Some people go to alternative therapies and alternative medicine to reduce depression symptoms.
These are detailed of some food additives commonly used in treatment of depressive illness:
Hypericum perforatum known as st. john's wort plant;
S-adenosylmethionine;
Omega-3 fatty acids;
Body techniques - self traded to alleviate depression symptoms include:
Chinese acupuncture
Yoga
Meditation
Guided imagery
Massage therapy.