Natural Medications for Psychiatric Disorders: Considering the AlternativesDavid Mischoulon, Jerrold F. Rosenbaum Written by eminent psychiatrists from the Massachusetts General Hospital and other leading institutions, this book is a reliable, practical guide to the use of herbs, vitamins, and other natural substances in the treatment of psychiatric disorders. Chapters discuss the natural remedies used for the treatment of mood disorders, anxiety, sleep disorders, premenstrual syndrome, menopausal symptoms, dementia, and sexual dysfunction. The authors review and critique the published research data on the scientific rationale, effectiveness, and safety of each medication and provide clinical recommendations on indications, dosing, and precautions. Quick-reference tabular appendices list the indications, contraindications, dosages, and drug-drug interactions for each medication. |
Contents
A Critique of Antidepressant Efficacy | 3 |
A Review | 13 |
Docosahexanoic Acid in the Prevention and Treatment | 35 |
Dehydroepiandrosterone as a Neurohormone in the Treatment | 62 |
Phenylethylamine Deficit and Replacement in Depressive Illness | 83 |
Inositol in the Treatment of Psychiatric Disorders | 111 |
Homeopathy Kava and Other Herbal Treatments for Anxiety | 125 |
Its Value as a Sedative Hypnotic | 132 |
Melatonin for Treatment of Sleep and Mood Disorders | 147 |
The Uses of Black Cohosh in Menopause and Chaste Tree Fruit | 175 |
Ginkgo Biloba Extract in Cognitive Disorders | 185 |
Polypharmacy and Side Effects Management with Natural | 207 |
Afterword | 219 |
Summary of Interactions and Suggestions for Combination | 229 |
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