Anxiety

How the World Is Making You Anxious
Anxiety

How the World Is Making You Anxious

Robert L. ­Leahy, PhD | April 25, 2016

Could the worries of a troubled world be taking a toll on your life? It’s one thing to be anxious…

Spicy Way to Boost Confidence
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Spicy Way to Boost Confidence

March 14, 2016

Are you about to embark on a nerve-racking situation? It could be a job interview, a stage performance, a public…

Feel Anxious? There’s a Painting for That
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Feel Anxious? There’s a Painting for That

December 18, 2015

Art as Therapy takes the healing power of great art literally. The website, dubbed a “virtual museum,” matches your emotional…

Let Your Phone Be Your Therapist: 7 Psych Apps That Really Work
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Let Your Phone Be Your Therapist: 7 Psych Apps That Really Work

Kristen Mulcahy, PhD | October 9, 2015

Got anxiety? Depression? Obsessive-compulsive disorder? There’s an app for that…and that...and that. Of course, it’s not that simple. These complex emotional…

If Anxiety Interferes with Good Sleep, Consider L-theanine
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If Anxiety Interferes with Good Sleep, Consider L-theanine

Andrew Rubman, ND | September 11, 2015

You climb into bed, close your eyes…and your mind revs up. You start fretting…about money…health…people…undone tasks. You just can’t relax.…

Guide to Drug-Free Ways to Calm Anxiety
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Guide to Drug-Free Ways to Calm Anxiety

September 4, 2015

Feeling anxious from time to time is normal. But when anxiety takes over—panicky, doom-filled thoughts spinning in your brain like…

No More Drugs for Anxiety
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No More Drugs for Anxiety

Jamison Starbuck, ND | September 4, 2015

Anxiety is a little like rain. Depending on your environment, you may have more or less of it, but all…

Say No to Benzodiazepines to Cut Dementia Risk
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Say No to Benzodiazepines to Cut Dementia Risk

Mark A. Stengler, NMD | December 12, 2014

If you, like many Americans, rely on Xanax, Valium, Ativan or Klonopin to reduce anxiety, panic, insomnia or another problem,…

Touch Therapy Relieves PTSD
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Touch Therapy Relieves PTSD

Shamini Jain, PhD | May 1, 2014

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can develop in anyone who suffers through a disaster…is a victim of violence or a crime…or experiences…

How to Avoid Assuming the Worst
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How to Avoid Assuming the Worst

Ron Breazeale, PhD | March 6, 2014

My friend’s husband was recently late coming home from work. Instead of assuming that he was stuck in traffic (which…

How Exercise Reduces Anxiety…By Buffering Excitable Neurons In the Brain
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How Exercise Reduces Anxiety…By Buffering Excitable Neurons In the Brain

November 21, 2013

You already know, if you work out regularly, that exercise helps you handle stress more effectively. You’re generally calmer and…

GABA Supplements: Natural Help for Anxiety
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GABA Supplements: Natural Help for Anxiety

Holly Lucille | November 21, 2013

Get rid of your Valium. Throw out your sleeping pills. If you’re a worrywart and/or lose sleep because your thoughts…

Anxious? Don’t Breathe Deeply
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Anxious? Don’t Breathe Deeply

Alicia E. Meuret, PhD | November 11, 2013

You’ve heard it often—if you need to calm down, breathe deeply. It is startling to learn, then, that new research…

No Need to Panic
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No Need to Panic

Lucinda Bassett | October 2, 2012

HOW TO HANDLE A PANIC ATTACK One of Mel Brook’s funniest movies, High Anxiety, featured the Home for the Very,…

Feeling Anxious? Passionflower Can Calm You Down
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Feeling Anxious? Passionflower Can Calm You Down

Mark A. Stengler, NMD | September 25, 2012

Its name suggests an aphrodisiac, but passionflower is more effective for relaxation than arousal. This herb helps people feel less…