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The Depression Cure will change the way we think about and manage depression. Dr. Stephen Ilardi sheds light on our current predicament and reminds us that our bodies were never designed for the sleep‑deprived, poorly nourished, frenzied pace of twenty‑first century life. Inspired by the extraordinary resilience of aboriginal groups like the Kaluli of Papua New Guinea, Dr. Ilardi prescribes an easy‑to‑follow, clinically proven program that harks back to what our bodies were originally made for and what they continue to need with these six components:
· Nutrition
· Fighting Rumination
· Antidepressant Exercise
· Light Box Therapy
· Getting Connected
· Healthy Sleep Habits
Since the first edition of The Depression Cure was published, depression rates have continued to skyrocket, especially after the upheaval of the COVID‑19 pandemic. The Depression Cure's holistic approach has shown to produce positive results at a hope-inspiring rate, even for those who were not improved by traditional medication.
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OverDrive Read
- ISBN: 9780786747481
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EPUB ebook
- ISBN: 9780786747481
- File size: 1792 KB
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Languages
- English
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Reviews
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May 18, 2009
While the use of antidepressants has increased in recent years, so has the rate of depression. Ilardi (clinical psychology, Univ. of Kansas), a private clinician, presents his alternative approach based on cognitive-behavioral therapy with an anthropological twist. His "Therapeutic Lifestyle Change" (TLC) model prescribes dietary supplements, physical exercise, sunlight exposure, social support, and improving sleep patterns-and discourages "ruminating" on negative thoughts. Research findings (including the author's own study on the treatment's efficacy) are translated into readable terms. The book concludes with a treatment schedule, trouble-shooting guide, and professional bibliography. Verdict: The positive aspects of the TLC model are obvious, but Ilardi's composite program-rooted in the hunter-gatherer way of life-is novel. Practical, straightforward, grounded in persuasive research, this book is recommended for anyone seeking an alternative approach to treating depression.-Antoinette Brinkman, M.L.S., Evansville, INCopyright 2009 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.
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