While individuals suffering anxiety may turn to alternative health resources such as aromatherapy and acupuncture, massage therapy and simple relaxation may also be key to letting go of life’s stresses.
Individuals may want to search for therapeutic health resources in order to treat their intense anxiety, as it may affect their ability to cope with negative emotions.
Individuals who are concerned about developing anxiety may find themselves at a greater risk for depression.
Anxious individuals may be at risk for scholastic underperformance as they may find it harder to avoid distractions and take longer to switch attention between tasks, researchers believe.
A research abstract presented at a recent conference suggests that rather than reaching for sleeping pills, those suffering from insomnia may benefit from natural therapies such as meditation.
Some who experience chronic insomnia are caught in a cycle of anxiety caused by a lack of sleep, which then brings on more insomnia.
Across the country, Yoga practitioners are stepping outside to further enhance the benefits of the Indian healing technique with a bit of sunshine and a warm breeze.
A water-soluble extract of kava has been shown to be effective in short-term treatment of anxiety.
For those who prefer not to take sleeping pills, there are proven natural methods that may relieve symptoms of insomnia and restlessness.
New research suggests that although genes play a role in predisposition to mood disorders, they may not be the determining factor.
Non-pharmacological interventions such as cognitive behavior therapy and supportive stress management appear more effective than medications for treating depression after coronary artery bypass surgery.
Although decriminalization in some states has affected the legal stature of cannabis, Spanish researchers say daily use may be a predicate for schizophrenia or other psychological disorders.
The testosterone patch designed to boost a woman’s sex drive after womb and ovary removal may not be effective or safe in the longer term, according to Drug and Therapeutics Bulletin.
Those who are uncomfortable with the idea of medicating children with attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder may want to look at alternative treatments – such as meditation.
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