December 30th, 2009 -- Posted in herbal anxiety |
I don’t feel like I asked this question properly but what I am looking for is some sort of vitamin or herb to take that will help me with my anxiety. I have tried exercising and cutting caffienne, sugar and smoking out of my lifestyle but it isn’t helping me. Does any one know of something that i can take and don’t need a prescription for to help me with my anxiety?
I am not a medical doctor, but I am a research scientist. I don’t want you to take anyone’s advice without asking a doctor or pharmacist. What I would suggest are over the counter remedies, but again you need to check with a medical specialist to make sure these would work for you without further complications.
Here goes: Many persons find that magnesium taken orally helps with relieving anxiety. The reason it that it has a soothing effect and slightly lowers the blood pressure and often helps calm a rapid heart rate. If you want an even fast acting method, get some Epsom Salts and take a warm bath. This uses some of the same calming features of magenesium, but it will absorb quicker through the skin.
Do not use oral magnesium and bathing salts at the same time. Just choose which one you prefer at the time.
December 30th, 2009 -- Posted in herbs for anxiety |
Here is some info of the herbs.
***Please this is just some information i am not a doctor so if you are planning on taking or using any of these please research or ask a doctor before hand.Pregnant women as well.*****
Rosehips***
is a fleshy red hip that is rich in Vitamin C and carotenoids and can be used for the prevention and treatment of vitamin C and A deficiency and scurvy.
Sage***
Sage is also an active ingredient in some natural mouthwashes because its tannins are thought to help kill the bacteria that cause gingivitis. Sage has traditionally been used to treat canker sores, bleeding gums, sore throat, tonsillitis, and laryngitis.
Rosemary***
Modern-day herbalists use rosemary to assist with illness related to the gall bladder and the liver. Rosemary is also used as an antiseptic for treating flu, viruses and colds, and is touted as being able to help lower blood sugar and raise blood pressure. Many people gargle rosemary tea to help heal mouth ulcers and canker sores, and as a mouth wash for halitosis.
Ginseng***
Many studies have shown that ginseng can boost mood, improve memory, increase concentration and physical endurance, ease anxiety, and even improve test scores. Ginsengs ability to improve mental function seems to increase when this herb is given in combination with ginkgo.
Ginseng is thought to be an adaptogen, meaning that it adapts itself as necessary to treat imbalances in the body. It has been shown to help balance blood pressure, blood sugar, triglyceride and cholesterol levels, and hormones in both men and women.
Ginseng is also an immune system booster and natural detoxifier. It helps keep the liver, adrenal glands, and thyroid healthy, may help prevent illnesses ranging from the common cold .
Kelp***
The primary known constituents of Kelp include algin, carrageenan, iodine, potassium, bormine, mucopolysaccharides, mannitol, alginic acid, kainic acid, laminine, histamine, zeaxanthin, protein, and Vitamins B-2 & C.
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December 28th, 2009 -- Posted in herbal anxiety |
I’ve already done some research and from what I have found, taking things like fish oil, algae and st. johns wort are supposed to help. I would really appreciate it though if someone could give me some more information on these or suggest something else without getting to scientific on me. Thanks.
Thanks for all the support everyone, It’s nice when I post on here and actually get good feedback.
Thanks for all the support everyone, It’s nice when I post on here and actually get good feedback.
All of those things that you mentioned are suppose to be good for anxiety, depression, memory (ADD) problems, etc.
Eat more vegetables, fruits, and grains, small portions of meat, and drink distilled water (purified).
Avoid sugars, fats, flours, fatty foods, and processed foods (boxed meals, frozen dinners, fast food joints) and stay away from sodas, caffeines, sports drinks, diet products, etc.
So many of the additives, preservatives, and food dyes can agitate and aggrevate your body and mind leaving you to feel horrible.
Make sure you get at least 8 hours sleep and look up natural methods to control your ADHD and depressive symptoms.
Get out in the sun more, exercise more, and try not to worry about being ADD. Most ADD people are highly intelligent, creative, and very productive in things that interest them.
Avoid the dull and boring if you can……..smile. Good luck.
New study links food additives to hyperactivity in children
Thu Sep 6, 9:05 AM ET
PARIS (AFP) – A cocktail of artificial colours and the commonly-used preservative sodium benzoate are linked to hyperactivity in children, according to a ground-breaking study published Thursday by The Lancet.
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The implications are far-reaching, say the investigators, who suggest that by vetting their child’s diet, parents have a simple tool to help them tackle hyperactive behaviour.
Researchers at Southampton University recruited 153 local three-year-olds and 144 children aged eight or nine and assigned them to either of two groups.
One group received an ordinary fruit juice and the other was given a drink identical in look and taste that contained common commercial additives. Both drinks were supplied to parents in identical, sealed anonymous bottles.
The "additives" group itself was split into two batches.
Some children were given "Mix A," a drink which contained artificial colourings typically found in a couple of 56-gramme (two-ounce) bags of sweets.
Others were given "Mix B" which had a higher level of colourings, equivalent (in the dosage for the eight-year-olds) to consuming the additives in four such bags of sweets.
Both mixes had the same amount of sodium benzoate.
Before the six-week trial began, the researchers asked parents and teachers to assess the child for overactive, impulsive and inattentive behaviour — the hallmarks of hyperactivity.
A third yardstick was given by trained observers (in fact, psychology graduates), who sat discreetly in the classrooms and noted each child’s behaviour according to an international set of measures.
For the first week of the trial, the children followed their typical diet.
After that, sweets and drinks with additives were withdrawn, and parents were asked to substitute with the trial drink instead.
The amount of the drink given to the child was in proportion to the amount of artificial colouring removed from their usual diet. The parents did not know whether the drink was Mix A, Mix B or the placebo.
Six weeks later, the children were assessed again for hyperactivity.
Mix A had a "significantly adverse" effect on the three-year-olds, although Mix B made no difference on this group. In the older children, both Mix A and Mix B had a strong effect.
"Overall, children who took the mix moved about 10 percent closer to the definition of being hyperactive," lead author Jim Stevenson, a professor of psychology at the university, told AFP.
"We now have clear evidence that mixtures of certain food colours and benzoate preservative can adversely influence the behaviour of children," said Stevenson.
"However, parents should not think that simply taking these additives out of food will prevent all hyperactive disorders. We know that many other influences are at work, but this at least is one a child can avoid."
The first caution about food additives and their impact on child health were made more than three decades ago, but evidence to give flesh to this warning has been scant or contested as unscientific.
In the past decade, hyperactivity has — apparently — ballooned into serious proportions in some countries, stirring controversy along the way.
US doctors commonly see hyperactivity as a medical condition (attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, ADHD) and prescribe a potent drug, ritalin, to treat it.
Other experts speculate that hyperactivity has social causes such as home instability and poor education, and say use of powerful, mind-altering drugs is dangerous.
In the new study, Mix A comprised 45mg of sodium benzoate and 20mg of artificial food colourings, namely sunset yellow (European food code E110), carmoisine (E122); tartrazine (E102); and ponceau 4R (E124).
http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20070906/hl_afp/healthchildrenfood;_ylt=AngzGgVyPKfQcp6nPucAyKTVJRIF
December 28th, 2009 -- Posted in anxiety remedies |
Just moved to a new city, New York City, and have been having panic attacks when I wake up in the morning. Was looking for some kind of over the counter remedy to help calm me down. Any ideas, help is greatly appreciated.
I have problems with panic attacks and anxiety as well. My meds are prescribed by my physician. Benedryl does help with anxiety, but keep in mind that it may make you drowsy. Another OTC remedy is called "Anxiety Relief" by Natural Care. I’ve heard this works well, but I haven’t tried it. One of my friends swears by St. Johns Wart, an herbal suppliment.
I’ve had anxiety problems for over 20 years now, and from experience, I know that if you stop your caffeine intake, it will improve quite a bit. Another good thing that I would advise…Get at least 8 hours of sleep every night so that your body can "heal itself". I hope this helps, because I know exactly how overwhelming panic attacks and anxiety can be. Good luck!
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