My Fight with Anxiety, Natural Medicine Helped Me

Last Updated on Friday, 7 October 2011 07:10 Written by Natural Health Team Friday, 7 October 2011 07:10

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I had an anxiety problem for most of my adult life.  Different doctors that I went to gave me different supplements consisting mostly of taking vitamins.  Later doctors gave me pills such as Xanex.  The most recent doctor I went to has worked on and lowered my triglycerides and cholesterol from extremely high levels to close to normal. This last doctor seems to have lessened my anxiety bouts but not put an end to them. 

I went to Dr. Goldsten of the Washington Institute of Natural Medicine.  She is an integrative homeopathic doctor. I gave her my history of anxiety and what the doctors previously recommended.  She talked to me about anxiety drops, neuro relax drops, and stage fright homeopathic drops.  Other than extreme anxiety situations these drops worked fast and thoroughly on my problem.

She also instructed me on an acupressure method that applied pressure to acupressure points called the Palace of Anxiety in the center of the palm of each hand. She said to use them whenever I am not around the drops she gave me.  She also said that I could use the pressure points with the drops as well.  I was amazed that just by touching certain points on my hands that the body would react and calm anxious situations for me.

When I found the drops were not quite strong enough for my anxiety in the dental chair I then asked the dental assistant to apply pressure to the Palace of Anxiety points in my hands for me.  That relaxed me enough so I was in no hurry to leave the dental chair.

After my positive experience with natural medicine I became more familiar with Dr. Goldsten’s practice and methods.  I found out that when she started in the health profession she first was educated as a nurse and then studied many natural health methods after that.  I think her background in conventional medicine causes her to be a natural practitioner that is aware of both methods in health care; therefore, she sees health care in a realistic manner.  She is not against conventional medicine but augments its care.

Dr. Goldsten has an institute in Washington, D.C. with numerous other natural health care practitioners such as: massage therapists, colon hydrotherapists, energy workers, acupuncturists, reflexologists and more.  They are a fantastic group of people. Each and every practitioner has a great gift to offer.

Best wishes in your search for health care.  Good health to you.

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Anxiety can take a toll on your physical and mental health so act now, its treatable

Last Updated on Friday, 7 October 2011 01:20 Written by Natural Health Team Friday, 7 October 2011 01:20

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Anxiety is a normal reaction to stress for human beings. When this anxiety level reaches a limit where it interferes in the day to day to life of an individual and makes him/her incapable of performing at an optimum level then it is termed as an anxiety disorder.

The difference between anxiety and fear can be stated as, anxiety is a state of mood which might exist without any trigger or stimulus whereas for fear, there is definitely a cause or trigger behind it.

 1. General Compulsive Disorder

2. Obsessive compulsive Disorder

3. Panic Disorder

4. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

5. Social Anxiety Disorder

 General Compulsive disorder: It is a kind of disorder which happens because of excessive stress in normal day to day life. This can make an individual incapable of shedding off unnecessary worries or concern about regular events which matter in somebody’s life like an office presentation, a travel schedule or a family event.

 Obsessive compulsive disorder: It is a kind of disorder where the concerned individual keeps thinking about an event over and over again which makes him/her anxious. To do away with this feeling of anxiety people often perform certain gestures which give them a temporary relief, like cleaning, checking, counting etc.

 Panic Disorder: It is a kind of disorder where there is repeated occurrence of intense phobia attacks and the symptoms can be chest pain, breathing problems, dizziness etc

 Post Traumatic Stress Disorder: This kind of disorder is a result of exposure to an unpleasant/unwelcome incident like death of a loved one, an accident natural calamity or act like sexual abuse, physical torture etc

 Social Anxiety Disorder: It is a kind of disorder where an individual becomes overtly conscious about his image in public or how he is being judged by other people. This kind of anxiety disorder has symptoms like stammering, sweating profusely blushing etc while making a public appearance or when an individual is in a social group  

 Medicines: Medicines are a proven way to deal with anxiety but it should be taken only under the expert guidance of a doctor. Herbal drugs are also available which claim to have no side effects. These drugs have their origin in china.

 Psychological counseling: Psychological counseling by qualified counselors can also give people who are suffering from anxiety, considerable amount of relief.

 Physical and breathing Exercises: It is said that breathing exercises done on a regular basis along with a thorough physical fitness routine can do away with anxiety over a period of time.

The methods of treatment mentioned above can be administered in combination also (as deemed necessary by experts) to get better results.

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Last Updated on Thursday, 6 October 2011 04:20 Written by Natural Health Team Thursday, 6 October 2011 04:20

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Panic attacks and anxiety attacks can consume your life robbing you of your confidence and joy. If you have ever had what has become known as a ‘panic attack’ take comfort in the fact that you are by no means alone

To establish precedence allow me to say this: ‘We are all prone to panic attacks’. What singles you out is the intensity with which you experience your own panic attack as it mostly would vary from how I might experience mine. However way we might experience these attacks it does not become acute panic attacks until it radically alters the way we go about our day to day activities

Can you go outside at night but you can’t go in a group? Can you go in a group but you can’t be in an enclosed area? Can you go if YOU drive? Can you go in a car but you don’t want to get out of it? There are many people who panic in varying degrees they accept it and they try to get on with their lives. Until the next attack

Within seconds you find yourself on the floor trembling and gasping for air. Sweat pours down your face blurring your vision. Your heart pounds against your chest like a caged beast trying to break free. Dizziness follows and the world spins out of control. Nausea sets in and you feel as if you’re going to be ill. You are experiencing panic attack symptoms and you feel like you’re going to die

Are you or someone you know suffering from panic attacks. If so you know that they are horrible agonizing ordeals. The good news is that they are totally treatable. This article aims to inform the reader of ways in which he or she can treat or even cure their panic attacks

Many people around the world deal with stress in their daily lives and it tends to wear them down. When stress builds up it causes headaches and fatigue and some people will misinterpret this as a panic attack. The question of whether there is a difference between panic attack and anxiety crops up all the time and the definite answer is that these two disorders are not the same at all. It is very crucial that you determine the difference between these two disorders because their treatment options are very different. If you mistake one for the other you might be heading in the wrong direction looking for a way to cure your disorder

For those who suffer from panic attacks they know very well how terrifying they can be. Many people rush to the emergency room believing they are having a heart attack. There are many symptoms that one can suffer while experiencing

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Last Updated on Friday, 30 September 2011 07:21 Written by Natural Health Team Friday, 30 September 2011 07:21

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This is a article from a personal experience relating a subject matter that isn’t often discussed which has caused a lack of understanding

To establish precedence allow me to say this: ‘We are all prone to panic attacks’. What singles you out is the intensity with which you experience your own panic attack as it mostly would vary from how I might experience mine. However way we might experience these attacks it does not become acute panic attacks until it radically alters the way we go about our day to day activities

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Many people are desperately trying to figure out how to stop a panic attack from happening. They do not understand that the first thing they need to do is understand exactly what a panic attack is. Find out some proven ways to stop your panic attacks

Are you looking into how to avoid panic attack? If so then you have come to the wrong place. Panic attacks are controllable but it is never advisable to try to avoid them

Panic attacks can be caused by various medical disorders. Proper treatment can help to avoid it

So many people suffer from panic attacks and don’t know where to go for help or what to do. This article should help anyone suffering from panic attacks

Recurring and severe panic attacks have an incredibly negative impact on many people’s lives. These attacks are highly debilitating and prevent the people who suffer from them from taking part in many activities and significantly diminish their quality of life. Panic attacks can manifest themselves in feelings of extreme dizziness tightness in the throat and chest racing heart and hot flushes all of which are followed by a full-blown attack

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Panic and Anxiety – The Mental Health Effects

Last Updated on Sunday, 25 September 2011 07:21 Written by Natural Health Team Sunday, 25 September 2011 07:21

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The comforting thing that must be mentioned first is that there are very little known long term effects of a panic or anxiety attack, yes they may evolve in to a disorder, but even after being treated with medication or therapy these also have very little known long term effects on your mental health. With this said, at the time of the attacks or during the disorder there is a lot of activity in the rain which can heighten the attack severely. These are all the symptoms that have been mentioned earlier including felling of being in a dream, lack of control and feeling dependant on others.

And after the attack it can play on your mind as to when the next attack may occur, this can not only trigger the next attack but also cause worry and stress until you have discovered the best treatment for yourself, and whilst you are seeking and undergoing this treatment if you do feel that you are suffering with these effects on your mental health due to the panic and anxiety it may be worth looking for a councilor or psychiatrist for some guidance and advice on dealing with this from a professional level.

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The effects that a panic or anxiety attack can have on your mind can be very disturbing for the sufferer and lead to a more severe experience, this is what makes anxiety or panic attacks one of the worst experiences you can experience as a human being – and again it is heightened further because you are aware and conscious of the effects that the attack is having on the mind.

So being reassured that you will not receive any long term mental health effects from your panic attacks or disorder can allow you to relax a little and concentrating on finding the right treatment for you that will lead to the cure you are seeking and a happy life without there fear, worry, stress and anxiety that goes along with panic.

Treatment is something to be looked at depending on each individual – some prefer therapy, others prefer medication – but if long term mental health effects are a concern to you I would only advise to try the first option, therapy or natural treatment prior to moving on to medication if you find no resolve.

When you are seeking for your treatment consider checking out the reviews on www.panicanxietyreviews.com where you will find unbiased and truthful thoughts on some of the markets leading products and comparisons.

“Plenary Session”, Laurence Freeman talk at Meditation and Mental Health Retreat, High Leigh Conference Centre, Hoddesdon, Herts, 6-8 May 2011
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