St. John's Wort for the blues

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Got the blues?

New studies suggest that the herb, St. Johns Wort, could actually serve as a natural remedy for depression.
According to a study conducted by the British Medical Journal, St. John's Wort contains hypericin, a chemical that wards off monoamine oxidase, a big fancy name for a chemical normally associated with depression.
Patients who had depression and were given St. Johns Wort expressed an increase in appetite, more interest in life and greater self-esteem.
Who knew?
As the weather changes and the trees outside begin to lose their leaves, it's easy to let yourself get down and out, especially around the holidays.
Normally given out in the form of a leaf, St. John's Wort can be best made into tea for easy digestion.
It is also known for it's power to ease anxiety.

So get out of bed, sleepyheads.

Drink a cup of St. John's Wort. I promise it tastes better than it sounds!