Life Elevated Through Daily Essential Nutrients

Depression

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        Depression (major depressive disorder or clinical depression) is a common but serious mood disorder. It causes severe symptoms that affect how you feel, think, and handle daily activities, such as sleeping, eating, or working. 

Some forms of depression are slightly different, or they may develop under unique circumstances, such as:

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Persistent depressive disorder

Post-partum depression

Psychotic depression

Seasonal Affective Disorder

Bipolar Depression

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Some of the common complaints with depression:

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• Persistent sad, anxious, or “empty” mood

• Feelings of hopelessness, or pessimism

• Irritability

• Feelings of guilt, worthlessness, or helplessness

• Loss of interest or pleasure in hobbies and activities

• Decreased energy or fatigue

• Moving or talking more slowly

• Feeling restless or having trouble sitting still

• Difficulty concentrating, remembering, or making decisions

• Difficulty sleeping, early-morning awakening, or oversleeping

• Appetite and/or weight changes

• Thoughts of death or suicide, or suicide attempts

• Aches or pains, headaches, cramps, or digestive problems without a clear physical cause and/or that do not ease even with treatment

 

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Dr. Julia Rucklidge has been researching the impact of broad-spectrum micronutrients on mood and mental health for decades.  Several of her research studies have focused on a clinical strength micronutrient formulation produced by Hardy Nutritionals® called Daily Essential Nutrients. 

 

 The high potency vitamin-mineral formulation contains all the essential nutrients humans need from food, but which are often missing from even the healthiest of diets.  These micronutrients are provided in a highly absorbable format which aids the body in releasing neurotransmitters necessary for balanced moods and better sleep.

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"Medications have a place, they save some people's lives.  But sadly, they aren't helping enough people get well," Dr. Rucklidge shares.  While anti-depressants can be useful in the short term, they often come with a long list of side effects which can cause long-term health issues. 

 

Broad-spectrum micronutrients such as Hardy's DEN are increasingly being considered a first step in treating and preventing mental illness, before turning to psychiatric medications.

There are now over 30 independent medical journal publications backing the safety and effectiveness of these micronutrients for a wide range of mood and mental health disorders.  

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