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A groundbreaking treatment that has been clinically proven to deliver a lifelong cure
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Based on extensive research with an amazing success rate, The Depression Cure outlines a step-by-step plan for recovery, which focuses on six key lifestyle elements that have largely disappeared in healthy doses from modern life:
- physical exercise
- omega-3 fatty acids
- natural sunlight exposure
- restorative sleep
- social connectedness
- meaningful, engaging activity
With his six-step programme, Dr Ilardi not only makes sense of depression but offers a practical and straightforward plan for recovery. The Depression Cure is an essential guide for anyone seeking an alternative approach to treating depression.
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38 of 38 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Reading this book was a breath of fresh air. It isn't merely Ilardi's rejection of a drug-based approach to treating depression; such rejections are two-a-penny in the 'alternative therapy' field. No, what sets this book apart is that it is balanced, well-researched, undogmatic and rooted in the careful use of scientific evidence.
The core hypothesis is simple. Depression rates are rising because we are increasingly living a lifestyle that takes us further and further away from how our ancient hunter-gatherer ancestors lived. Our bodies and minds are, in evolutionary terms, essentially the same as they were 13,000 years ago. In order to cure our depression we need to compensate for the fact that we no longer - and cannot any longer - live as they did. We can, however, do a number of things that learn from that earlier existence (and from how some people with very low depression rates still live). Ilardi focusses on six areas we can change: 1) improved diet (he focusses on Omega 3 supplements), 2) exercise, 3) more sunlight, 4) better sleep, 5) stopping ruminating, 6) spending time with other people.
He's clearly pushing what he believes is a radically improved way of dealing with depression, but much of what he says makes a lot of sense whether you are suffering from depression or not. He also does the proper medical thing of looking at evidence from clinical trials and from a range of different sources. The language and discussion can be a little simplistic and folksy in places, but that's a small price to pay for what is an excellent treatment of a controversial subject. In my case, I could see elements where I'd have to modify to a small degree some of what he recommends (solitude isn't always a bad thing). However, I've read a fair amount on this subject in recent years but nothing as comprehensive, positive, life-affirming and useful as this. I hope more people read and use this book. It has enormous potential to help sufferers from various levels of depression.
The core hypothesis is simple. Depression rates are rising because we are increasingly living a lifestyle that takes us further and further away from how our ancient hunter-gatherer ancestors lived. Our bodies and minds are, in evolutionary terms, essentially the same as they were 13,000 years ago. In order to cure our depression we need to compensate for the fact that we no longer - and cannot any longer - live as they did. We can, however, do a number of things that learn from that earlier existence (and from how some people with very low depression rates still live). Ilardi focusses on six areas we can change: 1) improved diet (he focusses on Omega 3 supplements), 2) exercise, 3) more sunlight, 4) better sleep, 5) stopping ruminating, 6) spending time with other people.
He's clearly pushing what he believes is a radically improved way of dealing with depression, but much of what he says makes a lot of sense whether you are suffering from depression or not. He also does the proper medical thing of looking at evidence from clinical trials and from a range of different sources. The language and discussion can be a little simplistic and folksy in places, but that's a small price to pay for what is an excellent treatment of a controversial subject. In my case, I could see elements where I'd have to modify to a small degree some of what he recommends (solitude isn't always a bad thing). However, I've read a fair amount on this subject in recent years but nothing as comprehensive, positive, life-affirming and useful as this. I hope more people read and use this book. It has enormous potential to help sufferers from various levels of depression.
23 of 23 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I would like to say first of all that the authors description of what depression actually is and what it is like to be a genuine sufferer is by far and a way the best I have ever read. I actually felt for the first time ever that somebody had put into words exactly what my life has been like for over twenty years. That alone is worth buying the book for, just to hear it so well explained. I have to congratulate him and thank him for that.
I will be giving it to close friends and family who have struggled over the years to understand, as I feel they will gain much insight from just a few pages.
I had through my own searching and desire for help and relief come across much of what the book contains, however i had not fully understood or appreciated the far reaching impact or relief possible by combining the several elements explained in the book over a period of time.
Everything is explained well and in plain english, giving clinical trail evidence and support for its inclusion. this is not padded Opera fluff. this is evidence based clinically trailed and proven techniques, supplements and devices, combined to provide what I believe to be the best opportunity for lasting relief from clinical depression.
I have read so many books on this subject, none has so sparked my interest or desire to apply the counsel given. This book actually makes you want to take action.
I have suffered with a life threatening debilitating soul destroying condition for most of my adult life. almost nobody has even noticed.
so many people out there I now know, feel the exact same way. I have tried my very best to over come this beast many times, this time I genuinely feel I may have been handed a tool thats up to the Job.
I hope this helps.
I will be giving it to close friends and family who have struggled over the years to understand, as I feel they will gain much insight from just a few pages.
I had through my own searching and desire for help and relief come across much of what the book contains, however i had not fully understood or appreciated the far reaching impact or relief possible by combining the several elements explained in the book over a period of time.
Everything is explained well and in plain english, giving clinical trail evidence and support for its inclusion. this is not padded Opera fluff. this is evidence based clinically trailed and proven techniques, supplements and devices, combined to provide what I believe to be the best opportunity for lasting relief from clinical depression.
I have read so many books on this subject, none has so sparked my interest or desire to apply the counsel given. This book actually makes you want to take action.
I have suffered with a life threatening debilitating soul destroying condition for most of my adult life. almost nobody has even noticed.
so many people out there I now know, feel the exact same way. I have tried my very best to over come this beast many times, this time I genuinely feel I may have been handed a tool thats up to the Job.
I hope this helps.
19 of 19 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
If you suffer from depression and want a simple, effective and well researched way to help lift your depression, then I would highly recommend this book to you.
My situation is as follows: I have suffered from depression for over 10 years. Part of the reason I have suffered for so long is that until fairly recently I didn't realise my problem was depression, and the other reason is that I hadn't found very effective help for depression. Once I realised I had depression, I tried to help myself by going on anti-depressants and doing other things like exercise which I had heard were good for depression. Those things helped a bit, but I was still essentially depressed. After having found this book and used it's principles for about 6 months, I am not completely depression free, but I am off anti-depressants and feel good enough to not feel the need to go back on anti-depressants. I also feel confident that I will continue to improve.
One thing to note, although this book is sightly anti-drugs, I used the principles while still on anti-depressants, and it is perfectly complementary. I found I felt much better while taking drugs AND using the book's advice, and then reached a point where I felt I could cope without the drugs, and so far so good. I would disagree with the book in that anti-depressants are basically useless for moderately depressed people, but I would agree that they are useless for a permanent long term cure for any depressed person (but that's just my own experience).
That said this book is very well written and very effective. It is well written in that is sympathetic, positive and inspiring, and easy to read. I can say that it is effective for 5 reasons:
1) I have used it and I have felt the results.
2) Each of the 6 aspects of the depression cure are based on extensive research about what really improves depression. This is no pet theory book.
3) Each action to help depression has been tailored for the depressed person: they are easy to understand and easy to put in place in your life. It is something that is so often overlooked in books to help depression - depressed people just find it harder to do everything, so if there is a complicated and difficult action to help depression, chances are it won't be done.
4) The fact that the actions are based on thorough research means you are more confident that they will work, and therefore put more effort into adopting them.
5) The book covers several different types of actions to help depression. Other depression books tend to focus just on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or just on your diet, or just on whatever. For each individual the effectiveness of each action is probably very different, but by doing all 6 bases you've got the best chance that you're doing the things which will help YOU.
Anyway I've rambled on enough!
In summary: give this book go! There's no harm in trying.
My situation is as follows: I have suffered from depression for over 10 years. Part of the reason I have suffered for so long is that until fairly recently I didn't realise my problem was depression, and the other reason is that I hadn't found very effective help for depression. Once I realised I had depression, I tried to help myself by going on anti-depressants and doing other things like exercise which I had heard were good for depression. Those things helped a bit, but I was still essentially depressed. After having found this book and used it's principles for about 6 months, I am not completely depression free, but I am off anti-depressants and feel good enough to not feel the need to go back on anti-depressants. I also feel confident that I will continue to improve.
One thing to note, although this book is sightly anti-drugs, I used the principles while still on anti-depressants, and it is perfectly complementary. I found I felt much better while taking drugs AND using the book's advice, and then reached a point where I felt I could cope without the drugs, and so far so good. I would disagree with the book in that anti-depressants are basically useless for moderately depressed people, but I would agree that they are useless for a permanent long term cure for any depressed person (but that's just my own experience).
That said this book is very well written and very effective. It is well written in that is sympathetic, positive and inspiring, and easy to read. I can say that it is effective for 5 reasons:
1) I have used it and I have felt the results.
2) Each of the 6 aspects of the depression cure are based on extensive research about what really improves depression. This is no pet theory book.
3) Each action to help depression has been tailored for the depressed person: they are easy to understand and easy to put in place in your life. It is something that is so often overlooked in books to help depression - depressed people just find it harder to do everything, so if there is a complicated and difficult action to help depression, chances are it won't be done.
4) The fact that the actions are based on thorough research means you are more confident that they will work, and therefore put more effort into adopting them.
5) The book covers several different types of actions to help depression. Other depression books tend to focus just on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or just on your diet, or just on whatever. For each individual the effectiveness of each action is probably very different, but by doing all 6 bases you've got the best chance that you're doing the things which will help YOU.
Anyway I've rambled on enough!
In summary: give this book go! There's no harm in trying.
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Works!
Although most of the things Dr Ilardi says in this book seems to be common sense to me, it was putting them all together in a systematic way which has helped me. Read more
Published 16 days ago by A. Hobson
It all made sense
Having been diagnosed with clinical depression three months ago, I was desperate for answers as to how I had got into this dark tunnel and how I could help myself get out of... Read more
Published 19 days ago by TJ
Works
Works if you put the work in. Even after a bad day. would recommend as it is also interesting and an easy read.
Published 1 month ago by MichLap
Good - if you can do it!
This is an excellent book, which I bought to help my husband who has been depressed on and off for years. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Margaret L
A good place to start
This book has what I'd call a good overview or general approach to tackling depression, it's best used I think as a 'quick start' to dealing with it since the methods it lays down... Read more
Published 2 months ago by C. Steele-davies
Pure Genius
This book is a must for anybody suffering from depression. I got this book from the library as I was unsure about the title but now I am going to order a copy. Read more
Published 4 months ago by N. Savva
An Excellent & Practical Book For Overcoming Depression
I liked this book instantly. It is a breath of fresh air to read a book that is straight to the point and presents six very sensible and practical ways of dealing with your... Read more
Published 7 months ago by Andrew E
Superb book, full of practical advice on overcoming depression
What a fantastic book - and a whole new way of tackling depression! I can honestly say it has changed my life. Read more
Published 7 months ago by H. Nye
Depressed like me?
I've suffered depression on and off for over 30 years. And I do mean suffered. I've broken long bones and had cholera - depression is worse. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Andrew Rankine
Would definitely recommend this book
This has to be the best book I have ever read on depression. Easy to read and everything makes a lot of sense. I wish I'd had it 30 years ago. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Mrs R Cambs
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