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Anxiety Anxiety affects at least at quarter of the population of the world at one time or the other in their lives. It is described as a general sense of uneasiness, dread, uncertainty, and fear in response to or in anticipation of a real or imagined threat. The physical symptoms of anxiety include palpitations, a racing heartbeat, becoming light headed, appetite loss, hyperventilation, diarrhea, urinary frequency, hesitancy or indecisiveness, confusion, seating, enlarged pupils, tremors, poor attention span, headache, sexual difficulty, sleep disturbances such as insomnia, fatigue, dry mouth, nightmares, diarrhea, or difficulty swallowing. When discussing ones anxiety, you may hear any one of many different descriptions including: *I’m lonely. I’ve always been very shy. I want friends, but I’m too embarrassed to call anyone. I guess I feel like anyone I call will think I’m not worth talking to. * When my panic attack begins, I feel tightness in my chest. It’s as though I’m drowning, suffocating, and I begin to sweat; the fear is overwhelming. I feel like I’m going to die, and I have to sit down because I might faint. *It’s hard to describe how I’m feeling; I just can’t seem to put it into words. It’s kind of like dread and doom but a thousand times worse. I want to scream or cry for help, but I’m paralyzed. I just can’t imagine feeling any worse. *I wake up with worry on a daily basis, even on my days off. I never feel like I’m done – always another task to do – always responsibility. I worry all the time. Sometimes, when it’s really bad, I think about going to sleep and never waking up. What are some of the causes? The condition known as anxiety can have many faces and causes, including the threat itself; general physical an emotions stress, which is worsened by fatigue and over work; grief over, for example, the death of a loved one or the loss of a job; a number of drugs, including caffeine, decongestants, asthma inhalers (bronchodilators), and thyroid supplements; withdrawal from addictive drugs; poor diet; or an overactive thyroid gland (hyperthyroidism), stroke, Parkinson’s disease, heart disease, or emphysema. On occasion people may experience mild anxiety; a normal response to stress that resolves when the stress is removed. Anxiety only becomes a medical problem requiring treatment if it consistently is an impediment that interrupts a person’s ability to perform day to day activities. Treatment For those fighting the internal battle known as anxiety they should avoid caffeine, alcohol, stimulants, and other mood altering drugs. Techniques such as biofeedback, relaxation therapy, and mediation which can help the person to relax in times of stress can help alleviate anxiety. Psychotherapy or counseling to understand and deal with underlying emotional conflicts, sometimes accompanied by anti-anxiety medication to relieve symptoms, is used when anxiety becomes severe an debilitating.
to support balanced mood and safely maintain mental wellness and equilibrium. In recent times, clinical studies have confirmed ancient wisdom and Hypericum is one of the most widely studied herbs on the market today. Active ingredients include glycosides, flavonoids, volatile oils, tannins and resins. St. John’s Wort has also been shown to support stable mood during the menstrual and premenstrual periods. (Stevinson C, Ernst E. A pilot study of Hypericum perforatum for the treatment of premenstrual syndrome. British Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. 2000;107:870-876). Passionflower: The herb passionflower (Passiflora incarnata) was used as a folk remedy for anxiety and insomnia. Two studies involving a total of 198 people examined the effectiveness of passionflower for anxiety. One study found passionflower to be comparable to benzodiazepine drugs. There was also improvement in job performance with passionflower and less drowsiness with passionflower compared with the drug mexazolam, however, neither was statistically significant. Side effects of passionflower may include nausea, vomiting, drowsiness, and rapid heartbeat. The safety of passionflower in pregnant or nursing women, children, or people with kidney or liver disease has not been established. There have been five case reports in Norway of people becoming temporarily impaired mentally after using a combination product containing passionflower. It's not known whether the other ingredients in the supplement played a role. Passionflower should not be taken with sedatives unless under medical supervision. Passionflower may enhance the effect of pentobarbital, a medication used for sleep and seizure disorders. Natural Supplements for Anxiety and Stress
PureCalm can been used to safely maintain harmony, health and systemic balance in the brain and nervous system, without harmful side effects and without sedatives. This remedy contains a selection of herbs known for their supportive function to reduce stress, balance moods, and maintain healthy brain function. Continue
MindSoothe is a 100% safe, non-addictive, natural herbal remedy that has been especially formulated by a Clinical Psychologist for adults and teens, and comes in a compact capsule form, making it easy to take. MindSoothe can be used to safely maintain health, uplifted mood and systemic balance in the brain and nervous system, without harmful side effects and without harsh sedatives. Continue |
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