Complementary Treatment Options

Someone forward you this email? No Sweat! Sign up here to get your own If you're having trouble viewing this email, click here Follow Us Complementary Treatment Options Traditional forms of treatment, such as medication and psychotherapy, can be safely and effectively used for the treatment of panic, anxiety, and phobias. In recent years, more and more panic sufferers have been turning to complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) to help manage their symptoms. CAM practices are often be used in conjunction with traditional treatment options, such as prescribed medication and psychotherapy. These methods can range from acupuncture to mindfulness meditation. Interested to learning more about CAM? The following articles provide information on some of the most common CAM practices.  Katharina Star, Ph.D. Panic Disorder Expert An Overview of CAM Practices There are many forms of CAM available that can help reduce panic and anxiety symptoms. Some of the most popular types of CAM practices include acupuncture, hypnotherapy, aromatherapy, therapeutic massage, and Reiki. This article provides a brief overview of 9 of the most popular CAM methods used for the management of anxiety disorders. READ NOW Share Aromatherapy for Anxiety Essential oils have been found to be an effective way to help reduce stress, anxiety, and worry. Aromatherapy is a popular CAM practice that incorporates such oils to promote health and wellness. Aromatherapy oils have many remedial properties that can benefit a person with panic disorder. For example, these oils may help in creating a sense of calm, promoting quality sleep, and enhancing energy levels. Find out more about how aromatherapy can help with panic and anxiety.  READ NOW Share Hypnotherapy for Panic Disorder Many people feel uneasy about the idea of getting hypnotherapy. Despite how it is often portrayed in the media, hypnotherapy does not involve making people do silly things without their control. Rather, hypnotherapy involves guiding a person into a trance-like state in which he/she is deeply relaxed and highly open to suggestibility. It is at this time that the hypnotherapist instructs the client to focus on behaviors they would like to change. The hypnotist offers encouraging words and suggestions for turning these behaviors around. Get more facts about the uses of hypnotherapy, including how it can help with anxiety and fear.  READ NOW Share Reiki for Panic Disorder Reiki is an energy-based CAM practice that is used to restore balance. It has been found to help reduce feelings of stress and anxiety. The effects of Reiki are often felt right away and can be long-lasting. Here you will find more information on Reiki for panic disorder, including where you can find a qualified practitioner.  READ NOW Share MORE FROM ABOUT.COM • Get Better Posture with Lumo Lift • 10 Signs You Might Have a Sleep Disorder • Why Use an E-Reader? Lots of Benefits for Fibromyalgia & ME/CFS! • How to Make Low-Calorie Boneless Buffalo Wings • 10 Healthy Snacks for Runners • 10 things to tell your doctor when you go for your annual physical • The Workout that Works Out Your Whole Upper Body • 7 Simple Steps to Improve Your Posture Advertisement About Health   |   Follow Us: You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Panic Disorder newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here. If you would like to unsubscribe from all newsletters sent from About.com, please send an email to optout@about.com with "Unsubscribe" as the subject line. 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 About.com - All rights reserved

What Your Bathroom Scale Tells You About Your Cancer Risk

Someone forward you this email? No Sweat! Sign up here to get your own If you're having trouble viewing this email, click here Follow Us What Your Bathroom Scale Tells You About Your Cancer Risk Peter Edelstein, MD Cancer Expert What Your Bathroom Scale Tells You About Your Cancer Risk While everyone knows that being overweight is unhealthy, many don't know that obesity is linked to an increased risk for several types of cancer. READ NOW Share Should you worry that a new lump or symptom is a dangerous malignancy? As we age, we're increasingly concerned that every new lump & pain may be the first sign of cancer. Here's how the 5 most dangerous cancers present. READ NOW Share As in humans, cancer in dogs is common, but the types differ. Our dogs are very prone to cancer and have similar signs and symptoms, but their cancers are often very different. READ NOW Share When It Comes to Cancer, Oral Sex May Not Always Be "Safe Sex" Oral HPV infections can result from oral sex, and a handful of virus strains are associated with the rising number of oropharyngeal cancers. READ NOW Share MORE FROM ABOUT.COM • 3 Ways to Get Immediate Weight Loss Results • The Most Popular Weight Loss Surgery • Top 10 Funnest Ways to Live Longer • 10 things to tell your doctor when you go for your annual physical • Why Thyroid Patients Should Avoid Artificial Sweeteners • The Diet Mistake to Avoid When You Eat at Subway • Good and Bad Carbohydrates • 5 Easy Ways to Improve Your Diet Right Now Advertisement About Health   |   Follow Us: You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Cancer newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here. If you would like to unsubscribe from all newsletters sent from About.com, please send an email to optout@about.com with "Unsubscribe" as the subject line. 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 About.com - All rights reserved