Traditional Amazonian medicine, ayahuasca, found to be a safe alternative treatment for depression

( Natural News ) Depression is a common and serious medical illness that affects how you feel, act, or perform. According to the National Institute of Mental Health , 16 million adults in the U.S. had at least one depressive episode in 2012. Meanwhile, 350 million people worldwide suffer from the condition. With these overwhelming statistics and the seeming ineffective of prescription drugs, it’s no wonder people are looking for an alternative way to combat depression. Ayahuasca, a traditional Amazonian medicine is known for being a hallucinogenic concoction . It contains ingredients illegal in most countries and is served in many religious rituals in South America. Ayahuasca is traditionally brewed from the bark of a jungle vine and the leaves of a shrub. In a recent research study, it was proven to drastically help in improving hard-to-treat depression by rapidly improving mood. In March 2015, researchers from Brazil published the result from clinical tests on ayahuasca and its therapeutic benefits for treating depression. The clinical trial involved administering a single dose of Ayahuasca to 14 people who were suffering from hard-to-treat depression. Meanwhile, 15 people suffering from the same condition received a placebo drink. Those who were given the placebo drink were not aware that they were drinking a non-ayahuasca concoction. The researchers mixed the same bitter and deep-brown brew while making sure that all the recipients from the clinical trial haven’t tasted ayahuasca nor took any psychedelic drugs before. (Related: Mental health screening of teens creates a “crisis” where none exists .) Support our mission to keep you informed : Discover the extraordinary benefits of turmeric gummy bears and organic "turmeric gold" liquid extract , both laboratory tested for heavy metals, microbiology and safety. Naturally high in potent curcuminoids. Delicious formulations. All purchases support this website (as well […]

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