Serotonin and depression
Is there a link?
Perimenopause, and especially menopause, marks a time when estrogen levels fall.   Low estrogen levels can be a reason for depression in women. Find out more

SAM-e for Sure?
by Sue Spataro, RN, BSN
There has been a lot of media attention about a new over- the- counter herbal supplement called SAM-e, pronounced "Sammy".  SAM-e is short for S-adenosylmethionine which is an amino acid. Find out more.

The Prozac Alternative:
Natural Relief from Depression With St. John's Wort, Kava, Ginkgo, 5-Htp, Homeopathy, and Other Alternative Therapies
by Ran Knishinsky

also see: St. Johns Wort
A comprehensive guide to the use of St. John's wort and other alternative therapies for treatment of depression, anxiety, and other mood disorders.
* Offers a comprehensive look at St. John's wort--the most significant * natural remedy for depression--including its history in herbalism, * current clinical uses, safety, and side effects.
* Discusses other natural alternatives such as Kava, Melatonin, and * 5-HTP as treatment options to depression.

Alcohol Abuse:
Straight Talk Straight Answers
by Pippa Sales

Pippa addresses the significant issues pertaining to alcoholism and recovery in a clear and concise manner. Her book is a great help to many people in the community who are suffering from alcoholism, or have friends or relatives suffering. The brief and clear language in this book makes sense to all affected by alcoholism, even those who are so emotionally entangled with the disease that they thought help was beyond hope.

Alcohol:
How to Give It Up and Be Glad You Did
by Philip Tate Ph.D

"This book is an insightful and practical approach to help the reader eliiminate his/her alcohol or substance abuse. Dr. Philip Tate, the author, presents logical and detailed rational principles while he examines irrational thought processes as a basis for addictions. . . . Dr. Tate not only gives sound principles, but he also offers many specific ideas about how to deal with the main unhelpful emotions . . . Dr. Tate's book can [also] be used either as a text or supplementary reading in courses on techniques of psychotherapy, counseling, and drug abuse in institutions of higher learning. Because of its many detailed examples on the subject, it has the potential to become a classic on the subject of substance abuse and treatment."