Natural Remedy for Fast Relief of Stress, Anxiety and Panic Attacks

• Motor tension - restless, cannot relax, trembling, shaky, jumpy, facial tics.
• Autonomic hyperactivity - sweating, cold, heart pounding, clammy hands, dry mouth, dizzy, light headed, hands/feet tingling, upset stomach, diarrhea, frequent urination, shortness of breath.
• Apprehensive expectation - anxiety, fear, constant worry and anticipation of misfortune to self and others.
• Vigilance and scanning - distractible, poor concentration, insomnia, irritable, impatient, feeling "on edge" and constantly on the lookout.

Anything can be the subject of a phobia, but there are three main types:

• Agoraphobia: fear of being in a public place from which escape or help might be difficult in the case of sudden illness e.g. crowds, public transport, malls, bridges.
• Social Phobia: fear of social situations in which the person worries that (s)he may be scrutinised by others and be exposed to embarrassment or humiliation.
• Simple Phobia: Fear of anything else which does not fall into the above categories. e.g. animals, spiders, heights, flying, water, illness, germs, AIDS, etc.

Panic Disorder
For Panic Disorder to be diagnosed, at least three panic attacks must have taken place within a three week period. Some people do, however, experience panic attacks which come and go, usually linked to stress and anxiety.

Panic attacks have at least four of the following symptoms:

• sweating,
• heart palpitations,
• chest pain or discomfort,
• choking sensations,
• vertigo (dizziness),
• feelings of unreality,
• tingling in hands and/or feet,
• hot or cold flashes,
• feeling faint,
• trembling,
• fear of dying,
• collapsing or going "mad".

Compulsions are repetitive and stereotyped behaviours, often intended to produce or prevent some future event or situation. The individual may realise that these actions are senseless, but feel unable to resist them. There is often a build up of tension and extreme anxiety, until the behaviour can no longer be resisted. The individual often feels a temporary sense of relief and a release of tension after it is performed.

The obsessions or compulsions are often of such a nature that they are a source of great distress or the individual's social, occupational or relationship functioning is severely impaired.

While all of the above psychiatric drugs have undergone clinical trials and have been found to be effective to varying degrees in controlling anxiety and panic attacks, patients are not always properly educated as to the dangers of long term use. Many people find themselves dependent on these drugs and can build up a tolerance to them.

Many people, even doctors, are not aware that anxiety and panic can often be successfully treated by using a combination of therapy and natural remedies, allowing the person to be in control, rather than the drugs.

A Word From Michele - Clinical Psychologist

"In my practice, I see many clients who have become addicted to medication prescribed by their doctors for anxiety. Over time they need to take more and more as tolerance to the drugs often develops. When they realize that they are addicted, many people find the withdrawal symptoms so severe that they are unable to stop taking the drugs.

Withdrawal symptoms may include depression, severe anxiety, agitation, paranoia, delirium and even seizures. The longer one has been taking the drug, the worse the withdrawal symptoms and many people need medical management to help them through the withdrawal.

While this is bad enough, it is my opinion that the use of psychiatric drugs also disempowers people, who then never learn to manage their anxiety in a more natural way.

The irony of the matter is that more than 80% of clients who consult me have been able to learn to control their anxiety by means of natural remedies, anxiety management techniques and life style changes - so long as they are committed to the process.

Many of my clients have told me that they would never have started taking the psychiatric drugs if they had known how difficult it would be to stop them"

- Michele Carelse, Clinical Psychologist.

Here is a guideline that will help you to decide which treatment is best for you!

1. Mild to moderate anxiety - general nervousness, restlessness, tension and a tendency to worry a lot. Stressful lifestyle.

Take PureCalm drops three times a day for three weeks and thereafter whenever you feel a little anxious. Just a few drops of PureCalm in a little water will help to soothe and calm anxious minds and induce a state of relaxation and well-being.

2. Severe Anxiety, Nervousness, OCD, Panic Attacks and Phobias. May have multiple fears and health worries.

Severe anxiety needs some extra help. Take MindSoothe together with PureCalm (see below for special combo pack). MindSoothe is a unique combination of St John's Wort and Passiflora in therapeutic dosage. Taken together with PureCalm, it can significantly reduce or even eliminate the incidence and severity of panic attacks and chronic anxiety.

Taken regularly, MindSoothe acts as a nervous system tonic and strengthener and will help to decrease nervousness, worry and fear. MindSoothe is an excellent remedy to assist with overall anxiety management and prevention. Regular use results in an increase in self confidence and well-being and a more relaxed state of mind. MindSoothe also has a positive effect on sleep patterns, concentration and memory, which are often affected in anxiety disorders. Our Mindsoothe/Purecalm combination has helped many people who have struggled to control symptoms of anxiety, phobias, panic attacks and OCD.

• Melissa officinalis (Lemon Balm) is prepared from the leaves of the lemon balm plant, which, when rubbed between fingers, release a tart and sweet smell, like lemons. This herb has been studied for its beneficial effect on the nervous system and used traditionally for many years to bring about calmed mood and tranquility.
• Lavandula augustifolia (Lavender) is another well-known herb which has made its home in countries all over the world, including Europe and Africa. Lavender contains the active ingredients tannins, coumarins, flavonoids, triterpenoids and volatile oil. It is best known for its soothing properties and as a tonic to support the nervous system.
• Passiflora incarnata (Passion Flower) according to folklore, passion flower was given its name because its corona resembles the crown of thorns worn by Jesus during the crucifixion. Traditional herbalists regard this herb very highly for its soothing properties and as a general nerve tonic. In modern herbalism, Passiflora incarnata is known as a natural aid for the nerves, supported by many clinical trials.

Dosage:
Adults: Take 10 – 20 drops in a little water or juice three times daily. If necessary, PureCalm can be taken together with MindSoothe for maximum effectiveness against anxiety, panic and depression.
Children: For children 6 years and older - Take 1 drop per age in a little water or juice three times daily. PureCalm can be taken together with Kiddie Calmer for maximum effectiveness against child anxiety or with Mindsoothe Jr for child depression.

Caution:
Safety during pregnancy and breastfeeding has not yet been established.

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