Life Elevated Through Daily Essential Nutrients

Depression

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        Depression (major depressive disorder or clinical depression) is a common but serious mood disorder. It causes severe symptoms that affect how you feel, think, and handle daily activities, such as sleeping, eating, or working. 

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Some forms of depression are slightly different, or they may develop under unique circumstances, such as:

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Persistent depressive disorder

Post-partum depression

Psychotic depression

Seasonal Affective Disorder

Bipolar Depression

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Some of the common complaints with depression, helped by the DEN:

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• Persistent sad, anxious, or “empty” mood

• Feelings of hopelessness, or pessimism

• Irritability

• Feelings of guilt, worthlessness, or helplessness

• Loss of interest or pleasure in hobbies and activities

• Decreased energy or fatigue

• Moving or talking more slowly

• Feeling restless or having trouble sitting still

• Difficulty concentrating, remembering, or making decisions

• Difficulty sleeping, early-morning awakening, or oversleeping

• Appetite and/or weight changes

• Thoughts of death or suicide, or suicide attempts

• Aches or pains, headaches, cramps, or digestive problems without a clear physical cause and/or that do not ease even with treatment

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The first studies done on Daily Essential Nutrients were on Depression with positive results in the symptoms mentioned above. One of the unexpected benefits of taking the supplement, was a decrease in desire to use alcohol, drugs or other self-medication tools, reported by participants. Stable moods, reduced anxiety, stress and better coping skills and resiliency noted.

 

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Dr. Julia Rucklidge has been researching the impact of broad-spectrum micronutrients on mood and mental health for decades.  Several of her research studies have focused on a clinical strength micronutrient formulation produced by Hardy Nutritionals® called Daily Essential Nutrients. 

 

 The high potency vitamin-mineral formulation contains all the essential nutrients humans need from food, but which are often missing from even the healthiest of diets.  These micronutrients are provided in a highly absorbable format which aids the body in releasing neurotransmitters necessary for balanced moods and better sleep.

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"Medications have a place, they save some people's lives.  But sadly, they aren't helping enough people get well," Dr. Rucklidge shares.  While anti-depressants can be useful in the short term, they often come with a long list of side effects which can cause long-term health issues. 

 

Broad-spectrum micronutrients such as Hardy's DEN are increasingly being considered a first step in treating and preventing mental illness, before turning to psychiatric medications.

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There are now over 30 independent medical journal publications backing the safety and effectiveness of these micronutrients for a wide range of mood and mental health disorders.  

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