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Complementary Healthcare Options for Anxiety

Psychoactive

A variety of specialized psychotherapies and complementary healthcare options are available through Mind/Body Consultant Services. Research studies using these procedures have produced positive results in relieving anxiety conditions depending on the individual and situation.

  1. ACUPUNCTURE/ACUPRESSURE
  2. AROMATHERAPY
  3. BIOFEEDBACK
  4. BREATHING TECHNIQUES
  5. CRANIAL ELECTRICAL STIMULATION
  6. DIET AND VITAMIN SUPPLEMENTS
    • Multivitamin Complex (including 500 mcg of Folic acid)
    • Vitamin B Complex [5-100 mg daily total when combined with Multivitamin above]
    • Vitamin C [500 mg daily]
    • Calcium Citrate [750 to 1,000 mg at bedtime]
    • Chelated Magnesium (always taken with Calcium) [750-1,000 mg at bedtime]
    • Phenylalanine as DLPA [1,000 mg] -OR- Tyrosine [1,000 mg]
      • Note: Do not take Phenylalanine or Tyrosine if you or a blood relative has a history of high blood pressure. Take these supplements in the AM on an empty stomach.

    • Omega 3 fatty acids as fish oil [aprox. 300 mg EPA; 240 mg DHA]
    • Taurine [500 mg daily]
    • Prognenolone [5 mg daily]
    • Lipoic acid [10-30 mg]
    • Coenzyme Q10 [10-30 mg]

Antianxiety/Antidepressant foods high in serotonin: Bananas, tomatoes, plums, avocados, pineapples, eggplant, walnuts, cheese, yogurt, sour cream, chocolate, wine, broadbenas, chicken livers, pickled herring, active yeast, soy sauce.

Antianxiety/Antidepressant foods high in tryptophane: Spirulina seaweed, soy nuts, cottage cheese, chicken liver, pumpkin seeds, turkey, chicken, tofu, watermelon seeds, almonds, peanuts, brewer's yeast, malted milk, milk, yogurt.

Antidepressant foods high in melatonin: Oats, sweet corn, rice, ginger, tomatoes, bananas, barley

General Diet: 20% protein, 25% fat 55% carbohydrates. Drink 8 oz. of water with each meal and once in between meals and 1 hour prior to bedtime. Include in diet barley, starches (white and sweet potatoes), low glycemic carbohydrates (broccoli, peaches, grapefruit, soy beans, apples, kidney beans, lentils, peas)

Avoid: Processed sugar and caffeine, all fats except monounsaturated, coffee, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, beta-blockers, over-the-counter and prescription sleep medication, calcium antagonists or calcium channel blockers, steroids, antihistamines, alcohol and tobacco.

  1. ENERGY THERAPY
  2. EXERCISE TRAINING
  3. GUIDED IMAGERY
  4. HYPNOTHERAPY
  5. INFRATONIC QGM
  6. MAGNETIC FIELD THERAPY
  7. MEDITATION
  8. RELAXATION RESPONSE TRAINING
  9. SLEEP MANAGEMENT
  10. STRESS MANAGEMENT TRAINING
  11. TAI CHI AND QIGONG
  12. YOGA
  13. PSYCHOACTIVE PHYTOMEDICINALS (Ranked in order of decreasing quality of assurance for efficacy and safety)

    1. Anti-Anxiety Homeopathic Remedy
    2. Kava Kava
    3. Valerian Root
    4. Passion Flower
    5. German Chamomile
    6. Hops
    7. Lemon Balm
    8. Inositol
    9. Coenzyme Q10
    10. L-Tyrosine
    11. 5-hydroxy-L-tryptophan (5-HTP)
    12. Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid (GABA)
    13. California Poppy

Warnings: The information above is provided for educational purposes and may not be construed as a medical prescription or as a substitute for the advice of your physician. Do not use this product without first consulting your physician especially if you are pregnant or lactating. Be advised that some herbs and dietary supplements can cause severe allergic reactions in some individuals and may also have an adverse result in conjunction with other medications, or treatments. You should regularly consult your physician in matters regarding your health and particularly in respect to symptoms and conditions which may require diagnosis or medical attention. Reevaluate use of this product after 6 months.







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