Expert: Tonja Wells - 7/5/2006

Question
I am not nursing.  I was told that St Johns root is good for depression and anxiety.  What do you think.  Also can I start taking it now even though I have been on lexapro since April 11.  Also, now will these herbs get rid of the anxiety or is it only temporary.
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Followup To

Question -
I have been going through depression and anxiety for since Feburary.  I had a baby in January but no one seems to know if it is from postpartum or if it is due to a chemical imbalance that was triggered from the pregnancy.  I have been on Lexapro since April 11 and Klonopin since May.  I still feel very tired like I have no energy, I still get anxiety throughout the day especially in the morning.  The anxiety causes my fears to come on.  I just want to get back to my normal life and I've heard that some people were healed through herbs.  Will herbs be best for me and what kind should I take.  Also, I asked my doctor about taking herbs and she said I could start them immediately.  Is that true even though I have been on 10mg of the Lexapro?

Answer -
I am not certain if you are nursing. If so here is what I would suggest if you are nursing:

Nervous Fatigue Formula
Pro-G-Yam 500
Mineral Chi Tonic
Ultimate Green Zone

You can take these with your medication. There are certain suppments you should not take with Lexapro.

I would take an Epson salts bath with 2 cups of epson salts and soak for 20 minutes each day.
I would suggest eating right for your blood type.

you can find these herbs at
www.herbalhealthsolutions.4the.net

Tonja

Answer
St. Johns tends to work if you are an A blood type but it is an means to the end and not and end in itself. It sounds to me that you are on adrenal burnout and would want to help your adrenal glands out.  I would focus more on the nervous system and use the Pro-G-Yam cream.
Since you are not nursing.
Here is where I would begin if it were me.

Nervous Fatigue Formula
Pro-G-Yam 500
Mineral Chi Tonic
Ultimate Green Zone
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Adrenal support. I have seen many clients with high anxiety be helped by this program.  If you are having candida or yeast infections or are constipated I would need to know this als well.
These herbs have been shown to be safe with your medications.
I do offer complete phone consults. They start at $40 for a basic consult.
www.herbalhealthsolutions.4the.net
PS ordering from my web site can save you 45% off the health food store cost.
Hope this helps.
Tonja