How Come They’re Happy and I’m Not?

* Integrative approach to combating depression. Offers a proven method to safely wean oneself off anti-depressant medication Addresses the causes AND the symptoms Near immediate satisfaction: natural remedies that work quickly. Beat depression without drugs For millions who suffer from depression, prescription drugs have not been effective or have produced intolerable side effects. Now, naturopathic doctor and acupuncturist Peter Bongiorno offers a proven drug-free approach for healing depression. In HOW COME THEY'RE HAPPY AND I'M NOT?, Dr. Bongiorno explains that depression and chronic low moods often have roots in physical ailments: inflammation, digestive problems, poor nutrient absorption, disease. Spiritual concerns, life events or simply insufficient resources in dealing with day-to-day stress can also bring them on. Bongiorno's integrative, natural approach to healing, which he has used successfully with his own patients, features a personalised approach: working with one's doctor to help identify underlying causes with blood tests and recommendations for dietary changes, botanical medicines, yoga, massage and acupuncture points, to tailor a treatment plan based on an individual's particular symptoms and circumstances. HOW COME THEY'RE HAPPY AND I'M NOT? shows readers a safe alternative to drugs for treatment of depression as well as a way to safely wean oneself off medication without relapsing. &quote;A very useful book. If you are depressed, I recommend that you read and apply the wisdom in these pages.&quote; -Christiane Northrup, MD, ob/gyn physician and author of the New York Times bestsellers Women's Bodies, Women's Wisdom and The Wisdom of Menopause