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Dietary changes reduce symptoms of generalized anxiety and panic
Generalized anxiety frequently accompanies a condition called reactive hypoglycemia, in which blood sugar levels drop to abnormal low levels following consumption of a large amount of sugar. Individuals who experience heightened anxiety caused by hypoglycemia benefit reduced carbohydrate intake, high … Continue reading
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Very weak electrical current is an effective treatment of generalized anxiety
Very weak electrical current known as micro-current electrical stimulation or cranio-electrotherapy stimulation has been established as an effective treatment of generalized anxiety. A meta-analysis of studies comparing this approach with a sham treatment (ie, electrodes attached to the head but … Continue reading
Yoga for generalized anxiety, phobias and obsessive-compulsive disorder
Research studies and anecdotal evidence suggest that the regular practice of Yoga is beneficial for individuals who experience symptoms of generalized anxiety. The regular practice of specific yogic postures or breathing techniques change brain activity resulting in a state of … Continue reading
Relaxation techniques for generalized anxiety
Widely used relaxation techniques include sustained deep breathing, progressive muscle relaxation, guided imagery, and systematic desensitization. The physiology of relaxation has been investigated for many decades. According to one model anxiety is associated with muscle tension, and is reduced by … Continue reading
L-theanine is an effective treatment of anxiety and does not cause drowsiness
Green tea contains the amino acid L-theanine. The anti-anxiety benefits of L-theanine are achieved through enhanced alpha brain wave activity and increased synthesis of the brain’s principle inhibitory neurotransmitter, GABA. Increased levels of GABA affect other brain neurotransmitter levels resulting … Continue reading
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Tagged alternative, anxiety, complementary, generalized anxiety, green tea, integrative, L-theanine, treatment
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Kava Kava (Piper methysticum) is an effective treatment of generalized anxiety
In traditional Polynesian cultures Kava is used for ceremonial purposes and as an inebriant. In contrast to prescription sedative-hypnotic medications (e.g. lorazepam and diazepam), when Kava is taken at recommended doses (typically between 60 and 300mg/day) patients do not experience … Continue reading
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Complementary and alternative treatments of anxiety
Many studies have been done on complementary and alternative treatments of generalized anxiety and much less research has been done on non-conventional treatments of panic attacks, phobias, obsessions and compulsions. Kava-kava and L-theanine are non-pharmacologic treatments of generalized anxiety supported … Continue reading
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Tagged alternative, anxiety, complementary, generalized anxiety, holistic, integrative, obsessions, panic attacks, phobias, treatment
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Limitations of medications for treating anxiety
Conventional treatments anxiety in Western culture include a specialized kind of therapy called cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), supportive psychotherapy, and medications. Studies have confirmed that certain medications such as benzodiazepines (e.g. lorazepam, clonazepam and others) and serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SRIs) are … Continue reading
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EEG biofeedback is beneficial for both hyperactivity and inattention
Research findings suggest that children diagnosed with ADHD have abnormal brain electrical activity that may result in symptoms of inattention or hyperactivity. EEG biofeedback—also called neurofeedback—is a specialized kind of biofeedback that uses computers and advanced brain wave analysis to … Continue reading
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Tagged ADD, ADHD, alternative, complementary, EEG biofeedback, hyperactivity, inattention, neurofeedback, treatment
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Chinese compound herbal formulas used to treat ADHD
A review of studies on Chinese herbal formulas used to treat ADHD identified 34 controlled trials (published in Chinese or English language journals) that compared traditional Chinese herbal treatments and methylphenidate (i.e. Ritalin) in children diagnosed with ADHD. The authors … Continue reading
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Tagged ADD, ADHD, alternative, Chinese herbal formulas, Chinese medicine, complementary, herbals, treatment
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