How Come They’re Happy and I’m Not?: The Complete Natural Program for Healing Depression for Good PDF
Preview How Come They’re Happy and I’m Not?: The Complete Natural Program for Healing Depression for Good
First published in 2012 by Conari Press Red Wheel/Weiser, LLC With offices at: 665 Third Street, Suite 400 San Francisco, CA 94107 www.redwheelweiser.com Copyright © 2012 by Peter Bongiorno, ND, LAc All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system, without permission in writing from Red Wheel/Weiser, LLC Reviewers may quote brief passages. ISBN: 978-1-57324-580-7 Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data available upon request Cover design by Jim Warner Cover photograph ©Radius/SuperStock Interior by Maureen Forys, Happenstance Type-O-Rama Figures 1, 3, and 4 first printed in Peter Bongiorno's Healing Depression: Integrated Naturopathic and Conventional Treatments. CCNM Publishing, 2010. Reprinted with permission. Printed in the United States of America MAL 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 www.redwheelweiser.com www.redwheelweiser.com/newsletter This book is dedicated to my patients who have been, by far, my greatest teachers, inspirations, and help in writing this work. It's an honor to work with courageous women and men every day who share their stories, fears, intelligence, and passion for life with me in hope. I thank you and all who are challenged by mood. I offer my most profound respect and admiration. I co-dedicate this book to every researcher whose tireless lab work and clinical hours contributed to the information that made this book possible. The best six doctors anywhere And no one can deny it Are sunshine, water, rest, and air Exercise and diet. These six will gladly you attend If only you are willing Your mind they'll ease Your will they'll mend And charge you not a shilling. —NURSERY RHYME, SCHOOL LIFE, VOL IV, 1920 CONTENTS Acknowledgments Introduction: A Short History of Depression PART I: The Quick Solution—why They are Happy 1. Owner's Manual to This Book 2. The Fast Lowdown of What to Do: The Top Seven Steps to Healing Depression Step 1: Determine if You Should Be Taking Medication Step 2: Ask Your Doctor to Run Certain Tests Step 3: Start Taking These Supplements Immediately Step 4: Move Your Body Step 5: Add These Foods to Your Diet Step 6: Get the Right Amount of Sleep Step 7: Add These Supplements if You Are Taking Medication Have Hope PART II: Filling in the details 3. What Happy People Have in Common Diet Exercise Sleep Sunlight Stress Your Brain on Television 4. Checking Out Your Engine and Cooling the Fire Blood Tests Digestive Work Detoxification and the Brain How to De-Inflame and Detox 5. Your Daily Regimen: What Supplements Are Right for You? Oils for Good Mood Vitamins for Body and Mind Amino Acids for the Brain The Best Herbal Choices for You Energetic Help with Homeopathy A Cold Splash: Water Therapy 6. Bringing in the New Positivity Work Psychotherapy Yoga Meditation and Breathing Spirituality and Religion Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture Massage Manipulation Craniosacral Therapy Emotional Freedom Technique Biofeedback Art Therapy Music Therapy Part III: Meds, Gender, and Seniors 7. If You're on Medication, Read This! Supplements to Support Your Medication Dumping the Meds 8. Gender and Aging Specifically for Women For Seniors How Come They're Happy and I'm Not?: Individualized Recommendation Checklist References and Resources Index ACKNOWLEDGMENTS To my best friend, wife, and fellow naturopathic doctor, Pina, who did everything else there was to do so I could write. I thank my parents, Peter and Patricia, for giving me every opportunity in life to follow my passions. To the Bongiornos, LoGiudices, Coppolas, and Zaccarias for their constant love. Tremendous gratitude to Patricia Karpas and Mary Jane Ryan, who allowed this project to take substance and connect. To Caroline Pincus and everyone at Red Wheel/Weiser and Conari, who made my maiden voyage into the non- academic publishing world a kind and gentle learning experience. . . . and to Sophia, my little rock star. This book is strictly informational and is not intended as a substitute for medical advice. If you have a specific health concern or are experiencing any symptoms that scare or concern you, please contact a health care professional in your area and seek immediate medical help.
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