Depression
Condition Description
A mental state characterized by low mood, loss of interest and enjoyment in everyday activities, causing varying levels of social and occupational dysfunction. It can be classified into minor depression and major depressive disorder.
Common Symptoms
- Depressed mood, hopelessness, feeling of worthlessness, diminished interest or pleasure, suicidal thoughts
- Insomnia or excessive sleep
- Fatigue or loss of energy
- Diminished ability to think or concentrate
- Significant weight loss or weight gain without a physical cause
Underlying Causes
- Psychological factors like stress, interpersonal losses, and significant losses in childhood may predispose a person to depression.
- Physical/environmental factors can in some cases cause depression and in other cases can increase the severity of depression that stems from psychological factors
- Environmental factors may include yeast overgrowth, hypothyroidism, food and mold allergies, chemical sensitivities and vitamin, mineral and essential fatty acid deficiency
Traditional Approach
- Psychotherapy (e.g. cognitive behavioral therapy, interpersonal therapy). Antidepressants may be combined for better and faster response
- SSRI antidepressants like Fluoxetine (Prozac), Paroxetine (Paxil), Sertaline (Zoloft), Fluvoxamine (Luvox), Citalopram (Celexa), and Escitalopram (Lexapro),
- Selective serotonin/norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs) like Venlafaxine (Effexor) and duloxetine (Cymbalta),
- St. John’s wort
- Atypical antidepressants like Bupropion (Wellbutrin), Nefazodone (Serzone), Mirtazapine (Remeron), and Trazadone (Desyrel)
EHAC Approach
- Test for and treat yeast overgrowth, hypothyroidism, food and mold allergies, chemical sensitivity, and nutritional deficiencies
- Serious cases should be supplemented with Traditional Approach:es (counseling and/or medication) until environmental factors can be addressed
Success Stories
Condition Treated:
Depression
Symptoms:
Confusion, depression, tiredness, headaches
Initials:
T. W.
Age:
43
Story:
In early summer, I was very sick. I was tired all the time, had very little energy, had almost constant headaches, and was extremely depressed. I came to see Dr. Sultan in august and began taking Nilstat and was put on vitamins. I began to see improvement within one month, and was very pleased. These last few months, I have been very much improved. I have energy and no headaches or depression. I am very grateful for my progress. I feel great.
Condition Treated:
Depression
Symptoms:
Fatigue, difficulty concentrating, depression, severe allergies
Initials:
C.
Age:
37 male
Story:
For the past few years, I had been feeling very fatigued. I had surgery for apnea, sleep studies, CPAP, a very wide variety of psychoactive drugs such as Prozac. Nothing worked. At the same time, I had severe allergies all the time and was overall very miserable with itchy skin, inflamed sinuses and eruptions on my back and arms. This had lasted over 18 years.
Over the course of a few short months, with treatments for magnesium deficiency, poor diet, Candidiasis, and hypothyroid, all of these conditions were nearly reversed.
I have more energy than I can ever remember having and can breathe with almost no sinus problems! It is amazing.
Condition Treated:
Depression
Symptoms:
Severe headaches, PMS, chronic fatigue, anxiety, depression, pain
Initials:
V. B.
Age:
32 female
Story:
For over 5 years, I had experienced severe chronic headaches, excessive fatigue and severe PMS, anxiety, depression, and pain. After a 6-week bout of severe depression and about 20 Tylenol tablets each day, I decided I couldn’t live like that anymore. My 4 children needed a “real” mother, not the irritable and sad person I’d been for 5 years. In desperation, I contacted Dr. Sultan.
Now, eight months later, I have been able to expand my career as a labor assistant and lactation consultant, since for the first time in my life I have the energy most other “normal” people have. But most of all, my kids now have a mom who has the energy to “run around” and play with them, and who is no longer irritable and “snapping” at them all the time. My headaches and PMS problems are almost completely gone. Now I can finally have the career I wanted, helping people with birth and babies, and above all, I have the loving family and home atmosphere I’ve always dreamed of.
Condition Treated:
Depression
Symptoms:
Doctor after doctor . . .Tiredness, headaches, feelings of passing out, PM (premenstrual) tension, PM irritability, PM headaches, PM bloating, depression, mental confusion, poor memory, poor concentration, morning fatigue, getting tired by the end of the day, cold feet, dry skin, neck pain, hip pain, pain in left arm, acne, intolerance to alcohol
Initials:
L. G.
Age:
36 years female
Story:
The difference I feel 90% of the time in all areas, instead of 40% is unbelievable. I always knew as a child that I didn’t feel as well as other children. As an adult from about 25 on, my health was starting to get worse. Doctor after doctor said, “Oh, not too much wrong with you, just nerves.” I know I had problems but couldn’t find one to take me serious – until now that is. Dr. Sultan has always taken me serious and finds the root of the problems. Thanks to a diet and properly suited medium, I am hopeful for a new, healthy me.
Thank you, Dr. Sultan. Also, I would like to add his (great) staff makes all those tests easier to take!!
Condition Treated:
Depression
Symptoms:
Hypothyroidism: Extreme fatigue, hair loss, mental confusion, depression
Initials:
K.K.
Age:
46, female
Story:
My thyroid levels were tested by a traditional endocrinologist and found to be “slightly high”, indicating low thyroid – however my symptoms were very disturbing to me: Extreme fatigue, hair loss, mental confusion, depression, etc. I could barely function. The endocrinologist refused to prescribe Armour thyroid, even though I requested it and instead gave me Synthroid. I did not find any relief from my symptoms with Synthroid.
Dr. Sultan was willing to prescribe Armour thyroid and almost immediately I started to feel better. I know that to feel my best, my thyroid levels should be on the low side. Most doctors only look at numbers – not symptoms. Dr. Sultan was willing to work on getting me to actually feel better, not just look good on paper!
Condition Treated:
Depression
Symptoms:
Digestive Problems, Depression, Irritable Bowel, Diarrhea, Stomach Cramping, Vaginal Discharge, Tired
Initials:
L. B.
Age:
32 years female
Story:
When I came to Dr. Sultan’s office, I was on Tenormin for rapid heart rate, Celexa for depression, Lotronex for Irritable Bowel Syndrome. I couldn’t eat anything without having diarrhea and stomach cramping. I had vaginal discharge. I was tired all the time. I even didn’t want to get out of bed sometimes. With two small children, I didn’t have the energy or patients to play with them. I was very irritable and would fly off the handle a lot. My husband even said my mood swings were bad.
Today, after 4 months of testing and taking Nystatin, magnesium and thyroid medication, I am 90% better. Dr. Sultan found a low mag level, thyroid levels off, and allergies to yeast, dust, molds, etc. I am so happy today. My energy level is high and I am able to play and enjoy my children. I have started to work on my master’s degree too! I am off the Tenormin, Lotronex, and Celexa! Thank God for Dr. Sultan and staff. I feel great!