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Anxiety and Depression, Herbs For Health »

[16 May 2012 | No Comment ]

Anxiety Disorder can be a debilitating and all-consuming condition for many of those who suffer from it. Whether you are affected by Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Panic Disorder, Social Anxiety Disorder or one of the many other forms of the disorder, you may have investigated the option of using prescription medication as part of your treatment.

With over 19 million people in the U.S. alone reporting suffering from some type of it, anxiety disorder is the most common of all mental health disorders. Fortunately, anxiety disorder is highly treatable, and with professional …

Anxiety and Depression »

[16 May 2012 | No Comment ]
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Overcoming side effects of Prozac is a puzzle and a problem that affects hundreds of thousands of people in the U.S. alone. Depression is a pervasive problem that is a part of the lives of over 12% of the population. With the advent of SSRI (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor) drugs the treatment of depression left the closet and became a popular buzz word and fashion element.

Unfortunately depression is more than fashionable. It is debilitating. It wrecks marriages. People lose jobs and relationships. Some lose …

Alternative Therapies, Stress & Relaxation »

[14 May 2012 | No Comment ]

To balance your chakras through meditation, simply concentrate on each chakra beginning at the base chakra. Visualize the chakra as a sphere spinning and visualize bringing white light directly into the sphere until the sphere is full of the white light… Picture the white light cleansing the sphere and removing all of the negativity within the sphere. If you can concentrate on this enough you will actually be able to feel the subtle energy field here and the vibration of this happening… . now picture a bright red light entering …

Anxiety and Depression, Herbs For Health, Headline »

[12 May 2012 | No Comment ]
passion flower

Passion Flower
Passion flower (passion vine) is found in every country except Europe, Africa and Antarctica. There are over 500 known species of passion flower and they are almost always vines. Some of the species grow as shrubs but they are few and far between. The passion flower plant bears an edible fruit called passion fruit.

The name “Passion Flower” has given rise to many names which relate it to sex or romance. However, the name does not relate to these things at all. The word passion actually refers to the passion …

Alternative Therapies, Health and Vitality, Learning, Concentration »

[12 May 2012 | No Comment ]

## Nutrition

Eat to overcome inflammation

High levels of inflammation may heighten your risk for dementia, so choose whole, unprocessed, high-fiber foods to decrease those levels, advises Elisa Lottor, ND, PhD, author of Female and Forgetful (Warner, 2002). “Instead of drinking orange juice, eat an orange; instead of white bread, choose whole grain,” she says. A dearth of omega-3 fatty acids can also lead to chronic inflammation. Boost omega-3s by eating fish—especially salmon, sardines, and mackerel—at least twice a week, suggests Alan C. Logan, ND, author of The Brain Diet (Cumberland House, …

Anxiety and Depression »

[11 May 2012 | No Comment ]

Panic attacks can be brought on suddenly and for no apparent reason or they can be triggered by specific situations. The sufferer can feel nausea, shake uncontrollably, feel as if a weight is crushing their chest or as if they are crawling out of their skin. Often the sufferers hands will sweat, their heart will race and their pupils dilate.

Panic attacks are extremely debilitating. Sufferers are often not able to function completely until they feel they are out of perceived harms way. Some people …

Anxiety and Depression, Aromatherapy »

[10 May 2012 | 3 Comments ]
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Self-improvement is about finding balance and happiness in our daily lives. The most important area in which we can achieve balance is in our own emotional security.

After all, we cannot find true balance in relationships, our work environment, and even spiritually until we achieve self-acceptance, self-control, understanding and compassion. And while many of us believe we have a balanced sense of self, our insecurities often creep silently into our life, leaving uncertainty and regret in its wake.

Emotional security is a subtle yet profound issue because without it you can develop …

Stress & Relaxation »

[9 May 2012 | No Comment ]

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Anxiety and Depression »

[8 May 2012 | No Comment ]

Childhood and adolescent depression has increased dramatically in the past several decades. Some blame the sensitivity of children combined with the increased violence and use of video games. Others look to the increased use of drugs and alcohol in the parents that may have genetically affected their children. And others recognize that a theory is a theory until it is proven.

We do know that the average age of depression in children has fallen. During childhood the number of boys and girls are affected almost equally but …

Anxiety and Depression, Aromatherapy »

[8 May 2012 | One Comment ]

The below blends can help during times of panic. When selecting and using oils, be sure to follow all safety precautions and remember that aromatherapy should not be used as a substitute for proper medical treatment.

Blend #1

* 2 drops Helichrysum
* 3 drops Frankincense

Blend #2

* 1 drop Rose
* 4 drops Lavender

Blend #3

* 1 drop Neroli
* 4 drops Lavender

Blend #4

* 1 drops Rose
* 4 drops Frankincense

Directions: Select one of the blends shown above. Then, choose which method you’d like to use the blend – diffuser, bath oil, massage oil or air freshener

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