Depression is a mood disorder which can appear for no apparent reason. It is characterized by a persistently sad or empty feeling, irritability, and a diminished or absent interest in everyday activities. It is often accompanied by physical symptoms such as mood swings, restlessness, unexplained aches and pains, disturbed sleep and appetite, fatigue and loss of interest in sex. There are a variety of triggers of depression such as: anxiety, worry or stress; chemical or hormonal imbalances; sensitivity to toxins, allergies or food; and other environmental factors. Many complimentary treatments can help produce an increased sense of well-being and control.

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Carole Malin, CranioSacral Therapy | Profile
Depression is an illness that involves the body, mood and thoughts. Depression paralyzes one’s ability to get through the day.
CST addresses depression at the spiritual and emotional levels. CST helps to express feelings that have become suppressed into the body.

Heather Sullivan, Licensed Acupuncturist Profile
Depression affects over 40 million Americans each year. Acupuncture has been recognized by both the WHO and NIH to treat depression.

I use a combination of needles, electrostim and massage to restore emotional balance back to my patients. Through my gentle technique and compassion, my patients feel significant relief.

L Robin Condro, MSW, LCSW Profile
Often a result of loss of contact with ones true self, possibly due to self neglect, unresolved trauma or loss. Beginning an inward journey to come into wholeness would include physical activity , connection with nature and releasement of all blocked energy.

In working with the mind, body and spirit, the sub couscous blocks of the stuck energy would be established and interventions would include releasing through verbal and physical actions. Trance work may include a gentle going within to Hypnotherapy, RoHun or Shamanism to achieve a deeper connection with the identified problem.

Ania Tyczynski Colon Hydrotherapist | Profile
The transfer colon affects the brain and other organs including the heart and lungs. Dehydrating foods and beverages does the same.

I would teach abdominal massages technique and muscle testing to verify the organ causing depression.

Donna Sandberg, Career Counselor | Profile
Do you notice your behavior and/or energy change on Sunday afternoon or evening in anticipation of returning to work on Monday? Do you feel exhausted or burned out at the end of a work week, as though you’ve been working with your dominant hand behind your back?
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Using more energy at work in any given day than you receive in return results in a deficit of energy. The loss of energy can be cumulative over time. Days, week, months and years of experiencing such a drain on your energy can leave you feeling exhausted, burned out and/or depressed.

We will explore the dominant handedness of the ways you think, solve problems, communicate and make decisions, the natural ways you process information that actually produce more energy than is consumed.

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