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Anxiety/Stress

Who hasn't felt anxious at least on occasion? But when periodic anxiety becomes debilitating, it's time to take action.

Whether your anxiety stems from post-traumatic stress syndrome, a biochemical imbalance, or emotional stressors, a host of natural and non-addictive solutions can help.

Quick Reads

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Natural Adrenal Support

Don’t Be So Defensive

Being defensive may increase the signs of stress.

Massage: More Than Meets the Muscle

Massages are enjoyable, but also can trigger beneficial biological changes.

A Real Nail-Biter

Did You Know?

Relax at the Dentist

Music may reduce pain and anxiety while in the dentist's chair.

Spot of Tea for Stress?

Reduce stress and ease anxiety with a soothing tea.

Stop Stressing Yourself Sick

Overcome stress for the benefit of your health.

How Much Caffeine Do You Consume?

Find out how much caffeine is in the foods and drinks you eat.

Stressed?

Feeling nutty? Pistachios can reduce stress.

Rx: Blow away—HYPERTENSION

Use guided breathing to ward off hypertension.

Outside Insight: walking meditation

Why take meditation outside? Hike, paddle, and ride your way to equilibrium.

Reiki can relieve teen angst

The Spirit of Gardening

With research demonstrating that simply looking at a garden lowers blood pressure and stimulates relaxation, developing a green thumb might be a wise intention for everyone.

My First Time—On the Road Again

One reader’s first time fixing up an old car as a metaphor for him getting back into shape.

Healing Foods—Profile of a Snacker

What your munchies reveal about you.

Safe Remedies, Healthier Kids

Homeopathy is good for childhood ailments from diaper rash and colds to tummy aches and the sore gums of teething.

My First Time—Sole Survivor

A reader’s first experience with reflexology.

Healing Scents for Cancer

Aromatherapy can help cancer patients.

Health Matters—Fun find: Balance Drops

Balance Drops are delicious fruit-juice based lozenges designed to either calm your nerves or boost your energy.

Read All About It

This section delves deep into the heart of the matter. Click below to read in-depth investigations, article features, cover stories, and the inspirational journeys of others.

Do You Have Adrenal Burnout?

Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

No Worries

Weather the Storm

Get out from under the stress cloud—for good.

Ask the Doctor: Panic Attacks

Manage panic attacks without resorting to long-term drug therapy.

Feeling Frazzled?

Calm your nervous system and alleviate insomnia associated with post-traumatic stress disorder.

The 2009 Get Healthy & Stay Healthy Guide

In an effort to make getting and staying healthy a viable—and attainable—goal for 2009, we turned to our experts.

The Benzo Trap

Anti-anxiety drugs ensnare millions of Americans in a web of addiction and pain. Before you fill that prescription, read on.

My First Time—Accidental Meditation

I am, for lack of a better term, a meditation dropout.

Ending Mood Disorders Without Drugs

Holistic treatments for depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder can remove the physical and psychological obstacles to healing.

Heal Thyself—The Inside Scoop

Magnolia flowers and bark have been used in Chinese medicine for years to calm anxiety. Maybe that's why Billie Holiday tucked a magnolia flower behind her ear before performing.

The Other Youth Drug Problem

Teaching our kids to “just say no” may keep them off street drugs, but what do we do when the schools, government, and pharmaceutical companies partner to push another kind of dangerous drug?

Get Rhythm

Unleashing your inner drummer may rock you back to health.

Healthy in the City

Fast-paced life getting to you? Get on the slow track for a more balanced lifestyle.

Healthy in the City

Fast-paced life getting to you? Get on the slow track for a more balanced lifestyle.

Rejuvenating Heat Baths

Feel the Heat
Sweating it out in saunas and steam

Putting Stress to the Test

Biofeedback takes the pressure off.

RX-Yoga and PMS

A daily yoga practice and a few lifestyle changes can help mitigate the effects.

Common Good—RX-Noise Pollution

Ah, the beauty of spring. Mother Nature awakens from her winter nap, coloring our world as only she can.

Happy Trails

Tips to make your travel hassle-free

Ask The Doctor

Everyone can use good advice. Below, we've gathered top queries and answers for you. Don't see the answer to your question? Email us and our team of experts with respond!

Support for Adrenal Exhaustion

Adrenal Stress

Q&A with David Simon, MD-Family Tensions

Family and Stress

Q&A with David Simon, MD

Healing Your Heart

About High Blood Pressure and Stress

Questions about Ayurvedic help for high blood pressure.

Easing Anxiety

Easing anxiety through hypnosis.

Bladder Problems

Acupuncture, aloe vera, and stress-relief for bladder problems.

Recipes

Isn't it wonderful that your food can be your "medicine"? All the recipes below include ingredients that act positively on your body for this condition. The bonus? Each one is delicious!

Refreshing Massage Oil

Essential oil recipes to mend your mood, cheer you up and ease your stress.

Return to Earth Foot Massage Oil

Essential oil recipes to mend your mood, cheer you up and ease your stress.

Stress-buster tea

A simple herbal remedy for stress.

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