Sunday, August 2, 2015

The Super 7: Foods With Benefits

Here are the Super 7—the building blocks of excellent nutrition and sustainable wellness:

1. AVOCADO
Avocados contain myriad nutrients—oleic acid, lutein, folate, vitamin E, monounsaturated fats, and glutathione among them—which can help protect your body from heart disease, cancer, and degenerative eye disease. Avocados taste great and are easily integrated into any meal—or even a fruit smoothie. Add a half an avocado to smoothies to add creamy texture and a powerful nutritional boost.
2. BEANS
Dense and delicious, beans help raise levels of the hormone leptin which curbs appetite, and they deliver a powerful combination of B vitamins, calcium, potassium, and folate. All of this will help maintain healthy brain, cell, and skin function—and even helps to reduce blood pressure and stroke risk. Pretty amazing, eh? To increase your intake, trying eating them as a filling side-dish instead of bread or potatoes. Beans will help keep you feeling fuller longer and deliver an excellent source of sugar-free energy through much of your day.
3. BLUEBERRIES
Tasty, sweet, and packed with disease-fighting phytochemicals, flavinoids, and soluble fiber—all of which can help prevent serious diseases like cancer, diabetes, heart disease, stomach ulcers, and high blood-pressure. In sum, blueberries are nearly miraculous! They also help tame inflammation throughout the body and can reduce “bad” cholesterol—so dig in for better health. While most of us are used to enjoying blueberries at breakfast, they’re also perfect for dessert. Having a snack attack? Instead of ice cream, curl up with a small bowl of frozen blueberries and pop ‘em in your mouth, one by one.
4. CRUCIFEROUS VEGGIES
Want to lower your cancer risk? Put the cruciferous on your list, namely broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, cabbage, kale and bok choy. Research suggests cruciferous veggies have the ability to inhibit the growth of some types of cancer cells, and even stop others, by reducing the production of free radicals. How to stuff more cruciferous veggies into your diet? Don’t wait ‘til dinner—start your day with them—add cruciferous veggies at breakfast to bulk up your morning meal, add more color to your plate and pack more nutrients into your day.
5. SPINACH
If you remember the old-time the cartoon character Popeye, you’ll recall that he practically lived on spinach. Now granted, he was eating the canned stuff and I’ll bet his spinach wasn’t organic, but the message was clear—spinach was a superfood even back then, long before we knew much about what it could actually do. So what makes spinach super? It’s a treasure trove of vitamins, antioxidants, and phytonutrients, loaded with nutritional goodies like vitamin A, B2, B6, C, K, and E. There’s also protein, fiber, omega-3 fatty acids, and potassium. In other words, spinach is incredibly nutrient-dense and I’d suggest including it in just about every meal to help protect and support health from head-to-toe.
6. WALNUTS
Walnuts—you don’t need to eat a lot of them to tap into their power. Just a few a day will deliver a healthy dose of omega-3s, alpha-linolenic acid, melatonin, copper, manganese, and the hard-to-find gamma-tocopherol form of vitamin E which helps protect your heart. Walnuts on your plate may also protect your brain and help slow the onset of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease. Not a nut fan? Crush or chop walnuts to add to cereal or fruit, or blend in two tablespoons of organic walnut butter to your fruit smoothies to reap the benefits of the mighty walnut.
7. WILD SALMON
Wild salmon is a rich source of protein, vitamin D, selenium, B2, B3, B6, B12, and those all-important omega-3 fatty acids. So exactly what can wild salmon do for you? Quite a bit, including protection from cancer, cardiovascular problems, macular degeneration, depression, and cognitive decline—that’s a lot of pluses in a pretty compact package. The best salmon to buy? Wild caught, Alaskan salmon, which routinely ranks low in contaminants and high in nutrients. Wild salmon’s benefits start to kick in at about 2 servings a week, so there’s no need to overdo it.


Dr. Frank Lipman is an acclaimed Integrative Physician and the founder and director of the Eleven Eleven Wellness Center in New York City. For over 20 years his personal brand of healing has helped thousands of people reclaim their vitality and recover their zest for life. Focused on sustainable wellness—instead of quick fixes—he offers patients a customized blend of Western medicine with acupuncture, nutritional counseling, vitamins and herbs, relaxation techniques, physical therapy, and bodywork. In 2010 he developed Be Well by Dr. Frank Lipman, a line of leading-edge supplements and health programs. He is the author of Revive: Stop Feeling Spent and Start Living Again and Total Renewal: 7 Key Steps to Resilience, Vitality and Long-Term Health.

Red beets and beet juice top the list of healing antioxidants


Red beets and beet juice top the list of healing antioxidants due to polyphenol and betalain concentration

One ingredient found in many of today's green super-food formulas is red beet root powder, which is made from dehydrated beets and then ground into a powder. Although the benefits of beets are not often shouted through the rooftops, red beet roots and beet juice have a storehouse of plant-so...urced nutrients and a tremendous amount of healing potential. Beets are a very good source of dietary fiber, potassium, manganese, and folate. Beets are also a good source of Vitamin C, zinc, copper, and iron. Beets contain polyphenols and betalains, which are getting quite a bit of medical attention as important natural antioxidants. Beets have been clinically proven to support liver function in rats. Recent clinical research suggests that beets and beet juice are useful in healing a variety of degenerative conditions.

Polyphenols and betalains are seeing an increase in attention within the scientific community
Research over the past ten years is increasingly documenting the importance of polyphenols in the human diet. According to the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, polyphenols, a type of antioxidants, are clinically proven to prevent cardiovascular disease in humans. Positive results from animal studies suggest that polyphenols would be beneficial in cancer, osteoporosis, and neurodegenerative disease cases. This is because polyphenols go beyond the action against oxidative stress that most antioxidants perform.

Betalains are also getting more attention within the scientific community. Betalains were "discovered" in 2001 as a class of antioxidants found most prevalently in red beets. A relatively low daily dose of betanin, 300 mL (one and a quarter cups) from red beet juice has been clinically demonstrated to be enough to reverse the effects of free radical damage and oxidative stress in humans. Medical researchers are optimisticaly suggesting that beets and beet juice may be a useful healing therapy for a variety of degenerative diseases.

Our mothers were right - beets are good for us
Beets contain a high concentration of polyphenols and betalains. Eating a diet rich in polyphenols and other antioxidants before undergoing any type of surgery has been proven to reduce post-operative complications, according to a study published in a 2007 issue of Nutrition. In this experiment, red beets were added to the regular diet of rats. Low blood pressure was induced for forty-five minutes to the point where liver cells were damaged. While in this state, a variety of liver tests were performed, then the rats were allowed to recover. In the group of rats who were fed beets, the liver antioxidant levels were significantly increased, as was the levels of copper and zinc. The researchers concluded that a diet high in natural antioxidants, such as those contained in red beets and beet juice, help liver cells heal faster after surgery.

(Article by: Donna Earnest Pravel)

Cucumber/Honey/Ginger/Raisins/Aloe- FACTS


Cucumber/Honey/Ginger/Raisins/Aloe- FACTS

The great scholar Ibn al-Qayyim mentioned the health benefits of cucumbers. He quoted the Prophetic Hadith relating that the Messenger of Allah (Sallallaahu alayhi Wasallam) used to eat qiththa (cucumber) with rutab (fresh dates). [Tirmidhi At'ima 37] Ibn al-Qayyim said the cucumber has the followin
g health benefits:

• Quenches thirst • Calms an inflamed stomach • Beneficial for pains of the bladder • Its seeds are diuretic He also said that cucumbers should be eaten with something like dates, raisins or honey, as these will rectify its negative effects on the stomach.

 Cucumber Facts Cucumbers (Cucumis sativus) belong to the same family as watermelon, zucchini, pumpkin, and other types of squash. There are main two varieties of cucumber; those that are grown to be eaten fresh (slicing cucumbers), and those that are cultivated to make pickles, such as gherkins. The flesh of the cucumber is composed of about 95% of water, but it also contains Vitamin C and caffeic acid, which is a naturally occurring compound shown to be a cancer inhibitor. The skin of the cucumber is rich in fiber and contains a variety of beneficial minerals including silica, potassium and magnesium.
 
The silica in cucumber is an essential component of healthy connective tissue, which includes muscles, tendons, ligaments, cartilage, and bone. The high water content of cucumber makes it naturally hydrating, and cucumbers are commonly used for various types of skin problems, including swelling under the eyes and sunburn. 
 
 
 The two compounds present in cucumbers; ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) and caffeic acid, prevent water retention, which may explain why cucumbers applied topically are often helpful for swollen eyes, burns and dermatitis. People who took part in the study DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension), found that adding foods high in potassium, magnesium and fiber, such as cucumbers, reduced high blood pressure to healthier levels.

 Tips on Using Cucumbers • Choose cucumbers that are firm, rounded at the edges and that are a bright to dark green color. • Thinner cucumbers will generally have less seeds than those that are thicker. • Cucumbers should be stored in the refrigerator where they will keep for several days.

 Many cucumbers have a waxed skin, and this should be peeled before eating so as not to consume the harmful chemicals present in the wax. Better still; try to purchase cucumbers with an unwaxed skin, so that the nutrient-rich skin can also be eaten=
Honey Honey is a sweet and sticky fluid produced by honey bees from the nectar of flowers and plants. Its colour, flavour, thickness and aroma vary depending on the flower or plant from which the bees gather the nectar. Bees ingest the nectar they collect into their ‘honey stomach’, the nectar is regurgitated and dehydrated repeatedly until it reaches the desired quality at which stage it is placed by the honey bee into a honeycomb cell where it gradually converts into honey. Evidence from Qur’aan and Sunnah In the Qur’aan, Allah informs us about the honey of honey bees, that their honey varies in colour and that it is a healing for mankind. He the Most High said:
 “There comes forth from their bellies, a drink of varying colour wherein is healing for men. Verily, in yhis is indeed a sign for people who think. [16:69]
 He, the Most High, also mentions honey in the Qur’aan as one of the foods of paradise: 
“The description of Paradise which the Muttaqûn (pious) have been promised is that In it are rivers of water the taste and smell of which are not changed; rivers of milk of which the taste never changes; rivers of wine delicious to those who drink; and rivers of clarified honey (clear and pure)...” [47:15]

Medical uses Honey has been used throughout centuries by many nations. The ancient Egyptians, Greeks, Chinese, Assyrians and Romans used it in healing and as food. It is a natural antiseptic which prevents infection and is an anti-bacterial and anti-fungal agent. Its properties make it far superior than most of the antibiotics prescribed today. Honey is a food, a drink, a sweet, a remedy a type of refreshment and an ointment and that there is no substance that is more beneficial. Since the medical uses of honey are many for the purpose of brevity we will only mention some of the maladies it is most commonly used for.
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Raisins Aid Digestion, Are Good For the Memory and Have Many Other Health Benefits The scholar Ibn al-Qayyim in his work "The Prophetic Medicine" described raisins as dried sweet grapes. He said that the best raisins were large-bodied, plump, thin skinned. Some of the health benefits he mentioned about raisins were found in the flesh of the fruit. He said that they could be beneficial for the trachea, chest, lungs, and kidney and bladder pains. Other benefits he mentioned were:

• Strengthening the stomach • Aiding digestion • Promoting bowel movement • Good for the memory
In summary, Ibn al-Qayyim said that raisins provided sound nourishment and the best type were seedless. What Are raisins?

 Raisins are dried grapes and consist of 70% pure fructose and contain fiber, antioxidants, iron, potassium, and calcium. Raisins are also packed with phytonutrients and are a source of the trace mineral, boron. 
 
 When the grapes are converted to raisins, they lose some of their beneficial phenols through the grape-drying process, but grapes seem to be least affected by this process compared to other dried fruit such as apricots and prunes. Some of the health benefits of raisins include: bone health Boron is a mineral critical to bone health and osteoporosis. It is required to convert estrogen and vitamin D into their most active forms. Studies have shown that boron provides protection against osteoporosis and can reproduce the positive effects of estrogen in postmenopausal women. Raisins are among the top foods that contribute to dietary boron.

 Macular Degeneration A study published in the Archives of Ophthalmology found that eating fruit daily, including dried fruit, could lower the risk of developing age-related macular degeneration. This disease is the primary cause of vision loss in older adults. Tips on Eating Raisins To prolong the shelf life of raisins and to prevent them from becoming dried out, they can be stored in the refrigerator.

 Raisins will be the most fresh if consumed within six months. Commercially grown dried raisins and other dried fruit may be treated with sulfur dioxide or other sulfur-containing compounds as preservatives to help prevent oxidation, bleaching of colors and to extend their shelf life. Sulfur dioxide itself is poisonous when inhaled, and although sulfur dioxide fumes aren't inhaled when eating dried fruits treated with the gas, the residues left on the fruit alter its nutritional value and can have adverse effects the body. It is therefore advisable to check labeling when buying all dried fruit and avoid sulfite-preserved food.

ALOE VERA (SABILA)
"Aloe is very beneficial, especially Indian variety; it cleanses the bilious superfluities in the brain and the optic nerves; when applied as ointment on the forehead and temples with rose water, it is beneficial for headache. It is beneficial for ulcers of the nose and mouth, and purges black bile and melancholy. Persian aloe sharpens the intellect, strengthens the heart and cleanses the bilious and phlegmatic superfluities from the stomach, when two spoonfuls are drunk in water. It restores the jaded and spoilt appetite. When drunk in the cold, there is fear lest it purge blood.

" What Is aloe? Aloe is a family of flowering plants in the Lily family, which have thick, juicy flesh stalks. Aloe can also refer to the sappy liquid that the plant excretes when its stalks are cut open.

 The aloe plant is made up of water, 20 minerals, 12 vitamins, 18 amino acids and 200 active plant compounds (phytonutrients). aloe vera is a species of aloe and is the most commonly used type of the plant for healing purposes. It is known as a powerful healing ointment, and many studies have shown that aloe is beneficial in speeding the healing of burns, sunburns, cuts, bites, rashes, and lesions, as well as other conditions like indigestion.

 The anti-inflammatory chemical, B-sitosterol is present in aloe vera, and this is what effectively treats many skin conditions arising from insect bites, plant rashes, allergic eruptions, etc. Along with another ingredient, salicylic acid, aloe greatly reduces the time it takes for skin to heal from minor or severe burns. Health Benefits of Aloe The internal use of aloe vera has been linked with improved blood glucose levels in diabetics. Other studies have suggested that oral aloe vera gel may reduce symptoms and inflammation in patients with ulcerative colitis. Compounds extracted from aloe vera have been used as an immunostimulant that aids in fighting cancers in cats and dogs; however, this treatment has not been scientifically tested in humans. Aloe vera extracts have antibacterial and antifungal activities. For example, aloe vera extracts have been shown to inhibit the growth of fungi that cause tinea (fungal infections of the skin), but this has not been proven in humans. For bacteria, inner-leaf gel from aloe vera was shown to inhibit growth of the

Streptococcus and Shigella species of bacteria. Research conducted in Spain showed that a thin layer of aloe vera gel was highly effective in preserving foods. For the experiment, they dipped table grapes into an aloe vera gel, and then stored them at refrigerator temperatures. Untreated table grapes went bad in 7 days, but the grapes dipped in aloe vera stayed fresh for an astonishing 35 days.

Tips on Using Aloe Aloe plants can be grown as house plants and in warmer climates can be cultivated outside in the garden. Pure aloe gel can be purchased to use on sunburns, bee stings, nettle stings, grass rashes, blisters, small cuts, scrapes, and lesions. Since it is a clean, alcohol-free, mild, non-oily, and soothing balm, it is useful to have as a pain-free treatment of every day skin irritations.=====================

Ibn al-Qayyim: Healing Through the Sweet-Scented Plants Myrtle and Basil Ibn al-Qayyim mentioned the health benefits of plants with a sweet scent, in his Prophetic Medicine. He described how two scented plants, myrtle and basil were beneficial for the body. Ibn al-Qayyim said that myrtle had cleansing properties and was beneficial for the head and haemoptysis (coughing up blood). 
He mentioned that the leaves of the myrtle plant could be crushed with vinegar and used to stop a nosebleed, or that the dried leaves when crushed were beneficial for ulcers. He also said the plant could strengthen weak organs and when it was rubbed on the body, it dried out excess moisture and sweat, and dispelled odor from the armpits. Another benefit he mentioned was that it reduced hair loss and darkened the hair. Ibn al-Qayyim said that the sweet-scented basil was beneficial for headaches when inhaled, and that it could help to aid sleep, control diarrhea, calm the stomach, and strengthen the heart. What Is myrtle? Myrtle (Myrtus) is a species of flowering plants, which are usually shrubs or small trees. It has fragrant leaves and essential oil is extracted from them.

Myrtle is usually grown as an ornamental garden shrub, which produces flowers and berry-like fruits in the summer. It can also be clipped to form a hedge. What Is basil? Basil (Ocimum basilicam) is a herb belonging to the mint family (Lamiaceae). There are many varieties of basil, differing in shape, size and color. It is usually grown for culinary purposes. Basil is rich in rosmarinic and caffeic acid, two phenolic compounds with strong antioxidant properties. Other phytochemicals in basil include orientin and vicerin, flavonoids that protect cells from damage, oils such as camphor and 1,8-cineole, that have antibacterial properties, and carotenoids such as Beta-carotene. Health Benefits of Basil Anti-adhesion Basil has been shown to make platelets, a component of red blood cells, less "sticky"- a process that may reduce the chance of blood clots forming. Immune Response A study showed that rats that were given a particular variety of basil, holy basil, had decreases in immune responses to allergens.

Antibacterial Properties Oil of basil has demonstrated strong antibacterial properties, even with antibiotic-resistant types. It has been found particularly effective in killing harmful bacteria found in produce. Tips on Using Basil Choose leaves that are bright green and free from any brown or yellow spots. Fresh basil can be prolonged by placing stems in water on a windowsill. Sprigs should remain fresh for at least a week. When stored in a cool, dark, dry place, dried basil should last for up to six months. Add basil to tomato sauces, stir fries, pasta, etc just before serving.


Onions are Beneficial for Expelling Toxics, Treating Skin Conditions, Eye and Ear Problems Among Other Benefits The scholar Ibn al-Qayyim described some of the health benefits of onions in his great work "The Prophetic medicine." He said that onions were beneficial for expelling toxic odors from the body, cleansing the stomach and improving complexion. He specifically mentioned the benefits of onion seeds for: The treatment of leukoderma (a chronic skin disease that causes loss of pigment, resulting in irregular pale patches of skin); 
 
Effective against alopecia when applied as an ointment; Mixing onion seeds with honey and using as a kohl for the treatment of leucoma (an eye disease consisting of an opaque white spot on the cornea). Ibn-al Qayyim also mentioned applying onion juice in the ear to treat ear and hearing problems. He said that cooked onion was beneficial for jaundice and a cough. One of the drawbacks he mentioned of eating raw onion was that it can cause bad breath, but these effects could be eliminated by cooking the onion. What Are onions? Onions are a member of the lily family and there are two basic types: Bulb-forming: these are the onions commonly used in cooking, and consist of many varieties including white, yellow and Spanish onions. Perennial: these are clusters of onions that can be replanted to produce another crop of onions.

Onions contain quercetin, a powerful flavonoid antioxidant. Onions are an excellent source of fiber, Vitamin C and folate. Phytochemicals found in onions, particularly allyl sulfides, appear to reduce the risk of some cancers. Some of the health benefits of onions found in recent studies include: Cancer: Yellow onions were found to contain the third highest level of phenolic (a type of antioxidant), of all vegetables in an American study, and were fourth highest in anticancer-growth activity. Lung Cancer: onions are rich in the phytochemical quercetin, and a study showed the beneficial effects this has on lung cancer; people who increased their onion consumption decreased their risk of developing lung cancer.

Colon and Liver Cancer: researchers at Cornell University found that stronger-tasting onions were more effective at inhibiting the growth of liver and colon cancer cells than milder-tasting onions. Heart Health: Allyl sulfides, found in onions, decrease the tendency of blood clots to form, which can significantly lower LDL cholesterol levels. A study of Japanese women found that those with the highest onion intake had the lowest LDL cholesterol. Another study, conducted at the University of Wisconsin-Madison found that stronger-tasting and stronger-smelling onions made blood platelets less sticky, therefore reducing the risk of atherosclerosis, cardiovascular disease, heart attack and stroke. Tip on Using Onions Avoid onions that are soft, whose skin is wet, or that are sprouting. 
 
 Onions do not have to be eaten raw to obtain maximum health benefits; quercetin is relatively stable while being cooked so retains its powerful effects. Cooking onions gives them a sweeter taste, and prolonged heat causes the sugars to brown the onion, known as caramelizing. Slicing an onion causes its cell walls to tear, which releases a sulfur compound called propanethial S-oxide, and this can cause eye irritation. This effect can be reduced by placing the onion in the refrigerator an hour before cutting. Cutting an onion under running water can also reduce irritation to the eyes.

The function of mountains: “He cast firmly embedded mountains on the earth so that it would not move under you and rivers and pathways so that hopefully you will be guided.” (Qur’an, 31:10)
 
 “Have We not made the earth as a bed and the mountains its pegs” (Qur’an, 78:6-7)

Foods to Improve Thyroid Health


weight issues? Feeling depressed and losing hair? Is your heart beating faster and are you having problems with breathing? If your answer is yes then you need to see a doctor because you might be having a thyroid disease. According to an article, “Today’s Dietitian”, 20 million Americans are suffering from this disease. The thyroid glands are found in the front of the neck and are responsible for producing hormones that regulates energy levels, metabolic rate, weight, digestive system and body temperature; it also affects muscles, bones, heart and cholesterol levels.

The two major types of hormones produced are thyroxin and triiodothyronine (T3). There may be two conditions one is hyperthyroidism in which the production of these hormones increases. The other is Hypothyroidism which occurs due to the deficiency of hormones produced by the thyroid glands.

The thyroid glands are found in the front of the neck and are responsible for producing hormones that regulates energy levels, metabolic rate, weight, digestive system and body temperature

What can thyroid problems do to your health? It can cause serious problems of the heart and bone and may also cause thyroid storm that is yet again a very serious condition. Although synthetic medications for treating thyroid disease are available, but adding and subtracting a few things from your diet can reduce the risks of developing the disease. In both the cases, Hyper and Hypothyroidism careful selection of foods should be made. Here we would tell you what to eat and what not to eat if you are having thyroid disease.

Goitrogens The most important thing to be learned is, what are goitrogens? They are natural substances found in most of the foods and have the ability to enlarge the size of the thyroid glands also called goiter. Now in hyperthyroidism conditions the goitrogens act as anti-thyroid drugs and slows down the excess production of the hormones and ultimately cause hypothyroidism. So goitrogen foods should be taken in huge quantities by patients having hyperthyroidism conditions and should be avoided by those having hypothyroidism symptoms. The common sources of goitrogens are broccoli, kale, spinach, turnip cauliflower, cabbage, strawberry, peaches, peanuts, pine nuts, soy and mustard. These goitrogen foods work more effectively if taken in raw form.

Coconut Oil Oils that are being commercially produced have a negative effect on the thyroid. The unsaturated fats contained in these oils slow down the tissue response to the hormones produced by thyroid. For cooking meals choose coconut oil as it helps to regulate metabolic rate of the body. It helps the thyroid gland to perform better. 2 tablespoons of organic coconut oil daily can give good results if swallowed or used in cooking or salads.

Iodized Salt For the proper functioning of the thyroid glands iodine is required. Approximately one- fourth of the U.S. population is iodine deficient. Iodized salt can be substituted with the regular table or sea salt to prevent this deficiency.


 High Fiber Foods In most cases the patients having thyroid disease develop constipation and their body weight may also increase, in such cases foods that are rich in fiber can prove to be beneficial. You may find high fiber in vegetables, fruits and cereals. The high fiber vegetables are eggplant, beans, cabbage, carrot, mushrooms, potatoes with skin, peas, spinach, broccoli, cabbage and pumpkin. Fruits with high fiber are apples, dates, bananas, berries, orange, pear, guava and prunes. Other available high fiber sources are bran cereals and breads, beans, lentils and nuts like almonds, peanuts, cashew nuts and walnuts.

Soy Soy plays two roles; it acts as a goitrogen and also inhibits the absorption of thyroid hormones. It is suggested not to over consume soy especially in the processed forms like soy milk, soy bars, powders and shakes. It is better to consult a nutritional practitioner before adding more soy to your diet, if you are having hyperthyroidism problems.

Coffee and Calcium Fortified Orange Juice It is highly recommended not to take orange juice that is calcium fortified and coffee with thyroid medications. The reason is that they interfere with the absorption of medicines taken in thyroid conditions. In case you feel the urge to drink a glass or so, wait for at least 3 to 4 hours after taking the medicines. Same is the case with calcium and iron supplements.

Tips to Stop Panic Attacks and Anxiety


Tips to Stop Panic Attacks and Anxiety 

 Millions of people struggle with anxiety every day. Overcoming anxiety is something that takes serious commitment. Most people want to stop panic attacks and anxiety overnight, but your anxiety has been forged through years of experiences, biology, and your own personality. You can't simply turn that off on a whim. But that doesn't mean there aren't tools that can control your anxiety considerably, and in some cases you may find that these techniques make your anxiety far more manageable.

The following are three simple but important things to try to fight anxiety. Stop Managing Anxiety and CURE It There is no quick fix for anxiety. It's become part of your personality. But if you're ready to cure it forever, there are techniques that have proven to be effective. Start the test here. Never Accept Failure It's important to remember that everyone can control anxiety.

There are very few one size fits all approaches to combating your anxiety symptoms. Commit to a method that you're willing to try, and if it doesn't work, move on to the next one. By choosing a symptoms-based treatment that looks at the specific anxiety problem you experience and recommends a follow up treatment, you'll increase your chances of success. My anxiety test is the best place to start.

Quick Methods of Fighting Anxiety Remember, very few people can cure anxiety in a day. Curing anxiety is a process, and one that you shouldn't expect to reach for a long time, even with the best anxiety treatment. But there are strategies you can try that may speed up the process or reduce your anxiety considerable.

They include:

1. Start Running Priority number one is that you start running or jogging regularly. As long as you're healthy enough for physical activity, regular, daily jogging should be your number one treatment choice. It may sound silly, but the reality is that your physical energy contributes to anxiety in a host of ways:
  • Unused energy can become anxiety and actually create anxious thoughts.
  • Unused muscles may become tense and cause more anxiety symptoms.
  • Those that don't exercise are more prone to hormonal fluctuations and poor nutrition.

There is a high correlation between those that don't exercise and those that experience anxiety. In addition, beyond the health components of jogging and exercise, there are additional benefits as well. These include:
  • Endorphins – During exercise the body releases neurotransmitters that are designed to make exercise easier and less painful, like endorphins. Endorphins also play a significant role in relaxation. By exercising, your mind and body will have a much easier time relaxing.

  • Cortisol – Cortisol is a hormone released during times of stress, and it's responsible for many of the symptoms associated with anxiety. Running burns away excess cortisol, causing fewer anxiety symptoms and less long term damage from cortisol release.

  • Overall Health – Running also improves every component of overall health. It teaches your heart and lungs to breathe more efficiently. It regulates hormones and improves muscle strength. It keeps your body a type of health that prevents excess stress.

Some studies have shown that regular jogging may be as powerful or more powerful than some of the world's most well-known anxiety medications, all without any side effects. It's something you should already be doing regularly for your own health, and is an absolute must if you suffer from anxiety. 2. Retrain Breathing Another issue that often contributes to both anxiety and panic attacks is poor breathing. Many people with anxiety suffer from hyperventilation problems.

Anxiety and stress cause the body to breathe a little bit faster. They also cause you to focus too much on your breathing, and try to bring it more air than you need. Hyperventilation is when you breathe out too much carbon dioxide because of these poor breathing habits, and breathe in too much oxygen. Hyperventilation is also interesting because it makes you feel like you're not getting enough oxygen, causing you to breathe in more deeply. Unfortunately, this only makes the anxiety and panic attack symptoms worse. That's why you should go through a breathing re-training. You can do this through deep breathing exercises, like those learned during yoga. The goal is to slow down your breathing considerably.

One method includes:
  • Breathe in through your nose for 5 seconds.
  • Hold for 2 seconds.
  • Breathe out through your mouth for 7 seconds.

There are other types of breathing exercises you can try as well if you'd prefer something more interesting. Performing these exercises for 15 to 30 minutes every day can re-train your body to breathe in a way that prevents hyperventilation, and thus reduces some of the symptoms of anxiety. 3. Check Your Diet Diet can affect your anxiety levels, although not as much as many people believe. Cutting out oils, trans fats, alcohol and heavy amounts of caffeine are all important.

All of these make anxiety symptoms much worse, and the healthier you eat the more likely you'll experience fewer anxiety symptoms. The healthier you are, the better for all of your mental health needs. But your diet rarely causes anxiety on its own, unless you're low on some very important vitamins and minerals. Check your diet to see if you could be lacking in any of the following vitamins:
  • Magnesium
  • Vitamin B12
  • Vitamin B1
  • Vitamin D

A deficiency in all of these vitamins may cause anxiety symptoms. Magnesium, for example, is lacking in mover 25% of the diets in the United States right now. Adding magnesium supplements or foods can be extremely advantageous. You should also make sure that you're drinking enough water. Dehydration can cause significant anxiety and lead to worse anxiety symptoms. While most people's diets don't cause anxiety, they can easily contribute to it. Make sure that you're eating foods that are rich in the vitamins and minerals you need, and your anxiety may become far more manageable.   

How I Calmed My Anxiety in One Evening It sounds too good to be true, but anxiety really is something that can be reduced very quickly. While you cannot CURE your anxiety in one day, you can CALM it to a degree that it stops affecting you as much. With the right tools and tricks, you can successfully calm your anxiety in as little as one evening, and potentially leverage those improvements towards fighting your anxiety permanently once and for all. How to Cure Anxiety Anxiety disorders are all different, but with the right approach you can successfully prevent your anxiety from affecting you.

Find out how with my free 7 minute anxiety test. Take the test here. Attacking Anxiety Based on Symptoms Symptom relief is the key to attacking anxiety. By placing individual symptoms into buckets or groups, you can control anxiety separately in a way that will allow you to permanently prevent anxiety from controlling your life. Take my anxiety test now to learn more. But let's say you have to reduce your anxiety in one evening. Is it possible? The answer is absolutely yes. In fact, there are many strategies that help control anxiety that can take place in as little as a single day.

Step 1: Exercise Before you do anything else, go for a jog. Jogging is quite literally as effective as anxiety medications, with none of the side effects. Studies have compared jogging (and most intense exercise) to medications and found that jogging reports results that are just as strong, with none of the side effect risk. You've always thought that jogging was important to your physical health, but by taking up jogging you can immediately see results for your mental health. Jogging releases endorphins (neurotransmitters that improve mood), relaxes muscles, burns away the stress hormone cortisol, improves sleep, and provides mental distractions. Some people find that jogging alone literally cures them of their anxiety disorder. Make sure the first thing you do is jog.

Step 2: Breathing Training If you're suffering from anxiety this very moment, see how you're breathing. Often you'll either feel like you're not getting a deep breath or you'll be breathing too quickly. These create hyperventilation, and hyperventilation is one of the main causes of most physical anxiety symptoms. So start breathing better. There is a method of relaxation known as deep breathing that can be effective, but it can take a while to practice. For now (since we only have one evening), simply slow down your breathing to 15 seconds minimum, and do your best to fight any urge to take a deep breath or cough. This will help you regain the carbon dioxide you lost when you hyperventilated, and improve blood flow to your brain.

Step 3: Sensory Stimulation Generally, technology actually creates more anxiety. Staring at bright moving lights, watching stressful things on TV, playing around with your iPhone - all of these have been known to increase anxiety. But technology isn't always a bad thing. Anxiety can actually decrease as a result of sensory stimulation. The more you surround yourself with mental distractions, the less your mind is able to focus on anxiety. When you have anxiety, your mind is your own worst enemy.

The best type of sensory stimulation is one that involves doing healthy activities with your friends, like hiking. But assuming you're in your own home and your friends are not available, turning on humorous and non-stressful TV shows, listening to happy and/or relaxing music, and working on a puzzle or talking on the phone with someone you love are all effective ways to make it much harder to think about your anxiety. Anxiety is self-sustaining. It causes thoughts that increase anxiety. Overwhelming your senses is a powerful way to decrease the amount of thinking and internalizing you do. Make sure that every piece of technology you choose though is always focused on happiness and relaxation. No dramas, no horror shows, no loud and angry rock music, no reality TV shows.

It doesn't matter if these things relax you - they stimulate anxiety at a subconscious level, and are thus not effective ways to promote relaxation.

Step 4: Journaling It may sound like something only children do, but writing out your thoughts is incredibly therapeutic. In fact, all thoughts - even those that aren't inherently stressful - can cause anxiety. Your mind has a tendency to feel stress when it's trying to remember things, and when it focuses on negative things. So keep a notebook by you and start writing out the thoughts that come into your head, no matter what they are. This activity will put those thoughts on paper so that your mind doesn't feel it needs to focus on them anymore, and this will reduce your anxiety.

Step 5: Accepting Anxiety You also need to be okay with your anxiety symptoms and not try to fight them. Ironically, the act of trying to fight anxiety creates anxiety, because you essentially are pushing yourself and stressing yourself to rid yourself of that same stress. Fighting anxiety isn't possible. Anxiety is an incredibly curable condition, and nearly everyone that seeks treatment can eventually find relief. But fighting it simply doesn't work. Be okay with your anxiety, and know that it's not something that will affect you forever so that you can face it head on and not be ashamed of it or mad at yourself.

Other Methods of Overnight Anxiety Control If you integrate just these five things into your life right now, your anxiety will decrease overnight. But let's assume you have more time. You can also do all of the following:

  • Drink Water - Dehydration is extremely common in today's society, and studies have shown that it makes anxiety symptoms worse. Even if you don't feel thirsty, drink more water and you may find that your anxiety decreases right away.
  • Take Magnesium - Magnesium is a mineral that studies have shown often provides anxiety relief. In addition, as many as 50% of the country is magnesium deficient due to modern food processing practices. Talk to your doctor about taking magnesium for your anxiety.
  • Herbal Supplements - Like magnesium, many herbal supplements have been shown to help with anxiety. Talk to your doctor about taking kava, which is considered one of the most effective herbal supplements out there and non-addictive.

Taking a long bath or shower may also have some benefit, as can lovemaking with your partner. Combine all of these strategies and your anxiety may be drastically reduced quite literally overnight. I've also helped thousands of people with their long term anxiety reduction starting with my free 7 minute anxiety test. The test is available online, takes nearly no time to complete, and will provide you with recommendations about treating your anxiety and keeping it away.   

7 Simple Tips to Ease Anxiety Anxiety isn't something that disappears right away.

It's something that requires gradual changes – changes that take time to work effectively. But anxiety is something you need to treat. Every day you live with anxiety is a day that you spend without as much happiness and contentment as you deserve. Addressing anxiety requires long term changes, and a comprehensive treatment plan is preferable. But there are simple ways to at least ease anxiety until ultimately you're ready to commit to something better. In this article, we'll list seven simple and easy ways to ease anxiety so at least you can find some relief from your anxiety symptoms.

Don't Just Relieve Anxiety – CURE It Yes, you can reduce anxiety in small doses. But anxiety needs a complete cure. I've developed one that works based off your anxiety symptoms. Take my free anxiety test and see tailored results specifically designed to cure your anxiety forever.

Click here to begin. Easing vs. Curing Anxiety It's important to note the difference between easing anxiety and curing anxiety. Easing anxiety is when you use tools and strategies to simply reduce the amount of anxiety you experience every day. Curing anxiety is when you not only reduce your overall anxiety – you prevent it from coming back. Curing anxiety requires an understanding of what types of anxiety you're experiencing, your symptoms, and so on. That's why you need to take my free anxiety test now to get started. But perhaps you're not ready to commit to a permanent treatment. There are still ways you can manage your anxiety every day. The following are the most common and simplest anxiety reduction strategies to implement into your daily routine.

  1. Exercise Regularly – Time and time again, the value of exercise on mental health is forgotten. Every single person with anxiety needs to exercise more. Movement and activity promote blood flow, improve neurotransmitter production and regulation, calm anxiety symptoms and much more. It can be as powerful as any medication, and while it's not a permanent cure on its own, you'll experience considerable relief if you exercise every day.

  2. Learn Relaxation Techniques – There are many relaxation strategies that are also effective at reducing stress. Most people are aware of these strategies but find them unfulfilling and stop using them. But the reality is that relaxation strategies do not work right away. They only work when you have completed them enough that they become boring and second nature. In the beginning, when you just start out, you're thinking too much about everything you need to do, and your anxiety will stay the same. Only after you've practiced them a lot will you get the relief you need. Examples of these strategies include:

    • Visualization
    • Progressive Muscle Relaxation
    • Meditation
  3. Sleep – If you're someone that skips sleep, then you're someone that increases their anxiety symptoms. Sleep is designed specifically to help control stress – both physical and mental – so if you're not sleeping, get to bed earlier. Sleep is absolutely necessary for those with anxiety, and something you should never skip on purpose.
  4. Systematic Desensitization – You can also work on desensitizing yourself to your fears and worries. For example, if you have a fear of being embarrassed, go out in public dressed as something ridiculous and make weird noises. Feel embarrassed on purpose. Eventually you'll get used to the feeling of embarrassment and it won't be as stressful. You can do this for all sorts of fears and anxieties. You can even do this for many of the symptoms and triggers of panic attacks.

  5. Turn Things Fun – Life isn't something that should be taken too seriously. So any opportunity you have to turn something more fun you should take. For example, if your work causes you anxiety, try to find ways to make work fun, like inventing little games for yourself that you can do without impacting your work ability. Be responsible, of course, but also don't let places or people that cause you stress be something that you fear. Instead, let it be something you try to change.
  6. Find Healthy Distractions – Distractions are a great tool for controlling anxiety. Healthy distractions – like listening to upbeat music, watching funny shows on TV, playing baseball with friends – are all great ways to avoid anxiety. Anxiety tends to control your thoughts. Spend less time sitting back and thinking and spend more time making it hard on yourself to worry, because you're too busy doing other things.
  7. Create Art – Art is also a powerful tool for reducing anxiety. Art allows you to express yourself in ways that are therapeutic, while also giving you an activity to do that serves as a great distraction from your mind. Also, once you complete an art piece, you'll get the joy of accomplishment. While it may seem silly, accomplishment can be a powerful anxiety reduction tool.

It's absolutely possible to ease your anxiety, and someday you'll be able to cure it forever. Until then, the above coping tools should help you decrease the degree to which anxiety affects you, and hopefully make your life more manageable. The more manageable your anxiety is, the easier it is to cure in the future. Finally, when you're ready to commit to a longer term treatment, there are plenty of options. Cognitive behavioral therapy is very effective, as is exposure therapy for panic symptoms. I've helped many people cure their anxiety in the past as well. It starts by looking at your symptoms, so if you haven't yet, click here to take my anxiety test.   

The Biochemistry of Anxiety Anxiety may be a difficult disorder to live with, but it's also a fascinating one. Anxiety can be caused by life experiences, and it can be caused by the chemicals in your brain, and it can be caused by both, and no matter what causes it, it can be treated the same way. Even within your own biochemistry, there are different neurotransmitters that can cause and be affected by anxiety. In this article, we'll give an introduction to the biochemistry of anxiety, and what that means for treatment.

Curing Anxiety Without Medicine Anxiety is an incredibly treatable disorder, provided you're ready and willing to make the necessary changes to your day to day life. Find out more about how you can treat anxiety without medications with my free 7 minute anxiety test. Start the test here. Anxiety Affects Biochemistry and Vice Versa When we talk about the biochemistry of anxiety, it can give the impression that your anxiety isn't under your control. That could not be further from the truth.

Your life experience and your emotions can actually change your neurotransmitter levels, just as your neurotransmitter levels can affect your anxiety. Make sure you take my anxiety test to get a better idea of what this means. In fact, studies have shown that even if you were born with low neurotransmitter levels, there is a great deal of evidence that effective coping strategies can increase those neurotransmitters even though the levels were created biologically. It's the same reason that those whose life experience caused anxiety can be treated with medications that affect neurotransmitter levels.

The two combine and contribute to each other, so even exploring the biochemistry of anxiety shouldn't cause you to feel as though your anxiety is beyond your control. The Basics of Anxiety Biochemistry The biochemistry of anxiety is complex and vast. Studies have shown that nearly every type of neurotransmitter and hormone can play some role in anxiety, as can anything that reduces blood flow to the brain (like dehydration). Anxiety, in many ways, is simply your body's reaction to brain stress.

When something causes any changes to your brain, experiencing anxiety is often the result. But to give you a basic example of how anxiety works, let's look at some of the body's chemicals and how they seem to contribute to anxiety disorders:

  • Serotonin - Serotonin is the most well-known anxiety related neurotransmitter. Low levels of serotonin are linked to both anxiety and depression. Like most neurotransmitters, low or unbalanced serotonin levels can occur genetically/naturally, and can also be created by your emotions. Studies have shown that therapy and mental health techniques increase natural serotonin levels. Some medications specifically improve serotonin flow and find a profound reduction in anxiety.
  • Thyroid Hormone - Hyperthyroid, which is an overproduction of thyroid hormone, has been linked to the development of severe anxiety and panic attacks. Thyroid hormone may be the only hormone that isn't affected by mental health, but rather a condition known as hyperthyroidism. Generally those that treat hypothyroidism find an improvement in their anxiety almost instantly.
  • GABA - GABA has shown a strong association with the development of mood disorders, indicating that GABA appears to have an effect on emotions. In fact, one of the primary types of anxiety medications - benzodiazepines - bind with GABA receptors and produce the anxiolytic effect. Higher levels of GABA appear to have mood boosting qualities, and low levels of GABA may have excitatory properties that put you on edge.
  • Epinephrine/Norepinephrine - Norepinephrine is responsible for many of the symptoms of anxiety. They are the adrenaline and energy that is pumped through your body when you're stressed or anxious, and cause changes like rapid heartbeat, sweating, etc. In some cases these hormones can start becoming overactive, often as a result of regular stress.
  • Endorphins - Endorphins themselves do not appear to be related to the creation of anxiety, but how that anxiety is addressed. Endorphins are mood and relaxation stabilizers. They're often the cause of "addictions" to various coping mechanisms - for example, endorphins appear to be released when people eat food they like, so eating food may become someone's coping tool. Exercise is an example of a healthy way to release endorphins.
  • Dopamine - The role of dopamine in anxiety is only recently getting explored. But studies have shown that those with social anxiety seem to have problems with dopamine receptors. There is evidence that improving dopamine levels will reduce social anxiety, and possibly other anxiety disorders.

This is just a basic introduction to the biochemistry of anxiety. But the reality is that nearly every hormone and every neurotransmitter can potentially cause anxiety, simply because anxiety is often a warning sign that your brain gives you that something is wrong. What To Do About Anxiety and Body Chemicals There are a few hormones/neurotransmitters that would require some type of medical attention. Thyroid hormone is the best example, as this hormone needs to be regulated in order to prevent anxiety. But the vast majority of neurotransmitters can be improved through basic mental health treatments.

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8 Collagen Boosting Foods

8 Collagen Boosting Foods What is Collagen?

In simple terms, collagen is the glue that holds the body together. In fact, collagen accounts for nearly 30% of our body mass; it’s found in our skin, bones, cartilage, tendons and tissues. Without it, we could turn into a big puddle. Part of a complex family of proteins, collagen is made of amino acids, packed together as bundles, serving as the main support system of the dermis. It’s what gives our skin shape. And as we age, the production of collagen slows, the cell structures lose strength, and as a result, so does our skin. For example, you might notice your chin line isn’t as defined as it used to be, or the wrinkles around your eyes are more abundant —  and maybe even deeper. But there are foods that can help ward off the signs of collagen loss by stimulating production or repairing damage. Here they are:
Water-rich vegetablesCucumber and celery. These two crunchy veggies are water-rich and contain sulfur. It is believed that collagen can’t be produced if sulfur isn’t present.
FishFish is loaded with omega-3 fatty acids and creates stronger cells. When the cells are healthy, they are able to support the structure of the skin.
Soy Soy blocks aging. Whether soymilk, cheese or tofu, soy contains genistein (plant hormones that serve as antioxidants), which prompts collagen production and helps to block enzymes, like MMPs, that can age the skin.
Red VegetablesTomatoes, peppers and beets contain the antioxidant lycopene. Lycopene protects skin from damage, acting as a natural sun block, while increasing collagen levels.
Vitamin C Rich FoodsIf you’re thinking a big, fat juicy orange, yes — it has plenty of Vitamin C. But did you know guavas and red peppers contain more Vitiman C than an orange? Yes, it’s true. Other foods you wouldn’t expect to contain Vitamin C: spinach and kale. Also, try a handful of strawberries, watermelon, and broccoli.
BerriesBerries fend off  skin damage. Blackberries and raspberries are super at fighting free radicals while also increasing collagen levels.
White teaWhite tea may support structure. According to research conducted by Kingston University and Neal’s Yard Remedies, white tea protects the structural proteins of the skin, specifically collagen. It’s believed to prevent enzyme activity that breaks down collagen, contributing to lines and wrinkles.
Orange VegetablesCarrots and sweet potatoes (rich in vitamin A) can restore and regenerate damaged collagen. Next time you’re at the grocery store, try incorporating these foods into your breakfast, lunch and dinner; what we put in our bodies can be the best medicine.

15 effective natural remedies for anxiety



Herbal therapies are astoundingly popular among and their interest is growing as the dangers of pharmaceuticals become widely known and accepted. In 2008 statistician Patricia M. Barnes of the National Center for Health Statistics and her colleagues reported that almost 20 percent of children and adults in the U.S. had used an herbal medicine during the past year. That percentage according to some experts has doubled. A team led by physician David M. Eisenberg of Harvard Medical School determined that use of herbs for physical and mental problems including anxiety had risen 380 percent in seven years.

The use of plants as treatments dates to at least 3000 b.c. although some theories propose humans have been using plants has medicine for as long as we’ve existed. Today this practice is part of a broader movement that has been fueled by the high ineffectiveness of prescription drugs, their side effects and the fact that these drugs do not work for everyone. Natural remedies come with little to no risk and if you find the right one for your condition, you can use it for life. That being said, always consult with a Naturopathic Doctor before initiating any herbal treatments for diagnosed conditions, especially if you are already taking medication.


1. Cannabis
Cannabis has very powerful neuroprotective properties with an incredible ability to regulate emotional behavior and may be the most reliable medicinal plant available as a therapeutic target for the treatment of anxiety and depressive disorders. A study conducted with mice suggests that beta-caryophyllene may be useful in treating anxiety and depression. The findings were published online in the journal Physiology & Behavior.
2. Valerian
Valerian root (valeriana officinalis) is derived from a plant native to Europe and Asia and has been used for thousands of years as a remedy for various ailments. It is believed that valerian root has an impact on the availability of the neurotransmitter GABA in the brain. GABA is a neurotransmitter in the central nervous system that is responsible for regulating and specifically for inhibiting the activity of the brain’s neurons. Extra GABA in your system promotes relaxation and lowers stress levels. For this reason, valerian root is known as a sedative. Valerian is very effective at relieving stress itself and insomnia caused by stress.

3. Honey
The nutrients in honey produce a calming effect, especially when taken in significant amounts. Honey can also be mixed with a suitable beverage for a good night’s sleep!

4. Lemon Balm
A large amount of published data has emerged on the benefits of lemon balm for alleviating anxiety and mood disorders in humans. In the past five years alone, the powerful relaxing effects of lemon balm extracts have been documented by scientists around the world. These studies confirm what herbal practitioners have long known–that lemon balm in combination with other herbal agents is effective in addressing conditions related to stress and anxiety. In one study of healthy volunteers, those who took standardized lemon balm extracts (600 mg) were more calm and alert than those who took a placebo.

5. Passionflower
Natural sedative relieves occasional anxiety and mild panic attacks. Passion Flower is a woody vine that bears small berry-like fruit calledgrandilla. The brightly colored flowers and above-ground portions of the Passion Flower vine are used to derive medicinal compounds that relax the central nervous system and promote emotional balance. In the United States, Passion Flower is classified as GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) by the Food and Drug Administration. Substances that receive a GRAS classification have maintained a long, safe history of common use in foods or have been determined to be safe based on proven scientific research.

6. Winter Cherry
Relieves nervous tension, occasional anxiety and mental fatigue. Winter Cherry, or Ashwagandha Root, is among the most prominent herbal preparations used in Ayurveda, a holistic system of medicine that originated in India. The root of this small evergreen shrub is primarily recognized for its adaptogenic properties, meaning it naturally increases the body’s resistance to physical and emotional stress. Practitioners of Ayurveda traditionally prescribe Winter Cherry to promote gentle relaxation and emotional balance. Research has shown that Winter Cherry is a safe, natural sedative that produces the most noticeable benefits following daily use for two to six weeks.

7. Lavender  
Lavender is a common herb used in aromatherapy for mental health and mood. Lavender is a part of aromatherapy for headaches and depression. Lavender is a part of several scented products like perfumes soaps, shampoos and sachets. The plant is usually extracted into an oil and used in aromatherapy for mood, stress and anxiety. Lavender should be used with the recommendation of a physician, because it can interact with other medications. In one German study, a specially formulated lavender pill was shown to reduce anxiety symptoms in people with Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) as effectively as lorazepam (brand name: Ativan), an anti-anxiety medication in the same class as Valium.

8. Ashwagandha
Ashwagandha is an Ayurvedic herb from the roots of Withania somnifera,a plant in the nightshade family. It has long been prized for hundreds of years for its ability to help the body deal with stress. It has also been used to boost the immune system, improve memory, and to promote overall wellness.

9. L-theanine (or green tea)
Research shows that L-theanine helps curb a rising heart rate and blood pressure, and human studies have found that it reduces anxiety. In one study, anxiety-prone subjects were calmer and more focused during a test if they took 200 milligrams of L-theanine beforehand. Astonishingly, even extremely short-term use of theanine had remarkable effects on manifestations of anxiety.

10. Rhodiola Rosea (Arctic Root
)
Relieves occasional anxiety and positively supports the body during periods of stress. Arctic Root is a plant indigenous to Siberia, where it thrives in high altitudes and dry arctic climate. The primary medicinal compounds of Arctic Root are derived from the root of the plant.
In Russia, Scandinavia and much of Europe, Arctic Root has been traditionally recognized for its adaptogenic properties. An adaptogen is a physiological agent that naturally increases the body’s resistance to physical and emotional stress. Rhodiola Rosea has been clinically shown to stimulate Serotonin, Norepinephrine and Dopamine activity, and may help to support healthy neurotransmitter balance.

11. St. Johns Wort
Natural reuptake inhibitor that supports a healthy neurotransmitter balance. St. John’s Wort is an aromatic perennial herb with an abundance of golden-yellow flowers. Tiny perforations filled with phytochemical-rich oils cover the aerial (above- ground) portions of St. John’s Wort and yield an extract that gives the plant its primary health benefits. Current usage statistics indicate that millions of Americans supplement their daily diets with St. John’s Wort to promote positive mood balance. The medicinal components of St. John’s Wort, which include Hypericin and Hyperforin, have been clinically shown to promote a healthy neurotransmitter balance, which can help to provide positive mood support following two to six weeks of continued use.

12. Chamomile
There is good evidence that chamomile possesses anxiolytic (anti-anxiety) properties and can be used to treat stress, anxiety and insomnia. In one study at the University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, in Philadelphia, patients with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) who took chamomile supplements for eight weeks had a significant decrease in anxiety symptoms compared to patients taking placebo.

13. Skullcap
Skullcap is the anxiety remedy for people who experience anxiety along with restlessness, muscle tension, and jaw clenching. If you tend to toss and turn in bed, or if you feel like you can only relax when you’re out walking (but sitting still makes you want to jump out of your skin), or if you feel like “climbing the walls” when you’re stuck inside during a bout of anxiety, skullcap can help you to unwind not only your anxiety, but also the accompanying muscular tension and restlessness. Skullcap is effective in tea or tincture (a tincture is an herb extracted in alcohol) form, but if you can tolerate small amounts of alcohol I think 20-40 drops of the tincture (for a 150-pound person) is the most effective form.

14. Kava Kava
The known active ingredients in kava are phytochemicals called kavalactones. Kava Kava is best-known as a ceremonial South Pacific beverage. Six major kavalactones are used to identify the chemotype of variety as they represent greater than 90 percent of the total amount of kavalactones within the kava specimen. These kavalactones give kava its stress fighting, muscle relaxing, anxiety reducing effects. The are also very effective for depression and sleeplessness.

15. Licorice Root
contains a natural hormone alternative to cortisone, which can help the body handle stressful situations, and can help to normalize blood sugar levels as well as your adrenal glands, providing you with the energy necessary to deal with the stressful situation at hand. Some claim licorice stimulates cranial and cerebrospinal fluid, thereby calming the mind.
Neurotransmitter Support is one of the best formulations on the market for brain energy metabolism. It is a feast for brains in need of restoration, providing the optimum combination to facilitate the transport of vital nutrients into brain cells, and assist in re-establishment of neuronal function. And it’s a healthy snack for an aging brain, as well, giving it all the essentials necessary to support our mood, memory, and cognitive abilities, which tend to slow down as the years pass by.
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