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Regular massage reduces the severity of chronic generalized anxiety
Massage is widely used to achieve feelings of deep relaxation and reduced anxiety. The subjective physical and psychological benefits of massage are difficult to quantify in controlled trials however anecdotal evidence, a long-standing history of the widespread use of massage … Continue reading
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Tagged alternative, anxiety, complementary, generalized anxiety, holistic, integrative, massage, test-taking, therapy, treatment
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Bipolar disorder: managing symptoms from an integrative perspective
Bipolar disorder in overview Approximately 1% of the adult population experiences persisting mood swings and fulfills criteria for the diagnosis of bipolar disorder. Bipolar disorder is a heritable mental illness. First-degree relatives of Bipolar individuals are much more likely to … Continue reading
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Tagged alternative, bipolar disorder, complementary, holistic, hypomania, integrative, mania, mood swings, non-medication, therapy, treatment
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Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD): emerging strategies for prevention and treatment
Overview PTSD is a severe anxiety disorder that occurs following direct or indirect exposure to trauma. In cases of direct exposure to trauma symptoms of PTSD develop after a potentially life-threatening situation such as a serious injury, physical assault or … Continue reading