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Sunday, October, 25, 2009

Natural Remedies For Anxiety

Health Encyclopedia: Anxiety Disorders Medications

Medications


Until recently, the anti-anxiety drugs known as benzodiazepines were the primary medications for anxiety. Increasingly, antidepressants, particularly the selective serotonin-reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), are being used as the initial treatment. They are proving to be effective, nonaddictive, and to have relatively minor side effects.

Many standard antidepressants take 2 - 4 weeks, and sometimes up to 12 weeks, before they are fully effective. People who take them may also experience a t...

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Health Guide

Headaches: Tension: Lifestyle Changes
Good health habits -- including adequate sleep, healthy diet, regular exercise, and good stress management -- are important, along with the following specific measures for headache... Read more »
Insomnia: Medications
According to a major 2003 survey, about 20% of American older adults use some form of sleep aid, including prescription or over-the-counter drugs, or alcohol. Furthermore, 15% use such... Read more »
Depression Diet, Exercise
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Stress: Lifestyle Changes
A healthy lifestyle is an essential companion to any stress-reduction program. General health and stress resistance can be enhanced by regular exercise, a diet rich in a variety of... Read more »
Cirrhosis: Lifestyle Changes
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