Guest guest Report post Posted November 14, 2000 I read a definition of anxiety once that really " hit " me and helps me a lot now. Excitement and anxiety are the same feeling with one major difference. Anxiety is excitement accompanied by a feeling of dread, i.e. the fear that something will go wrong or that I will blow it somehow. When I face a situation now with dread, I remember that definition and focus on the excitement part. " Cool! I love this! Whatever happens I can handle it. This could be fun and easy, or it could be fun and hard. If it's hard, someone will be there to help me. " Usually the anxiety is gone before I get to the last part. Best Wishes - Susette Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted November 14, 2000 What an amazing example of sychronisisty for me. I have been faced with a serious problem that fills me with anxiety and dread.... So much so that my dreams are consumed with worry. To wake up and see this as my first e-mail of the day fills me with hope , and gives me a new perspective. Thank you, dear friend, for this post, Blessings, Michelle Susette Horspool [susinv] Tuesday, November 14, 2000 12:42 AM Re: Anxiety I read a definition of anxiety once that really " hit " me and helps me a lot now. Excitement and anxiety are the same feeling with one major difference. Anxiety is excitement accompanied by a feeling of dread, i.e. the fear that something will go wrong or that I will blow it somehow. When I face a situation now with dread, I remember that definition and focus on the excitement part. " Cool! I love this! Whatever happens I can handle it. This could be fun and easy, or it could be fun and hard. If it's hard, someone will be there to help me. " Usually the anxiety is gone before I get to the last part. Best Wishes - Susette **************************************** Visit the community page: For administrative problems -owner To , - All messages, files and archives of this forum are copyright of the group and the individual authors. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted November 15, 2004 Hi Anne, Could you please tell me the difference between a 5element acupuncturist and a Chinese acupuncturist M.ac? Thanks, Tedd > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted November 30, 2004 The amino acid Taurine helped get rid of my panic feelings. I think because my system was in short supply of it. Look on the net for " cofactors for taurine " I think it is magnesium and one of the B vitamins. Best to take a vitamin B complex. I took the taurine up to 4 times a day until I needed less. Soon I didn't need it at all. Perhaps this will help. Liz D. - m m Chinese Traditional Medicine 11/29/2004 10:58:27 AM [Chinese Traditional Medicine] Anxiety Hi, I'm new to the group. I am seeking some help on anxiety. I had anxiety back in 1997 after a traumatic experience in my life. I thought I had completely recovered but in June of this year I lost my father. Shortly, before his passing away, I began having panic attacks. I almost got hit by a truck on the freeway. I immediately though still kept driving. However, a week later I started having panic attacks, one after the other on my way to go see him at a resting home. Needless to say, I required assistance to bring me back to work. I could not drive the car anymore after I drove back from the resting home for a short while (almost making it back to work). I am constantly upset that I cannot seem to drive. I still panic. Now, almost six months later I am attempting to drive with my husband on my side. But, it is still difficult. Anything that can help me. I don't want to take antidepressants if I don't really have to. Maria Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted November 30, 2004 Maria: Would you mind divulging your age? I just read an interesting TCM theory about how humans require different types of amino acids at different stages of life. You might well be deficient. Best, Jack Chinese Traditional Medicine , m m <swes123> wrote: > > Hi, > > I'm new to the group. I am seeking some help on anxiety. I had anxiety back in 1997 after a traumatic experience in my life. I thought I had completely recovered but in June of this year I lost my father. Shortly, before his passing away, I began having panic attacks. I almost got hit by a truck on the freeway. I immediately though still kept driving. However, a week later I started having panic attacks, one after the other on my way to go see him at a resting home. Needless to say, I required assistance to bring me back to work. I could not drive the car anymore after I drove back from the resting home for a short while (almost making it back to work). I am constantly upset that I cannot seem to drive. I still panic. Now, almost six months later I am attempting to drive with my husband on my side. But, it is still difficult. Anything that can help me. I don't want to take antidepressants if I don't really have to. > > Maria > > > > > > > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted November 30, 2004 Hi Jack...I am interested in this topic...may I ask where can I find this article, please? Thanks, Twyla mojavecowboy <mojavecowboy wrote: Maria: Would you mind divulging your age? I just read an interesting TCM theory about how humans require different types of amino acids at different stages of life. You might well be deficient. Best, Jack Chinese Traditional Medicine , m m <swes123> wrote: > > Hi, > > I'm new to the group. I am seeking some help on anxiety. I had anxiety back in 1997 after a traumatic experience in my life. I thought I had completely recovered but in June of this year I lost my father. Shortly, before his passing away, I began having panic attacks. I almost got hit by a truck on the freeway. I immediately though still kept driving. However, a week later I started having panic attacks, one after the other on my way to go see him at a resting home. Needless to say, I required assistance to bring me back to work. I could not drive the car anymore after I drove back from the resting home for a short while (almost making it back to work). I am constantly upset that I cannot seem to drive. I still panic. Now, almost six months later I am attempting to drive with my husband on my side. But, it is still difficult. Anything that can help me. I don't want to take antidepressants if I don't really have to. > > Maria > > > > > > > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted December 1, 2004 Twyla: This is in a Chinese TCM book about astronomy and the flow of Qi. By assuming a human life should be 120 years (if we don't poison ourselves the way most people do today), then divide this into 12 10-year periods (roughly) during which our bodies require certain amino acids more than others. I can post the actual age groups and corresponding amino acids if you wish. This is a Chinese - language article and to my knowledge hasn't been translated. The book was published in 2002. Best, Jack www.geocities.com/mojavecowboy/gzclinic.htm --- Twyla Hoodah <twylahoodah wrote: > > Hi Jack...I am interested in this topic...may I ask > where can I find this article, please? Thanks, Twyla > > mojavecowboy <mojavecowboy wrote: > > Maria: > > Would you mind divulging your age? I just read an > interesting TCM > theory about how humans require different types of > amino acids at > different stages of life. You might well be > deficient. > > Best, Jack > > Chinese Traditional Medicine , m m > <swes123> wrote: > > > > Hi, > > > > I'm new to the group. I am seeking some help on > anxiety. I had > anxiety back in 1997 after a traumatic experience in > my life. I > thought I had completely recovered but in June of > this year I lost my > father. Shortly, before his passing away, I began > having panic > attacks. I almost got hit by a truck on the > freeway. I immediately > though still kept driving. However, a week later I > started having > panic attacks, one after the other on my way to go > see him at a > resting home. Needless to say, I required > assistance to bring me > back to work. I could not drive the car anymore > after I drove back > from the resting home for a short while (almost > making it back to > work). I am constantly upset that I cannot seem to > drive. I still > panic. Now, almost six months later I am attempting > to drive with my > husband on my side. But, it is still difficult. > Anything that can > help me. I don't want to take antidepressants if I > don't really have > to. > > > > Maria > > > > > > > > Tired of spam? Mail has the best spam > protection around > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been > removed] > > > Post message: Chinese Traditional Medicine > Subscribe: Chinese Traditional Medicine- > Un: > Chinese Traditional Medicine- > List owner: Chinese Traditional Medicine-owner > > Shortcut URL to this page: > /community/Chinese Traditional Medicine > > > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted December 1, 2004 Would be grateful for the info...if you would be so kind, please. Thanks, Twyla Jack Sweeney <mojavecowboy wrote: Twyla: This is in a Chinese TCM book about astronomy and the flow of Qi. By assuming a human life should be 120 years (if we don't poison ourselves the way most people do today), then divide this into 12 10-year periods (roughly) during which our bodies require certain amino acids more than others. I can post the actual age groups and corresponding amino acids if you wish. This is a Chinese - language article and to my knowledge hasn't been translated. The book was published in 2002. Best, Jack www.geocities.com/mojavecowboy/gzclinic.htm --- Twyla Hoodah <twylahoodah wrote: > > Hi Jack...I am interested in this topic...may I ask > where can I find this article, please? Thanks, Twyla > > mojavecowboy <mojavecowboy wrote: > > Maria: > > Would you mind divulging your age? I just read an > interesting TCM > theory about how humans require different types of > amino acids at > different stages of life. You might well be > deficient. > > Best, Jack > > Chinese Traditional Medicine , m m > <swes123> wrote: > > > > Hi, > > > > I'm new to the group. I am seeking some help on > anxiety. I had > anxiety back in 1997 after a traumatic experience in > my life. I > thought I had completely recovered but in June of > this year I lost my > father. Shortly, before his passing away, I began > having panic > attacks. I almost got hit by a truck on the > freeway. I immediately > though still kept driving. However, a week later I > started having > panic attacks, one after the other on my way to go > see him at a > resting home. Needless to say, I required > assistance to bring me > back to work. I could not drive the car anymore > after I drove back > from the resting home for a short while (almost > making it back to > work). I am constantly upset that I cannot seem to > drive. I still > panic. Now, almost six months later I am attempting > to drive with my > husband on my side. But, it is still difficult. > Anything that can > help me. I don't want to take antidepressants if I > don't really have > to. > > > > Maria > > > > > > > > Tired of spam? Mail has the best spam > protection around > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been > removed] > > > Post message: Chinese Traditional Medicine > Subscribe: Chinese Traditional Medicine- > Un: > Chinese Traditional Medicine- > List owner: Chinese Traditional Medicine-owner > > Shortcut URL to this page: > /community/Chinese Traditional Medicine > > > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted December 1, 2004 > I can post the actual age groups and corresponding > amino acids if you wish. This is a Chinese - language > article and to my knowledge hasn't been translated. > The book was published in 2002. > > Best, Jack Please do post the lists - this is a very interesting subject. One of my favorite exponents of amino acid therapy and how to apply it for disease recovery and balancing of brain chemistry is Dr. Eric Braverman. I have found good results in using amino acid therapy especially for those with either poor protein digestion or protein metabolism problems. Sluggish metabolism (such as hypothyroidism) often creates severe protein metabolism problems. Trying to solve this by eating more animal protein is often not possible if the person can not digest or metabolise protein well. In such cases I often use amino acids as a short term therapy - in a scientific and judicious manner. Often amino acids work to correct brain chemical imbalances that can not easily be corrected by other techniques. The protocals used by Dr. Braverman for balancing brain chemistry are often the most effective ways to balance the endocrine hormones. One very effective techniques is to use amino acids with Reishi mushrooms (5gms decocted in one cup water X 3 per day). One problem that is involved in proper protein metabolism is the issue of glycation (protein crosslinking - what is often called 'mucus')- glycation blocks the mitochondria and interferes with protein metabolism. One of the most effective agents for breaking up these protein 'clumps' is Reishi. If there is heavy mucus in the lungs, sinuses. stool, etc. then lotus powder can be added to clear the mucus as well - if the mucus is acidic (yellowish) then Kuzu root is helpful - of these last two no more than a few doses will be necessary. Do not over-alkalinize - the reishi is usually enough to resolve this crosslinking problems. Probiotics can also help in protein digestion in cases of digestive weakness. Another approach to poor protein digestion is to make meat soups of long cooked meats - after cooking on low heat for several hours - strain the broth and discord the solids - drinking this broth or using it as a base for vegetable soups gives a very easy to digest source of amino acids. If Cordyceps is added to the Reishi then one has a very effective tool for dealing with decreased metabolism at the cellular level. I find that for most western people who have combined excess and diffeciency syndromes - including digestive weakness and resulting mucus issues - reishi is extremely helpful - and should be given in suffecient quantaties to achieve melting of the mucus. One will know if this is working by noting if the sinus mucus is thinning. For such cases the patient will feel much clearer and lighter after this type of therapy. Do not take large doses of the Amino acids - they are not necessary - also they are potentially harmful because such patients almost always have weak kidneys and should avoid excess proteins. When cellular metabolism improves then small quantaties of protein are suffecient to build tissue. We eat too many proteins in the west and one reason why is because we do not utalize the proteins we eat well - therfore we often eat large quantaties of protein at the same time we suffer from protein defeciencies. Improving cellular metabolism will solve this problem. These points are often a missing link for those who are having trouble building up the defecient yin. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted December 2, 2004 What is the name of his book? I am interested in this. Especially because for the past 3 years I realized on my own that when you cannot digest protein you are deficient of many things that no body cleanses can correct. Undigested protein equals very little to body rebuilding. It is interesting that I have been craving bean soup for the past couple of months. I finally made some, a big pot and ate this about twice a day for almost a week and all my other symptoms went away. I am very surprised but then I am not. Beans are protein but easier to digest than meat. I had days when I used to feel good following days I didn't feel good and for two summers in a row I had one day when all my symptoms went away and I was puzzled to why that was. I couldn't find the connection but it might have been I consumed more beans in one weeks time than other. I could eat the hell out of Chile when I get hungry for it. Before this all happened I had found very good responses to the use of amino acids. One or another one. I looked up which they were and most were sulfur amino acids. Gave me a clue to look into this. Found there is a very important pathway called Methylation that is connection to so many different kinds of effects on the body if something is missing along that pathway. Your, post made me very happy to read that there is someone out there that realized this also. Now cough up the name of the book! LOL! Is there a group discussing this stuff? Thanks! Liz D. - Chinese Traditional Medicine 12/1/2004 5:23:42 PM [Chinese Traditional Medicine] Re: Anxiety Please do post the lists - this is a very interesting subject. One of my favorite exponents of amino acid therapy and how to apply it for disease recovery and balancing of brain chemistry is Dr. Eric Braverman. I have found good results in using amino acid therapy especially for those with either poor protein digestion or protein metabolism problems. Sluggish metabolism (such as hypothyroidism) often creates severe protein metabolism problems. Trying to solve this by eating more animal protein is often not possible if the person can not digest or metabolise protein well. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted December 2, 2004 For a long time I couldn't have any dairy products because not only was I lactose intolerant, I was allergic to milk protein (and probably milk fat as well). The least little bit of milk in any form would send me to the emergency room in great pain. Back then I was very naive, and believed the propaganda that one can get enough calcium from other foods in the American diet. I developed the symptoms of adult rickets. During this time I also developed an incredible craving for all kinds of greens. Collard greens, spinach, turnip greens, mustard greens, etc. I could not get enough no matter how much I ate. When I finally realized what was happening and started on calcium and magnesium pills, the extreme cravings went away though I still like those foods and probably eat more of them than most people do. When I was the sickest with chronic mono, I started craving eggs. Back then I was naive enough to believe that I should limit eggs even though my cholesterol runs on the low side. I got to noticing that on the days following my eating eggs, I felt better. I started having two per day every day. I began to feel better. Some time after that I learned that eggs are being looked at as part of the treatment for both mononucleosis and AIDS. I eventually went into remission from the chronic mono even though a doctor told me I probably never would. I was doing other things to treat the mononucleosis as well, but I believe the eggs definitely helped because of the way I kept improving when I did eat eggs. Eggs are rich in a sulfur-containing amino acid which plays a role in healing. Strawberries helped me. I have not heard this from anyone else with CFIDS or chronic mono, but they helped me. The sicker I was, the greater the help from them. Cheeries helped a lot. I have heard other people with CFIDS and FMS report this. What is interesting is that one FMS researcher and authority, Dr. St. Armand, considers FMS to be a gout-like illness. Cherries are a treatment for gout. The Chinse consider diet to be the first line of defense in good health. I like bean soup too, and sometimes crave it. Lately I have been craving protein. Maybe I should make a large pot of bean soup or homemade chili too. Lately I've also been craving mustard. > for the past 3 years I realized on my own that when you cannot digest protein > you are deficient of many things that no body cleanses can correct. Undigested > protein equals very little to body rebuilding. For readers new to TCM, this also is an important concept in Chinese medicine. Excess and Deficiency. Excess problems are caused by there being too much of something. For example, too much Cold, too much Heat, any Qi Stagnation, any Blood Stasis, Dampness, any Phlegm, etc. Deficiency problems are caused by there not being enough of something. Not enough Yang, not enough Yin, not enough Blood, not enough Qi (pronounced " chee " , roughly though inadequately translated as " energy " ), etc. Excess problems are treated by getting rid of the Excess. Deficiency problems are treated by supplying whatever the person needs. Applying the concept of Excess and Deficiency to this situation, the toxins in the digestive system (and/or liver) are the Excess. The need for protein is the Deficiency. BTW, mixed Excess and Deficiency problems are common. One can occur without the other, but they also can occur together. Also for those new to TCM, the Chinese recognize cycles within the body. For example, there are cases where treatment is ineffective until it's given at the proper time of day. This doesn't happen often, but in some of the more stubborn cases treatment will have to be given at the correct time of day (or night) for it to be effective. > Sluggish metabolism (such as hypothyroidism) > often creates severe protein metabolism problems. Trying to solve > this by eating more animal protein is often not possible if the > person can not digest or metabolise protein well. Hmmmm. I have a history of on-again, off-again thyroid problems (always hypo with the exception of one time when I was hyper). Sometimes I do crave protein - like recently. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted December 4, 2004 Chinese Traditional Medicine , " " <Rabbitbrain@e...> wrote: > > What is the name of his book? I am interested in this. Especially because > for the past 3 years I realized on my own that when you cannot digest protein > you are deficient of many things that no body cleanses can correct. Undigested > protein equals very little to body rebuilding. Dr. Braverman's book on Amino Acids is 'The Healing Nutrients Within' Dr. Braverman has several books that I have found helpful in developing a new understanding of disease. I do not use Dr. Braverman's protocals per se (we in the natural healing field actually have better tools even than Dr Braverman for dealing with these issues) - but I have found that if one can grasp the import of what Dr. Braverman is saying one can get a deep insight into the theraputic process. As many realize the emerging new paradigm of health and healing is going to be a synthasis of ancient science and modern science. Amino acid therapy as an example is in no way contradictory in it's concept to traditional nutrutional theories - it simply adds a new an effective means of achieving theraputic goals. In traditional understanding a core process in developing disease is the defeciency syndromes of the spleen/stomach. When digestion is weakened and the fluid transport mechanisms of the spleen are weakened then a whole cascade of events take place having to do with improper digestion and improper distrubution of the fluids. Protein digestion, absorption, distrubution, metabolism, and elimentaion are compromised and many disease processes have this improperly metabolised protein as their origin. Dr. Braverman has several books that have helped me in developing good theraputic tools. Most practioners will not use dr. Braverman's techniques because they use many alleopathic drugs - but as I said most of those tools are not needed if one has other theraputic agents to replace them - often much more safety. A key work of Dr. Braverman's is 'The Edge Effect' this is a book on brain chemistry and it's rebalancing. I have seen wonderful results from using these ideas. Many patients can not afford long courses of accupuncture therfore cheaper methods must be found - amino acid therapy can also work faster than herbs as an example. If one combines several modalaties then one has a more effecient therapy that fits the needs of the patient. In modern times most patients want quick fixes, plus theraputics is time consuming and exspensive. For busy people traditional techniques seem to slow and inadequate at times. Much research is being led by the Chinese and the Japanese for synthasising the old and the new - this will surely create a more useful theraputics. Someone asked what is Reishi Mushroom - Reishi is a Basidiomycete mushroom of the polyporacease family - it's scientific name is Ganoderma Lucidum - in Chinese it is called Ling Zhi - in Japanese it is called Reishi and Mannentake. This fungus is one of the most useful of the Chinese medicinal products. It' usefulness for modern disease processes is unequaled. Some examples of these uses is the problem of protein metabolism already mentioned. The most useful quality of this mushroom is its ability to thin the jing fluids - when the jing fluids are 'thick and sticky' this means that all of the fluids of the body are likewise 'thick and sticky' - this problem is the cause of many interuptions to the normal processes of the body. The Indians had a very extensive understanding of this process - they called this 'stickiness' as being caused by poor digestion of both proteins and carbohydrates - they called this sticky substance 'aam' - the modern name for this disease process is called glycation (actually this process has several names)or protein cross linking. Glycation will easily be seen in the thick sticky quality of the saliva, nasal mucus,persperation, vaginal fluid, semen, sticky matter in the eyes, etc. Part of this problem may be caused by dehydration and or poor distrubution of the fluids but these are not the original causes of the stickyness - dehydration will cause thickning iof the fluids but only this cross linking process causes the stickyness. This stickeness is what Reishi works on - it dissolves these sticky clumps and over time can completely dissolve even old accumulations. It's usefulness in such conditions as hypertension and hypotension, allergies, cholesterosis, phlebitis, thrombi, cancer proliferation, cardiac edemas, and many more have been well documented and researched in modern times - plus we have the testimony of many of the greatest Chinese and Japanese practioners of past centuries. I often use Reishi when ever there is mucus to help other substances reach the tissues more effeciently. dissolving this mucus means that other substances can reach the mitochondria - often less medicine is needed to achieve the same results if this mucus is cleared from the cells first. Many great 'immortalist's' used this mushroom to help them achieve higher levels of health and longevity. Here are two links on Reishi - it can be extensevily searched in the internet - by the way have any tried the new Google feature 'Google Scholar' - it is a great addition and very helpful for researchers. http://www.canited.com/w-reishi.htm http://www.reishirescue.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted December 6, 2004 Thanks for suggesting the books in relation to our topic. I did a search on his name and his studies are very interesting. I didn't know anything about this. I am interested in learning more about our system and how it works. And as far as regular medicine, it has actually failed, even the psychiatrists dont agree with one another. It seems to be an open field of practice. Patients are placed on the receiving end of getting no where sometimes. I think too the function of serotonin and other brain chemicals are the central focus to getting some people fixed up. I am not sure if this is where I should be looking but some things indicate so. My acupuncture treatments never disappointed me. With my treatments for liver and spleen deficiency I experienced all my symptoms go away except my memory. It got 50% better and I think the serotonin issue applies somewhere. Also interesting was the acupuncture stopped the bad feelings in my legs but it replaced it with a feeling like, I had no feeling. Almost like wood logs when I walked. It was a trade off of feeling pain but I wonder about an underlying problem that isn't being looked at. For instance, when I began eating beans every day and that feeling went away and my bowels began moving normal, my head improved too. For some reason I think those amino acids improved the serotonin function from a nutritional stand point. I am pleased with what I read at www.Metametrix.com that you sent to me. This lab formulates what you need and not add a ton of other stuff that is suggested it should be in a formula. I hope to find someone in my area that uses that lab. Acupuncture is a great method. I wish I found it earlier it would have saved me from experimenting with a ton of stuff unnecessarily. Liz D. - Chinese Traditional Medicine 12/4/2004 6:02:47 PM [Chinese Traditional Medicine] Re: Anxiety Dr. Braverman's book on Amino Acids is 'The Healing Nutrients Within' Dr. Braverman has several books that I have found helpful in developing a new understanding of disease. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted December 6, 2004 All theraputics work to the extent that they balance the various functions and organ systems. There are many techniques that we humans have devised to achieve this. Acupuncture is one of the great ones - in western cultures the biggest problem is the cost. > Also interesting was the acupuncture stopped the bad feelings in my legs > but it replaced it with a feeling like, I had no feeling. Almost like wood logs > when I walked. It was a trade off of feeling pain but I wonder about an > underlying problem that isn't being looked at. Amino acid therapy is also a great new technique - but remember it is only one tool - health is not ultimately achieved with theraputics - it is achieved through proper living. A practioner can only help to a limited (albiet important) extent. Sooner or later the patient must gain enough self control so as to be able to live in a health promoting manner as opposed to a disease promoting manner. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted October 31, 2006 Hello Ravensun37, I'm new here, too...but not new to anxiety. First, you may wish to get a full check up with a doctor to rule out hormonal shifts, such as those that occur with peri-menopause. The what-if thoughts, seem to indicate to me that your anxiety may stem from additional stresses and there are ways of coping with those episodes. A naturopath may discuss your lifestyle, your past traumas-if any and your metabolism also. Your regular doctor may start you on an anti-anxiety med, but having been there-I have found it too easy to lean on those meds, so withe the support of a Naturopath, specializing in Nutrition and emotional issues, I'm better as I focus on getting regular excersize, a good diet, plentyof fresh-not tap-water, laughing more often, listening to soft music, and most importantly, giving of my service to others and setting goals for myself... the change in purpose was something I needed to adjust to after a hysterectomy in June of 04-that sent my bod into hormone hell...I have one ovary ,..but it was in shock for nearly two years, so estrogen levels were greatly compromised, as well. It just all hit me at once. When you get outside of your own head, there is no time to internalize your worries. The other aspect is to start a journel. Write down your thoughts every evening before going to bed-clear your mind..just ramble away on that paper whatever comes up. Seems this method helps to dredge up hidden concerns and random fears and for me, helps me sleep more soundly. Steer clear of too much coffee/stimulants-honor your own needs-be kind to yourself and put your focus on projects that fulfill you. The biggest help for me was to find a sound purpose to my life after the last child left home and I retired from a career. Once I had all this time to reflect, the glare nearly blinded me in anxiety. A life without direction is a ship without a sail. I hope I've been of some help to you! Anxiety can be put in check...and there is no one answer fits all. Best wishes and good luck! Powitree ravensun37 <ravensun37 wrote: Hello, I have just joined this group and looking forward to learning and meeting everyone. I have a few questions that deal with anxiety. I seem to have become much more anxious and worrisome in the past few years. I am 43 and in the stage of peri-menopausal, I would guess. The closer I get to my period my anxiety seems to go up. I have had some very stressful events happen in my life lately and this has added to the anxiety. I have trouble sleeping at night and often wake up with my heart pounding and a head full of what ifs. Any ideas or suggestions of easing the anxiety? Much thanks, Ravensun Visit my online art gallery: http://www.geocities.com/powitree/SuesNewHomePage.html?1131947437736 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted October 31, 2006 Hi Ravensun, Kava kava is an herb that is very good for calming anxiety. It should only be used in small doses as kava can effect muscle coordination in large doses. You should also not use kava if you will be driving or operating heavy machinery. I take an herbal combination that contains Hops, Valerian and Passionflower sometimes to help with sleep. It's best to take it right before bed to get the most benefit. For the anxiety I would work on exhausted adrenals. Licorice root and Astragalus are good herbs for adrenals. Blessings, Michelle Newport, CHC, CH Certified Herbalist Nature For Life P.O. Box 4254 Mooresville, NC 28117 704.564.9245 Nature For Life offers natural health consulting services and education: http://www.natureforlife.com Learn more about health from a Biblical perspective. Join us on Healthy Christians Forum: http://www.healthychristians.org! Information contained in this e-mail is provided for informational purposes and is not meant to substitute for the advice provided by your own physician or other medical professional. > ------- > Anxiety > " ravensun37 " <ravensun37 > Mon, October 30, 2006 11:47 pm > Hello, I have just joined this group and looking forward to learning > and meeting everyone. I have a few questions that deal with anxiety. > I seem to have become much more anxious and worrisome in the past few > years. I am 43 and in the stage of peri-menopausal, I would guess. > The closer I get to my period my anxiety seems to go up. I have had > some very stressful events happen in my life lately and this has added > to the anxiety. I have trouble sleeping at night and often wake up > with my heart pounding and a head full of what ifs. Any ideas or > suggestions of easing the anxiety? > > Much thanks, > Ravensun > > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted November 1, 2006 Kava Kava is the BEST!!--it really clears the anxiety. I take the capsules when I am particularly stressed about something. One capsule usually does the trick. Works right away. susie mnewport wrote: > Hi Ravensun, > > Kava kava is an herb that is very good for calming anxiety. It should > only be used in small doses as kava can effect muscle coordination in > large doses. You should also not use kava if you will be driving or > operating heavy machinery. > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted November 1, 2006 Hello, Have you thought of color therapy or some other form of balancing treatment such as polarity or Reiki? Massage on a regular basis is an excellent way to releive anxiety! Check out www.peacefulmind.com for much more info. ~Connie Low, Low, Low Rates! Check out Messenger's cheap PC-to-Phone call rates. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted November 1, 2006 Have you had your hormones checked? Symptoms sound familiar . . . many friends going through this. Could be an imbalance, could be PTS, could be other challenge. I would start with massage or a long self-care baths (not a cleaning bath, a pure relaxing bath!) Sit in the tub with candles lit, aromatherapy, and bath salts till calm. OR Talk with someone close and get a feel for intuitive responses . . . what does your body say to do? Yoga, Tai Chi help calm and destress the body. The age-old " quiet-time " in the afternoon may help. Focus on muscle relaxation. See a trusted physician or alternative care professional. Time to pay attention to you! Sending you warm thoughts and healing energy! Best, ~ B ~ rebelmassage http://www.massagemsoi.com http://health.massagemarketingrebellion Massage Marketing Rebellion! Join the Alliance! Barbara Calkins CMT / Massage Income Streams Coach 650-759-2426 rebelmassage Want to start your own business? Learn how on Small Business. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted November 1, 2006 I would sincerely recommend a Sleep Study be done on you. If you are awakening as you say with your heart pounding -- you may have sleep apnea and not even know it. This happens when you sleep and your oxygen level drops so low that you actually stop breathing. It also will cause daytime fatigue and sometimes even falling asleep while driving or doing regular activities. There is sleep apnea and also obstructive sleep apnea where there is a blockage. It is nothing to fool with. Most people do not even know they have it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted November 3, 2006 I thought kava kava was taken off the market because of a study that was done in Switzerland, that it causes brain loss/memory loss or something like that. I used to take it all the time until I read that. I had a very stressful job and used it faithfully. Now I cant find it in Walmart where I normally purchase my herbs as they are a lot cheaper there than the health food stores. Sherry SusieP <susiep wrote: Kava Kava is the BEST!!--it really clears the anxiety. I take the capsules when I am particularly stressed about something. One capsule usually does the trick. Works right away. susie mnewport wrote: > Hi Ravensun, > > Kava kava is an herb that is very good for calming anxiety. It should > only be used in small doses as kava can effect muscle coordination in > large doses. You should also not use kava if you will be driving or > operating heavy machinery. > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted November 3, 2006 hi... i am very new to this group.. so a big hello to everyone!!!! as for anxiety.... bach flower remedies... rescue remedy is very good, as is kava kava as someone else mentioned.... also on the crystal front, small amounts of amythest and rose quartz are good for sleep problems and anxiety, hematite, smoky quartz and carnelian are good for grounding ( which in turn will calm) and carnelian is very good for 'womens bits' lol ... hormonal changes etc .... lavender in your bath at night will help relax and on your pillow to aid sleep too not a nice feeling to be anxious, so i hope you get it sorted soon L & L Jay x Holistic Crystals www.wentworthemporium.com Fully paid up member of the Non-Domestic Goddess Club of Great Britain (please contact me should you require an application form... which you wont receive... obviously) it IS big and it IS clever Yours dreams will come true....... if you take them seriously ) Keep smiling. It makes people wonder what you're up to. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted November 3, 2006 Sherry, I recently bought kava kava tabs in a bottle, plus a spray that has kava and other relaxing herbs from a Whole Foods Market chain here. One study said it caused liver damage, so I went off of it years ago, but I recently bought it again, so it is available in the states and I imagine online sources would have it also. Canada has made a ruling recently taking many supplements off the market and kava is one out of many. Lor > > I thought kava kava was taken off the market because of a study that was > done in Switzerland, that it causes brain loss/memory loss or something like > that. I used to take it all the time until I read that. I had a very stressful > job and used it faithfully. Now I cant find it in Walmart where I normally > purchase my herbs as they are a lot cheaper there than the health food stores. > > Sherry > > > > > > ~This email is a natural hand made product. The slight variations in spelling and grammar enhance its individual character and beauty and in no way are to be considered flaws or defects. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted November 3, 2006 thanx, and I have tried reiki constance young <connieyounglmt wrote: Hello, Have you thought of color therapy or some other form of balancing treatment such as polarity or Reiki? Massage on a regular basis is an excellent way to releive anxiety! Check out www.peacefulmind.com for much more info. ~Connie Low, Low, Low Rates! Check out Messenger's cheap PC-to-Phone call rates. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted November 3, 2006 thanx, and a I drive, i'll hae to rethink the Kava kava mnewport wrote: Hi Ravensun, Kava kava is an herb that is very good for calming anxiety. It should only be used in small doses as kava can effect muscle coordination in large doses. You should also not use kava if you will be driving or operating heavy machinery. I take an herbal combination that contains Hops, Valerian and Passionflower sometimes to help with sleep. It's best to take it right before bed to get the most benefit. For the anxiety I would work on exhausted adrenals. Licorice root and Astragalus are good herbs for adrenals. Blessings, Michelle Newport, CHC, CH Certified Herbalist Nature For Life P.O. Box 4254 Mooresville, NC 28117 704.564.9245 Nature For Life offers natural health consulting services and education: http://www.natureforlife.com Learn more about health from a Biblical perspective. Join us on Healthy Christians Forum: http://www.healthychristians.org! Information contained in this e-mail is provided for informational purposes and is not meant to substitute for the advice provided by your own physician or other medical professional. > ------- > Anxiety > " ravensun37 " <ravensun37 > Mon, October 30, 2006 11:47 pm > Hello, I have just joined this group and looking forward to learning > and meeting everyone. I have a few questions that deal with anxiety. > I seem to have become much more anxious and worrisome in the past few > years. I am 43 and in the stage of peri-menopausal, I would guess. > The closer I get to my period my anxiety seems to go up. I have had > some very stressful events happen in my life lately and this has added > to the anxiety. I have trouble sleeping at night and often wake up > with my heart pounding and a head full of what ifs. Any ideas or > suggestions of easing the anxiety? > > Much thanks, > Ravensun > > Access over 1 million songs - Music Unlimited Try it today. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
