In It’s a Wonderful Life, the 1946 Christmas movie, the main character George considers suicide on Christmas Eve. (Spoiler Alert:) When he stays present, past the point that he thought was worth living with the help of an angel, a miracle unfolds. George’s wife surprises him with friends carrying cash in the late evening, supplying him with funds to repay an enormous debt.  Many lessons stem from this drama including, ‘When you do not die, miracles happen.’

We touch others’ lives every day and may not consider what the world would be like without ourselves. Each of us plays a part in the tapestry of life. Additionally, our individual choices matter. What we did previously cannot be changed, although what you do now is within your control and creates the future. Be empowered and make decisions that will transform your situation for the better. Helping yourself will best help the world.

In the United States, there are epidemic proportions of people who take mind-altering medications. In 2016, nearly one-half of patients with depression were prescribed anti-depressants.[1] These drugs are also prescribed to a wide age-range for other conditions. Relying on drugs to control an individual’s behavior is not in anyone’s best interest. It is a “cheap” way to deal with a problem that ignores the underlying cause, leaving it to fester and grow; which, in the end, is more costly. 

Depression and related conditions are often the result of poor lifestyle choices. Thankfully, there is another way to deal with these problems. First, slowly stop any anti-depressants. Most American elementary schools teach drug abuse prevention, and this was communicated via television ads with the phrase “just say ‘no.’” Prescription drugs today are often regarded as safe because they are not street drugs. The body, however, does not know the difference. Further, many anti-depressants are synthesized from street drugs.[2]  Be careful to taper off them gradually, otherwise the body may go into shock from withdrawal. 

Second, seek alternatives and take an herbal laxative if needed. Regularly consume Dr. Christopher’s MindTrac formula with calming herbs like St. John’s Wort. This will help with overall cognition as well as repair damage from lack of nutrition. Eating a mucusless diet and monitoring bowel movements with the goal of eliminating after every major meal will boost anyone’s mood. As a bonus, follow the Extended Heral Cleanse program or Incurables program for chronic or severe conditions, respectively. Eat better to feel better as the second step.

Third, when you feel sad, mad, or beyond lethargic: go exercise, preferably outside in the sun.  Take a gentle walk if that is all you can muster. Go with a friend or meet one along the walking path. Consider weightlifting or another strenuous activity to push yourself without it being harmful. Eventually any inertia felt will go away with repeated activity. The rewards are worth it.  There is a post workout “high” that naturally becomes addictive, even if not felt initially.

Become dedicated to making small changes. For accountability, get a health partner or a vitalistic health consultant. Remember to use your life so you do not lose the precious gift!

Samantha Fish has a Master Herbalist certification from the School of Natural Healing. She empowers friends and family to revitalize any health condition using herbs and natural methods when possible. Samantha enjoys weight training, gardening, hiking, tidying/decluttering, and sharing with friends and family.