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Anxiety Disorder
Anxiety conditions affect some 28 million Americans. Anxiety can be productive and stimulating, but it can also be intense and debilitating. Anxiety is a basic human emotion that helps you take appropriate action in response to an anxiety-provoking situation. Everyone knows what it’s like to feel anxious. But if you have an anxiety disorder, this emotion can do just the opposite. It can keep you from coping and it can disrupt your daily life.
Anxiety is a complex condition with feelings of apprehension, fear, and worry often accompanied by a number of physical sensations including palpitations, excessive sweating, dry mouth, dizziness, irritable bowel syndrome and headaches. Emotional aspects include irritability, inability to relax, depression, anger, guilt and feelings of emptiness.
It is essential that you continue to see your medical doctor regularly and continue to follow the plan of care they have prescribed. However, there are some things you can do that may help alleviate your anxiety symptoms:
Try to focus on the positive things in your life. The power of thought can be very powerful!
Exercise. Even the smallest bit of exercise is beneficial. Choose an activity that you enjoy and make it a part of your day.
Diet. Eat a nutritious, well-balanced diet. Add a multivitamin to ensure your daily nutritional needs are met.
Limit caffeine intake. You don’t need more jitters from caffeine!
Be sure to get enough sleep. Easier said than done. However, a good night’s rest will enable you to cope better.
The following dietary supplements may be helpful in the relief of anxiety. Dietary supplements are intended to provide nutritional support.
Anxiety-X
Anxiety is an unavoidable necessity of life. Although anxiety can be productive and stimulating, it can also be intense and debilitating. At present, severe anxiety conditions affect more than 28 million Americans. Physical Manifestations of anxiety disorders may include insomnia, palpitation, excessive sweating, dry mouth, dizziness, irritable bowel syndrome and headaches. Emotional aspects include irritability, inability to relax, depression, anger, guilt and feelings of emptiness. Continued excessive stress resulting from anxiety can lead to a variety of health problems.
Anxiety X is a nutritional formulation that provides nutrients, such as GABA, L-Tyrosine, and Motherwort, that may help your mind and body deal more effectively with anxiety and stress related symptoms.
Vita-Vitamin, Multi-Vitamin/Mineral
Vita-Vitamin is scientifically designed with the latest technology in vitamin science. All of the nutrients are synergistically balanced to yield the highest possible benefits. This formulation uses the highest quality of chelated minerals, which can be regarded as the Gold standard for the industry. Premium Gold minerals are custom mineral formulations developed strictly for Olympian Labs. These minerals are guaranteed to be the highest quality available and carry the Premium Gold Mineral Seal of Quality. Independent research suggests that chelated minerals may be more bio-available than the regular ionic minerals.
Vita-Vitamin contains vitamins, minerals and herbs well known for their beneficial role in nutrition. This unique vegetarian formula provides all your daily nutritional needs in easy to swallow capsules and tablets.
• Formulation also contains Coenzyme Q10 and Alpha Lipoic Acid (ALA). ALA may help recycle vitamin C and vitamin E.
• Formulation does not contain Beta-carotene because it interferes with the absorption of Lutein. Independent studies suggest that Lutein promotes eye health.
• Contains Lycopene. Significance of Lycopene is well documented in the scientific literature.
• Minerals used in this formulation are specially produced for Olympian Labs.
• Vita-Vitamin is formulated in a proprietary herbal base composed of Grape skin extract, Barley grass, Goldenseal root, Echinacea purpuria, Pau d’arco, Parsley, Lecithin and Rice Bran. These herbs are well known for their beneficial nutritional attributes.
Vitamin A: Promotes growth and repair of body tissue, bone formation, healthy skin and hair. It is also essential for night vision.
Vitamin C: Promotes healthy cell development, wound healing, improves resistance to infections. It is also known to improve collagen formation and provide protection against cataracts.
Vitamin D: Aids absorption of calcium and may help build bone mass.
Vitamin E: Required for normal growth and development. It is a powerful anti-oxidant that protects cells from oxidative damage.
Vitamin B-1: Thiamin is essential for converting carbohydrate to energy, normal functioning of the nervous system and muscles.
Vitamin B-2: Riboflavin helps red blood cell formation, release of energy from food. It is needed for vision and may protect against cataract formation.
Vitamin B-3: Niacin or nicotinic acid promotes release of energy from food. And proper functioning of nervous system. Non-flush niacin is used in this formulation.
Vitamin B-5: Pantothenic acid aids in the normal growth and development.
Vitamin B-6: Pyridoxine is essential for protein metabolism, nervous system, and immune function. It is also involved in the synthesis of hormones and red blood cells.
Vitamin B-9: Folic acid is needed for normal growth and development, red blood cell formation. It is also known to reduce risk of neural tube birth defects. It can control homocysteine levels and thus may reduce the risk of heart disease.
Vitamin B-12: Methylcobalamine is vital for blood formation and healthy nervous system. Deficiency of vitamin B12 is very common in vegetarians.
Biotin: Biotin works with carboxylase enzymes, ATP, and magnesium in the metabolism of fatty acids and proper utilization of B-vitamins. It also plays an important role in the synthesis of proteins and purines.
Calcium: Essential for developing and maintaining healthy bones and teeth. It assists in blood clotting, muscle contraction and nerve transmission.
Magnesium: Activates over 100 enzymes and helps nerves and muscle function.
Chromium: Assists in the metabolism of glucose and may help regulate blood sugar.
Iodine: It is the active part of thyroid hormone. It helps regulate growth, development and energy metabolism.
Manganese: Necessary for the normal development of skeletal and connective tissues. Manganese is also involved in the metabolism of carbohydrates.
Molybdenum: Needed for the metabolism of DNA and RNA, and the production of uric acid.
Selenium: It is an essential component of the key antioxidant enzymes and is necessary of normal growth and development. It is also involved in the use of
iodine in thyroid function.
Zinc: Essential part of more than 100 enzymes involved in digestion, metabolism, reproduction, and wound healing. << Return to the Conditions Directory
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