Natural & Realistic Ways to Lower Cortisol, the Stress Hormone

Not everyone can get a dog or magically conjure up heavenly relationships to fight stress, so here are 6 REALISTIC ways to lower cortisol, the “stress hormone.” One of the key tactics in lowering the [...]

2026-01-14T18:07:20-07:00ANTIDEPRESSANT, STRESS, ANXIETY|

Cymbalta for Pain and Depression: Helpful Information

Cymbalta is prescribed for depression and pain, and here is helpful information for people considering Cymbalta or who have already started taking this drug. Cymbalta belongs to a class of medications called SNRI: serotonin and [...]

Can Chondroitin and Glucosamine Be Taken with Antidepressants?

Is it safe to take glucosamine and chondroitin with antidepressants? Are you taking an antidepressant and would like to also take chondroitin or glucosamine? There are certain compounds that should not be taken with antidepressants  [...]

2025-11-16T09:43:26-07:00ANTIDEPRESSANT|

Depression Treatment: T3 Better than Antidepressants

T3 just may work better on depression than antidepressant drugs. A large percentage of people suffering from depression actually have low thyroid, says Dr. Kent Holtorf, MD, thyroidologist and founder of Holtorf Medical Group in [...]

2025-11-03T21:41:05-07:00ANTIDEPRESSANT, DEPRESSION, MENTAL HEALTH|

How Long Before Effexor, Cymbalta, Paxil, Zoloft Take Effect?

When do effects of cymbalta, effexor, paxil and zoloft kick in? What's the time it takes for Cymbalta, Effexor, Zoloft and Paxil to start working? Cymbalta, Effexor, Zoloft and Paxil are commonly prescribed antidepressants, and if you're [...]

2025-11-14T08:15:06-07:00ANTIDEPRESSANT, DEPRESSION, MENTAL HEALTH|

Can Cymbalta’s Discontinuation Syndrome Be Prevented?

What a shame that the drug companies can't make an antidepressant like Cymbalta that doesn't have a discontinuation syndrome, but there's hope if you want to get off this drug and similar ones. Antidepressants like Cymbalta, Effexor and [...]

Effexor Withdrawal How to Minimize Discontinuation Syndrome

A doctor explains how to best get off Effexor to minimize discontinuation syndrome side effects and withdrawal.  Effexor can be difficult to get off of, due to discontinuation syndrome. Ask the many people who have [...]

Brain Zaps from Cymbalta, Effexor and Paxil Explained

Brain zaps from Effexor, Cymbalta and other antidepressants are as follows: “Electrical currents” or “shivers” that run through your brain when you try to get off Effexor, Cymbalta or Paxil, three commonly prescribed antidepressants, notorious [...]

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