Depression Symptoms Vs Antidepressant Side Effects: Is There a Difference?

The array of antidepressants available is mind boggling. Sufferers of depression are presented with a synthetic smorgasbord from which they have to decide which one is right for them. A tough task, considering indecision is common amongst those with depression.

Even more mind boggling than the choice of depression drugs available, is that if you read what the side effects of these drugs are, you will see that they can be just as worse as the condition of depression itself. 

Excuse the pun, but that sounds crazy, right? Let's compare depression symptoms with antidepressant side effects.

Witch Hazel for Blackheads

Blackheads on nose? Tried everything but nothing works?

Many people want to know how to get rid of blackheads. There are many natural acne treatment options available to treat blackheads instead of using harsh chemicals. One of these options is witch hazel.

What is Witch Hazel?

Technically, witch hazel is a plant. But the name is also used to refer to the astringent which is produced from the leaves and bark. By the way, an astringent is a chemical compound substance which causes body tissue to shrink or constrict. This is very important to know about witch hazel, as we will see below.

Ladybug Love

The lime tree has been very fertile this season. Not only did it give me over a dozen lovely limes, it has also become the host to other kinds of fertility!

Several pairs of ladybug lovers were taking full advantage of the comfortable leaves. 

Everything's coming up...limes (and a lemon).

We're into the second month of spring in the southern hemisphere. The fruit which survived the last dry days of winter and hungry caterpillars is growing steadily.

Limes

Apple Cider Vinegar

If you are into organics and home made remedies you probably already know about apple cider vinegar.  Aside from being handy around the house and in cooking, it has several healing uses for which it is quite effective.

What is Apple Cider Vinegar?

Apple cider vinegar is made during the process of apple fermentation.  During the fermentation process of any cider, bacteria and yeast are added to assist the sugar to turn to alcohol.  The alcoholic liquid then has another bacteria added to turn it to vinegar.

Use What You've Got

I was in the mood for potatoes tonight, so I took a leaf out of Bethenny Frankel's book and used what I already had. Using what you have isn't a new premise, and I've been doing it for many years. However Bethenny is getting the message out there to millions and I love her for it. Plus she's hella funny.

Chicken breast with pistachio and marmalade stuffing

2 large chicken breasts (I used 3 medium ones)
2 rashers of bacon - diced finely
1 medium red onion - diced
1 tblspn pistachio's - chopped
1 tblspn thyme
1/4 cup orange marmalade
1/4 cup bread crumbs
olive oil
toothpicks (for securing chicken closed)