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Seven Natural Ways to Kick Depression

Depression is one of the most frequently reported psychological complaints, yet medical professionals actually understand very little about what causes depression. While there are pharmacological ways of addressing depression, here are seven natural ways that may provide relief.
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Seven Natural Ways to Kick Depression

Depression is one of the most frequently reported psychological complaints, yet medical professionals actually understand very little about what causes depression. Most psychologists describe depression in terms of symptoms rather than sources. Depression can be caused by circumstances, environment, faulty thinking patterns and chemicals in the brain; specifically neurotransmitters that help the nerve cells communicate.

In many cases, depression is probably caused by some combination of these factors rather than one specific thing. While there are pharmacological ways of addressing depression, here are seven natural ways that may provide relief.

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Jo Ann LeQuang is a professional writer specializing in medical topics and a Christ-follower who blogs at AWretchLike.Me.
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