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You need to exercise caution with St John's wort - it can interfere with some medications.Also, I make St. John's Wort tea from the plants that grow wild around here.
You need to exercise caution with St John's wort - it can interfere with some medications.
A couple weeks ago I was going through a period of extreme funk. The reason for it is irrelevant to this topic, but it did put me out of sorts for a while. My best friend (and pastor of our house church) sensed there was a problem, so he asked. Fortunately, he knows well enough to leave me be until I've "sorted it out" and am in a place where I can discuss what's going on. I still didn't fully disclose the reason for my funk, but he did make a suggestion. Hence the title of this thread.
He suggested that when I get depressed that I should take a tablespoon of straight molasses. To begin with, I have no idea what molasses is outside of hearing it being used in baked goods and the occasional reference on Bugs Bunny. I picked up a jar yesterday while I was subjecting myself to that hell I call Walmart. Before I try my buddy's "cure," I wanted to see what my friends here on AC had to say about it:
Has anyone heard of using molasses to treat depression?
If so, have you tried it?
If you have, did it help?
My buddy is quite intelligent and leans more toward natural cures when possible. He's also the one person whose counsel I trust above all others. If he were to say, "Jump off that cliff because . . . ," I'd probably do it.
Wow, I didn't expect such a response to this thread. I appreciate all the input thus far and hope it continues.
In response to some of what has been suggested, I do use sea salt. The same friend that suggested the molasses also told me how much better sea salt is. I cannot comment on the health benefits since I've not personally seen any, but it does taste MUCH better than regular old table salt.
As for Vitamin D, I do take 2000 IU of D3 daily per my doctor. Much to my surprise, I was unaware that I had a D deficiency. However, I work indoors all day and spend most of my time indoors when I'm at home, so having a D deficiency shouldn't be a surprise.
I tried Niacin for a while, but it screwed up my cholesterol. If memory serves right, but I think it caused the HDL (good?) to decrease, so I had to stop taking that. My "system" is so screwy and sensitive that it seems that the most innocuous thing can throw it off.
I am not taking any pharmaceuticals except an occasional OTC for aches and pains; it sucks getting old. I used to take Naproxen, but have noticed it has been causing an upset stomach. Tylenol, though good, can be dangerous, so I only use it when absolutely necessary. The other day I tried some Ibuprofen for my neck pain. I was amazed at how well it worked without any side-effects. However, I don't know if there would be any interaction with that and some of the supplements I take or am considering.