Warner Books, November 2006
Learn How to Fight Depression -- Safely and Effectively
If you are afflicted with depression, you know the terrible toll this illness can take on all aspects of your life. But despite the millions of prescriptions that are written each year, costly antidepressants are not always effective and can produce disabling side effects. Now Dr. Michael Schachter, a leading expert in orthomolecular psychiatry and nutritional medicine, presents a groundbreaking program that has helped thousands find relief naturally, safely, and effectively; often without the use of medication. In this authoritative, supportive guide, you'll discover:
- How to identify the causes of your depression and where to seek help
- A proven regimen of safe natural supplements and proper nutrition tailored to your personal needs
- Tools to determine which treatments work best for you
- Drug-free methods for controlling the levels of mood-affecting chemicals in your brain
- How to eliminate depression-inducing toxins from your system
- Important lifestyle modifications that can really make a difference.
paperback | ISBN: 9780446694940 | Publication Date: November 2006
Reviews:
"The definitive work on integrative approaches to depression from
one of the true deans of complementary medicine. I've been practicing
for over twenty years, and I still look to Dr. Schachter as one of my
mentors."
--Ronald Hoffman, MD, author of How to Talk to Your Physician,
and host of
Health Talk on the WOR Radio Network
"This book's practical and effective nutritional strategies -- from
a leader in the holistic health
field -- offer a lifeline to all those caught in our epidemic of
depression."
--Julia Ross, MA, executive director, Recovery Systems Clinic, and
author of The Mood Cure
"In this book, Schachter and Mitchell challenge us to imagine the
problem of depression differently. They make a strong scientific case
for their view. I hope this book will be read as widely as it truly
deserves, by clinicians as well as sufferers of depression."
-Majid Ali, MD, author of The Principles and Practice of
Integrative Medicine
"An excellent overview of the multiple causes of depression and the
many opportunities for effective treatment."
--Richard A. Kunin, MD, president, Society for Orthomolecular
Health Medicine; and diplomate, American Board of Psychiatry and
Neurology
"Dr. Schachter astutely points out many factors that may contribute
to depression and provides a comprehensive integrative approach
. . . The health of those suffering from depression will almost
certainly benefit from the application of the knowledge contained in
this book."
--Kenneth A. Bock, MD, author of Road to Immunity, cofounder
and codirector, Rhinebeck Health Center, Rhinebeck, New York
"This book fills a very important need . . . I can't imagine how any
physician can practice proper diagnosis and treatment of mood disorders
without knowing what is in this book. It is a must for all
practitioners and healers."
--A. Hoffer, MD, PhD, FRCP(C)
"Dr. Schachter not only stresses the very significant problems with
psychotropic drugs, but also provides a number of safe, highly
effective alternatives for the treatment of depression."
--Julian Whitaker, MD, author of Health & Healing
newsletter and founder, The Whitaker Wellness Institute