(NaturalNews) That Michael Jackson and Farrah Fawcett both died in the last 48 hours is shocking news to many, but it's not nearly as surprising as the fact that they were both killed by Big Pharma's toxic drugs.
Michael Jackson, we now know, died from an injection of Demerol given by his doctor -- a man who is now the subject of an LAPD manhunt. There is little question that the injection of Demerol -- a potent pharmaceutical -- caused Jackson's death. Chalk it up to yet another tragic loss of a hugely inspiring artist who has become a victim of the pharmaceutical industry and overzealous medical doctors.
Demerol, by the way, is a highly-potent opioid drug that's also highly addictive. And yet it's being prescribed (and injected) by doctors with the full support of the FDA, the pharmaceutical industry and the conventional medical community. It is nothing less than amazing that mild drugs like marijuana remain outlawed while potentially deadly painkiller drugs like Demerol are openly injected into people by doctors.
Farrah Fawcett's death was far less sudden than Jackson's, but no less innocent. She was killed by chemotherapy -- a toxic cocktail of chemicals pushed onto patients by oncologists who deceptively call it "treatment."
Against the advice of many in the natural health community, Fawcett gave in to her doctors and agreed to be poisoned as a treatment for anal cancer. But what she didn't know is that one of the most common side effects of chemotherapy is more cancer! And after subjecting her body to more chemotherapy, it wasn't long before Fawcett was diagnosed with liver cancer. (Chemotherapy causes terrible harm to the liver, heart, kidneys and brain...)
Before long, her suppressed immune system and ongoing poison treatments overcame her body's natural healing ability, and she died (as yet another victim of chemotherapy). Her doctors, of course, claim she "died of cancer." Clever huh?
Cancer doctors operate with that sort of clever deception: If the cancer goes away, they claim the patient was "treated by the medicine," but if the patient dies, they claim "the cancer killed them." It's pretty easy to claim success if you take credit for the wins while fleeing the any responsibility for the losses.
Back to Farrah, while many of her friends and supporters say her battle with cancer was "an inspiration," let me be the first to publicly state that to me, poisoning yourself with toxic chemicals is NOT inspiring, no matter how much suffering you go through. I do not believe that people should be given special recognition for pain and suffering they consciously choose to inflict upon themselves, especially when all that suffering is easily avoidable. It would have been far more "inspiring" for Farrah to choose healing remedies instead of deadly poisons.
Had she chosen natural remedies, she could have skipped all the pain and suffering, restored her immune function, reversed her cancer and gone on to live a much longer and more abundant life. (It would have saved her a small fortune in medical costs, too...)
But she didn't choose natural health (nutrition, vitamin D, immune support, superfoods and medicinal herbs). Instead, she chose poison. As a result, her decision to ravage her body's health through "slash and burn" medicine ultimately cost more than her body could afford to pay.
Friday, July 10, 2009
Saturday, June 27, 2009
The Role of Research in Improving the Understanding and Treatment of Anxiety Disorders
NIMH supports research into the causes, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of anxiety disorders and other mental illnesses. Scientists are looking at what role genes play in the development of these disorders and are also investigating the effects of environmental factors such as pollution, physical and psychological stress, and diet. In addition, studies are being conducted on the “natural history” (what course the illness takes without treatment) of a variety of individual anxiety disorders, combinations of anxiety disorders, and anxiety disorders that are accompanied by other mental illnesses such as depression.
Scientists currently think that, like heart disease and type 1 diabetes, mental illnesses are complex and probably result from a combination of genetic, environmental, psychological, and developmental factors. For instance, although NIMH-sponsored studies of twins and families suggest that genetics play a role in the development of some anxiety disorders, problems such as PTSD are triggered by trauma. Genetic studies may help explain why some people exposed to trauma develop PTSD and others do not.
Several parts of the brain are key actors in the production of fear and anxiety. Using brain imaging technology and neurochemical techniques, scientists have discovered that the amygdala and the hippocampus play significant roles in most anxiety disorders.
The amygdala is an almond-shaped structure deep in the brain that is believed to be a communications hub between the parts of the brain that process incoming sensory signals and the parts that interpret these signals. It can alert the rest of the brain that a threat is present and trigger a fear or anxiety response. It appears that emotional memories are stored in the central part of the amygdala and may play a role in anxiety disorders involving very distinct fears, such as fears of dogs, spiders, or flying.
The hippocampus is the part of the brain that encodes threatening events into memories. Studies have shown that the hippocampus appears to be smaller in some people who were victims of child abuse or who served in military combat. Research will determine what causes this reduction in size and what role it plays in the flashbacks, deficits in explicit memory, and fragmented memories of the traumatic event that are common in PTSD.
By learning more about how the brain creates fear and anxiety, scientists may be able to devise better treatments for anxiety disorders. For example, if specific neurotransmitters are found to play an important role in fear, drugs may be developed that will block them and decrease fear responses; if enough is learned about how the brain generates new cells throughout the lifecycle, it may be possible to stimulate the growth of new neurons in the hippocampus in people with PTSD.
Current research at NIMH on anxiety disorders includes studies that address how well medication and behavioral therapies work in the treatment of OCD, and the safety and effectiveness of medications for children and adolescents who have a combination of anxiety disorders and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
Scientists currently think that, like heart disease and type 1 diabetes, mental illnesses are complex and probably result from a combination of genetic, environmental, psychological, and developmental factors. For instance, although NIMH-sponsored studies of twins and families suggest that genetics play a role in the development of some anxiety disorders, problems such as PTSD are triggered by trauma. Genetic studies may help explain why some people exposed to trauma develop PTSD and others do not.
Several parts of the brain are key actors in the production of fear and anxiety. Using brain imaging technology and neurochemical techniques, scientists have discovered that the amygdala and the hippocampus play significant roles in most anxiety disorders.
The amygdala is an almond-shaped structure deep in the brain that is believed to be a communications hub between the parts of the brain that process incoming sensory signals and the parts that interpret these signals. It can alert the rest of the brain that a threat is present and trigger a fear or anxiety response. It appears that emotional memories are stored in the central part of the amygdala and may play a role in anxiety disorders involving very distinct fears, such as fears of dogs, spiders, or flying.
The hippocampus is the part of the brain that encodes threatening events into memories. Studies have shown that the hippocampus appears to be smaller in some people who were victims of child abuse or who served in military combat. Research will determine what causes this reduction in size and what role it plays in the flashbacks, deficits in explicit memory, and fragmented memories of the traumatic event that are common in PTSD.
By learning more about how the brain creates fear and anxiety, scientists may be able to devise better treatments for anxiety disorders. For example, if specific neurotransmitters are found to play an important role in fear, drugs may be developed that will block them and decrease fear responses; if enough is learned about how the brain generates new cells throughout the lifecycle, it may be possible to stimulate the growth of new neurons in the hippocampus in people with PTSD.
Current research at NIMH on anxiety disorders includes studies that address how well medication and behavioral therapies work in the treatment of OCD, and the safety and effectiveness of medications for children and adolescents who have a combination of anxiety disorders and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
Ways to Make Treatment More Effective
Many people with anxiety disorders benefit from joining a self-help or support group and sharing their problems and achievements with others. Internet chat rooms can also be useful in this regard, but any advice received over the Internet should be used with caution, as Internet acquaintances have usually never seen each other and false identities are common. Talking with a trusted friend or member of the clergy can also provide support, but it is not a substitute for care from a mental health professional.
Stress management techniques and meditation can help people with anxiety disorders calm themselves and may enhance the effects of therapy. There is preliminary evidence that aerobic exercise may have a calming effect. Since caffeine, certain illicit drugs, and even some over-the-counter cold medications can aggravate the symptoms of anxiety disorders, they should be avoided. Check with your physician or pharmacist before taking any additional medications.
The family is very important in the recovery of a person with an anxiety disorder. Ideally, the family should be supportive but not help perpetuate their loved one’s symptoms. Family members should not trivialize the disorder or demand improvement without treatment. If your family is doing either of these things, you may want to show them this blog site so they can become educated allies and help you succeed in therapy.
Stress management techniques and meditation can help people with anxiety disorders calm themselves and may enhance the effects of therapy. There is preliminary evidence that aerobic exercise may have a calming effect. Since caffeine, certain illicit drugs, and even some over-the-counter cold medications can aggravate the symptoms of anxiety disorders, they should be avoided. Check with your physician or pharmacist before taking any additional medications.
The family is very important in the recovery of a person with an anxiety disorder. Ideally, the family should be supportive but not help perpetuate their loved one’s symptoms. Family members should not trivialize the disorder or demand improvement without treatment. If your family is doing either of these things, you may want to show them this blog site so they can become educated allies and help you succeed in therapy.
How to Get Help for Anxiety Disorders
If you think you have an anxiety disorder, the first person you should see is your family doctor. A physician can determine whether the symptoms that alarm you are due to an anxiety disorder, another medical condition, or both.
If an anxiety disorder is diagnosed, the next step is usually seeing a mental health professional. The practitioners who are most helpful with anxiety disorders are those who have training in cognitive behavioral therapy and/or behavioral therapy, and who are open to using medication if it is needed.
You should feel comfortable talking with the mental health professional you choose. If you do not, you should seek help elsewhere.
Once you find a mental health professional with whom you are comfortable, the two of you should work as a team and make a plan to treat your anxiety disorder together.
Remember that once you start on medication, it is important not to stop taking it abruptly. Certain drugs must be tapered off under the supervision of a doctor or bad reactions can occur. Make sure you talk to the doctor who prescribed your medication before you stop taking it. If you are having trouble with side effects, it’s possible that they can be eliminated by adjusting how much medication you take and when you take it.
Most insurance plans, including health maintenance organizations (HMOs), will cover treatment for anxiety disorders. Check with your insurance company and find out. If you don’t have insurance, the Health and Human Services division of your county government may offer mental health care at a public mental health center that charges people according to how much they are able to pay. If you are on public assistance, you may be able to get care through your state Medicaid plan.
If an anxiety disorder is diagnosed, the next step is usually seeing a mental health professional. The practitioners who are most helpful with anxiety disorders are those who have training in cognitive behavioral therapy and/or behavioral therapy, and who are open to using medication if it is needed.
You should feel comfortable talking with the mental health professional you choose. If you do not, you should seek help elsewhere.
Once you find a mental health professional with whom you are comfortable, the two of you should work as a team and make a plan to treat your anxiety disorder together.
Remember that once you start on medication, it is important not to stop taking it abruptly. Certain drugs must be tapered off under the supervision of a doctor or bad reactions can occur. Make sure you talk to the doctor who prescribed your medication before you stop taking it. If you are having trouble with side effects, it’s possible that they can be eliminated by adjusting how much medication you take and when you take it.
Most insurance plans, including health maintenance organizations (HMOs), will cover treatment for anxiety disorders. Check with your insurance company and find out. If you don’t have insurance, the Health and Human Services division of your county government may offer mental health care at a public mental health center that charges people according to how much they are able to pay. If you are on public assistance, you may be able to get care through your state Medicaid plan.
Taking Medications
Before taking medication for an anxiety disorder:
• Ask your doctor to tell you about the effects and side effects of the drug.
• Tell your doctor about any alternative therapies or over-the-counter medications you are using.
• Ask your doctor when and how the medication should be stopped. Some drugs can’t be stopped abruptly but must be tapered off slowly under a doctor’s supervision.
• Work with your doctor to determine which medication is right for you and what dosage is best.
• Be aware that some medications are effective only if they are taken regularly and that symptoms may recur if the medication is stopped.
• Ask your doctor to tell you about the effects and side effects of the drug.
• Tell your doctor about any alternative therapies or over-the-counter medications you are using.
• Ask your doctor when and how the medication should be stopped. Some drugs can’t be stopped abruptly but must be tapered off slowly under a doctor’s supervision.
• Work with your doctor to determine which medication is right for you and what dosage is best.
• Be aware that some medications are effective only if they are taken regularly and that symptoms may recur if the medication is stopped.
i. Treatment of Anxiety Disorders- Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy
Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is very useful in treating anxiety disorders. The cognitive part helps people change the thinking patterns that support their fears, and the behavioral part helps people change the way they react to anxiety-provoking situations.
For example, CBT can help people with panic disorder learn that their panic attacks are not really heart attacks and help people with social phobia learn how to overcome the belief that others are always watching and judging them. When people are ready to confront their fears, they are shown how to use exposure techniques to desensitize themselves to situations that trigger their anxieties.
People with OCD who fear dirt and germs are encouraged to get their hands dirty and wait increasing amounts of time before washing them. The therapist helps the person cope with the anxiety that waiting produces; after the exercise has been repeated a number of times, the anxiety diminishes. People with social phobia may be encouraged to spend time in feared social situations without giving in to the temptation to flee and to make small social blunders and observe how people respond to them. Since the response is usually far less harsh than the person fears, these anxieties are lessened.
People with PTSD may be supported through recalling their traumatic event in a safe situation, which helps reduce the fear it produces.
CBT therapists also teach deep breathing and other types of exercises to relieve anxiety and encourage relaxation.
Exposure-based behavioral therapy has been used for many years to treat specific phobias. The person gradually encounters the object or situation that is feared, perhaps at first only through pictures or tapes, then later face-to-face. Often the therapist will accompany the person to a feared situation to provide support and guidance.
CBT is undertaken when people decide they are ready for it and with their permission and cooperation. To be effective, the therapy must be directed at the person’s specific anxieties and must be tailored to his or her needs. There are no side effects other than the discomfort of temporarily increased anxiety.
CBT or behavioral therapy often lasts about 12 weeks. It may be conducted individually or with a group of people who have similar problems. Group therapy is particularly effective for social phobia.
Often “homework” is assigned for participants to complete between sessions. There is some evidence that the benefits of CBT last longer than those of medication for people with panic disorder, and the same may be true for OCD, PTSD, and social phobia. If a disorder recurs at a later date, the same therapy can be used to treat it successfully a second time.
Medication can be combined with psychotherapy for specific anxiety disorders, and this is the best treatment approach for many people.
For example, CBT can help people with panic disorder learn that their panic attacks are not really heart attacks and help people with social phobia learn how to overcome the belief that others are always watching and judging them. When people are ready to confront their fears, they are shown how to use exposure techniques to desensitize themselves to situations that trigger their anxieties.
People with OCD who fear dirt and germs are encouraged to get their hands dirty and wait increasing amounts of time before washing them. The therapist helps the person cope with the anxiety that waiting produces; after the exercise has been repeated a number of times, the anxiety diminishes. People with social phobia may be encouraged to spend time in feared social situations without giving in to the temptation to flee and to make small social blunders and observe how people respond to them. Since the response is usually far less harsh than the person fears, these anxieties are lessened.
People with PTSD may be supported through recalling their traumatic event in a safe situation, which helps reduce the fear it produces.
CBT therapists also teach deep breathing and other types of exercises to relieve anxiety and encourage relaxation.
Exposure-based behavioral therapy has been used for many years to treat specific phobias. The person gradually encounters the object or situation that is feared, perhaps at first only through pictures or tapes, then later face-to-face. Often the therapist will accompany the person to a feared situation to provide support and guidance.
CBT is undertaken when people decide they are ready for it and with their permission and cooperation. To be effective, the therapy must be directed at the person’s specific anxieties and must be tailored to his or her needs. There are no side effects other than the discomfort of temporarily increased anxiety.
CBT or behavioral therapy often lasts about 12 weeks. It may be conducted individually or with a group of people who have similar problems. Group therapy is particularly effective for social phobia.
Often “homework” is assigned for participants to complete between sessions. There is some evidence that the benefits of CBT last longer than those of medication for people with panic disorder, and the same may be true for OCD, PTSD, and social phobia. If a disorder recurs at a later date, the same therapy can be used to treat it successfully a second time.
Medication can be combined with psychotherapy for specific anxiety disorders, and this is the best treatment approach for many people.
h. Treatment of Anxiety Disorders- Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy involves talking with a trained mental health professional, such as a psychiatrist, psychologist, social worker, or counselor, to discover what caused an anxiety disorder and how to deal with its symptoms.
g. Treatment of Anxiety Disorders- Beta-Blockers
Beta-blockers, such as propranolol (Inderal®), which is used to treat heart conditions, can prevent the physical symptoms that accompany certain anxiety disorders, particularly social phobia. When a feared situation can be predicted (such as giving a speech), a doctor may prescribe a beta-blocker to keep physical symptoms of anxiety under control.
f. Treatment of Anxiety Disorders- Anti-Anxiety Drugs
High-potency benzodiazepines combat anxiety and have few side effects other than drowsiness. Because people can get used to them and may need higher and higher doses to get the same effect, benzodiazepines are generally prescribed for short periods of time, especially for people who have abused drugs or alcohol and who become dependent on medication easily. One exception to this rule is people with panic disorder, who can take benzodiazepines for up to a year without harm.
Clonazepam (Klonopin®) is used for social phobia and GAD, lorazepam (Ativan®) is helpful for panic disorder, and alprazolam (Xanax®) is useful for both panic disorder and GAD.
Some people experience withdrawal symptoms if they stop taking benzodiazepines abruptly instead of tapering off, and anxiety can return once the medication is stopped. These potential problems have led some physicians to shy away from using these drugs or to use them in inadequate doses.
Buspirone (Buspar®), an azapirone, is a newer anti-anxiety medication used to treat GAD. Possible side effects include dizziness, headaches, and nausea. Unlike benzodiazepines, buspirone must be taken consistently for at least 2 weeks to achieve an anti-anxiety effect.
Clonazepam (Klonopin®) is used for social phobia and GAD, lorazepam (Ativan®) is helpful for panic disorder, and alprazolam (Xanax®) is useful for both panic disorder and GAD.
Some people experience withdrawal symptoms if they stop taking benzodiazepines abruptly instead of tapering off, and anxiety can return once the medication is stopped. These potential problems have led some physicians to shy away from using these drugs or to use them in inadequate doses.
Buspirone (Buspar®), an azapirone, is a newer anti-anxiety medication used to treat GAD. Possible side effects include dizziness, headaches, and nausea. Unlike benzodiazepines, buspirone must be taken consistently for at least 2 weeks to achieve an anti-anxiety effect.
e. Treatment of Anxiety Disorders- MAOIs
Monoamine oxidize inhibitors (MAOIs) are the oldest class of antidepressant medications. The MAOIs most commonly prescribed for anxiety disorders are phenelzine (Nardil®), followed by tranylcypromine (Parnate®), and isocarboxazid (Marplan®), which are useful in treating panic disorder and social phobia. People who take MAOIs cannot eat a variety of foods and beverages (including cheese and red wine) that contain tyramine or take certain medications, including some types of birth control pills, pain relievers (such as Advil®, Motrin®, or Tylenol®), cold and allergy medications, and herbal supplements; these substances can interact with MAOIs to cause dangerous increases in blood pressure. The development of a new MAOI skin patch may help lessen these risks. MAOIs can also react with SSRIs to produce a serious condition called “serotonin syndrome,” which can cause confusion, hallucinations, increased sweating, muscle stiffness, seizures, changes in blood pressure or heart rhythm, and other potentially life-threatening conditions.
d. Treatment of Anxiety Disorders- Tricyclics
Tricyclics are older than SSRIs and work as well as SSRIs for anxiety disorders other than OCD. They are also started at low doses that are gradually increased. They sometimes cause dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth, and weight gain, which can usually be corrected by changing the dosage or switching to another tricyclic medication.
Tricyclics include imipramine (Tofranil®), which is prescribed for panic disorder and GAD, and clomipramine (Anafranil®), which is the only tricyclic antidepressant useful for treating OCD.
Tricyclics include imipramine (Tofranil®), which is prescribed for panic disorder and GAD, and clomipramine (Anafranil®), which is the only tricyclic antidepressant useful for treating OCD.
c. Treatment of Anxiety Disorders- SSRIs
Some of the newest antidepressants are called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, or SSRIs. SSRIs alter the levels of the neurotransmitter serotonin in the brain, which, like other neurotransmitters, helps brain cells communicate with one another.
Fluoxetine (Prozac®), sertraline (Zoloft®), escitalopram (Lexapro®), paroxetine (Paxil®), and citalopram (Celexa®) are some of the SSRIs commonly prescribed for panic disorder, OCD, PTSD, and social phobia. SSRIs are also used to treat panic disorder when it occurs in combination with OCD, social phobia, or depression. Venlafaxine (Effexor®), a drug closely related to the SSRIs, is used to treat GAD.
These medications are started at low doses and gradually increased until they have a beneficial effect. SSRIs have fewer side effects than older antidepressants, but they sometimes produce slight nausea or jitters when people first start to take them. These symptoms fade with time. Some people also experience sexual dysfunction with SSRIs, which may be helped by adjusting the dosage or switching to another SSRI.
Fluoxetine (Prozac®), sertraline (Zoloft®), escitalopram (Lexapro®), paroxetine (Paxil®), and citalopram (Celexa®) are some of the SSRIs commonly prescribed for panic disorder, OCD, PTSD, and social phobia. SSRIs are also used to treat panic disorder when it occurs in combination with OCD, social phobia, or depression. Venlafaxine (Effexor®), a drug closely related to the SSRIs, is used to treat GAD.
These medications are started at low doses and gradually increased until they have a beneficial effect. SSRIs have fewer side effects than older antidepressants, but they sometimes produce slight nausea or jitters when people first start to take them. These symptoms fade with time. Some people also experience sexual dysfunction with SSRIs, which may be helped by adjusting the dosage or switching to another SSRI.
b. Treatment of Anxiety Disorders- Antidepressants
Antidepressants were developed to treat depression but are also effective for anxiety disorders. Although these medications begin to alter brain chemistry after the very first dose, their full effect requires a series of changes to occur; it is usually about 4 to 6 weeks before symptoms start to fade. It is important to continue taking these medications long enough to let them work.
a. Treatment of Anxiety Disorders- Medication
Medication will not cure anxiety disorders, but it can keep them under control while the person receives psychotherapy. Medication must be prescribed by physicians, usually psychiatrists, who can either offer psychotherapy themselves or work as a team with psychologists, social workers, or counselors who provide psychotherapy.
The principal medications used for anxiety disorders are antidepressants, anti-anxiety drugs, and beta-blockers to control some of the physical symptoms. With proper treatment, many people with anxiety disorders can lead normal, fulfilling lives.
The principal medications used for anxiety disorders are antidepressants, anti-anxiety drugs, and beta-blockers to control some of the physical symptoms. With proper treatment, many people with anxiety disorders can lead normal, fulfilling lives.
Treatment of Anxiety Disorders
In general, anxiety disorders are treated with medication, specific types of psychotherapy, or both.14 Treatment choices depend on the problem and the person’s preference. Before treatment begins, a doctor must conduct a careful diagnostic evaluation to determine whether a person’s symptoms are caused by an anxiety disorder or a physical problem. If an anxiety disorder is diagnosed, the type of disorder or the combination of disorders that are present must be identified, as well as any coexisting conditions, such as depression or substance abuse. Sometimes alcoholism, depression, or other coexisting conditions have such a strong effect on the individual that treating the anxiety disorder must wait until the coexisting conditions are brought under control.
People with anxiety disorders who have already received treatment should tell their current doctor about that treatment in detail. If they received medication, they should tell their doctor what medication was used, what the dosage was at the beginning of treatment, whether the dosage was increased or decreased while they were under treatment, what side effects occurred, and whether the treatment helped them become less anxious. If they received psychotherapy, they should describe the type of therapy, how often they attended sessions, and whether the therapy was useful.
Often people believe that they have “failed” at treatment or that the treatment didn’t work for them when, in fact, it was not given for an adequate length of time or was administered incorrectly. Sometimes people must try several different treatments or combinations of treatment before they find the one that works for them.
People with anxiety disorders who have already received treatment should tell their current doctor about that treatment in detail. If they received medication, they should tell their doctor what medication was used, what the dosage was at the beginning of treatment, whether the dosage was increased or decreased while they were under treatment, what side effects occurred, and whether the treatment helped them become less anxious. If they received psychotherapy, they should describe the type of therapy, how often they attended sessions, and whether the therapy was useful.
Often people believe that they have “failed” at treatment or that the treatment didn’t work for them when, in fact, it was not given for an adequate length of time or was administered incorrectly. Sometimes people must try several different treatments or combinations of treatment before they find the one that works for them.
Friday, June 26, 2009
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
“I always thought I was just a worrier. I’d feel keyed up and unable to relax. At times it would come and go, and at times it would be constant. It could go on for days. I’d worry about what I was going to fix for a dinner party or what would be a great present for somebody. I just couldn’t let something go.”
“When my problems were at their worst, I’d miss work and feel just terrible about it. Then I worried that I'd lose my job. My life was miserable until I got treatment.”
“I'd have terrible sleeping problems. There were times I'd wake up wired in the middle of the night. I had trouble concentrating, even reading the newspaper or a novel. Sometimes I'd feel a little lightheaded. My heart would race or pound.
And that would make me worry more. I was always imagining things were worse than they really were. When I got a stomachache, I’d think it was an ulcer.”
People with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) go through the day filled with exaggerated worry and tension, even though there is little or nothing to provoke it. They anticipate disaster and are overly concerned about health issues, money, family problems, or difficulties at work. Sometimes just the thought of getting through the day produces anxiety. GAD is diagnosed when a person worries excessively about a variety of everyday problems for at least 6 months.13 People with GAD can’t seem to get rid of their concerns, even though they usually realize that their anxiety is more intense than the situation warrants.
They can’t relax, startle easily, and have difficulty concentrating. Often they have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep. Physical symptoms that often accompany the anxiety include fatigue, headaches, muscle tension, muscle aches, difficulty swallowing, trembling, twitching, irritability, sweating, nausea, lightheadedness, having to go to the bathroom frequently, feeling out of breath, and hot flashes.
When their anxiety level is mild, people with GAD can function socially and hold down a job. Although they don’t avoid certain situations as a result of their disorder, people with GAD can have difficulty carrying out the simplest daily activities if their anxiety is severe.
GAD affects about 6.8 million American adults,1 including twice as many women as men. The disorder develops gradually and can begin at any point in the life cycle, although the years of highest risk are between childhood and middle age.2There is evidence that genes play a modest role in the disorder.13
Other anxiety disorders, depression, or substance abuse2,4 often accompany GAD, which rarely occurs alone. GAD is commonly treated with medication or cognitive-behavioral therapy, but co-occurring conditions must also be treated using the appropriate therapies.
“When my problems were at their worst, I’d miss work and feel just terrible about it. Then I worried that I'd lose my job. My life was miserable until I got treatment.”
“I'd have terrible sleeping problems. There were times I'd wake up wired in the middle of the night. I had trouble concentrating, even reading the newspaper or a novel. Sometimes I'd feel a little lightheaded. My heart would race or pound.
And that would make me worry more. I was always imagining things were worse than they really were. When I got a stomachache, I’d think it was an ulcer.”
People with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) go through the day filled with exaggerated worry and tension, even though there is little or nothing to provoke it. They anticipate disaster and are overly concerned about health issues, money, family problems, or difficulties at work. Sometimes just the thought of getting through the day produces anxiety. GAD is diagnosed when a person worries excessively about a variety of everyday problems for at least 6 months.13 People with GAD can’t seem to get rid of their concerns, even though they usually realize that their anxiety is more intense than the situation warrants.
They can’t relax, startle easily, and have difficulty concentrating. Often they have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep. Physical symptoms that often accompany the anxiety include fatigue, headaches, muscle tension, muscle aches, difficulty swallowing, trembling, twitching, irritability, sweating, nausea, lightheadedness, having to go to the bathroom frequently, feeling out of breath, and hot flashes.
When their anxiety level is mild, people with GAD can function socially and hold down a job. Although they don’t avoid certain situations as a result of their disorder, people with GAD can have difficulty carrying out the simplest daily activities if their anxiety is severe.
GAD affects about 6.8 million American adults,1 including twice as many women as men. The disorder develops gradually and can begin at any point in the life cycle, although the years of highest risk are between childhood and middle age.2There is evidence that genes play a modest role in the disorder.13
Other anxiety disorders, depression, or substance abuse2,4 often accompany GAD, which rarely occurs alone. GAD is commonly treated with medication or cognitive-behavioral therapy, but co-occurring conditions must also be treated using the appropriate therapies.
Specific Phobias
I'm scared to death of flying, and I never do it anymore. I used to start dreading a plane trip a month before I was due to leave. It was an awful feeling when that airplane door closed and I felt trapped. My heart would pound, and I would sweat bullets. When the airplane would start to ascend, it just reinforced the feeling that I couldn't get out.
When I think about flying, I picture myself losing control, freaking out, and climbing the walls, but of course I never did that. I'm not afraid of crashing or hitting turbulence. It's just that feeling of being trapped.
Whenever I’ve thought about changing jobs, I've had to think, ‘Would I be under pressure to fly?’ These days I only go places where I can drive or take a train. My friends always point out that I couldn’t get off a train traveling at high speeds either, so why don’t trains bother me?
I just tell them it isn’t a rational fear. ”
A specific phobia is an intense, irrational fear of something that actually poses little or no threat. Some of the more common specific phobias are heights, escalators, tunnels, highway driving, closed-in places, water, flying, dogs, spiders, and injuries involving blood.
People with specific phobias may be able to ski the world’s tallest mountains with ease but be unable to go above the fifth floor of an office building. While adults with phobias realize that these fears are irrational, they often find that facing, or even thinking about facing, the feared object or situation brings on a panic attack or severe anxiety.
Specific phobias affect around 19.2 million American adults and are twice as common in women as men.10 They usually appear in childhood or adolescence and tend to persist into adulthood.1,2
The causes of specific phobias are not well understood, but there is some evidence that the tendency to develop them may run in families.11
If the feared situation or feared object is easy to avoid, people with specific phobias may not seek help; but if avoidance interferes with their careers or their personal lives, it can become disabling and treatment is usually pursued.
Specific phobias respond very well to carefully targeted psychotherapy.
When I think about flying, I picture myself losing control, freaking out, and climbing the walls, but of course I never did that. I'm not afraid of crashing or hitting turbulence. It's just that feeling of being trapped.
Whenever I’ve thought about changing jobs, I've had to think, ‘Would I be under pressure to fly?’ These days I only go places where I can drive or take a train. My friends always point out that I couldn’t get off a train traveling at high speeds either, so why don’t trains bother me?
I just tell them it isn’t a rational fear. ”
A specific phobia is an intense, irrational fear of something that actually poses little or no threat. Some of the more common specific phobias are heights, escalators, tunnels, highway driving, closed-in places, water, flying, dogs, spiders, and injuries involving blood.
People with specific phobias may be able to ski the world’s tallest mountains with ease but be unable to go above the fifth floor of an office building. While adults with phobias realize that these fears are irrational, they often find that facing, or even thinking about facing, the feared object or situation brings on a panic attack or severe anxiety.
Specific phobias affect around 19.2 million American adults and are twice as common in women as men.10 They usually appear in childhood or adolescence and tend to persist into adulthood.1,2
The causes of specific phobias are not well understood, but there is some evidence that the tendency to develop them may run in families.11
If the feared situation or feared object is easy to avoid, people with specific phobias may not seek help; but if avoidance interferes with their careers or their personal lives, it can become disabling and treatment is usually pursued.
Specific phobias respond very well to carefully targeted psychotherapy.
Friday, June 19, 2009
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
“I was raped when I was 25 years old. For a long time, I spoke about the rape as though it was something that happened to someone else. I was very aware that it had happened to me, but there was just no feeling.
Then I started having flashbacks. They kind of came over me like a splash of water. I would be terrified.
Suddenly I was reliving the rape. Every instant was startling. I wasn't aware of anything around me, I was in a bubble, just kind of floating. And it was scary. Having a flashback can wring you out.
The rape happened the week before Thanksgiving, and I can’t believe the anxiety and fear I feel every year around the anniversary date. It’s as though I’ve seen a werewolf. I can’t relax, can’t sleep, don’t want to be with anyone. I wonder whether I’ll ever be free of this terrible problem. ”
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) develops after a terrifying ordeal that involved physical harm or the threat of physical harm. The person who develops PTSD may have been the one who was harmed, the harm may have happened to a loved one, or the person may have witnessed a harmful event that happened to loved ones or strangers.
PTSD was first brought to public attention in relation to war veterans, but it can result from a variety of traumatic incidents, such as mugging, rape, torture, being kidnapped or held captive, child abuse, car accidents, train wrecks, plane crashes, bombings, or natural disasters such as floods or earthquakes.
People with PTSD may startle easily, become emotionally numb (especially in relation to people with whom they used to be close), lose interest in things they used to enjoy, have trouble feeling affectionate, be irritable, become more aggressive, or even become violent.
They avoid situations that remind them of the original incident, and anniversaries of the incident are often very difficult.
PTSD symptoms seem to be worse if the event that triggered them was deliberately initiated by another person, as in a mugging or a kidnapping.
Most people with PTSD repeatedly relive the trauma in their thoughts during the day and in nightmares when they sleep. These are called flashbacks. Flashbacks may consist of images, sounds, smells, or feelings, and are often triggered by ordinary occurrences, such as a door slamming or a car backfiring on the street. A person having a flashback may lose touch with reality and believe that the traumatic incident is happening all over again.
Not every traumatized person develops full-blown or even minor PTSD. Symptoms usually begin within 3 months of the incident but occasionally emerge years afterward. They must last more than a month to be considered PTSD. The course of the illness varies. Some people recover within 6 months, while others have symptoms that last much longer. In some people, the condition becomes chronic.
PTSD affects about 7.7 million American adults, but it can occur at any age, including childhood.7Women are more likely to develop PTSD than men,8 and there is some evidence that susceptibility to the disorder may run in families.9 PTSD is often accompanied by depression, substance abuse, or one or more of the other anxiety disorders.
Certain kinds of medication and certain kinds of psychotherapy usually treat the symptoms of PTSD very effectively.
Then I started having flashbacks. They kind of came over me like a splash of water. I would be terrified.
Suddenly I was reliving the rape. Every instant was startling. I wasn't aware of anything around me, I was in a bubble, just kind of floating. And it was scary. Having a flashback can wring you out.
The rape happened the week before Thanksgiving, and I can’t believe the anxiety and fear I feel every year around the anniversary date. It’s as though I’ve seen a werewolf. I can’t relax, can’t sleep, don’t want to be with anyone. I wonder whether I’ll ever be free of this terrible problem. ”
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) develops after a terrifying ordeal that involved physical harm or the threat of physical harm. The person who develops PTSD may have been the one who was harmed, the harm may have happened to a loved one, or the person may have witnessed a harmful event that happened to loved ones or strangers.
PTSD was first brought to public attention in relation to war veterans, but it can result from a variety of traumatic incidents, such as mugging, rape, torture, being kidnapped or held captive, child abuse, car accidents, train wrecks, plane crashes, bombings, or natural disasters such as floods or earthquakes.
People with PTSD may startle easily, become emotionally numb (especially in relation to people with whom they used to be close), lose interest in things they used to enjoy, have trouble feeling affectionate, be irritable, become more aggressive, or even become violent.
They avoid situations that remind them of the original incident, and anniversaries of the incident are often very difficult.
PTSD symptoms seem to be worse if the event that triggered them was deliberately initiated by another person, as in a mugging or a kidnapping.
Most people with PTSD repeatedly relive the trauma in their thoughts during the day and in nightmares when they sleep. These are called flashbacks. Flashbacks may consist of images, sounds, smells, or feelings, and are often triggered by ordinary occurrences, such as a door slamming or a car backfiring on the street. A person having a flashback may lose touch with reality and believe that the traumatic incident is happening all over again.
Not every traumatized person develops full-blown or even minor PTSD. Symptoms usually begin within 3 months of the incident but occasionally emerge years afterward. They must last more than a month to be considered PTSD. The course of the illness varies. Some people recover within 6 months, while others have symptoms that last much longer. In some people, the condition becomes chronic.
PTSD affects about 7.7 million American adults, but it can occur at any age, including childhood.7Women are more likely to develop PTSD than men,8 and there is some evidence that susceptibility to the disorder may run in families.9 PTSD is often accompanied by depression, substance abuse, or one or more of the other anxiety disorders.
Certain kinds of medication and certain kinds of psychotherapy usually treat the symptoms of PTSD very effectively.
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
“I couldn’t do anything without rituals. They invaded every aspect of my life. Counting really bogged me down. I would wash my hair three times as opposed to once because three was a good luck number and one wasn’t. It took me longer to read because I’d count the lines in a paragraph. When I set my alarm at night, I had to set it to a number that wouldn't add up to a ‘bad’ number.” “I knew the rituals didn’t make sense, and I was deeply ashamed of them, but I couldn’t seem to overcome them until I had
“Getting dressed in the morning was tough, because I had a routine, and if I didn’t follow the routine, I’d get anxious and would have to get dressed again. I always worried that if I didn't do something, my parents were going to die. I’d have these terrible thoughts of harming my parents. That was completely irrational, but the thoughts triggered more anxiety and more senseless behavior. Because of the time I spent on rituals, I was unable to do a lot of things that were important too.
People with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) have persistent, upsetting thoughts (obsessions) and use rituals (compulsions) to control the anxiety these thoughts produce. Most of the time, the rituals end up controlling them.
For example, if people are obsessed with germs or dirt, they may develop a compulsion to wash their hands over and over again. If they develop an obsession with intruders, they may lock and relock their doors many times before going to bed. Being afraid of social embarrassment may prompt people with OCD to comb their hair compulsively in front of a mirror—sometimes they get “caught” in the mirror and can’t move away from it. Performing such rituals is not pleasurable.
At best, it produces temporary relief from the anxiety created by obsessive thoughts.
Other common rituals are a need to repeatedly check things, touch things (especially in a particular sequence), or count things. Some common obsessions include having frequent thoughts of violence and harming loved ones, persistently thinking about performing sexual acts the person dislikes, or having thoughts that are prohibited by religious beliefs. People with OCD may also be preoccupied with order and symmetry, have difficulty throwing things out (so they accumulate), or hoard unneeded items.
Healthy people also have rituals, such as checking to see if the stove is off several times before leaving the house. The difference is that people with OCD perform their rituals even though doing so interferes with daily life and they find the repetition distressing. Although most adults with OCD recognize that what they are doing is senseless, some adults and most children may not realize that their behavior is out of the ordinary.
OCD affects about 2.2 million American adults,1 and the problem can be accompanied by eating disorders,6 other anxiety disorders, or depression.2,4 It strikes men and women in roughly equal numbers and usually appears in childhood, adolescence, or early adulthood.2 One third of adults with OCD develop symptoms as children, and research indicates that OCD might run in families.3
The course of the disease is quite varied. Symptoms may come and go, ease over time, or get worse. If OCD becomes severe, it can keep a person from working or carrying out normal responsibilities at home. People with OCD may try to help themselves by avoiding situations that trigger their obsessions, or they may use alcohol or drugs to calm themselves.4,5
OCD usually responds well to treatment with certain medications and/or exposure-based psychotherapy, in which people face situations that cause fear or anxiety and become less sensitive (desensitized) to them. NIMH is supporting research into new treatment approaches for people whose OCD does not respond well to the usual therapies.
These approaches include combination and augmentation (add on) treatments, as well as modern techniques such as deep brain stimulation.
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“Getting dressed in the morning was tough, because I had a routine, and if I didn’t follow the routine, I’d get anxious and would have to get dressed again. I always worried that if I didn't do something, my parents were going to die. I’d have these terrible thoughts of harming my parents. That was completely irrational, but the thoughts triggered more anxiety and more senseless behavior. Because of the time I spent on rituals, I was unable to do a lot of things that were important too.
People with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) have persistent, upsetting thoughts (obsessions) and use rituals (compulsions) to control the anxiety these thoughts produce. Most of the time, the rituals end up controlling them.
For example, if people are obsessed with germs or dirt, they may develop a compulsion to wash their hands over and over again. If they develop an obsession with intruders, they may lock and relock their doors many times before going to bed. Being afraid of social embarrassment may prompt people with OCD to comb their hair compulsively in front of a mirror—sometimes they get “caught” in the mirror and can’t move away from it. Performing such rituals is not pleasurable.
At best, it produces temporary relief from the anxiety created by obsessive thoughts.
Other common rituals are a need to repeatedly check things, touch things (especially in a particular sequence), or count things. Some common obsessions include having frequent thoughts of violence and harming loved ones, persistently thinking about performing sexual acts the person dislikes, or having thoughts that are prohibited by religious beliefs. People with OCD may also be preoccupied with order and symmetry, have difficulty throwing things out (so they accumulate), or hoard unneeded items.
Healthy people also have rituals, such as checking to see if the stove is off several times before leaving the house. The difference is that people with OCD perform their rituals even though doing so interferes with daily life and they find the repetition distressing. Although most adults with OCD recognize that what they are doing is senseless, some adults and most children may not realize that their behavior is out of the ordinary.
OCD affects about 2.2 million American adults,1 and the problem can be accompanied by eating disorders,6 other anxiety disorders, or depression.2,4 It strikes men and women in roughly equal numbers and usually appears in childhood, adolescence, or early adulthood.2 One third of adults with OCD develop symptoms as children, and research indicates that OCD might run in families.3
The course of the disease is quite varied. Symptoms may come and go, ease over time, or get worse. If OCD becomes severe, it can keep a person from working or carrying out normal responsibilities at home. People with OCD may try to help themselves by avoiding situations that trigger their obsessions, or they may use alcohol or drugs to calm themselves.4,5
OCD usually responds well to treatment with certain medications and/or exposure-based psychotherapy, in which people face situations that cause fear or anxiety and become less sensitive (desensitized) to them. NIMH is supporting research into new treatment approaches for people whose OCD does not respond well to the usual therapies.
These approaches include combination and augmentation (add on) treatments, as well as modern techniques such as deep brain stimulation.
Tags: obsessive-compulsive disorder, augmentation treatments, usual therapies, OCD, rituals, get anxious, terrible thoughts, completely irrational, triggered more anxiety, upsetting thoughts, germs or dirt
Panic Disorder
“It started 10 years ago, when I had just graduated from college and started a new job. I was sitting in a business seminar in a hotel and this thing came out of the blue. I felt like I was dying.”
“For me, a panic attack is almost a violent experience. I feel disconnected from reality. I feel like I'm losing control in a very extreme way. My heart pounds really hard, I feel like I can’t get my breath, and there’s an overwhelming feeling that things are crashing in on me.”
“In between attacks, there is this dread and anxiety that it’s going to happen again. I’m afraid to go back to places where I’ve had an attack. Unless I get help, there soon won’t be anyplace where I can go and feel safe from panic.”
Panic disorder is a real illness that can be successfully treated. It is characterized by sudden attacks of terror, usually accompanied by a pounding heart, sweatiness, weakness, faintness, or dizziness. During these attacks, people with panic disorder may flush or feel chilled; their hands may tingle or feel numb; and they may experience nausea, chest pain, or smothering sensations. Panic attacks usually produce a sense of unreality, a fear of impending doom, or a fear of losing control.
A fear of one’s own unexplained physical symptoms is also a symptom of panic disorder. People having panic attacks sometimes believe they are having heart attacks, losing their minds, or on the verge of death. They can’t predict when or where an attack will occur, and between episodes many worry intensely and dread the next attack.
Panic attacks can occur at any time, even during sleep. An attack usually peaks within 10 minutes, but some symptoms may last much longer.
Panic disorder affects about 6 million American adults and is twice as common in women as men. Panic attacks often begin in late adolescence or early adulthood, but not everyone who experiences panic attacks will develop panic disorder. Many people have just one attack and never have another. The tendency to develop panic attacks appears to be inherited.
People who have full-blown, repeated panic attacks can become very disabled by their condition and should seek treatment before they start to avoid places or situations where panic attacks have occurred.
For example, if a panic attack happened in an elevator, someone with panic disorder may develop a fear of elevators that could affect the choice of a job or an apartment, and restrict where that person can seek medical attention or enjoy entertainment.
Some people’s lives become so restricted that they avoid normal activities, such as grocery shopping or driving. About one-third become housebound or is able to confront a feared situation only when accompanied by a spouse or other trusted person. When the condition progresses this far, it is called agoraphobia, or fear of open spaces.
Early treatment can often prevent agoraphobia, but people with panic disorder may sometimes go from doctor to doctor for years and visit the emergency room repeatedly before someone correctly diagnoses their condition. This is unfortunate, because panic disorder is one of the most treatable of all the anxiety disorders, responding in most cases to certain kinds of medication or certain kinds of cognitive psychotherapy, which help change thinking patterns that lead to fear and anxiety.
Panic disorder is often accompanied by other serious problems, such as depression, drug abuse, or alcoholism. These conditions need to be treated separately. Symptoms of depression include feelings of sadness or hopelessness, changes in appetite or sleep patterns, low energy, and difficulty concentrating. Most people with depression can be effectively treated with antidepressant medications, certain types of psychotherapy, or a combination of the two.
“For me, a panic attack is almost a violent experience. I feel disconnected from reality. I feel like I'm losing control in a very extreme way. My heart pounds really hard, I feel like I can’t get my breath, and there’s an overwhelming feeling that things are crashing in on me.”
“In between attacks, there is this dread and anxiety that it’s going to happen again. I’m afraid to go back to places where I’ve had an attack. Unless I get help, there soon won’t be anyplace where I can go and feel safe from panic.”
Panic disorder is a real illness that can be successfully treated. It is characterized by sudden attacks of terror, usually accompanied by a pounding heart, sweatiness, weakness, faintness, or dizziness. During these attacks, people with panic disorder may flush or feel chilled; their hands may tingle or feel numb; and they may experience nausea, chest pain, or smothering sensations. Panic attacks usually produce a sense of unreality, a fear of impending doom, or a fear of losing control.
A fear of one’s own unexplained physical symptoms is also a symptom of panic disorder. People having panic attacks sometimes believe they are having heart attacks, losing their minds, or on the verge of death. They can’t predict when or where an attack will occur, and between episodes many worry intensely and dread the next attack.
Panic attacks can occur at any time, even during sleep. An attack usually peaks within 10 minutes, but some symptoms may last much longer.
Panic disorder affects about 6 million American adults and is twice as common in women as men. Panic attacks often begin in late adolescence or early adulthood, but not everyone who experiences panic attacks will develop panic disorder. Many people have just one attack and never have another. The tendency to develop panic attacks appears to be inherited.
People who have full-blown, repeated panic attacks can become very disabled by their condition and should seek treatment before they start to avoid places or situations where panic attacks have occurred.
For example, if a panic attack happened in an elevator, someone with panic disorder may develop a fear of elevators that could affect the choice of a job or an apartment, and restrict where that person can seek medical attention or enjoy entertainment.
Some people’s lives become so restricted that they avoid normal activities, such as grocery shopping or driving. About one-third become housebound or is able to confront a feared situation only when accompanied by a spouse or other trusted person. When the condition progresses this far, it is called agoraphobia, or fear of open spaces.
Early treatment can often prevent agoraphobia, but people with panic disorder may sometimes go from doctor to doctor for years and visit the emergency room repeatedly before someone correctly diagnoses their condition. This is unfortunate, because panic disorder is one of the most treatable of all the anxiety disorders, responding in most cases to certain kinds of medication or certain kinds of cognitive psychotherapy, which help change thinking patterns that lead to fear and anxiety.
Panic disorder is often accompanied by other serious problems, such as depression, drug abuse, or alcoholism. These conditions need to be treated separately. Symptoms of depression include feelings of sadness or hopelessness, changes in appetite or sleep patterns, low energy, and difficulty concentrating. Most people with depression can be effectively treated with antidepressant medications, certain types of psychotherapy, or a combination of the two.
Anxiety Disorders
Anxiety Disorders affect about 40 million American adults age 18 years and older (about 18%) in a given year,1 causing them to be filled with fearfulness and uncertainty. Unlike the relatively mild, brief anxiety caused by a stressful event (such as speaking in public or a first date), anxiety disorders last at least 6 months and can get worse if they are not treated. Anxiety disorders commonly occur along with other mental or physical illnesses, including alcohol or substance abuse, which may mask anxiety symptoms or make them worse. In some cases, these other illnesses need to be treated before a person will respond to treatment for the anxiety
Effective therapies for anxiety disorders are available, and research is uncovering new treatments that can help most people with anxiety disorders lead productive, fulfilling lives. If you think you have an anxiety disorder, you should seek information and treatment right
Effective therapies for anxiety disorders are available, and research is uncovering new treatments that can help most people with anxiety disorders lead productive, fulfilling lives. If you think you have an anxiety disorder, you should seek information and treatment right
Facts About Anxiety Disorders
National Institute of Mental Health
National Institutes of Health
Most people experience feelings of anxiety before an important event such as a big exam, business presentation or first date. Anxiety disorders, however, are illnesses that fill people's lives with overwhelming anxiety and fear that are chronic, unremitting, and can grow progressively worse. Tormented by panic attacks, obsessive thoughts, flashbacks, nightmares, or countless frightening physical symptoms, some people with anxiety disorders even become housebound. Fortunately, through research conducted by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), there are effective treatments that can help.
How Common Are Anxiety Disorders?
Anxiety disorders, as a group, are the most common mental illness in America. More than 19 million American adults are affected by these debilitating illnesses each year. Children and adolescents can also develop anxiety disorders.
What Are the Different Kinds of Anxiety Disorders?
• Panic Disorder - Repeated episodes of intense fear that strike often and without warning. Physical symptoms include chest pain, heart palpitations, shortness of breath, dizziness, abdominal distress, feelings of unreality, and fear of dying.
• Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder - Repeated, unwanted thoughts or compulsive behaviors that seem impossible to stop or control.
• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder - Persistent symptoms that occur after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event such as rape or other criminal assault, war, child abuse, natural or human-caused disasters, or crashes. Nightmares, flashbacks, numbing of emotions, depression, and feeling angry, irritable or distracted and being easily startled are common. Family members of victims can also develop this disorder.
• Phobias - Two major types of phobias are social phobia and specific phobia. People with social phobia have an overwhelming and disabling fear of scrutiny, embarrassment, or humiliation in social situations, which leads to avoidance of many potentially pleasurable and meaningful activities. People with specific phobia experience extreme, disabling and irrational fear of something that poses little or no actual danger, the fear leads to avoidance of objects or situations and can cause people to limit their lives unnecessarily.
• Generalized Anxiety Disorder - Constant, exaggerated worrisome thoughts and tension about everyday routine life events and activities, lasting at least six months. Almost always anticipating the worst even though there is little reason to expect it; accompanied by physical symptoms, such as fatigue, trembling, muscle tension, headache or nausea.
What Are Effective Treatments for Anxiety Disorders?
Treatments have been largely developed through research conducted by NIMH and other research institutions. They help many people with anxiety disorders and often combine medication and specific types of psychotherapy.
A number of medications that were originally approved for treating depression have been found to be effective for anxiety disorders as well. Some of the newest of these antidepressants are called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). Other anti-anxiety medications include groups of drugs called benzodiazepines and beta-blockers. If one medication is not effective, others can be tried. New medications are currently under development to treat anxiety symptoms.
Two clinically-proven effective forms of psychotherapy used to treat anxiety disorders are behavioral therapy and cognitive-behavioral therapy. Behavioral therapy focuses on changing specific actions and uses several techniques to stop unwanted behaviors. In addition to the behavioral therapy techniques, cognitive-behavioral therapy teaches patients to understand and change their thinking patterns so they can react differently to the situations that cause them anxiety.
Do Anxiety Disorders Co-Exist with Other Physical or Mental Disorders?
It is common for an anxiety disorder to accompany depression, eating disorders, substance abuse, or another anxiety disorder. Anxiety disorders can also co-exist with illnesses such as cancer or heart disease. In such instances, the accompanying disorders will also need to be treated. Before beginning any treatment, however, it is important to have a thorough medical examination to rule out other possible causes of symptoms.
National Institutes of Health
Most people experience feelings of anxiety before an important event such as a big exam, business presentation or first date. Anxiety disorders, however, are illnesses that fill people's lives with overwhelming anxiety and fear that are chronic, unremitting, and can grow progressively worse. Tormented by panic attacks, obsessive thoughts, flashbacks, nightmares, or countless frightening physical symptoms, some people with anxiety disorders even become housebound. Fortunately, through research conducted by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), there are effective treatments that can help.
How Common Are Anxiety Disorders?
Anxiety disorders, as a group, are the most common mental illness in America. More than 19 million American adults are affected by these debilitating illnesses each year. Children and adolescents can also develop anxiety disorders.
What Are the Different Kinds of Anxiety Disorders?
• Panic Disorder - Repeated episodes of intense fear that strike often and without warning. Physical symptoms include chest pain, heart palpitations, shortness of breath, dizziness, abdominal distress, feelings of unreality, and fear of dying.
• Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder - Repeated, unwanted thoughts or compulsive behaviors that seem impossible to stop or control.
• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder - Persistent symptoms that occur after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event such as rape or other criminal assault, war, child abuse, natural or human-caused disasters, or crashes. Nightmares, flashbacks, numbing of emotions, depression, and feeling angry, irritable or distracted and being easily startled are common. Family members of victims can also develop this disorder.
• Phobias - Two major types of phobias are social phobia and specific phobia. People with social phobia have an overwhelming and disabling fear of scrutiny, embarrassment, or humiliation in social situations, which leads to avoidance of many potentially pleasurable and meaningful activities. People with specific phobia experience extreme, disabling and irrational fear of something that poses little or no actual danger, the fear leads to avoidance of objects or situations and can cause people to limit their lives unnecessarily.
• Generalized Anxiety Disorder - Constant, exaggerated worrisome thoughts and tension about everyday routine life events and activities, lasting at least six months. Almost always anticipating the worst even though there is little reason to expect it; accompanied by physical symptoms, such as fatigue, trembling, muscle tension, headache or nausea.
What Are Effective Treatments for Anxiety Disorders?
Treatments have been largely developed through research conducted by NIMH and other research institutions. They help many people with anxiety disorders and often combine medication and specific types of psychotherapy.
A number of medications that were originally approved for treating depression have been found to be effective for anxiety disorders as well. Some of the newest of these antidepressants are called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). Other anti-anxiety medications include groups of drugs called benzodiazepines and beta-blockers. If one medication is not effective, others can be tried. New medications are currently under development to treat anxiety symptoms.
Two clinically-proven effective forms of psychotherapy used to treat anxiety disorders are behavioral therapy and cognitive-behavioral therapy. Behavioral therapy focuses on changing specific actions and uses several techniques to stop unwanted behaviors. In addition to the behavioral therapy techniques, cognitive-behavioral therapy teaches patients to understand and change their thinking patterns so they can react differently to the situations that cause them anxiety.
Do Anxiety Disorders Co-Exist with Other Physical or Mental Disorders?
It is common for an anxiety disorder to accompany depression, eating disorders, substance abuse, or another anxiety disorder. Anxiety disorders can also co-exist with illnesses such as cancer or heart disease. In such instances, the accompanying disorders will also need to be treated. Before beginning any treatment, however, it is important to have a thorough medical examination to rule out other possible causes of symptoms.
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Abortion
USA - Abortion Drug Fails 23 Percent of the Time
Abortion advocates have promoted the dangerous abortion drug RU 486 (mifepristone) by saying it can cause an abortion without women having to have a surgical abortion. However, a new study shows the abortion drug fails anywhere from 16-23 percent of the time. When the mifepristone abortion drug fails, a follow-up surgical abortion is necessary because an incomplete abortion can result in major medical problems, including death. Melissa Strafford of the Boston Medical Center presented the results of her study at the recent American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists annual meeting. The abortion drug failed to complete the abortion in 23 percent of the women getting the two drugs simultaneously and failed to finish the abortion process for 16 percent of the women getting the drugs 48 hours apart. For Dr. Randy O'Bannon, the director of research and education for National Right to Life, the failure rates and need for surgical abortions present bigger problems for women. "Those who have developed and promoted RU 486 have told women that the abortifacient offers them a way to have an abortion without the risk of surgery," he told LifeNews.com. "Attempts to make the process more convenient for women, for the clinics, may help the industry attract more customers, but as this latest study shows, it exposes women to additional risks."
http://www.lifenews.com/nat5034.htm
http://www.doctorsforlifeinternational.com/members/lifealerts.cfm
Abortion advocates have promoted the dangerous abortion drug RU 486 (mifepristone) by saying it can cause an abortion without women having to have a surgical abortion. However, a new study shows the abortion drug fails anywhere from 16-23 percent of the time. When the mifepristone abortion drug fails, a follow-up surgical abortion is necessary because an incomplete abortion can result in major medical problems, including death. Melissa Strafford of the Boston Medical Center presented the results of her study at the recent American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists annual meeting. The abortion drug failed to complete the abortion in 23 percent of the women getting the two drugs simultaneously and failed to finish the abortion process for 16 percent of the women getting the drugs 48 hours apart. For Dr. Randy O'Bannon, the director of research and education for National Right to Life, the failure rates and need for surgical abortions present bigger problems for women. "Those who have developed and promoted RU 486 have told women that the abortifacient offers them a way to have an abortion without the risk of surgery," he told LifeNews.com. "Attempts to make the process more convenient for women, for the clinics, may help the industry attract more customers, but as this latest study shows, it exposes women to additional risks."
http://www.lifenews.com/nat5034.htm
http://www.doctorsforlifeinternational.com/members/lifealerts.cfm
Supplements: ALA and ALC
ALA: alpha-lipoic acid
ALC: acetyl-L-carnitine
Professor Bruce N Ames, PhD, believes that ALA and ALC, taken daily, will boost your energy output of mitochondria. Mitochondria power our cells. He also says that he thinks that mitochondrial decay is a major factor in aging. Mitochondrial decay is linked to Alzheimer’s and diabetes.
In his studies he found that rats fed with alpha-lipoic acid and acetyl-L-carnitine had more energy and were more active. Clinical trials are conducted currently.
These supplements are very safe. The worst side effect documented in humans is a rash.
Ames takes 800mg of ALA and 2 000mg of ALC daily. Remember to ask your doctor’s opinion before taking the supplements.
ALC: acetyl-L-carnitine
Professor Bruce N Ames, PhD, believes that ALA and ALC, taken daily, will boost your energy output of mitochondria. Mitochondria power our cells. He also says that he thinks that mitochondrial decay is a major factor in aging. Mitochondrial decay is linked to Alzheimer’s and diabetes.
In his studies he found that rats fed with alpha-lipoic acid and acetyl-L-carnitine had more energy and were more active. Clinical trials are conducted currently.
These supplements are very safe. The worst side effect documented in humans is a rash.
Ames takes 800mg of ALA and 2 000mg of ALC daily. Remember to ask your doctor’s opinion before taking the supplements.
Supplements and your Doctor
A poll by the Council for Responsible Nutrition found that 72% of US physicians take vitamins, herbs or other supplements. What percentage of those advice their patients to do the same? Yes, it would have been great if it was 100%, but 85% is still very good.
Thursday, May 28, 2009
How to use Beta-Carotene safely.
How to use Beta-Carotene safely.
Eat beta-carotene-rich foods. Supplements should only be taken when prescribed by a doctor. You will find this substance plentiful in vegetables and fruits (three or more servings a day). This can reduce heart disease and many forms of cancer significantly.
Good food sources are Spinach, Dark green leafy vegetables, carrots, cantaloupe and sweet potatoes.
Eat beta-carotene-rich foods. Supplements should only be taken when prescribed by a doctor. You will find this substance plentiful in vegetables and fruits (three or more servings a day). This can reduce heart disease and many forms of cancer significantly.
Good food sources are Spinach, Dark green leafy vegetables, carrots, cantaloupe and sweet potatoes.
Supplements: Beta-Carotene. The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
Supplements: Beta-Carotene. The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
Eating beta-carotene-rich fruit and vegetables three times a day lowers the risk of heart disease and many cancer types.
During the early nineties scientists sang the praises of beta-carotene-rich foods and their ability to lower the risk of cancer and other diseases. Doctors started to subscribe beta-carotene supplements because of the successes of the food.
Boy, were they wrong. In 1994 a study of 29 000 male Finnish smokers on 20 milligrams of beta-carotene supplements a day had an increased incidence of lung cancer and heart disease.
It seems that alcohol and smoking put you at a higher risk when you take the supplements.
During 2000 another study, CARET (Carotene and Retinol Efficacy Trial), were stopped when patients receiving 30 milligrams of beta-carotene supplement a day, had an almost 50% higher risk of dying from lung cancer.
A lot more tests were done throughout the years and the conclusion is that beta-carotene supplements increased the risk of mortality.
Beta-Carotene-Rich foods also contain other members of the carotenoid family like alpha-carotene, zeaxanthin, lutein and lycopene. Some scientists suspect that the credit should go to these substances instead of beta-carotene.
Eating beta-carotene-rich fruit and vegetables three times a day lowers the risk of heart disease and many cancer types.
During the early nineties scientists sang the praises of beta-carotene-rich foods and their ability to lower the risk of cancer and other diseases. Doctors started to subscribe beta-carotene supplements because of the successes of the food.
Boy, were they wrong. In 1994 a study of 29 000 male Finnish smokers on 20 milligrams of beta-carotene supplements a day had an increased incidence of lung cancer and heart disease.
It seems that alcohol and smoking put you at a higher risk when you take the supplements.
During 2000 another study, CARET (Carotene and Retinol Efficacy Trial), were stopped when patients receiving 30 milligrams of beta-carotene supplement a day, had an almost 50% higher risk of dying from lung cancer.
A lot more tests were done throughout the years and the conclusion is that beta-carotene supplements increased the risk of mortality.
Beta-Carotene-Rich foods also contain other members of the carotenoid family like alpha-carotene, zeaxanthin, lutein and lycopene. Some scientists suspect that the credit should go to these substances instead of beta-carotene.
16.) Leave Yourself Extra Time for the Unexpected
16.) Leave Yourself Extra Time for the Unexpected
Delays are a part of everyday living, but seem to heighten around the holiday hustle and bustle. There are lots of people traveling, shopping, and partaking in festive activities, so be sure you give yourself enough time to account for these delays in getting where you're going. In addition to this, winter weather can be, more often than not, unpredictable, which can also lead to back-ups in street traffic, delayed or even canceled flights, and other scheduled transportation systems. Psych yourself up for this ahead of time so that you might handle the stress a little better. Something else you could do as far as getting to important appointments on time is to set your clocks a half hour faster. Fool yourself into thinking that it is really later than it is. Then you'll be happily surprised when you end up at your destination on time, or even early!
There are practically dozens and dozens of ways to fight holiday stress. Talking to your family physician can put you onto the right pathway to battling many of them. Specifically if nothing you have tried thus far is working for you.
Having a wonderful, enjoyable, less stressful holiday season can be done by using the tips suggested here, or by those steps recommended by your family doctor. In any case, I hope that you have the best, most memorable holiday season ever, however you celebrate it, and with whomever you celebrate it with!
Delays are a part of everyday living, but seem to heighten around the holiday hustle and bustle. There are lots of people traveling, shopping, and partaking in festive activities, so be sure you give yourself enough time to account for these delays in getting where you're going. In addition to this, winter weather can be, more often than not, unpredictable, which can also lead to back-ups in street traffic, delayed or even canceled flights, and other scheduled transportation systems. Psych yourself up for this ahead of time so that you might handle the stress a little better. Something else you could do as far as getting to important appointments on time is to set your clocks a half hour faster. Fool yourself into thinking that it is really later than it is. Then you'll be happily surprised when you end up at your destination on time, or even early!
There are practically dozens and dozens of ways to fight holiday stress. Talking to your family physician can put you onto the right pathway to battling many of them. Specifically if nothing you have tried thus far is working for you.
Having a wonderful, enjoyable, less stressful holiday season can be done by using the tips suggested here, or by those steps recommended by your family doctor. In any case, I hope that you have the best, most memorable holiday season ever, however you celebrate it, and with whomever you celebrate it with!
15.) Say "Thank You"
15.) Say "Thank You"
Everyone enjoys receiving the gift of a well deserved "thank you", so always mind your manners and give them out freely! Also, folks like to know that you truly appreciated the time and effort it took them to select your gift, so take some time and send them a lovely Thank You card, including a personal comment and not just your signature. This is a project the whole family can get behind. Divide up the work. Assign one person to putting the cards, or notes, into an envelope. Another can put on the stamps, and yet another can address them. Or, send them a "home-made" gift as your own unique way of saying thanks!
Everyone enjoys receiving the gift of a well deserved "thank you", so always mind your manners and give them out freely! Also, folks like to know that you truly appreciated the time and effort it took them to select your gift, so take some time and send them a lovely Thank You card, including a personal comment and not just your signature. This is a project the whole family can get behind. Divide up the work. Assign one person to putting the cards, or notes, into an envelope. Another can put on the stamps, and yet another can address them. Or, send them a "home-made" gift as your own unique way of saying thanks!
14.) Use Those "Time-Savers" Along the Way
14.) Use Those "Time-Savers" Along the Way
Paper plates, disposable silverware, plastic cups, one-use aluminum baking pans, and napkins can really cut down on your workload when throwing a friendly get-together. No one likes cleaning up after a party, especially the person that has to do most of the work! Using things that can be thrown out after everything is all over can significantly reduce your stress. Did you remember to get trash bags? Cleaning up after a party isn't the ONLY thing that caters to saving you time though. Still have a few extra weeks before presents need to be wrapped up? Try purchasing a few things from home online! Many internet shops even include gift wrapping before the package is sent out for a small fee. So why not give it a try? This is especially handy for those that have friends or family across the country, or world for that matter.
Paper plates, disposable silverware, plastic cups, one-use aluminum baking pans, and napkins can really cut down on your workload when throwing a friendly get-together. No one likes cleaning up after a party, especially the person that has to do most of the work! Using things that can be thrown out after everything is all over can significantly reduce your stress. Did you remember to get trash bags? Cleaning up after a party isn't the ONLY thing that caters to saving you time though. Still have a few extra weeks before presents need to be wrapped up? Try purchasing a few things from home online! Many internet shops even include gift wrapping before the package is sent out for a small fee. So why not give it a try? This is especially handy for those that have friends or family across the country, or world for that matter.
13.) Get or Do Something Just For YOU
13.) Get or Do Something Just For YOU
To reduce even more stress, try picking up a little something for yourself. Or
Treating yourself to a relaxing manicure, facial, or massage. This can do wonders for reducing your holiday stress levels. Those aren't the only things you can do though. Take a walk in the park, drive the long route home after a busy day of shopping or working, and treat yourself to an ice cream! This should be something you can do with yourself and by yourself.
To reduce even more stress, try picking up a little something for yourself. Or
Treating yourself to a relaxing manicure, facial, or massage. This can do wonders for reducing your holiday stress levels. Those aren't the only things you can do though. Take a walk in the park, drive the long route home after a busy day of shopping or working, and treat yourself to an ice cream! This should be something you can do with yourself and by yourself.
12.) Take Your Time
12.) Take Your Time
More often than not, people are ALWAYS in a rush. Having an internal time clock can cause you excessive amounts of stress. But, why are you rushing yourself?! It will still take you the same amount of time to get whatever you need to get done, well, done! So SLOW DOWN. Enjoy your time outside. So there's a heap of traffic? So what! If you don't like all the traffic, then try and structure your schedule around a time when there's less of it. Take a weekday off from work and do some of your more important shopping in the morning. You'll get done faster, and you'll have more time to relax in the evening before you head back to work the next day. If it's literally impossible for you to do that, then try shopping later. Sure, you might miss out on a couple hours of extra sleep, but you'll have that much more accomplished and can make up for the lost sleep on the weekend. Plus, when too many people are rushing, accidents usually happen. So it's important to slow yourself down and take more time to get things done. And that means making more time available for such tasks.
More often than not, people are ALWAYS in a rush. Having an internal time clock can cause you excessive amounts of stress. But, why are you rushing yourself?! It will still take you the same amount of time to get whatever you need to get done, well, done! So SLOW DOWN. Enjoy your time outside. So there's a heap of traffic? So what! If you don't like all the traffic, then try and structure your schedule around a time when there's less of it. Take a weekday off from work and do some of your more important shopping in the morning. You'll get done faster, and you'll have more time to relax in the evening before you head back to work the next day. If it's literally impossible for you to do that, then try shopping later. Sure, you might miss out on a couple hours of extra sleep, but you'll have that much more accomplished and can make up for the lost sleep on the weekend. Plus, when too many people are rushing, accidents usually happen. So it's important to slow yourself down and take more time to get things done. And that means making more time available for such tasks.
11.) Practice "Giving"
11.) Practice "Giving"
The TRUE spirit of the holiday season can only be experienced through the gift of giving. That doesn't mean to run out and grab some last minute charity presents for the local homeless shelter (although that is an awfully nice thing to do). What I'm referring to here is to donate some TIME to helping a local charity. Many times this precious gift is more important than that of a monetary hand. However, if all you can offer IS a donation of gifts or money, then give it! You will be surprised at how fantastic you feel inside after doing so. Now, if you absolutely cannot do any of those things, why not help a neighbor? I'm sure Mr. Smith next door would appreciate an extra hand in getting those lights set up! After shopping, don't just smile and wish a happy holiday to that "bell-ringer" standing outside in the cold hoping for a few pennies to help their organization. Give them your change from your purchase you just made inside. If you already do this, keep doing it! You know firsthand how quickly it brings a joyous smile to your face from the inside out. And be sure to get your children involved if you have them. Instilling the spirit of giving will carry something special within them for a lifetime.
The TRUE spirit of the holiday season can only be experienced through the gift of giving. That doesn't mean to run out and grab some last minute charity presents for the local homeless shelter (although that is an awfully nice thing to do). What I'm referring to here is to donate some TIME to helping a local charity. Many times this precious gift is more important than that of a monetary hand. However, if all you can offer IS a donation of gifts or money, then give it! You will be surprised at how fantastic you feel inside after doing so. Now, if you absolutely cannot do any of those things, why not help a neighbor? I'm sure Mr. Smith next door would appreciate an extra hand in getting those lights set up! After shopping, don't just smile and wish a happy holiday to that "bell-ringer" standing outside in the cold hoping for a few pennies to help their organization. Give them your change from your purchase you just made inside. If you already do this, keep doing it! You know firsthand how quickly it brings a joyous smile to your face from the inside out. And be sure to get your children involved if you have them. Instilling the spirit of giving will carry something special within them for a lifetime.
10.) Don't Be Afraid To Say No
10.) Don't Be Afraid To Say No
It's hard to tell someone you care about this word isn't it? And that's completely understandable. No one wants to look into the hopeful eyes of a loved one and say this word. Or to be looked upon as the "bad guy". You may feel as if you are letting them down, or making them unhappy by saying no. But at times, you MUST. Otherwise you could create more stress for yourself either by having an added responsibility to provide that person with whatever it is they asked of you, or by trying to attain it and being unsuccessful. Either way, simply using this one word can save yourself tons of unwanted stress during the holiday season.
It's hard to tell someone you care about this word isn't it? And that's completely understandable. No one wants to look into the hopeful eyes of a loved one and say this word. Or to be looked upon as the "bad guy". You may feel as if you are letting them down, or making them unhappy by saying no. But at times, you MUST. Otherwise you could create more stress for yourself either by having an added responsibility to provide that person with whatever it is they asked of you, or by trying to attain it and being unsuccessful. Either way, simply using this one word can save yourself tons of unwanted stress during the holiday season.
9.) Be Budget Conscious
9.) Be Budget Conscious
A very common occurrence with many people during the holidays is the problem of overspending. Of course everyone wants to make those they care for as happy as possible by getting them their every whim. But this just isn't realistic. Especially with the rising costs that surround our life. If you haven't set a clear-cut budget for your holiday spending, DO IT! Not only that, but you MUST STICK WITH IT. Spending more than what you have is easy to do. And those that have an extensive line of credit, it becomes even easier to go over budget. An important fact to keep in your mind is that just because the money is available to you doesn't mean you HAVE to spend it. Even Santa makes a list and checks it twice :-) You should do the same. And, if you have a big list of gifts that must be bought, why not try using the good old "hat trick"! Write down each persons name on a small scrap of paper and put it inside a hat. Have each family member then select one of the paper scraps. This will be the person they must buy a gift for. That will in turn spread about the shopping responsibility throughout the family and reduce the amount of stress on you.
A very common occurrence with many people during the holidays is the problem of overspending. Of course everyone wants to make those they care for as happy as possible by getting them their every whim. But this just isn't realistic. Especially with the rising costs that surround our life. If you haven't set a clear-cut budget for your holiday spending, DO IT! Not only that, but you MUST STICK WITH IT. Spending more than what you have is easy to do. And those that have an extensive line of credit, it becomes even easier to go over budget. An important fact to keep in your mind is that just because the money is available to you doesn't mean you HAVE to spend it. Even Santa makes a list and checks it twice :-) You should do the same. And, if you have a big list of gifts that must be bought, why not try using the good old "hat trick"! Write down each persons name on a small scrap of paper and put it inside a hat. Have each family member then select one of the paper scraps. This will be the person they must buy a gift for. That will in turn spread about the shopping responsibility throughout the family and reduce the amount of stress on you.
8.) Take A Break!
8.) Take A Break!
With everything that's going on during the holiday season, it's important to make some time for yourself to relax. Whether it's stopping at the corner Cafe for a cup of Joe, treating yourself to a non-holiday themed movie, or setting down to a peaceful bite to eat, doing just one small thing to take yourself away from the stresses of the holiday season can be a very helpful mental sigh of relief! In fact, using some very basic relaxation breathing techniques will aid you in releasing stress. Stop whatever it is you're doing, close your eyes, and take in a few deep, cleansing, breaths. You will find this to be very soothing in times of high stress. As the body takes in more oxygen, it reduces the amount of stress hormonal releases within the body. Thereby, reducing the physical feelings of stress. If you have time in your busy day, go home and take a short, restful nap. This can help to "recharge" your mental batteries. You could even end your day with a sweet-smelling, muscle relaxing, steamy bath. Light some candles, shut and lock out the world, and retreat to the most private room in your home! Don't have time for a bath? Then how about a nice, hot, cup of chamomile tea? Use whatever common stress-busters work best for you. Just make sure you set aside some time to DO them over the course of the holidays.
With everything that's going on during the holiday season, it's important to make some time for yourself to relax. Whether it's stopping at the corner Cafe for a cup of Joe, treating yourself to a non-holiday themed movie, or setting down to a peaceful bite to eat, doing just one small thing to take yourself away from the stresses of the holiday season can be a very helpful mental sigh of relief! In fact, using some very basic relaxation breathing techniques will aid you in releasing stress. Stop whatever it is you're doing, close your eyes, and take in a few deep, cleansing, breaths. You will find this to be very soothing in times of high stress. As the body takes in more oxygen, it reduces the amount of stress hormonal releases within the body. Thereby, reducing the physical feelings of stress. If you have time in your busy day, go home and take a short, restful nap. This can help to "recharge" your mental batteries. You could even end your day with a sweet-smelling, muscle relaxing, steamy bath. Light some candles, shut and lock out the world, and retreat to the most private room in your home! Don't have time for a bath? Then how about a nice, hot, cup of chamomile tea? Use whatever common stress-busters work best for you. Just make sure you set aside some time to DO them over the course of the holidays.
7.) Do Some Realistic Planning
7.) Do Some Realistic Planning
Never underestimate the value of a good plan! But, your plan needs to be one that is within your ability to complete. You should never set too many goals for yourself that you couldn't possibly get done in the course of two weeks time. That is, if your pressed for time, as many of us are. Every year, many people wait until the very last minute to get everything done all at once. This is not a good idea. What happens? You know you have a big shopping list to take care of, so you dash out the door quick as you can, get into the car, speed off into the night to get it all finished up before the stores close. Guess what? There are probably a hundred other folks doing the exact same thing you are at that very moment! Now, not only do you have to deal with trying to get those things on your shopping list, you're going to have to make your way through filled lanes of traffic, crowded stores, and lengthy check out waits. But, what if you spend all that time searching for a highly sought after item once you get to a specific shop, only to find that they are completely out of stock! Now you have to go try your luck at another location, or a completely different store altogether. You CAN avoid all this stress by creating a plan. Even if you only have 1 month left to finish your shopping, you could take an extra hour out of each day to pick up those items on your list before the mad holiday buying rush. The best way to have a good, "less stress" holiday plan is to start one right after the holidays are over! You can get great bargains through "after holiday" sales and take those items, cross them off your list, and put them up for safe-keeping until next year's holiday. Plus, there's NO RUSH to complete the tasks on your "to do" list since you have an entire year to get them done!
Never underestimate the value of a good plan! But, your plan needs to be one that is within your ability to complete. You should never set too many goals for yourself that you couldn't possibly get done in the course of two weeks time. That is, if your pressed for time, as many of us are. Every year, many people wait until the very last minute to get everything done all at once. This is not a good idea. What happens? You know you have a big shopping list to take care of, so you dash out the door quick as you can, get into the car, speed off into the night to get it all finished up before the stores close. Guess what? There are probably a hundred other folks doing the exact same thing you are at that very moment! Now, not only do you have to deal with trying to get those things on your shopping list, you're going to have to make your way through filled lanes of traffic, crowded stores, and lengthy check out waits. But, what if you spend all that time searching for a highly sought after item once you get to a specific shop, only to find that they are completely out of stock! Now you have to go try your luck at another location, or a completely different store altogether. You CAN avoid all this stress by creating a plan. Even if you only have 1 month left to finish your shopping, you could take an extra hour out of each day to pick up those items on your list before the mad holiday buying rush. The best way to have a good, "less stress" holiday plan is to start one right after the holidays are over! You can get great bargains through "after holiday" sales and take those items, cross them off your list, and put them up for safe-keeping until next year's holiday. Plus, there's NO RUSH to complete the tasks on your "to do" list since you have an entire year to get them done!
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
6.) Remember What Makes the Holiday Season Special for You and Maintain Focus
6.) Remember What Makes the Holiday Season Special for You and Maintain Focus
Always keep this thought in the back of your mind: "The Holidays Are A Time of SHARING and TOGETHERNESS". Understand that this sentence may have a different meaning for each family member or friend depending on events that have occurred in holidays past. The most common reason for this stress inducer is thinking and remembrance. If something pleasant has occurred for someone, that's what they will tend to remember about the holiday seasons. If the person has experienced an incredible loss, then more than likely they will not be in a very celebratory mood. And you shouldn't expect them to be. Take some time to think about what that person might be feeling before you try and bombard them with "good tidings". But, don't let this discourage you of having a happy holiday though. If you have wonderful memories of togetherness, then bring those memories forward in a way that makes you comfortable without putting others out. Never force your happiness onto someone that has suffered a devastating loss. Allowing each individual to have their own version of how they celebrate, or not celebrate, the holidays can really reduce your stress levels.
Always keep this thought in the back of your mind: "The Holidays Are A Time of SHARING and TOGETHERNESS". Understand that this sentence may have a different meaning for each family member or friend depending on events that have occurred in holidays past. The most common reason for this stress inducer is thinking and remembrance. If something pleasant has occurred for someone, that's what they will tend to remember about the holiday seasons. If the person has experienced an incredible loss, then more than likely they will not be in a very celebratory mood. And you shouldn't expect them to be. Take some time to think about what that person might be feeling before you try and bombard them with "good tidings". But, don't let this discourage you of having a happy holiday though. If you have wonderful memories of togetherness, then bring those memories forward in a way that makes you comfortable without putting others out. Never force your happiness onto someone that has suffered a devastating loss. Allowing each individual to have their own version of how they celebrate, or not celebrate, the holidays can really reduce your stress levels.
5.) Don't Strive For "Perfection"
5.) Don't Strive For "Perfection"
Nobody's perfect. And nothing can BE perfect, so don't expect that! Do what you can and be happy knowing that you did all you could to make it a wonderful holiday. Trying to create a "picture perfect" holiday gathering can really "sock it to you" in the stress department. Worrying about what you CANNOT do could lead to very problematic health issues. And you DON'T want that! The worst part of this is that it can all be avoided by thinking realistically about what CAN be done and not what you feel NEEDS to be accomplished. There is a significant difference between those two. Make a promise to yourself that you will only do what you can without placing too much pressure on yourself to get it all done. A good thing to keep in mind is that YOU HAVE NO CONTROL OVER ANYONE OTHER THAN YOURSELF. They will do what they do and that's the end of it! If you believe in your heart that you can in essence "teach old dog new tricks", that is, to try and get a person that is set in their "ways" to behave differently for even 15 minutes, you are headed for heartache. Try not to let the actions of others within your circle of family or friends discourage you from having a great holiday season. People will be who they are and you should learn to let go of any personal expectations of how YOU want the holiday gatherings to be. It won't do anything but add to your own stress levels.
Nobody's perfect. And nothing can BE perfect, so don't expect that! Do what you can and be happy knowing that you did all you could to make it a wonderful holiday. Trying to create a "picture perfect" holiday gathering can really "sock it to you" in the stress department. Worrying about what you CANNOT do could lead to very problematic health issues. And you DON'T want that! The worst part of this is that it can all be avoided by thinking realistically about what CAN be done and not what you feel NEEDS to be accomplished. There is a significant difference between those two. Make a promise to yourself that you will only do what you can without placing too much pressure on yourself to get it all done. A good thing to keep in mind is that YOU HAVE NO CONTROL OVER ANYONE OTHER THAN YOURSELF. They will do what they do and that's the end of it! If you believe in your heart that you can in essence "teach old dog new tricks", that is, to try and get a person that is set in their "ways" to behave differently for even 15 minutes, you are headed for heartache. Try not to let the actions of others within your circle of family or friends discourage you from having a great holiday season. People will be who they are and you should learn to let go of any personal expectations of how YOU want the holiday gatherings to be. It won't do anything but add to your own stress levels.
4.) Know Your Limits and Abide By Them
4.) Know Your Limits and Abide By Them
You should never "bite off more than you can chew". This applies to not only what you can get done during the holidays, but also what you can afford to spend. Don't over-extend yourself or your finances. Remember, the thing that people will remember most is that you were there with them, spending precious time to celebrate the joy of being together and not the physical gifts they received. YOU are worth more than a little "trinket". And that is what will create lasting memories for everyone! And, don't be too harsh on yourself for not getting that expensive video game for Johnny or that collectible doll for Jane. Do what you can and nothing more. Don't place high expectations on yourself, and don't make promises you simply cannot keep. Limiting what you can realistically do will help reduce the stresses you put on yourself.
You should never "bite off more than you can chew". This applies to not only what you can get done during the holidays, but also what you can afford to spend. Don't over-extend yourself or your finances. Remember, the thing that people will remember most is that you were there with them, spending precious time to celebrate the joy of being together and not the physical gifts they received. YOU are worth more than a little "trinket". And that is what will create lasting memories for everyone! And, don't be too harsh on yourself for not getting that expensive video game for Johnny or that collectible doll for Jane. Do what you can and nothing more. Don't place high expectations on yourself, and don't make promises you simply cannot keep. Limiting what you can realistically do will help reduce the stresses you put on yourself.
3.) Ask For Help
3.) Ask For Help
It's not as devastating as you might think :-) Actually, it's quite easy! If you are having a tough time shouldering all the responsibilities that are upon you, just ask someone to help you with them. You could do this by dividing up different tasks that are on your holiday list of things to get done. Of course you'll want to be sure that whatever task you assign to a family member is "age appropriate". Meaning you don't want to give your 10 year old the job of hanging outdoor lights on the roof! So make sure that you delegate these responsibilities as they fit the laborer. If your particular need for help is more of an emotional nature, speak with someone you trust about what you are feeling. Remember, if you are still harboring ill feelings towards Aunt Fanny from 3 years ago, do your best not to bring up any names and just discuss what it is that is bothering you about that particular situation. Otherwise you could just make yourself feel even worse by piling on unnecessary guilt. If you find that you can't discuss these matters with a family member, take time and visit your family doctor. He/She may be able to offer you an outsider's view of what's going on, which can be quite helpful in looking at the situation in a different way. And, if the stressful feelings are causing a more serious problem, your doctor can help.
It's not as devastating as you might think :-) Actually, it's quite easy! If you are having a tough time shouldering all the responsibilities that are upon you, just ask someone to help you with them. You could do this by dividing up different tasks that are on your holiday list of things to get done. Of course you'll want to be sure that whatever task you assign to a family member is "age appropriate". Meaning you don't want to give your 10 year old the job of hanging outdoor lights on the roof! So make sure that you delegate these responsibilities as they fit the laborer. If your particular need for help is more of an emotional nature, speak with someone you trust about what you are feeling. Remember, if you are still harboring ill feelings towards Aunt Fanny from 3 years ago, do your best not to bring up any names and just discuss what it is that is bothering you about that particular situation. Otherwise you could just make yourself feel even worse by piling on unnecessary guilt. If you find that you can't discuss these matters with a family member, take time and visit your family doctor. He/She may be able to offer you an outsider's view of what's going on, which can be quite helpful in looking at the situation in a different way. And, if the stressful feelings are causing a more serious problem, your doctor can help.
2.) Express Your Feelings
2.) Express Your Feelings
Let others know just how you are feeling by sharing it with them in a positive way. If things are bothering you, tell someone about it. But you should do it in a manner that doesn't put undue stress upon them! Having a family "chat session" about what they are feeling can not only strengthen the bonds between you, but also alleviate some of the normal stresses associated with the holidays. This, however, shouldn't be a "gripe session" though. Don't let your stressful feelings turn into anger that is outwardly expressed at the expense of a loved one's own feelings. There are more productive ways to channel your energetic feelings without being hurtful. Discussing what you are feeling instead of who you are feeling this towards can certainly help release stress and figure out constructive ways that each of you can work together to solve any tensions or problems. Don't expect immediate results though. Things take time. But taking positive steps towards understanding through sharing your feelings is the right direction to head.
Let others know just how you are feeling by sharing it with them in a positive way. If things are bothering you, tell someone about it. But you should do it in a manner that doesn't put undue stress upon them! Having a family "chat session" about what they are feeling can not only strengthen the bonds between you, but also alleviate some of the normal stresses associated with the holidays. This, however, shouldn't be a "gripe session" though. Don't let your stressful feelings turn into anger that is outwardly expressed at the expense of a loved one's own feelings. There are more productive ways to channel your energetic feelings without being hurtful. Discussing what you are feeling instead of who you are feeling this towards can certainly help release stress and figure out constructive ways that each of you can work together to solve any tensions or problems. Don't expect immediate results though. Things take time. But taking positive steps towards understanding through sharing your feelings is the right direction to head.
1.) Stick to a Normal Schedule
Stress-Reducing Tips to Help You Cope
1.) Stick to a Normal Schedule
This is important to ALL family members, not just you. Everyone needs to have a regular routine, especially children. We thrive on it. And children DEPEND on it! Diverting from your normal, every day scheduled tasks can add unnecessary stress to you and your family. So try to keep up with your set schedules of eating, sleeping, TV time, and of course play times. With the emotional excitement of the holidays, friends and family members coming for unannounced visits, and social "get together", it can be a bit more difficult to stick to your normal daily routines, but it isn't impossible if you have a solid support system (i.e. - a spouse, close family member, or valued friend that are willing to help you "stick with it"). Remember too that you can always make small adjustments to your normal routine to fit that day's schedule of "hectic" events, but it will make keeping to your schedule all the more difficult later on.
1.) Stick to a Normal Schedule
This is important to ALL family members, not just you. Everyone needs to have a regular routine, especially children. We thrive on it. And children DEPEND on it! Diverting from your normal, every day scheduled tasks can add unnecessary stress to you and your family. So try to keep up with your set schedules of eating, sleeping, TV time, and of course play times. With the emotional excitement of the holidays, friends and family members coming for unannounced visits, and social "get together", it can be a bit more difficult to stick to your normal daily routines, but it isn't impossible if you have a solid support system (i.e. - a spouse, close family member, or valued friend that are willing to help you "stick with it"). Remember too that you can always make small adjustments to your normal routine to fit that day's schedule of "hectic" events, but it will make keeping to your schedule all the more difficult later on.
Holiday Stress
TIPS FOR MANAGING YOUR STRESS LEVELS SUCCESSFULLY
Every single person on the planet Earth has experienced their own events that cause different types of stress. No one is immune to this intense feeling. But, when the holiday season pops up, so does the level of stress that many experience.
If you have felt any of the following, it's probably safe to say that you are already dealing with some form of stress:
* You are overly cranky
* You find it difficult to get a good night's rest
* You are on a weight roller-coaster
* You find yourself more "on edge"
* You feel as if the world is crashing down on top of you
While many of these "symptoms" can be related to things other than stress, we will be addressing them here as if they are created by stress specifically and explain some things you can do to elevate some of it throughout the holiday gatherings, shopping sprees, and other unplanned surprises that are yet to come your way!
Every single person on the planet Earth has experienced their own events that cause different types of stress. No one is immune to this intense feeling. But, when the holiday season pops up, so does the level of stress that many experience.
If you have felt any of the following, it's probably safe to say that you are already dealing with some form of stress:
* You are overly cranky
* You find it difficult to get a good night's rest
* You are on a weight roller-coaster
* You find yourself more "on edge"
* You feel as if the world is crashing down on top of you
While many of these "symptoms" can be related to things other than stress, we will be addressing them here as if they are created by stress specifically and explain some things you can do to elevate some of it throughout the holiday gatherings, shopping sprees, and other unplanned surprises that are yet to come your way!
Sunday, May 10, 2009
Facts About Anxiety Disorders
National Institute of Mental Health
National Institutes of Health
Most people experience feelings of anxiety before an important event such as a big exam, business presentation or first date. Anxiety disorders, however, are illnesses that fill people's lives with overwhelming anxiety and fear that are chronic, unremitting, and can grow progressively worse. Tormented by panic attacks, obsessive thoughts, flashbacks, nightmares, or countless frightening physical symptoms, some people with anxiety disorders even become housebound. Fortunately, through research conducted by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), there are effective treatments that can help.
How Common Are Anxiety Disorders?
Anxiety disorders, as a group, are the most common mental illness in America. More than 19 million American adults are affected by these debilitating illnesses each year. Children and adolescents can also develop anxiety disorders.
What Are the Different Kinds of Anxiety Disorders?
• Panic Disorder - Repeated episodes of intense fear that strike often and without warning. Physical symptoms include chest pain, heart palpitations, shortness of breath, dizziness, abdominal distress, feelings of unreality, and fear of dying.
• Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder - Repeated, unwanted thoughts or compulsive behaviors that seem impossible to stop or control.
• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder - Persistent symptoms that occur after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event such as rape or other criminal assault, war, child abuse, natural or human-caused disasters, or crashes. Nightmares, flashbacks, numbing of emotions, depression, and feeling angry, irritable or distracted and being easily startled are common. Family members of victims can also develop this disorder.
• Phobias - Two major types of phobias are social phobia and specific phobia. People with social phobia have an overwhelming and disabling fear of scrutiny, embarrassment, or humiliation in social situations, which leads to avoidance of many potentially pleasurable and meaningful activities. People with specific phobia experience extreme, disabling and irrational fear of something that poses little or no actual danger, the fear leads to avoidance of objects or situations and can cause people to limit their lives unnecessarily.
• Generalized Anxiety Disorder - Constant, exaggerated worrisome thoughts and tension about everyday routine life events and activities, lasting at least six months. Almost always anticipating the worst even though there is little reason to expect it; accompanied by physical symptoms, such as fatigue, trembling, muscle tension, headache or nausea.
What Are Effective Treatments for Anxiety Disorders?
Treatments have been largely developed through research conducted by NIMH and other research institutions. They help many people with anxiety disorders and often combine medication and specific types of psychotherapy.
A number of medications that were orginally approved for treating depression have been found to be effective for anxiety disorders as well. Some of the newest of these antidepressants are called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). Other anti-anxiety medications include groups of drugs called benzodiazepines and betablockers. If one medication is not effective, others can be tried. New medications are currently under development to treat anxiety symptoms.
Two clinically-proven effective forms of psychotherapy used to treat anxiety disorders are behavioral therapy and cognitive-behavioral therapy. Behavioral therapy focuses on changing specific actions and uses several techniques to stop unwanted behaviors. In addition to the behavioral therapy techniques, cognitive-behavioral therapy teaches patients to understand and change their thinking patterns so they can react differently to the situations that cause them anxiety.
Do Anxiety Disorders Co-Exist with Other Physical or Mental Disorders?
It is common for an anxiety disorder to accompany depression, eating disorders, substance abuse, or another anxiety disorder. Anxiety disorders can also co-exist with ilnesses such as cancer or heart disease. In such instances, the accompanying disorders will also need to be treated. Before beginning any treatment, however, it is important to have a thorough medical examination to rule out other possible causes of symptoms.
Anxiety Disorders One-Year Prevalence (Adults)
Percent Population
Estimate*
(Millions)
Any Anxiety
Disorder 13.3 19.1
Panic Disorder 1.7 2.4
Obsessive-Compulsive
Disorder 2.3 3.3
Post-Traumatic
Stress Disorder 3.6 5.2
Any Phobia 8.0 11.5
Generalized Anxiety
Disorder 2.8 4.0
* Based on 7/1/98 U.S. Census resident population estimate of 143.3 million, age 18-54
National Institutes of Health
Most people experience feelings of anxiety before an important event such as a big exam, business presentation or first date. Anxiety disorders, however, are illnesses that fill people's lives with overwhelming anxiety and fear that are chronic, unremitting, and can grow progressively worse. Tormented by panic attacks, obsessive thoughts, flashbacks, nightmares, or countless frightening physical symptoms, some people with anxiety disorders even become housebound. Fortunately, through research conducted by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), there are effective treatments that can help.
How Common Are Anxiety Disorders?
Anxiety disorders, as a group, are the most common mental illness in America. More than 19 million American adults are affected by these debilitating illnesses each year. Children and adolescents can also develop anxiety disorders.
What Are the Different Kinds of Anxiety Disorders?
• Panic Disorder - Repeated episodes of intense fear that strike often and without warning. Physical symptoms include chest pain, heart palpitations, shortness of breath, dizziness, abdominal distress, feelings of unreality, and fear of dying.
• Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder - Repeated, unwanted thoughts or compulsive behaviors that seem impossible to stop or control.
• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder - Persistent symptoms that occur after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event such as rape or other criminal assault, war, child abuse, natural or human-caused disasters, or crashes. Nightmares, flashbacks, numbing of emotions, depression, and feeling angry, irritable or distracted and being easily startled are common. Family members of victims can also develop this disorder.
• Phobias - Two major types of phobias are social phobia and specific phobia. People with social phobia have an overwhelming and disabling fear of scrutiny, embarrassment, or humiliation in social situations, which leads to avoidance of many potentially pleasurable and meaningful activities. People with specific phobia experience extreme, disabling and irrational fear of something that poses little or no actual danger, the fear leads to avoidance of objects or situations and can cause people to limit their lives unnecessarily.
• Generalized Anxiety Disorder - Constant, exaggerated worrisome thoughts and tension about everyday routine life events and activities, lasting at least six months. Almost always anticipating the worst even though there is little reason to expect it; accompanied by physical symptoms, such as fatigue, trembling, muscle tension, headache or nausea.
What Are Effective Treatments for Anxiety Disorders?
Treatments have been largely developed through research conducted by NIMH and other research institutions. They help many people with anxiety disorders and often combine medication and specific types of psychotherapy.
A number of medications that were orginally approved for treating depression have been found to be effective for anxiety disorders as well. Some of the newest of these antidepressants are called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). Other anti-anxiety medications include groups of drugs called benzodiazepines and betablockers. If one medication is not effective, others can be tried. New medications are currently under development to treat anxiety symptoms.
Two clinically-proven effective forms of psychotherapy used to treat anxiety disorders are behavioral therapy and cognitive-behavioral therapy. Behavioral therapy focuses on changing specific actions and uses several techniques to stop unwanted behaviors. In addition to the behavioral therapy techniques, cognitive-behavioral therapy teaches patients to understand and change their thinking patterns so they can react differently to the situations that cause them anxiety.
Do Anxiety Disorders Co-Exist with Other Physical or Mental Disorders?
It is common for an anxiety disorder to accompany depression, eating disorders, substance abuse, or another anxiety disorder. Anxiety disorders can also co-exist with ilnesses such as cancer or heart disease. In such instances, the accompanying disorders will also need to be treated. Before beginning any treatment, however, it is important to have a thorough medical examination to rule out other possible causes of symptoms.
Anxiety Disorders One-Year Prevalence (Adults)
Percent Population
Estimate*
(Millions)
Any Anxiety
Disorder 13.3 19.1
Panic Disorder 1.7 2.4
Obsessive-Compulsive
Disorder 2.3 3.3
Post-Traumatic
Stress Disorder 3.6 5.2
Any Phobia 8.0 11.5
Generalized Anxiety
Disorder 2.8 4.0
* Based on 7/1/98 U.S. Census resident population estimate of 143.3 million, age 18-54
Thursday, May 7, 2009
Breakthrough System puts an end to Yo- Yo Dieting for Good
Dr. Suzanne has gone and done it again!
She gave you the revolutionary secrets to fat loss in her eBook "Top Secret Fat Loss Secret" which shook the very foundations of the food manufacturers and opened the eyes of millions just like YOU to help take your life back and your waistline.
Even though, she helped people lose over 56,562 lbs total and counting with her amazing secret, she noticed an unsettling trend.
She found that there was no problem for them losing the weight but, to her disheartenment they seemed to be struggling to keep it off!
We have ALL gone through this. It seems too familiar.
LOSE the WEIGHT...GAIN the WEIGHT...LOSE the WEIGHT...GAIN the WEIGHT...
This viscous cycle of Yo- Yo Dieting has to end and end NOW!
As you know, Dr. Suzanne leaves no stone unturned when searching for the TRUTH!
After countless interviews with diet experts and people just like YOU who have struggled with the battle of bulge and have won she discovered that all of them did a very similar SIMPLE EASY to DO SYSTEM that kept the weight off !!!!
Instead of keeping this amazing discovery to herself Dr. Suzanne has created the
YoungSlimFit Program to give you all of the tools that they used to finally end their battle with the bulge!!
So if you are someone who is just flat out sick and tired of the endless Yo-Yo Dieting then do not hesitate any longer.
Go here to secure you life changing program!
=> Young Slim Fit
I would not hesitate long because she gives you 50% OFF of the normal price just for ordering within 24-48hrs!
E-Talker
She gave you the revolutionary secrets to fat loss in her eBook "Top Secret Fat Loss Secret" which shook the very foundations of the food manufacturers and opened the eyes of millions just like YOU to help take your life back and your waistline.
Even though, she helped people lose over 56,562 lbs total and counting with her amazing secret, she noticed an unsettling trend.
She found that there was no problem for them losing the weight but, to her disheartenment they seemed to be struggling to keep it off!
We have ALL gone through this. It seems too familiar.
LOSE the WEIGHT...GAIN the WEIGHT...LOSE the WEIGHT...GAIN the WEIGHT...
This viscous cycle of Yo- Yo Dieting has to end and end NOW!
As you know, Dr. Suzanne leaves no stone unturned when searching for the TRUTH!
After countless interviews with diet experts and people just like YOU who have struggled with the battle of bulge and have won she discovered that all of them did a very similar SIMPLE EASY to DO SYSTEM that kept the weight off !!!!
Instead of keeping this amazing discovery to herself Dr. Suzanne has created the
YoungSlimFit Program to give you all of the tools that they used to finally end their battle with the bulge!!
So if you are someone who is just flat out sick and tired of the endless Yo-Yo Dieting then do not hesitate any longer.
Go here to secure you life changing program!
=> Young Slim Fit
I would not hesitate long because she gives you 50% OFF of the normal price just for ordering within 24-48hrs!
E-Talker
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Hoodia. The plant that suppresses appetite.
Hoodia (pronounced Hoo-Dee-Ah, a flowering plant of 13 species, can reach up to one metre high. They have large, often tan coloured flowers with a strong smell.
These plants can be found in the Namib and Kalahari deserts in Namibia and South Africa. They grow on plains and in rocky places. Some of the common names for them are “Bushman’s Hat” and “Queen of the Desert”. Several species are grown as garden plants.
Studies have shown that Hoodia Gordonii can be used as an appetite suppressant. It is heavily marketed for weight loss and is one of the most popular weight loss products on the market today.
The Botanic Gardens Conservation International (it represents Botanic Gardens in 120 countries) stated on 18 January 2008 that 400 medicinal plants are at risk of extinction. The problem is over collection and deforestation. This treatens the discovery of future cures for disease. Hoodia, Yew trees (its bark is used for cancer drugs), Magnolias (used by the Chinese to fight cancer, dementia and heart disease for over 5 000 years) and Autumn crocus (gout). Apparently five billion people rely on traditional plant based medicine for health care.
Currently Hoodia is listed in Appendix II to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Fauna and Flora (CITES). This list includes species not currently considered endangered but at risk if trade is not controlled.
This presents us with a new problem. How long before a ban will be placed on Hoodia? It is immensely popular as a weight loss product and is for this reason marketed heavily. Before Hoodia there was a herb called Ephedra. When it was banned Hoodia took over.
(I will write more on Hoodia Gordonii, the actual plant used in weight loss products, in a follow up article.)
Steven D, South Africa
These plants can be found in the Namib and Kalahari deserts in Namibia and South Africa. They grow on plains and in rocky places. Some of the common names for them are “Bushman’s Hat” and “Queen of the Desert”. Several species are grown as garden plants.
Studies have shown that Hoodia Gordonii can be used as an appetite suppressant. It is heavily marketed for weight loss and is one of the most popular weight loss products on the market today.
The Botanic Gardens Conservation International (it represents Botanic Gardens in 120 countries) stated on 18 January 2008 that 400 medicinal plants are at risk of extinction. The problem is over collection and deforestation. This treatens the discovery of future cures for disease. Hoodia, Yew trees (its bark is used for cancer drugs), Magnolias (used by the Chinese to fight cancer, dementia and heart disease for over 5 000 years) and Autumn crocus (gout). Apparently five billion people rely on traditional plant based medicine for health care.
Currently Hoodia is listed in Appendix II to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Fauna and Flora (CITES). This list includes species not currently considered endangered but at risk if trade is not controlled.
This presents us with a new problem. How long before a ban will be placed on Hoodia? It is immensely popular as a weight loss product and is for this reason marketed heavily. Before Hoodia there was a herb called Ephedra. When it was banned Hoodia took over.
(I will write more on Hoodia Gordonii, the actual plant used in weight loss products, in a follow up article.)
Steven D, South Africa
Monday, March 30, 2009
Healthy Herbs. Grow it Yourself
Herbs are very healthy and delicious in food. The problem is, to be able to have fresh herbs daily, needs a daily trip to the market. Our lives are already so hectic that we cannot fit in a daily trip to the market. What do we do?
The answer lies in planting herbs yourself. With your own herbs garden a quick run outside can be managed easily. We that are in the Southern Hemisphere are in the season to plant herbs for the Winter (March – April). The Northern hemisphere will plant in September – October.
Herbs are very good for the coughs and winter colds. If you are like me; I prefer naturals to pharmaceuticals.
1. Parsley: Add parsley to any dish but do it last minute. By doing that you will not loose its nutrients. This seedlings need to be planted 15 cm apart. They will need semi-filtered shade. If that is not possible, morning sun and afternoon shade is fine. The leaves must be picked often and any flowering stalks should be cut off when buds form.
2. Violets: This plant is easy to grow. If your area is very hot plant them in shady or semi-shady spots. Dug compost in well when preparing the beds. Plant and water well. Divide the clumps and space them 30cm apart when the plants multiply. Keep them shaded for the first few days by making use of leafy twigs.
3. Dill: This herb adds superb flavour to fish, seafood and savoury dishes. It hates heat, so your best bet is late Autumn. If you are in a country where they use cardboard egg boxes, use them to plant the seeds in. put potting soil in the boxes. At 10cm tall you can plant the egg boxes in the ground. It will disintegrate. Put compost around the mature plants. Cut off flowering stalks as soon as buds appear. This will prolong the plant’s life.
4. Calendula: This is a plant with magical medicinal properties. Get them from your nursery early Autumn and plant them 40cm apart. The beds must be well prepared with compost. As you pick the flowers, more will appear.
5. Sage: This herb adds delicious flavour to meat and vegetables. It is also very healthy. Plant it early Autumn. Go for full sun. your soil must be well drained. Make sure you do not get water on there leaves, they don’t like it. water-logged soil is out. Unless you have very hot weather, water it just once a week. Do not disturb their roots. In frosty areas cut back the plants in late Autumn and mulch it well with a thick layer of bark, leaves or grass cuttings.
Stay healthy the natural way. Visit Market Health if you want to start your own Health Products business or Herbal Biz.
E-Talker
The answer lies in planting herbs yourself. With your own herbs garden a quick run outside can be managed easily. We that are in the Southern Hemisphere are in the season to plant herbs for the Winter (March – April). The Northern hemisphere will plant in September – October.
Herbs are very good for the coughs and winter colds. If you are like me; I prefer naturals to pharmaceuticals.
1. Parsley: Add parsley to any dish but do it last minute. By doing that you will not loose its nutrients. This seedlings need to be planted 15 cm apart. They will need semi-filtered shade. If that is not possible, morning sun and afternoon shade is fine. The leaves must be picked often and any flowering stalks should be cut off when buds form.
2. Violets: This plant is easy to grow. If your area is very hot plant them in shady or semi-shady spots. Dug compost in well when preparing the beds. Plant and water well. Divide the clumps and space them 30cm apart when the plants multiply. Keep them shaded for the first few days by making use of leafy twigs.
3. Dill: This herb adds superb flavour to fish, seafood and savoury dishes. It hates heat, so your best bet is late Autumn. If you are in a country where they use cardboard egg boxes, use them to plant the seeds in. put potting soil in the boxes. At 10cm tall you can plant the egg boxes in the ground. It will disintegrate. Put compost around the mature plants. Cut off flowering stalks as soon as buds appear. This will prolong the plant’s life.
4. Calendula: This is a plant with magical medicinal properties. Get them from your nursery early Autumn and plant them 40cm apart. The beds must be well prepared with compost. As you pick the flowers, more will appear.
5. Sage: This herb adds delicious flavour to meat and vegetables. It is also very healthy. Plant it early Autumn. Go for full sun. your soil must be well drained. Make sure you do not get water on there leaves, they don’t like it. water-logged soil is out. Unless you have very hot weather, water it just once a week. Do not disturb their roots. In frosty areas cut back the plants in late Autumn and mulch it well with a thick layer of bark, leaves or grass cuttings.
Stay healthy the natural way. Visit Market Health if you want to start your own Health Products business or Herbal Biz.
E-Talker
Saturday, March 21, 2009
Free Trial Offer. Revitol Anti Aging Cream.
AForever young, I want to be forever young. You must have heard that song before. Revitol Anti Aging Cream is on trial.
This product is described as a cutting edge anti wrinkle cream which can help you look younger, by reducing the appearance of wrinkles, fine lines and other effects of aging. The most advanced ingredients available today are utilized in this revolutionary anti aging cream. It helps to firm, hydrate and tighten facial skin. Furthermore it helps to repair the appearance of fine lines.
This offer is only available for the residents of the United States of America and Europe. If you live in on any of the other continents you can get the product but not as a free trial.
I want to urge the USA and Europe customers to make use of this offer as soon as possible because we don’t know how long this offer will be available.
I would love to give this offer to more than 2 000 people before the end of March 2009.
Make use of this offer and bowl your partner over with your new looks.
To order click here: Revitol.
Be beautiful till next time.
Steven D.
This product is described as a cutting edge anti wrinkle cream which can help you look younger, by reducing the appearance of wrinkles, fine lines and other effects of aging. The most advanced ingredients available today are utilized in this revolutionary anti aging cream. It helps to firm, hydrate and tighten facial skin. Furthermore it helps to repair the appearance of fine lines.
This offer is only available for the residents of the United States of America and Europe. If you live in on any of the other continents you can get the product but not as a free trial.
I want to urge the USA and Europe customers to make use of this offer as soon as possible because we don’t know how long this offer will be available.
I would love to give this offer to more than 2 000 people before the end of March 2009.
Make use of this offer and bowl your partner over with your new looks.
To order click here: Revitol.
Be beautiful till next time.
Steven D.
Own your very Own Health Business Website
Own your very Own Health Business Website. It brings in thousands of Dollars Weekly.
Health products and e-books dealing on health and health related issues are really the top sellers on the internet today.
With Dr. Suzanne Gudakunst latest product it is really possible for anyone to make a profit. That is a fact!
A fully-operational online "store" that specializes in "health-related" goods and services is what she is offering. She call it healthbiz in a box.
As an affiliate you will have a website with a main product and ± 90 separate products to market. All of these products are centered around breakthrough health products. Can you see the cash earning potential?
Dr. Suzanne, for hers as well as your benefit, has really done her homework.
Forrester Research is perhaps the most powerful and accurate online research database to date. She used this research to determine that "health-related" products and information is by far the most sought after things anywhere online.
Health and health related stuff still beats sex, porn and UFO’s hands down. It seems that there is still hope for us.
Recently Dr. Suzanne's "Top Secret Fat Loss Secret" shook the entire World with its release. You will get a special made lead-capture page central to this amazing site!
Is it of any importance?
Dr. Suzanne's affiliates are making millions right now with what is perhaps one of Click Bank's HOTTEST products. This product is the centre seller at your new health e-biz site
Your site will also act as a database that keeps on growing and growing. You can continue to sell to thousands and thousands of customers over and over again.
Why is this important?
Simply because we know that backend sales are chief to making long term and extra profits!
This "Health Biz In a Box" complete and fully-operational website you get for next to nothing from Dr Suzanne, contains an electronic "Automatic Sales Manager" built-in that works to upsell to your list over and over again so that you enjoy additional automatic income! You can call it a salesman robot.
A Shopping Mall with complete health-related products, where your visitors can buy one or more of up to ninety products, is what your site will be. Imagine the income streams you will create instantly.
You will get your money’s worth over and over and over and ……….. again!
I would think that all of this should be enough for anybody who wants to make money, but Dr Suzanne obviously did not. She equipped your site with Rachel. Rachel? She is a spokes model that literally walks out onto your Health-Biz site and guides your site visitors (like a tour guide) through your entire site and what it has to offer!
After carefully testing with and without Rachel, Dr. Suzanne accurately determined that the addition of "Rachel" boosted sites sales by as much as 396% (meaning nearly 4 times as many sales!)
She believes that having the spokes model adds credibility as well as an informative approach to the site so that it generates a much higher "conversion-to-sales" ration at large.
ALL these amazing features stand to make YOU very, very rich as you get all of them with your own "Health Biz In a Box" website!
If any of this floats your boat, then I highly recommend you get over to Health biz.
Market saturation might force Dr. Suzanne may put a ceiling on the number of these Internet "health-biz" sites she's giving out.
For testimonials of people that already bought this website is on this blog. Go on and read it or just go to Health Biz and get it!
I am sorry, I almost forgot to tell you, but you also get professional customized set up at no extra charge!
That's right! - Dr. Suzanne's own Team of web experts actually build your "Health Biz" for you so you don't have to!
They:
- design your site
- put all the 90 income streams into place
- install the electronic sales manager for you
- add sharp selling graphics
- add powerful videos
- add several other web pages
- and a complete online shopping mall of health products!
All so that you can earn big income online and while you sell product that help people and that you can be very proud to sell.
Is this not what you’ve been waiting for? The best online venture and available instantly.
Get yours now before the ceiling number is reached and maxed out.
Steven D, South Africa
Health products and e-books dealing on health and health related issues are really the top sellers on the internet today.
With Dr. Suzanne Gudakunst latest product it is really possible for anyone to make a profit. That is a fact!
A fully-operational online "store" that specializes in "health-related" goods and services is what she is offering. She call it healthbiz in a box.
As an affiliate you will have a website with a main product and ± 90 separate products to market. All of these products are centered around breakthrough health products. Can you see the cash earning potential?
Dr. Suzanne, for hers as well as your benefit, has really done her homework.
Forrester Research is perhaps the most powerful and accurate online research database to date. She used this research to determine that "health-related" products and information is by far the most sought after things anywhere online.
Health and health related stuff still beats sex, porn and UFO’s hands down. It seems that there is still hope for us.
Recently Dr. Suzanne's "Top Secret Fat Loss Secret" shook the entire World with its release. You will get a special made lead-capture page central to this amazing site!
Is it of any importance?
Dr. Suzanne's affiliates are making millions right now with what is perhaps one of Click Bank's HOTTEST products. This product is the centre seller at your new health e-biz site
Your site will also act as a database that keeps on growing and growing. You can continue to sell to thousands and thousands of customers over and over again.
Why is this important?
Simply because we know that backend sales are chief to making long term and extra profits!
This "Health Biz In a Box" complete and fully-operational website you get for next to nothing from Dr Suzanne, contains an electronic "Automatic Sales Manager" built-in that works to upsell to your list over and over again so that you enjoy additional automatic income! You can call it a salesman robot.
A Shopping Mall with complete health-related products, where your visitors can buy one or more of up to ninety products, is what your site will be. Imagine the income streams you will create instantly.
You will get your money’s worth over and over and over and ……….. again!
I would think that all of this should be enough for anybody who wants to make money, but Dr Suzanne obviously did not. She equipped your site with Rachel. Rachel? She is a spokes model that literally walks out onto your Health-Biz site and guides your site visitors (like a tour guide) through your entire site and what it has to offer!
After carefully testing with and without Rachel, Dr. Suzanne accurately determined that the addition of "Rachel" boosted sites sales by as much as 396% (meaning nearly 4 times as many sales!)
She believes that having the spokes model adds credibility as well as an informative approach to the site so that it generates a much higher "conversion-to-sales" ration at large.
ALL these amazing features stand to make YOU very, very rich as you get all of them with your own "Health Biz In a Box" website!
If any of this floats your boat, then I highly recommend you get over to Health biz.
Market saturation might force Dr. Suzanne may put a ceiling on the number of these Internet "health-biz" sites she's giving out.
For testimonials of people that already bought this website is on this blog. Go on and read it or just go to Health Biz and get it!
I am sorry, I almost forgot to tell you, but you also get professional customized set up at no extra charge!
That's right! - Dr. Suzanne's own Team of web experts actually build your "Health Biz" for you so you don't have to!
They:
- design your site
- put all the 90 income streams into place
- install the electronic sales manager for you
- add sharp selling graphics
- add powerful videos
- add several other web pages
- and a complete online shopping mall of health products!
All so that you can earn big income online and while you sell product that help people and that you can be very proud to sell.
Is this not what you’ve been waiting for? The best online venture and available instantly.
Get yours now before the ceiling number is reached and maxed out.
Steven D, South Africa
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Hoodia Chaser Hoodia extract is quickly absorbed into your body and starts working immediately to curb your appetite. Category: Weight Loss Products
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Hoodia Chaser Hoodia extract is quickly absorbed into your body and starts working immediately to curb your appetite. Category: Weight Loss Products
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Weight Loss Products: Hoodia Gordonii
SWe’ve got great weight loss products available to enhance your younger look. Now, if you really want to make a statement try these Hoodia products.
On November 21, 2004 CBS correspondent, Lesley Stahl reported on 60 Minutes that a strange little plant, Hoodia Gordonii, “... is a natural substance that literally takes your appetite away.” According to CBS, “Scientists say that it fools the brain by making you think you’re full, even if you’ve eaten just a morsel.”
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This product falls under the Weight Loss Products Sports Nutrition category. Included with this product is an appetite suppressant. The product made of a 100% pure South African Hoodia plus other weight loss ingredients.
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If you want to know more about Hoodia Gordonii click: Hoodia Diet Review.
Be beautiful till next time.
Steven D.
On November 21, 2004 CBS correspondent, Lesley Stahl reported on 60 Minutes that a strange little plant, Hoodia Gordonii, “... is a natural substance that literally takes your appetite away.” According to CBS, “Scientists say that it fools the brain by making you think you’re full, even if you’ve eaten just a morsel.”
1.Hoodia Gordonii Plus
This product falls under the Weight Loss Products Sports Nutrition category. Included with this product is an appetite suppressant. The product made of a 100% pure South African Hoodia plus other weight loss ingredients.
To Order: Hoodia Gordonii
If you want to know more about Hoodia Gordonii click: Hoodia Diet Review.
Be beautiful till next time.
Steven D.
Saturday, March 7, 2009
How to Make $1,000's Weekly with a Health Internet Business of Your very Own
Wise Online Entrepreneurs know that the best selling products online are health products and health-related ebooks, books, tapes, newsletter subscriptions, etc.
Now World famous Dr. Suzanne Gudakunst has just released her latest "shocker!" that makes it possible for just about anyone to profit from this fact.
She's making it possible for someone to get a fully-operational online "store" that specializes in "health-related" goods and services.
Literally now anyone can get a complete Internet "health" business in a box!
This complete website has a main product as well as up to 90 separate products that all center around breakthrough health products. And where YOU can earn some really HUGE CASH!
It seems that Dr. Suzanne has really done her homework (especially for YOUR benefit!)
First she correctly determined that according to Forrester Research (which is perhaps the most powerful & accurate online research database to date!) "health-related" products and information is by far the most sought after things anywhere online.
Nope! -- Despite what you might have thought, "sex," "porn," and "UFOs" are NOT the most searched for items on the Internet (but "health stuff" is hands down!)
Second, Dr. Suzanne's "Top Secret Fat Loss Secret" shook the entire World with its release recently - and she's even made a special lead-capture page that you also get central to this amazing site!
Why is this important?
Simple: because Dr. Suzanne's affiliates are making millions right now with what is perhaps one of ClickBank's HOTTEST products (and this same product is the central seller at your new health e-Biz site!)
Third, the site you get also acts as a "database" that never stops growing so that you get 10,000's of customers you can continue to sell to over and over again other things!
Why is this important?
Again, very simple: anyone who's wise online knows that "backend" sales are chief to making long term and extra profits!
Dr. Suzanne's NEW "Health Biz In a Box" complete and fully-operational website you get for next to nothing contains an electronic "Automatic Sales Manager" (like a salesman robot - Ha!) built-in that works to upsell to your list over and over again so that you enjoy additional "automatic" income!
Fourth, Dr. Suzanne health-biz site also includes a complete health-related products Shopping Mall so that your site visitors stopping by are likely to buy at least 1 to up to 90 additional products creating instantly for you up to over a dozen other income streams!
This way you get the "most bang for your buck" so to speak!
As if all this weren't enough, the fifth (and perhaps the very best) thing about this automatic seller is the tiny spokesmodel "Rachel" that literally walks out onto your Health-Biz site and guides your site visitors (like a tour guide) through your entire site and what it has to offer!
Dr. Suzanne carefully tested the site both WITH and WITHOUT "Rachel" and accurately determined that the addition of "Rachel" boosted sites sales by as much as 396% (meaning nearly 4 times as many sales!)
Dr. Suzanne believes that having the spokesmodel adds credibility as well as an informative approach to the site so that it generates a much higher "conversion-to-sales" ration at large.
And ALL these amazing features stand to make YOU very, very rich as you get all of them with your own "Health Biz In a Box" website!
If any of this floats your boat, then I highly recommend you get over to:
=>> http://stevendub.healthebiz.hop.clickbank.net
...and because rumor has it that Dr. Suzanne may put a ceiling on the number of these Internet "health-biz" sites she's giving out in order to avoid everyone having one and risking market saturation.
Already people securing theirs have had nothing but great things to say about this:
"I'm so happy with mine! ... Having this site professionally set up by Dr. Suzanne's Team for us was the greatest thing we ever did! ... the site literally is just pouring money into our pockets even while we're doing other things, vacationing, and even crashing out!"
-Cynthia Conrad, Atlanta, Georgia
"I never knew that making money online could be so easy!"
-Richard Bosworth, SLC, Utah
"Health stuff is the real way to make money online easily ... everybody sooner or later has to have it!"
-Carla Dupree, Boise, Idaho
"I'm making about $6,000 a week with mine ... and this after failing on the Net for nearly 10 years trying to sell everything else!"
-Jason Herman, San Dimas, CA
"$500 a day is what this biz is shoving in my pocket! I even went out of town for nearly two weeks and my health biz site completely ran itself!"
-Michael Sorbowski, Mason, Ohio
As you can see by these people's comments, everyone grabbing their own automatic health-products Internet business is raking in the cash! (And now you can too!)
Just grab yours now simply by going to:
http://stevendub.healthebiz.hop.clickbank.net
I guess I should have added above that not only do you get all the things I've described thus far, but you also get professional customized set up at no extra charge!
That's right! - Dr. Suzanne's own Team of web experts actually build your "Health Biz" for you so you don't have to!
They:
- design your site
- put all the 90 income streams into place
- install the electronic sales manager for you
- add sharp selling graphics
- add powerful videos
- add several other webpages
- and a complete online shopping mall of health products!
All so that you can earn big income online and while you sell product that help people and that you can be very proud to sell.
So all in all this is perhaps one of the BEST instant online ventures worth your time.
Get your now before the ceiling number is reached and maxed out...
=>> http://stevendub.healthebiz.hop.clickbank.net
-Steven
Now World famous Dr. Suzanne Gudakunst has just released her latest "shocker!" that makes it possible for just about anyone to profit from this fact.
She's making it possible for someone to get a fully-operational online "store" that specializes in "health-related" goods and services.
Literally now anyone can get a complete Internet "health" business in a box!
This complete website has a main product as well as up to 90 separate products that all center around breakthrough health products. And where YOU can earn some really HUGE CASH!
It seems that Dr. Suzanne has really done her homework (especially for YOUR benefit!)
First she correctly determined that according to Forrester Research (which is perhaps the most powerful & accurate online research database to date!) "health-related" products and information is by far the most sought after things anywhere online.
Nope! -- Despite what you might have thought, "sex," "porn," and "UFOs" are NOT the most searched for items on the Internet (but "health stuff" is hands down!)
Second, Dr. Suzanne's "Top Secret Fat Loss Secret" shook the entire World with its release recently - and she's even made a special lead-capture page that you also get central to this amazing site!
Why is this important?
Simple: because Dr. Suzanne's affiliates are making millions right now with what is perhaps one of ClickBank's HOTTEST products (and this same product is the central seller at your new health e-Biz site!)
Third, the site you get also acts as a "database" that never stops growing so that you get 10,000's of customers you can continue to sell to over and over again other things!
Why is this important?
Again, very simple: anyone who's wise online knows that "backend" sales are chief to making long term and extra profits!
Dr. Suzanne's NEW "Health Biz In a Box" complete and fully-operational website you get for next to nothing contains an electronic "Automatic Sales Manager" (like a salesman robot - Ha!) built-in that works to upsell to your list over and over again so that you enjoy additional "automatic" income!
Fourth, Dr. Suzanne health-biz site also includes a complete health-related products Shopping Mall so that your site visitors stopping by are likely to buy at least 1 to up to 90 additional products creating instantly for you up to over a dozen other income streams!
This way you get the "most bang for your buck" so to speak!
As if all this weren't enough, the fifth (and perhaps the very best) thing about this automatic seller is the tiny spokesmodel "Rachel" that literally walks out onto your Health-Biz site and guides your site visitors (like a tour guide) through your entire site and what it has to offer!
Dr. Suzanne carefully tested the site both WITH and WITHOUT "Rachel" and accurately determined that the addition of "Rachel" boosted sites sales by as much as 396% (meaning nearly 4 times as many sales!)
Dr. Suzanne believes that having the spokesmodel adds credibility as well as an informative approach to the site so that it generates a much higher "conversion-to-sales" ration at large.
And ALL these amazing features stand to make YOU very, very rich as you get all of them with your own "Health Biz In a Box" website!
If any of this floats your boat, then I highly recommend you get over to:
=>> http://stevendub.healthebiz.hop.clickbank.net
...and because rumor has it that Dr. Suzanne may put a ceiling on the number of these Internet "health-biz" sites she's giving out in order to avoid everyone having one and risking market saturation.
Already people securing theirs have had nothing but great things to say about this:
"I'm so happy with mine! ... Having this site professionally set up by Dr. Suzanne's Team for us was the greatest thing we ever did! ... the site literally is just pouring money into our pockets even while we're doing other things, vacationing, and even crashing out!"
-Cynthia Conrad, Atlanta, Georgia
"I never knew that making money online could be so easy!"
-Richard Bosworth, SLC, Utah
"Health stuff is the real way to make money online easily ... everybody sooner or later has to have it!"
-Carla Dupree, Boise, Idaho
"I'm making about $6,000 a week with mine ... and this after failing on the Net for nearly 10 years trying to sell everything else!"
-Jason Herman, San Dimas, CA
"$500 a day is what this biz is shoving in my pocket! I even went out of town for nearly two weeks and my health biz site completely ran itself!"
-Michael Sorbowski, Mason, Ohio
As you can see by these people's comments, everyone grabbing their own automatic health-products Internet business is raking in the cash! (And now you can too!)
Just grab yours now simply by going to:
http://stevendub.healthebiz.hop.clickbank.net
I guess I should have added above that not only do you get all the things I've described thus far, but you also get professional customized set up at no extra charge!
That's right! - Dr. Suzanne's own Team of web experts actually build your "Health Biz" for you so you don't have to!
They:
- design your site
- put all the 90 income streams into place
- install the electronic sales manager for you
- add sharp selling graphics
- add powerful videos
- add several other webpages
- and a complete online shopping mall of health products!
All so that you can earn big income online and while you sell product that help people and that you can be very proud to sell.
So all in all this is perhaps one of the BEST instant online ventures worth your time.
Get your now before the ceiling number is reached and maxed out...
=>> http://stevendub.healthebiz.hop.clickbank.net
-Steven
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