Can herbal supplements be used to treat depression

Condition analysis:
Some people believe that certain herbal supplements, such as the plant St. John’s wort, are effective in treating depression. Research has shown that St. John’s wort does not work for treating major depression. It even can be harmful because it can make some medications, including those taken to treat heart disease, seizures, and certain types of cancer, not work as they should. St. John’s wort also can make birth control pills not work as well.

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Yoga as home remedy for Depression:
Yoga teaches not only stretching techniques, but how to connect to your whole body. Some yoga instructors specialize in teaching classed for people with mood disorders. Let your yoga instructor know that you suffer from depression and they can help you with specific moves.

Antidepressants be used to treat depression during pregnancy
Antidepressants appear to have a low risk of causing birth defects when taken during pregnancy. In general, the fetus is most at risk of any drug-related birth defects between the third week and eighth week of pregnancy. If you were taking antidepressants before pregnancy, your health care provider can assess your individual situation and decide whether you should continue taking the medication during your pregnancy. If you were taking multiple medications for your depression, you may be switched to a single medication.