· Integrative approach to combating depression. · Offers a proven method to safely wean oneself off anti-depressant medication · Addresses the causes AND the symptoms · Near immediate satisfaction: natural remedies that work quickly. · Beat depression without drugs For millions who suffer from depression, prescription drugs have not been effective or have produced intolerable side effects. Now, naturopathic doctor and acupuncturist Peter Bongiorno offers a proven drug-free approach for healing depression. In HOW COME THEY'RE HAPPY AND I'M NOT?, Dr. Bongiorno explains that depression and chronic low moods often have roots in physical ailments: inflammation, digestive problems, poor nutrient absorption, disease. Spiritual concerns, life events or simply insufficient resources in dealing with day-to-day stress can also bring them on. Bongiorno's integrative, natural approach to healing, which he has used successfully with his own patients, features a personalised approach: working with one's doctor to help identify underlying causes with blood tests and recommendations for dietary changes, botanical medicines, yoga, massage and acupuncture points, to tailor a treatment plan based on an individual's particular symptoms and circumstances. HOW COME THEY'RE HAPPY AND I'M NOT? shows readers a safe alternative to drugs for treatment of depression as well as a way to safely wean oneself off medication without relapsing. “A very useful book. If you are depressed, I recommend that you read and apply the wisdom in these pages.” -Christiane Northrup, MD, ob/gyn physician and author of the New York Times bestsellers Women's Bodies, Women's Wisdom  and The Wisdom of Menopause