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Archive for the 'Anxiety (Panic)/Depression' Category

Massage for generalized anxiety disorder

Wednesday, March 10th, 2010

Massage is one of the most popular CAM treatments for anxiety.

Researchers from the University of Washington, in Seattle put it to the test. (more…)

Everything you need to know about St. John’s wort

Monday, February 15th, 2010

Dr. Joanne Barnes, from the University of Auckland, in New Zealand distilled the evidence.

And it takes less than 300 words plus references. (more…)

Chamomile extract therapy for generalized anxiety disorder

Thursday, February 11th, 2010

Researchers at the University Science Center, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania report results from the first randomized controlled study of Matricaria recutita (chamomile) extract therapy for generalized mild to moderate anxiety disorder. (more…)

The risk of taking herbals by patients with heart disease

Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010

Researchers from the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota and Scottsdale, Arizona  reviewed the risks. (more…)

Effect of religion on depression and hopelessness

Saturday, January 30th, 2010

Researchers from Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania studied this association in depressed older adults in mental health settings. (more…)

Review: Hatha yoga for depression

Tuesday, January 26th, 2010

The evidence is preliminary but encouraging.

Here’s a review from researchers at Brown University School of Medicine, in Rhode Island. (more…)

Review of music therapy for end-of-life care

Friday, January 22nd, 2010

This Cochrane review examined the effects of music therapy on end-of-life care. (more…)

Lavender vs lorazepam to treat anxiety

Sunday, December 13th, 2009

anxietyLorazepam (Ativan) is a member of a group of drugs called benzodiazepines that are used to treat anxiety.

Researchers from Germany compared lorazepam to a lavender oil preparation called Silexan in patients with generalized anxiety disorder. (more…)

The effect of diet on depression in older people

Sunday, December 13th, 2009

little guyClaire Williamson, Nutrition Scientist at the British Nutrition Foundation in London, has reviewed the evidence. (more…)

St. John’s wort + kava for major depression with anxiety

Sunday, November 29th, 2009

This is the first study of St. John’s wort + kava to treat major depressive disorder with underlying anxiety, according to researchers from The University of Queensland, Australia. (more…)

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