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The use of antidepressants for severe depression is well documented.<\/p>\n<p>Depression is a serious medical illness affecting more than 14 million American adults every year. While\u00a0the exact cause of depression is not known, the leading scientific theory is that depression is caused by\u00a0an imbalance of the neurotransmitters in the brain.<\/p>\n<p>Depression is diagnosed by the use of self-rating depression scales and clinical assessment. The scales\u00a0rate the severity of symptoms observed in depression such as low mood, insomnia, agitation, anxiety and\u00a0weight loss. A higher score usually represents a worse severe depression.<\/p>\n<p>Symptoms of depression are somewhat different between men and women but some common ones are\u00a0either persistent sad or &#8220;empty&#8221; feelings or loss of interest in activities, irritability, hopelessness, trouble\u00a0sleeping, low energy or fatigue, feeling worthless or guilty for no reason, significant weight change,\u00a0difficulty concentrating, loss of interest in favorite activities. Depression is an independent risk factor for\u00a0death in those who have a heart attack. Women with depression are more prone to bone loss from\u00a0osteoporosis.<\/p>\n<p>Up to 10 percent of women and 4 percent of men in America take antidepressants. If antidepressants\u00a0don\u2019t work well, as JAMA article reported, for mild to moderate depression we as a nation are vastly overtreating\u00a0people and exposing them to the risks of side effects of these drugs with no benefit and with\u00a0increase cost.<\/p>\n<p>Some common side effects of antidepressants include: nausea, sweating, problems sleeping or\u00a0drowsiness, vomiting, dry mouth, diarrhea or constipation, Irritability, anxiety, difficulty passing urine,\u00a0sexual problems, gastrointestinal disturbance\/diarrhea, dizziness or light-headedness, weight changes,\u00a0abdominal pain, body temperature changes, difficulty in breathing, increased heart beat.<\/p>\n<p>There are many alternative treatments available for depression. Each of these alternative treatment\u00a0of depression seek to re-establish a balance or harmony within the body, mind, spirit and in the lifestyle of\u00a0the person being treated.<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Elizabeth Chen Christenson has vast experience in alternative treatments for\u00a0depression and can work with you to develop your own treatment plan and get your life back.<br \/>\nDuring initial visit Dr. Christenson will review your extensive medical questionnaires in bodymind-spirit including prescribed medications, dietary \/ nutritional assessment, Traditional<br \/>\nChinese Medicine evaluation and physical examination. Depends on the finding, you will receive\u00a0either individual or combination of Acupuncture, Chinese Herbs, NAET (Nambudripad Allergy\u00a0Elimination Techniques), EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique), Soul-Mind- Body Medicine\u00a0Healing Techniques, Harp Therapy, Nutritional recommendation, Healthy Relationship\u00a0Coaching, Healthy Life-style Coaching including positive affirmations and avoiding negative\u00a0influences from people or media, Qigong healing movement, Soul Song and Dance therapy.<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Elizabeth Chen Christenson practices family medicine, integrative medicine and Chinese medicine at\u00a0the Department of Complementary and Alternative Medicine clinic at the John A. 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