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I am looking for a natural treatment for OCD, Anxiety, and Depression?
I have tried prozac, but I do not like the side effects not to mention that I had a very bad allergic reaction. I am looking to try the natural approach first, but cannot afford to see a homeopathic doctor. Does anyone have any suggestions where I could find information or who I should ask about this. My therapist suggested a pharmacist but the pharmacist told me that the only solution is medication.
Thanks in advance
Your only solution is NOT medication. Of course a pharmacist would tell you that, so they can sell more medication to you.
I am 38 years old and from the time I was 10 years old until 2 years ago when I changed my diet, I also suffered with OCD, depression and anxiety.
The OCD was fairly mild, things like checking the iron was off 15 times before I left the house. I managed to get this under control by touching the iron once and saying loudly “I am checking the iron now and it is definitely off” and then when I had another urge to check it, I would just repeat my earlier wording in my head and be 100% sure that I had definitely turned it off. It is a long slog but after a while you can re-pattern your thoughts.
Hypnosis would probably help with OCD too.
My depression and anxiety were quite severe and at one stage 15 years ago, I went through an intense suicidal period.
My doctor kept trying to get me onto different medications but I resisted as I wanted to find a more natural way. I have seen many people trying to come off anti-depressants and it is not a pretty sight believe me.
So in the last 5 years I did the following:
I found things like reducing or completely abstaining from alcohol to be very useful, since alcohol is a depressant.
I found daily chakra meditation to be very helpful.
I found daily relaxation meditation to be very helpful.
I found bach flower remedies to be very helpful – the rescue remedy was very good for my anxiety
I found gentle exercise (yoga, swimming) to be very helpful.
I found reiki treatments to be very helpful.
All of the above did not cure me, but they certainly helped me to live a normal life and avoid medications.
However, the main saving grace for me was 2 years ago when I changed my diet.
I went from a SAD (standard american diet) to a Raw Vegan diet and my depression and anxiety completely disappeared.
It is quite amazing really. Sometimes I lose the plot and start eating cooked foods (i.e. – over the holiday season) and my depression and anxiety both return.
And when I eat Raw Vegan foods again, my depression and anxiety disappear.
Apparently this is quite common and many people have found their life-long depression vanishes once they change to a Raw Vegan diet, especially if you also consume certified organic produce.
There are lots of books, DVDs and websites dedicated to the Raw Vegan lifestyle, so maybe you should read up on it and seriously consider making the change.
Good Luck
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I’m a Angular Cheilitis Sufferer. What are Recommended Natural Treatment Methods for Angular Cheilitis?
I need to know about some natural herbal methods or alternative remedies for treatment of angular cheilits condition for men.
My cousin also has this. She has cracked lips corners. Are there any different natural treatment methods for women?
Let me know, how can i cure myself?
I had painful cracks on my lip corners about 2 months ago. Applied a cream but i was allergic to it. I tried a natural remedy for angular cheilitis. My condition improved a lot and i stopped using the creams. I was cured in about a week. The natural methods were cheap but worked great for me.
Is there a natural treatment for teeth jaw clenching?
Does anyone know if there is a natural treatment for teeth jaw clenching? I have suffered from TMJ for years now, and nothing the dentists do for me works…. There has got to be something else that I could try!
Yes, there is a natural treatment for teeth jaw clenching!
Like you, I suffered with TMJ for years. Everything the dentists did for me was only temporary, and eventually they lost their effectiveness. I did not want to undergo expensive and painful surgery.
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Are there any natural treatment therapies for bipolar disorder?
My grandchild (17) was put on 50mg of seroquel after being tenetively diagnosed with bipolar disorder. She also has been diagnosed with post tramatic stress syndrone and OCD.
Homeopathy on Mood Disorders / Affective Disorders — Depression, Mania, Bipolar Disorder :-
The fundamental abnormality of an affective disorder is a disturbance of mood, either depression or mania. Depression is by far the commoner; most patients who have manic symptoms are also prone to depressive episodes but the reverse does not apply. In a few cases depressive and manic symptoms occur simultaneously or in rapid succession (mixed affective state/ bipolar disorder).
CAUSE of Mood Disorders / Affective Disorders — Depression, Mania, Bipolar Disorder
- Genetic Factors have some role in bipolar disorder.
- Environmental factors like
Loss of mother before age 11
3 or more children under 14 living at home
Lack of confiding relationship
Lack of employment etc
are known to play a significant role in mood disorders.
- Physical Illness – A physical illness can be followed by depression, esp. those like cancer, AIDS, and heart diseases etc which carry serious implications. Also mood changes can occur after infectious mononucleosis or influenza and other viral illness.
Depression or mania could be the presenting feature of cerbrovascular disease, neurological disorders such as multiple sclerosis, Parkinsonism and endocrine diseases such as Cushing’s syndrome, Addison’s Disease, and hypothyroidism.
Mood changes can also be associated with drug therapy, for eg. corticosteroids, beta-adrenoceptor antagonists and other anti-hypertensive drugs. When mood disorder results directly from physical causes they are known as organc affective disorders.
- Personality – Some depressives have personality characteristics which are thought to predispose to the illness. this involves a negative attitude to oneself, the outside world and the future; the term ‘cognitive triad’ ha been applied to these attitudes.
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF DEPRESSION
Depression of mood is the primary symptom. There may be a diurnal variation of mood, depression being most distressing early in the morning or at the end of the day.
Loss of pleasure in life (anhedonia)
Loss of interest in oneself and others
Low self esteem
Self blame
Hopelessness
Suicidal thinking
Feeling of guilt and worthlessness
Sleep disturbance (initial insomnia, early morning wakening or hypersomnia)
Poor concentration
Fatigue
Headache and other pains
Anorexia (loss of appetite)
Weight changes
Constipation
Reduced libido
All these symptoms may not be present in any single person and the level of intensity of symptoms vary from person to person.
Mood Disorders / Affective Disorders — Depression, Mania, Bipolar Disorder – HOW DIAGNOSIS IS MADE?
The diagnosis is usually done clinically based on the signs and symptoms.
HOMEOPATHIC TREATMENT for Depression
Homeopathy offers very good treatment possibilities for depression with good results. There are large number of medicines which can be used and the selection of medicine depends not just on the symptoms but also on the cause. Depression is a manifestation of the disorder and to treat the manifestation it is necessary to find the cause. The success of treatment in such cases often depends on the ability of a homeopath to find the cause. The selection of medicine depends a lot on it. Like all psychological disorders, depressive illness also requires good case study and continuous monitoring by a competent homeopath. One should not try any form of self-medication. In qualified and experienced hands homeopathy offers good prognosis in this condition.
Some of the commonly indicated medicines are anacardium, arsenic-alb, aurum-met, ignatia, acid-phos, pulsatilla, natrum-mur, sepia, antim-crud, naja, nux-vom, stann, psorinum etc. The selection of medicine varies from case to case.
CONVENTIONAL TREATMENT for Depression
Antidepressant drugs, cognitive therapy, and electro convulsive therapy are used.
WHAT ELSE CAN I DO? – ACCESSORY MANAGEMENT
Visit a psychotherapist or join a support group where you can talk about your emotions freely.
Be more open with your family and friends – do not hide your feelings, share them.
Try to remain actively involved in some work/job.
Exercise daily – it not only is good for your body, but also for your mind. Exercise is known to increase the level of many neuro-hormones, which bring a feeling of well-being and happiness.
Eat a well balanced and nutritious diet with ample fluids.
Learn some meditation, yoga, or stress relieving exercises. These help a lot in regaining your control over your emotions.
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF MANIA
Sense of well being evident as elation or ecstasy
Confidence and self-esteem are high
Grandiose ideas without any substance.
Thoughtless and risky behavior
Delusion of being especially gifted or of being well-connected.
Thoughts come rapidly
Speech is fast
Physical activity is increased
Appetite is initially increased but may be decreased later.
Sleep hours are reduced, but this does not cause fatigue.
Promiscuity may occur.
HOMEOPATHIC TREATMENT Mania
Homeopathy offers many medicines which work in such cases. In experienced hands the long term prognosis is good. Some of the medicines commonly used are belladona, stramonium, varatum-alb, hyoscamus, cuprum-met, nux-vomica, tarentula, syphilinum, lachesis, arsenic, cocaine, coffea, platina etc. There are many more medicines and the selection of medicine varies from case to case. The cause and past history of a person play a significant role in the selection of medicine. All such cases require continuous monitoring by an experienced physician.
CONVENTIONAL TREATMENT for Mania
Neuroleptic drugs like haloperidol or a phenothiazine or lithium carb are some of the drugs that are commonly used.
Electro convulsive therapy is given to resistant cases.
BIPOLAR DISORDER
It is a mood disorder in which depression and manic symptoms occur simultaneously or in quick succession. It was previously known as ‘Manic Depressive Psychosis’. Each phase of mania and depression may lat for many months.
BIPOLAR DISORDER – SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS
Refer those of depression and mania
HOMEOPATHIC TREATMENT for BIPOLAR DISORDER
Homeopathy can help cases with bipolar disorder. Albeit the treatment is more prolonged and difficult than that of unipolar disorder. Most of the medicines used are similar to those used for depression and mania. The treatment usually continues for extended periods as each phase can last for many months. Also there is a tendency of relapse in such patients. But homeopathy does offer a better long term prognosis.
For more check this article for informative links and articles :- http://www.hpathy.com/diseases/mood-symptoms-treatment-cure.asp
For OCD please read this article :- http://www.hpathy.com/diseases/obsessive-compulsive-disorder-symptoms-cure.asp
I hope and pray that the provided information proves helpful for you.
Take care and God Bless you and your loved ones.
Does Anyone Know A Natural Treatment For Pimples?
I don’t have acne, but I do get large clusters of black heads and scattered pimples. I have combination skin, oil in only several parts of my face. I get it between my eyes, around my nose and inside of cheeks. Does anyone know a natural and cheap way to erase or just prevent pimples? Thanks guys, and good luck answering!
NO products are going to do it
This will quickly and permanently rid face of blackheads, white heads acne and reduce pores.(See USERS happy responses below). Quite vigorous massage using certain essential oils will work. They have been used by specialists to treat and cure acne as they do not clog and they actually reduce oiliness of skin. Sweet almond, pure lavender, cypress are good. Extra virgin olive oil works on many skins.
First tighten skin by tightening face muscles so you will not be pulling skin. Use tips and front of fingers and palms depending where on face you massage. Do with a forward and back not circular motion
If do for 15 to 30 min min.daily (Doesn’t have to be all in one session) blackheads, spots will vanish and pores will reduce in as little as 2 to 3 days.
If massage entire face you will quickly have a radiant, tight, firm, totally blemish free, healthy skin and you will not need to use any other product or treatment ever again – not even moisturizers. Oils are perfect moisturizers. Do not remove oil, wipe away any surface excess with water and tissues. Does not leave face oily looking.
REPLIES FROM USERS:
From: Wannabe blue28
"Omg, I’ve been following your advice and massaging my face vigorously with coconut oil for the last three days and I see results already! Thank you ever so much..this could be the solution to my all my skin problems. I’d messaged earlier asking about the pores on my face. They’re very large and EVERYWHERE".
From: Shaboo
"Hello Mukunda, i just wanted to drop you a line to say a big thank you. Your massage method works brilliantly. I have one question, you know once my skin is all nice and spot free ….. should i stop the massaging? or would you still advise to massage everyday for 30 mins?"
SOURCE(S): 24 years research/experimentation using only safe, natural treatments to permanently cure skin conditions..
Is there a natural treatment for seborriac dermatitis, vitamins, diet etc?
I have seborriac dermatitis on chin, nose folds and forehead,have tried most creams, seems to disappear for a few weeks and then appears again!
Try ant-eczema cream and spray from http://www.champori.com These are herbal remedies (no steroids) and they worked great for me. (if they don’t work – they are free: there is a money back guarantee policy)
What is the best natural treatment for upper sinus congestion?
steam!
what is scope of natural treatment like homoeopathy in future?
give me information and what is future about it.
The future is bright and promising. With the rise in price on pharmaceuticals and MD care, with less and less money between the majority of the population and with more people educated about the benefits of homoeopathy?? (bless the Internet). The masses are waking up for the new revolution and all the old dogma will be left behind.
I got bronchitis, is there natural treatment?
This morning I got message from my doctor, that I got bronchitis. I understand that the doctor will prescribe chemical medicines. I try to avoid that and or at least to minimize using chemical medicine. My question, do you any natural and or herbal treatment for bronchitis?
Thanks
My question, do you know any natural and or herbal treatment for bronchitis?
I just got antibiotic from the doctor, Cefotiam ( Ceradolan Tablet), She said 2 tablets x 5 days should be OK.
Herbal and homeopathic remedies have been used for centuries to treat a number of conditions, and so it is not surprising to find that natural cures or supplements to alleviate bronchitis symptoms have been supplied by nature.
Herbs such as Althea Officinalis (Marshmallow), Hyssopus Officinalis (Hyssop), and Sambucus Nigra (Elder) have long been used for their soothing effect on inflamed and irritated mucous membranes, while promoting respiratory health and vitality.
There are also a few tissue salts known for their tonic effect on the overall respiratory system such as Bryonia (30C) and Kali. Mur. (6C.) While these ingredients help relieve troubling bronchitis symptoms, other remedies are especially helpful in assisting with speedy recovery and boosting the immune system to help your body fight off infection.
Herbs such as Echinacea purpurea, Astragalus membranaceous, Inula helenium and Withania somnifera are commonly used for their antiviral, antifungal, and antibacterial properties, as well as their ability to support the immune system. These herbs work as a tonic for the immune system and are often recommended to prevent and assist recovery from illness or infection.
Always be sure to obtain natural remedies from a reliable, trustworthy source to ensure safety and maximum effectiveness.
I have read and heard people recommend some effective natural treatment of BP. Your opinion please?
I want a more sustainable natural way of dealing with blood pressure than using prescription drugs which tends to only suppress the symptoms. Surgery is very expensive and many people cannot afford. If the arteries are blocked, is there any natural means by which they can naturally be cleaned to bring relief to the person?
Reduce salt intake. Very natural, but a little difficult.
Proper exercise. Very natural, a little difficult and probably necessary. If these don’t work, then it is drugs.
Huge myths about diet and herbs. Beware.