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| Anti-Depression, Anti-Anxiety
and
MORE. Do you ever feel like you are on that treadmill of
life running and running and not going anywhere? Or worse, do feel that things are falling
apart around you? If you have
ever had one of those days where you felt the rug has been pulled out
from under you and did not know how to get your bearings, this article
is for you; and you may know someone else that fits this description. Certainly life has its challenges and can often be
overwhelming. With the fast
paced high stress life styles most of us are involved it is necessary
to keep things in perspective. With
busy schedules and the ever changing world in which we live, it often
seems more like a juggling act. This
balancing of our lives can at times take a dramatic overwhelming toll
that in turn creates health problems or mental overload. The symptoms could include any of the following, although
this is not by any means a complete list. Commonly experienced is loss of focus,
confusion, digestive disturbance, headaches or the feeling of reeling,
loss of sleep, loss of temper, heart palpitations, and the list goes on. Due to the fast paced, loaded schedules we often keep
it is common to turn to a quick fix pick me up
to “just get through”.
However, you should know that this approach does not solve the
underlying problem and can have a permanently damaging affect on your
body. This article will address the medications often used, articles related to these medications, some alternatives
to those medications and then give some lifestyle changes to help avoid
further problems. Medication facts you should know: Medications for anxiety, depression and stress fall
into a category of medications known as psychotropic (sI-k&-'trO-pik)
drugs. This includes antidepressant
agents, hallucinogens, tranquillizing
agents such as anti-anxiety agents and antipsychotics. These commonly include a variety of drugs
known as sleeping aids, pick me ups, zoomers,
antidepressants and many more. These
drugs are given to help balance alleged imbalances in chemistry of the
body, however, to date there has not been any test to prove this theory. In contrast, there is plenty of literature
supporting the fact that changes in moods can occur with actual conditions
such as thyroid, food allergies, spinal problems, toxic exposure, and
many more. The ill effects of these drugs have
been well known although rarely well publicized. An example of the outcome is revealed
in this article which was taken from
Plaintiffs'
lawyers have argued for years that the so-called miracle antidepressants
- Prozac, Paxil and Zoloft - have a darker side that pharmaceutical makers
have hidden from the general public, occasionally with lethal consequences.
(For the rest of this story click on the following
link http://www.baumhedlundlaw.com/media/ssri/Paxil_murder.htm
) Next I would like to share one, out of many, medical
doctors view of such drugs and the conditions they are used for. The following is from a Dr. Simon Sobo,
M.D. “Over the
last 10-20 years a particularly appealing way of presenting mental illness
has been found. Disorders are bol The attractiveness of this model
to patients is undeniable. By removing psychiatric illness from the realm
of psychology, it removes blame, especially pejorative implications that
weakness of character, poor upbringing, or lack of will are issues in
bringing on the illness or combating the symptoms. It places psychiatry
firmly under the umbrella of science and modern medicine. This is a crucial
element in convincing patients to seek treatment and to be compliant with
the treatment plan. In the United States, the chemical imbalance argument
has proven to be important in winning legislative support for improved
insurance coverage that gives psychiatry parity with other medical conditions.
One other byproduct of the chemical imbalance model: its simplicity has
led to a great deal of comfort, on the part of physicians other than psychiatrists,
to dispense psychotropic medications. Believing that they are operating
within the logic of cause and effect, they merely have to focus on the
improvement of the symptoms of the disorder in question and watch for
side effects from the medication. A majority of psychiatrists also work
within these parameters. They typically see patients for med checks and
that is all. There are fundamental crucial problems
with this perspective that need to be aired. First and foremost is that, no such imbalances have been unequivocally demonstrated for any disorder.
We are offered interesting conjectures, educated guesses that are forever
shifting as the latest data is accumulated. The continual construction
of new hypotheses is how science should proceed. But good science is normally
modest. It clearly distinguishes between soft knowledge and what is known.
It does not trumpet a few pieces of a jigsaw puzzle that have been brilliantly
put in place, as the solution to the entire puzzle. The public (including practitioners) and the media
are being misinformed about the state of our knowledge. …despite the ad nauseam use of the term "expert" to refer to
treatment protocols and the like, (which in itself should arouse suspicions
that we are dealing with a "Wizard of Oz" phenomenon) adherence
to this model in what has become standard psychiatric practice, the once-a-month,
15-minute med check, is not only not "expert" care, but is grossly
inadequate care.” Be sure to
read the label. Every drug
has a host of side effects that come along with it. You should be well aware of what other
effects this medication will have on your body. Most common are fatigue,
drowsiness, confusion, muscle twitches, dry mouth, headaches, weight change,
swelling, slurred speech and rashes just to name a few. In addition to many of the effects listed,
it is important to note that liver and kidney damage are also very common.
Many drug prescriptions suggest monitoring with periodic blood
tests just for this reason. A
few more articles: During the study period,
10% of new drugs either received new warnings
or were withdrawn, with half of those developments occurring within 7
years after the drug first appeared on the market. Based on these results,
Lasser and her colleagues, who included Dr. Sidney Wolfe of the advocacy
group Public Citizen, calculated that a new drug has a 20% chance of being
withdrawn or producing previously unknown side effects over a 25-year
period. In part many doctors and patients are misled with drug
ads. "Billions of dollars
are spent to promote the use of drugs," Dr. Hoey said, "while
in comparison, an insignificant amount is spent to alert the public to
their harmful effects. A company will issue a single 'dear health professional
letter,' in which the warning is buried in the mid Alternatives: The most important step is to get a thorough workup
from your family chiropractor and medical doctor. This team will assist you in uncovering
true organic diseases which are most often undetected and labeled as
a depression, anxiety or others of the like. Once the actual cause is isolated the solution is typically
very straight forward. Many
common causes include allergies, thyroid condition, blood sugar problems,
adrenal disorders, food sensitivities, and more. In some cases you may be under undue stress or have
just undergone a crisis. This
is not time to take a pill and mask the problem but rather to seek help
in addressing this in a more healthy manner. In some cases extra vitamins or herbs
such as Valerian Root, St. Johns Wart, and Ginkgo Biloba can be helpful. Taking a walk outdoors, Tai Chi and soothing music
can also help relax the nerves. Where to turn for help. We have a wide variety of assistance for helping you
get through the Ups & Downs in Life® In fact we have a booklets and workshops
on that very topic. Help is
available and I can certainly direct you to the appropriate professional
for your situation. Do not
hesitate to call or e-mail for more information.
Remember the life you save, may be your own. YOU do make a difference: If
you can imagine it you can create it. If you can dream it, you can become
it. When
making your choice in life, do not neglect to live. Dwell
as near as possible to the channel in which your life flows. Life
is a cup to be filled not drained. You are truly important.
Do not ever underestimate the impact you have on others. Also, do your best to make the impressions
you leave on others the types that will make you proud years down the
road. This Month’s
Workshops ·
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For information or to register for
any of the workshops please contact our office at 949/492-7488 or return
this e-mail. Reminder: If you have a health question to ask send it to HealthQuestions@PremierHealthCareSC.com
if we publish your question in the month of January we will give you a
FREE bottle of Ultra Potent-C. We will NOT use your name and personal information will remain confidential. Ultra Potent-C
is an a patented formula that provides high levels of vitamin C and a
unique blend of metabolites that enhance the ability of your body to use
it. It is also buffered to
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