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Jackie Gomez
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Treating Your Child’s Anxiety Naturally
in Condition Related / / 0 commentsThis year has been stressful for all of us, and kids and teens are no exception. Separation anxiety and social anxiety in our kids can easily be brushed off as kids being too sensitive or needing to grow out of their attachment. But when kids are worried or anxious all the time, it might be something more.
It might seem strange, but kids can have anxiety disorders just like adults do. But while an adult might just go to therapy and take prescription meds to help with their problems, it can be harder to find ways to cope with anxious children. Here’s what you need to know about identifying anxiety in your child and finding natural ways to treat it. -
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Should You Try Eastern Medicine Instead of Anxiety Meds?
in Condition Related, TCM / / 0 commentsThe COVID-19 pandemic has affected pretty much everything, and mental health issues are no exception. The rate of anxiety and depression has quadrupled in the US during the pandemic! Previously, only about 10% of US adults reported dealing with these issues. Now, that number has skyrocketed up to 40% of the adult population. If you’re one of those 40%, you might be looking for ways to treat and manage your anxiety. Most people turn to prescription meds to help combat feelings of worry and fear along with the physical symptoms of an anxiety disorder. But have you considered other options? Here’s the low-down on how anti-anxiety medications work and whether natural alternatives might be a better option for you.
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Teen Anxiety Is On The Rise: Here’s How To Treat It Naturally
in Condition Related, General Wellness / / 0 commentsDid you know 7% of kids between the ages of 3 and 17 have been diagnosed with anxiety, according to the CDC? And those numbers keep growing. In fact, a national survey found that there’s been a 20% increase in anxiety diagnoses in the last decade. For comparison, depression rates only went up by 0.2%. That’s why anxiety is the biggest mental health problem that teenagers in the US are facing right now. So what are the causes of this, what should you look out for and how do you help your child or teen through it all? We’re breaking it down.
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A Wholistic Guide To Aiding Anxiety
in Condition Related / / 0 commentsDid you know anxiety disorders affect 40 million adults in the United States every single year? That’s 18.1% of the population. While medication and cognitive behavioral therapy are two of primary methods of treatment, there are lifestyle, diet, and mindset adjustments that can aid in reducing feelings of anxiety.
- Jackie Gomez
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Jackie Gomez
How Your Emotions Impact Your Immunity
in General Wellness / / 0 commentsIf you’re looking to take care of your downstairs, don’t grab harsh chemical-y products. Instead, take a page out of TCM’s book and go for a more natural, gentle method. Here’s a crash course on taking care of your lady parts with TCM.
- Jackie Gomez
- Jackie Gomez
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Jackie Gomez
Beyond Powders and Pills: 5 Easy Ashwagandha Recipes
in General Wellness / / 0 commentsAshwagandha. Lately, it’s been everywhere–from the pages of Vogue to the vitamin shelves at your local pharmacy. But this adaptogenic herb has a history way older than that. In fact, it’s one of the most important herbs in the Ayurvedic medicine tradition which has been around for more than 3,000 years! If you’re really trying to get the Ashwagandha experience, it’s time to skip the capsules and mix-ins in favor of the real thing.
