid (GLA) 
        • Alpha-Linolenic Acid (ALA) 
        • Eicosapentanoic Acid (EPA) 
      • Amino Acids 
        • General Safety Considerations 
        • L-Tyrosine and L-Phenylalanine 
        • DL-Phenylalanine (DLPA) and D-Phenylalanine (DPA) 
        • SAM (S-Adenosylmethionine) and Methionine 
        • L-Tryptophan 
        • L-5-HTP (L-5-Hyroxytryptophan) 
  • Chapter 13: Reactive Hypoglycemia: Emotional Havoc From the Wrong Kinds of Sweets and Starches 
    • Will the Real Hypoglycemia Please Stand Up? 
    • Do You Have Reactive Hypoglycemia? 
    • Treating Reactive Hypoglycemia 
  • Chapter 14: Allergic Depression 
    • Brain Allergies 
    • Allergic Depression 
    • Do You Have Allergic Depression 
    • Diagnosing Allergy 
      • Avoidance and Provocation 
    • Treatment 
      • Avoiding the Enemy 
      • Neutralization Therapy 
      • Allergy-busting Supplements 
      • Treating Underlying Disorders 
    • S I D E B A R: Food Additive and Pesticide Residues 
    • Getting Help 
  • Chapter 15: Guidelines for a Healthy, Antidepressant Diet
  • Chapter 16: Helpful Herbs 
    • Some Popular Herbal Antidepressants 
    • S I D E B A R: Aromatherapy 
    • Using Herbs 
  • Chapter 17: The Homeopathic Solution 
  • Chapter 18: Darkness and Light, Heat and Cold: The Elements and Depression 
    • Shedding Light on the Blues 
    • S I D E B A R: Dawn Simulation 
    • S I D E B A R: Phototherapy for Ordinary Depression? 
    • Taking the Light Cure 
    • Safety 
    • The Hot and the Cold of It 
  • Chapter 19: Sleep Cures: Sleep Therapy and Sleep Deprivation 
    • Rest Cure, Anyone? 
      • Taking the Rest Cure 
    • "Sleepless Therapy" 
      • Is Sleep Deprivation for You? 
      • How-To 
  • Chapter 20: Healing Rhythms: Getting Your Body Clock in Sync 
    • Shifting Body Rhythms 
  • Chapter 21: Working Out: Exercising to Exorcise the Blues 
    • S I D E B A R: "Runner's High" 
    • Going Aerobic 
    • The Aerobics Menu 
    • S I D E B A R: Nonaerobic Antidepressant? 
    • Safe Exercising 
  • Chapter 22: Bodywork: Working the Body to Free the Mind 
    • Massage 
    • Psychotherapeutic Bodywork 
      • From Reich to Bioenergetics 
      • Rolfing 
      • The Alexander Technique 
    • Hatha Yoga 
    • Breathing and Breathwork 
    • T'ai Chi Chuan 
    • Acupuncture 
    • Therapeutic Touch 
    • Safe Bodyworking 
      • Finding a Bodyworker 
  • Chapter 23: Journeys Out of Stress: Relaxation and Meditation 
    • Relaxation for Depression 
    • How to Relax 
      • Progressive Muscle Relaxation 
      • Suggestion and Imagery 
      • Relaxing Clenched Attitudes 
    • Meditation 
    • How to Meditate 
      • Mantra Meditation 
        • A Simple Guide to Mantra Meditation 
      • Mindfulness Meditation 
    • How Much Meditation 
    • Techno-Relaxation 
      • Floating 
      • Biofeedback 
      • "Mind Machines" and Psychoacoustic Tapes 
      • Electrostimulation Devices 
      • The Mind/Body Tech Marketplace 
    • Other Ways to Relax 
    • Is It Safe to Relax? 
  • Chapter 24: Being More Active to Become Less Depressed 
    • The Art of Being More Active to Become Less Depressed 
      • Developing an Inventory of Activities 
      • Scheduling Activities 
    • Working on Your Resistances 
    • Making It Easy For Yourself 
  • Chapter 25: Reasoning With Yourself: The "Cognitive" Approach to Depression 
    • Getting in Touch With Your Depressing "Automatic Thoughts" 
    • Working on Your Depressing Automatic Thoughts 
    • Rooting Out the Maladaptive Assumptions That Underlie Your Automatic Thoughts 
  • Chapter 26: Creative Problem-Solving for the Causes of Your Depression 
    • Problem-Solving Tools and Techniques 
    • The Steps in Creative Problem-Solving 
      • Getting in the Problem-Solving Mood 
      • Taking Stock of Your Problems 
      • Selecting a Problem to Work On 
      • Clarifying Your Problem 
      • Coming Up with Alternative Solutions 
      • Choosing Solutions 
      • Implementing Your Solution Plan 
      • Evaluating Your Efforts 
    • Trying is What Counts 
  • Chapter 27: Word Medicine: Suggestions for Self-Help 
  • Chapter 28: Imaginary Healing: Psychotherapeutic Imagery for the Blues 
    • Working with Imagery 
    • Emotional Images and Memories From the Past 
    • Using Words as a Trigger 
  • Chapter 29: Interpersonal Healing: Social Dimensions of Depression and Its Treatment 
    • Marital Therapy 
    • Assertiveness Training and Social Skills Training 
    • Talking to Someone 
    • Interpersonal Psychotherapy 
    • Strength in Numbers 
      • Support Groups 
    • Fido Rx 
  • Chapter 30: The Healing Arts 
    • Music Therapy 
    • Writing as Therapy 
      • Writing Your Hurts Out 
      • Letters From the Edge 
      • Points of View 
    • Visual Art 
      • Connecting with the World 
      • Drawing on Your Imagination 
      • An Abstract Language 
      • Creating a Microcosm 
  • Chapter 31: Seeking Formal Psychotherapy 
    • Which Therapist? 
    • Safety 
  • Chapter 32: "Unnatural Antidepressants": Antidepressant Drugs and Electroconvulsive Therapy 
  • Chapter 33: Putting It All Together: Designing and Implementing a Depression Recovery Program for Yourself

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