Comments on: Walking for Depression http://www.kitchentablemedicine.com/the-3-day-depression-walk/ Natural medicine info. Naturopathic physician, Dr. Nicole Sundene, answers your natural medicine health questions at the kitchen table! Diet, weight loss, herbal medicine, exercise, fat burning, health, nutrition, and alternative medicine research! Thu, 01 Apr 2010 12:39:40 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: Natural Medicines for Depression | Kitchen Table Medicine http://www.kitchentablemedicine.com/the-3-day-depression-walk/#comment-3400 Natural Medicines for Depression | Kitchen Table Medicine Wed, 22 Oct 2008 06:47:42 +0000 http://kitchentablemedicine.com/the-3-day-depression-walk/#comment-3400 [...] Recommended Reading for Depression: Ten Ways to Better Cope with Depression, The Depression Diet, The Low Glycemic Index Diet, Fish Oil vs Flax Oil, Depression, Anxiety, Square Breathing, Five Minutes to Zen, The 3 Day Depression Walk. [...] [...] Recommended Reading for Depression: Ten Ways to Better Cope with Depression, The Depression Diet, The Low Glycemic Index Diet, Fish Oil vs Flax Oil, Depression, Anxiety, Square Breathing, Five Minutes to Zen, The 3 Day Depression Walk. [...]

]]> By: Lori | BetweenUs Girls.info http://www.kitchentablemedicine.com/the-3-day-depression-walk/#comment-1087 Lori | BetweenUs Girls.info Thu, 15 May 2008 15:26:08 +0000 http://kitchentablemedicine.com/the-3-day-depression-walk/#comment-1087 Your site is so full of valuable information...do you sleep or just type?? I wish I had more time to read. Anyway, I just wanted to say that all of your suggestions for alleviating depression are great but I'd like to add one more. Researchers are finding that time spent in nature can be very therapeutic for anxiety, depression, attention deficit and more. I think that, along with the exercise involved in a walk outside, the immersion in nature may also be a factor in it's effectiveness. I have a post on my site that gives some information on this if your or anyone else is interested called Why Getting Back to Nature May Prove to be the Best Therapy (http://betweenusgirls.typepad.com/my_weblog/2008/05/lowered-expec-1.html). Thanks for all of the great information...I have to go back to reading now. Your site is so full of valuable information…do you sleep or just type?? I wish I had more time to read. Anyway, I just wanted to say that all of your suggestions for alleviating depression are great but I’d like to add one more.

Researchers are finding that time spent in nature can be very therapeutic for anxiety, depression, attention deficit and more. I think that, along with the exercise involved in a walk outside, the immersion in nature may also be a factor in it’s effectiveness. I have a post on my site that gives some information on this if your or anyone else is interested called Why Getting Back to Nature May Prove to be the Best Therapy (http://betweenusgirls.typepad.com/my_weblog/2008/05/lowered-expec-1.html).

Thanks for all of the great information…I have to go back to reading now.

]]> By: Dr. Nicole http://www.kitchentablemedicine.com/the-3-day-depression-walk/#comment-1017 Dr. Nicole Mon, 12 May 2008 01:26:39 +0000 http://kitchentablemedicine.com/the-3-day-depression-walk/#comment-1017 Hi Jirel- Glad to hear that you are getting help and making progress. I am all about "progress not perfection"! Take good care, and thanks for stopping by :D Hi Jirel- Glad to hear that you are getting help and making progress. I am all about “progress not perfection”!

Take good care, and thanks for stopping by :D

]]> By: Dr. Nicole http://www.kitchentablemedicine.com/the-3-day-depression-walk/#comment-1013 Dr. Nicole Sun, 11 May 2008 23:59:49 +0000 http://kitchentablemedicine.com/the-3-day-depression-walk/#comment-1013 Hi Sangeeta- I am well thanks for asking, my dad always told me to go in to computers because that was the future of the world. But i chose medicine. Now that I have this website I sure do wish that I took a few classes in computers! It is never too late to learn something new though... Thanks for stopping by! Hi Sangeeta- I am well thanks for asking, my dad always told me to go in to computers because that was the future of the world. But i chose medicine. Now that I have this website I sure do wish that I took a few classes in computers! It is never too late to learn something new though…

Thanks for stopping by!

]]> By: Dr. Nicole http://www.kitchentablemedicine.com/the-3-day-depression-walk/#comment-1012 Dr. Nicole Sun, 11 May 2008 23:58:30 +0000 http://kitchentablemedicine.com/the-3-day-depression-walk/#comment-1012 Hi JJ- thank you so much for adding that commentary. I think a strong spiritual connection is vital for battling any chronic disease, especially depression. Hi JJ- thank you so much for adding that commentary. I think a strong spiritual connection is vital for battling any chronic disease, especially depression.

]]> By: Dr. Nicole http://www.kitchentablemedicine.com/the-3-day-depression-walk/#comment-1011 Dr. Nicole Sun, 11 May 2008 23:53:35 +0000 http://kitchentablemedicine.com/the-3-day-depression-walk/#comment-1011 Hi Barbara- I am glad you are able to understand depression better. Nothing feels worse for a depressed person to be told to "snap out of it" LOL It unfortunately is not that simple. I work hard to remind my patients that depression is a DISEASE. Nobody likes to think that they have a disease, and I often try to avoid to use the word disease in order to stay more positive, however it truly is a disease and we have to take it that seriously as the consequences of this disease can be life threatening. You can still be a positive light in someone's life and help them "snap out of it" by listening, showing you care, being part of their support team, and of course reminding them of all the hundreds of positive and wonderful things going on out there in life. Hi Barbara- I am glad you are able to understand depression better. Nothing feels worse for a depressed person to be told to “snap out of it” LOL

It unfortunately is not that simple. I work hard to remind my patients that depression is a DISEASE. Nobody likes to think that they have a disease, and I often try to avoid to use the word disease in order to stay more positive, however it truly is a disease and we have to take it that seriously as the consequences of this disease can be life threatening.

You can still be a positive light in someone’s life and help them “snap out of it” by listening, showing you care, being part of their support team, and of course reminding them of all the hundreds of positive and wonderful things going on out there in life.

]]> By: Dr. Nicole http://www.kitchentablemedicine.com/the-3-day-depression-walk/#comment-1010 Dr. Nicole Sun, 11 May 2008 23:50:32 +0000 http://kitchentablemedicine.com/the-3-day-depression-walk/#comment-1010 Hi Erin- Yes those are the signs of major depression that are going to need more extensive treatment than just walking and positive thinking. I would hope that if that is the case the person feeling that depressed asks their family or friends to help get them to a doctor or facility that can provide them with the care and monitoring that they need to get to a more stable and functionable state. I call what you described being "in the hole" it is tough to get out of the hole, but walking and eating right are some of the easiest ways to stay out of the hole. Lot's of self love! Hi Erin- Yes those are the signs of major depression that are going to need more extensive treatment than just walking and positive thinking. I would hope that if that is the case the person feeling that depressed asks their family or friends to help get them to a doctor or facility that can provide them with the care and monitoring that they need to get to a more stable and functionable state. I call what you described being “in the hole” it is tough to get out of the hole, but walking and eating right are some of the easiest ways to stay out of the hole.

Lot’s of self love!

]]> By: Dr. Nicole http://www.kitchentablemedicine.com/the-3-day-depression-walk/#comment-1009 Dr. Nicole Sun, 11 May 2008 23:48:39 +0000 http://kitchentablemedicine.com/the-3-day-depression-walk/#comment-1009 Hi shilpan! Glad you like the new look, we have been making a lot of changes and trying to simplify the navigation. Thanks for the article, I will check that out! Hi shilpan! Glad you like the new look, we have been making a lot of changes and trying to simplify the navigation. Thanks for the article, I will check that out!

]]> By: Dr. Nicole http://www.kitchentablemedicine.com/the-3-day-depression-walk/#comment-1008 Dr. Nicole Sun, 11 May 2008 23:47:38 +0000 http://kitchentablemedicine.com/the-3-day-depression-walk/#comment-1008 Hi Doc KC- all we can do as doctors is try to motivate people to be better to feel healthier...ah I need to get out in the fresh air and sunshine myself! Can't wait to see what you have cooking at your blog today though. Hi Doc KC- all we can do as doctors is try to motivate people to be better to feel healthier…ah I need to get out in the fresh air and sunshine myself! Can’t wait to see what you have cooking at your blog today though.

]]> By: Dr. Nicole http://www.kitchentablemedicine.com/the-3-day-depression-walk/#comment-1007 Dr. Nicole Sun, 11 May 2008 23:46:26 +0000 http://kitchentablemedicine.com/the-3-day-depression-walk/#comment-1007 Hi JD- thanks so much for the book recommendation. I will check that out! I agree that effective coping skills are integral to the healing process, unfortunately when some people are in the throws of major depression, coping skills are just not quite enough. Hi JD- thanks so much for the book recommendation. I will check that out! I agree that effective coping skills are integral to the healing process, unfortunately when some people are in the throws of major depression, coping skills are just not quite enough.

]]> By: Dr. Nicole http://www.kitchentablemedicine.com/the-3-day-depression-walk/#comment-1006 Dr. Nicole Sun, 11 May 2008 23:44:55 +0000 http://kitchentablemedicine.com/the-3-day-depression-walk/#comment-1006 Hi Jack! Glad this article helped a bit. Wow three fires in one year? That is some phenomenal bad luck! I am not familiar with niacinamide for depression, although I almost always prescribe all the B vitamins (especially B6 pyridoxine, and B12 cyanocobalmin, and folic acid which all have research for depression). If you have an article on niacinamide I would be curious to read it, although I did do a quick pubmed.gov search and was unable to find anything. Hi Jack! Glad this article helped a bit. Wow three fires in one year? That is some phenomenal bad luck! I am not familiar with niacinamide for depression, although I almost always prescribe all the B vitamins (especially B6 pyridoxine, and B12 cyanocobalmin, and folic acid which all have research for depression). If you have an article on niacinamide I would be curious to read it, although I did do a quick pubmed.gov search and was unable to find anything.

]]> By: Dr. Nicole http://www.kitchentablemedicine.com/the-3-day-depression-walk/#comment-1005 Dr. Nicole Sun, 11 May 2008 23:42:19 +0000 http://kitchentablemedicine.com/the-3-day-depression-walk/#comment-1005 Hi Alexander- wow you really are a survivor. I am not aware of mood disorders being associated with an elevation in serotonin, I was under the impression that it is the opposite problem as SSRI (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors) MAOI's and Tricyclics all work to increase levels of neurotransmitters such as serotonin which work to make our brains feel happier. If you have an article or reference about elevated levels of serotonin in relation to poor mood I would be interested to read about it. Thanks! Hi Alexander- wow you really are a survivor. I am not aware of mood disorders being associated with an elevation in serotonin, I was under the impression that it is the opposite problem as SSRI (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors) MAOI’s and Tricyclics all work to increase levels of neurotransmitters such as serotonin which work to make our brains feel happier. If you have an article or reference about elevated levels of serotonin in relation to poor mood I would be interested to read about it. Thanks!

]]> By: Sangeeta Sinha http://www.kitchentablemedicine.com/the-3-day-depression-walk/#comment-988 Sangeeta Sinha Sun, 11 May 2008 17:28:49 +0000 http://kitchentablemedicine.com/the-3-day-depression-walk/#comment-988 Hi Nicole (or shall I call you Doctor), how are you? Your articles are so informative. I, at least, get to learn a lots from them. While reading them, I wish that I was also a doctor. You know, my school principal had requested my father so many times that I take up medicine. Instead, I chose Maths and Economics. Now, when I look back, I feel that I should have taken up medicine. Well, if not a doctor, at least semi-doctor.... I know homoeopathy and ayurveda in and out. Hi Nicole (or shall I call you Doctor), how are you? Your articles are so informative. I, at least, get to learn a lots from them. While reading them, I wish that I was also a doctor. You know, my school principal had requested my father so many times that I take up medicine. Instead, I chose Maths and Economics. Now, when I look back, I feel that I should have taken up medicine. Well, if not a doctor, at least semi-doctor…. I know homoeopathy and ayurveda in and out.

]]> By: JJ Loch http://www.kitchentablemedicine.com/the-3-day-depression-walk/#comment-987 JJ Loch Sun, 11 May 2008 14:16:22 +0000 http://kitchentablemedicine.com/the-3-day-depression-walk/#comment-987 Great post and a difficult subject. There is a safe place inside all of us that no one can touch. It comes from God. If only more people would discover this so they could find it when they need to talk to God the most. That is where our strength comes from. Nothing in this world can touch it. JJ :D Great post and a difficult subject. There is a safe place inside all of us that no one can touch. It comes from God. If only more people would discover this so they could find it when they need to talk to God the most. That is where our strength comes from. Nothing in this world can touch it.

JJ :D

]]> By: Barbara Swafford http://www.kitchentablemedicine.com/the-3-day-depression-walk/#comment-985 Barbara Swafford Sun, 11 May 2008 08:13:13 +0000 http://kitchentablemedicine.com/the-3-day-depression-walk/#comment-985 Hi Dr. Nicole, How wonderful of you to write about this subject. I have had friends and family members suffer from depression, and I for a long time, I couldn't understand why they just couldn't pick themselves up by the boot straps, and "snap out of it". I then learned the problem was much deeper than that, and they are truly suffering inside. The change in their behavior was remarkable when they got the proper help. Hi Dr. Nicole,

How wonderful of you to write about this subject. I have had friends and family members suffer from depression, and I for a long time, I couldn’t understand why they just couldn’t pick themselves up by the boot straps, and “snap out of it”. I then learned the problem was much deeper than that, and they are truly suffering inside. The change in their behavior was remarkable when they got the proper help.

]]> By: Erin Happycamper http://www.kitchentablemedicine.com/the-3-day-depression-walk/#comment-983 Erin Happycamper Sun, 11 May 2008 05:43:34 +0000 http://kitchentablemedicine.com/the-3-day-depression-walk/#comment-983 so, what if you're too depressed to walk? Too depressed to leave the bed? Too depressed to answer the phone or respond to emails? so, what if you’re too depressed to walk?

Too depressed to leave the bed?

Too depressed to answer the phone or respond to emails?

]]> By: Shilpan | successsoul.com http://www.kitchentablemedicine.com/the-3-day-depression-walk/#comment-980 Shilpan | successsoul.com Sat, 10 May 2008 15:39:28 +0000 http://kitchentablemedicine.com/the-3-day-depression-walk/#comment-980 Dr. Nicole, Wow! what a beautiful site makeover? You've done fabulous job. I know that depression is one of the major killers in America due to intense stress that exists in our society. Knowing the symptoms early and treating them is the key to avoid this terrible sickness. Great post. I've written a blog post related to this: http://www.thechangeblog.com/2008/04/30/5-signs-of-a-stress-ridden-mind/ You are the best, Shilpan Dr. Nicole,

Wow! what a beautiful site makeover? You’ve done fabulous job. I know that depression is one of the major killers in America due to intense stress that exists in our society. Knowing the symptoms early and treating them is the key to avoid this terrible sickness. Great post.
I’ve written a blog post related to this:

http://www.thechangeblog.com/2008/04/30/5-signs-of-a-stress-ridden-mind/

You are the best,

Shilpan

]]> By: Doc KC http://www.kitchentablemedicine.com/the-3-day-depression-walk/#comment-979 Doc KC Sat, 10 May 2008 13:59:17 +0000 http://kitchentablemedicine.com/the-3-day-depression-walk/#comment-979 We are all suvivors of something. Be it breast cancer, an anxiety disorder, a break-up, or depression! What a great concept of walking "to feel better" about anything that is going on that bothers us. The sunshine and fresh air is medicine all on it's own. Thank you for the great and creative stance on "walking". Dr. KC www.DOCintheBiz.com We are all suvivors of something. Be it breast cancer, an anxiety disorder, a break-up, or depression!

What a great concept of walking “to feel better” about anything that is going on that bothers us. The sunshine and fresh air is medicine all on it’s own.

Thank you for the great and creative stance on “walking”.
Dr. KC
http://www.DOCintheBiz.com

]]> By: Jirel http://www.kitchentablemedicine.com/the-3-day-depression-walk/#comment-978 Jirel Sat, 10 May 2008 07:08:44 +0000 http://kitchentablemedicine.com/the-3-day-depression-walk/#comment-978 Very informative and useful article. I have also suffred from depression(I don't know what type of depression was that but as far as it was painful and hard for me, that was quite serious one) about few years back but now I can say I have won about 75% battle. Today I think very confortable and happy and nothing that I used to think before. During those days, in my case I never thought of suicide but some very negative thoughts used to come in my mind. What I used to think was that I should fight with this and be a normal person I was before and believed that I can be. I once had taken medicine for about a month only and consulted with a psychiatric for about two months. I feel great to be the person I am today and wish would have been able to be at this condition 5 years before. But, I also know I can't get anything by thinking in that way. So, I am doing my best to utilize the time I have at this time and in future of course. Very informative and useful article. I have also suffred from depression(I don’t know what type of depression was that but as far as it was painful and hard for me, that was quite serious one) about few years back but now I can say I have won about 75% battle. Today I think very confortable and happy and nothing that I used to think before. During those days, in my case I never thought of suicide but some very negative thoughts used to come in my mind.

What I used to think was that I should fight with this and be a normal person I was before and believed that I can be. I once had taken medicine for about a month only and consulted with a psychiatric for about two months.

I feel great to be the person I am today and wish would have been able to be at this condition 5 years before. But, I also know I can’t get anything by thinking in that way. So, I am doing my best to utilize the time I have at this time and in future of course.

]]> By: J.D. Meier http://www.kitchentablemedicine.com/the-3-day-depression-walk/#comment-976 J.D. Meier Sat, 10 May 2008 04:39:46 +0000 http://kitchentablemedicine.com/the-3-day-depression-walk/#comment-976 Nice write up! I'm surprised how prevalent depression. Aside from depression, there's also traumatic events. I don't think most people are taught the life skills or thought patterns that help. The best book I've ever seen that literally provides principles, patterns, and practices for feeling good is the book Feeling Good (http://thebookshare.blogspot.com/2008/05/feeling-good-book-nuggets.html.) What I particularly like about the book is the doctor starts right off saying that he beats the drugs by teaching effective skills. I've recommended it to my mentees, family and friends. Life's about feeling good, so what better way than learn the skills that work, so whether you're depressed or just want to make the most of your day or you may need it in the future when life throws you a curve ball. Nice write up!

I’m surprised how prevalent depression. Aside from depression, there’s also traumatic events. I don’t think most people are taught the life skills or thought patterns that help.

The best book I’ve ever seen that literally provides principles, patterns, and practices for feeling good is the book Feeling Good (http://thebookshare.blogspot.com/2008/05/feeling-good-book-nuggets.html.) What I particularly like about the book is the doctor starts right off saying that he beats the drugs by teaching effective skills.

I’ve recommended it to my mentees, family and friends. Life’s about feeling good, so what better way than learn the skills that work, so whether you’re depressed or just want to make the most of your day or you may need it in the future when life throws you a curve ball.

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