If anxiety keeps you from falling asleep, you have may have tried lavender tea, lotion and or bubble bath. A new study says you may be onto something, as lavender appears to calm you down by stimulating the nose to pass signals to the brain. How lavender’s oil helps Researchers in Japan studied the effects … Continue reading Lavender May Help Your Anxiety
A little stress never hurt anyone, but chronic stress can wreak havoc on your health. Modern-day stressors When we’re under severe stress, our body releases adrenaline and cortisol. This was great when we were hunters and gatherers and had to be ready to outrun a bear or mountain lion. But these hormones increase your heart … Continue reading Chronic Stress and Your Health
If you take Lexapro, the brand name for the antidepressant and anti-anxiety medication escitalopram, it’s recommended that you not consume alcohol. Why alcohol and Lexapro don’t mix There are a few reasons you shouldn’t drink alcohol if you’re taking Lexapro. First, alcohol is a depressant, so it could counteract all the work Lexapro is doing … Continue reading Taking Lexapro? Avoid Consuming Alcohol
Paxil, the brand name for paroxetine, is a common anti-depressant pill that’s also used to treat OCD, panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, PTSD, generalized anxiety disorder and premenstrual dysphoric disorder. As with any pill, there are pros and cons. The benefits of Paxil Available in immediate-release and extended-release prescription forms, it can be taken as … Continue reading The Pros and Cons of Taking Paxil for Depression
If you suffer from anxiety, you probably already know that yoga, meditation and exercise can help. But you may not be aware that certain foods can also be helpful in fighting generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). Foods that fight anxiety According to Medical News Today, there are nine foods in particular that can help with GAD’s … Continue reading Add These Foods to Your Diet to Ease Anxiety
