The following Mark's Daily Apple article was written by Mark Sisson, and is narrated by Tina Lehman.

Eight alternative therapies worth considering.

Here at Mark's Daily Apple, I avoid writing off anything without first investigating it. I keep one foot in the alternative health world and one in the conventional realm,

making sure to maintain a skeptical but open-minded stance on everything.

There's no other way to do it, if you're honest, at least as

far as I can tell. No, not every alternative therapy works. A lot of it is pure hogwash. But whether

we're talking about off-label uses of conventional drugs and illegal drugs, natural pharmacological

agents, or downright outlandish-sounding interventions. Some therapies

are worth considering, not trying necessarily, but considering. Without further ado, let's

take a look at some of them. Number one, curcumin for depression. The standard treatment for serious depression is the antidepressant.

For years, researchers have been trotting out studies which pit curcumin, the primary

phytonutrient in the spice turmeric, against conventional antidepressants or placebos.

In 2014, curcumin improved symptoms in patients with major depressive disorder,

showing particular efficacy in people with atypical depression.

In 2015, researchers discovered that curcumin raised levels of certain biomarkers with proven

antidepressant effects. Also in 2015, researchers found that curcumin made antidepressants more effective.

And this year, researchers again confirmed the benefits of curcumin in major depression.

Number 2. Exercise for Depression.

To their credit, doctors are quick to recommend exercise for the treatment

of physical ailments like osteoporosis, obesity, diabetes, heart disease, arthritis, and sarcopenia.

It works, and it's obvious and broadly accepted that it works. But evidence is emerging that

exercise can also be an effective primary therapy

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