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Eileen Bailey

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New Research on Kava for Treating Anxiety

We have written previously about Kava, a medicinal plant found in the South Pacific, and the controversy surrounding using it to treat anxiety. In the past, this plant has been linked to liver damage and has been banned in some countries because of the potential health risks (Some countries have since lifted the ban). Kava has also been found to... Read moreChevron
posted 05/21/2013, comment (1)|
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Food to Improve Your Mood: Steamed Salmon Salad with Grapefruit-Ginger Dressing

It’s no surprise that when you eat well, you feel well. While eating a healthy and well-balanced diet is essential, your diet can also be modified to help target physical and emotional states. Here’s a tasty warm-weather recipe to try if you are feeling stressed.   (click to enlarge)
posted 05/17/2013, comments (0)|
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Turning Around the effects of Eating Anxieties

This is my second post on the topic of eating anxieties, where I consider the physical and emotional effects of eating anxieties and ways to weigh up the reasons to change.   Previously I pointed out that some people get so anxious about their weight, shape and diet that it affects their life. If this occurs it’s called an eating... Read moreChevron
posted 05/15/2013, comments (0)|
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Trauma and Anxiety: Trauma Releasing Exercises

David Berceli has written a book, "Trauma Releasing Exercises," which my therapist gave me to read yesterday.   Berceli’s theory is that trauma can be dispersed by “shaking it out” of our bodies, like an antelope does after escaping a lion attack. Then we can return to normal and go on with our lives.  Berceli has... Read moreChevron
posted 05/15/2013, comments (4)|
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Eileen Bailey

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Do’s and Don’ts for Sending an Anxious Child Off to Summer Camp

For some children, homesickness lasts about 5 minutes. Once they meet the other children and find activities they enjoy, they are off and running. While they may miss Mom and Dad and think about home, they can put aside feelings of homesickness and relish the summer camp experience. For other children, however, separation anxiety gets in the way.... Read moreChevron
posted 05/14/2013, comments (0)|
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