11: Ten Non-Prescription Alternatives For Anxiety

The Genesis Zone with Dr Brian Brown

HELP IS HERE FOR HIGH-STRESS! With skepticism over Big Pharma “wonder drugs” as well as the mainstream medical establishment growing by the day, there are other options for managing anxiety symptoms. In today’s episode, I’ll be discussing the scientific evidence for alternative therapies that may be beneficial for symptoms associated with anxiety.
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This episode is full of alternative and natural treatments and supplement recommendations; here are just a few.
[08:44] This treatment will go head to head with any medications for treating anxiety
[09:39] What's gives you the best results for dealing with anxiety: aerobic exercise or resistance training?
[10:49] Effective anxiety therapies everyone should be considering
[14:52] Best overall supplement for managing panic disorder
[18:02] Your secret weapon to reduce anxiety before you pass the point of no return
Links to the research and studies outlined in this episode:
1. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (or CBT)
1. Carpenter JK, et al. Cognitive behavioral therapy for anxiety and related disorders: A meta-analysis of randomized placebo-controlled trials. Depress Anxiety. (2018)
2. Mindfulness and Meditation
1. Blanck P, et al. Effects of mindfulness exercises as stand-alone intervention on symptoms of anxiety and depression: Systematic review and meta-analysis. Behav Res Ther. (2018)
3. Aerobic exercise and resistance training
1. Aylett E, Small N, Bower P. Exercise in the treatment of clinical anxiety in general practice - a systematic review and meta-analysis. BMC Health Serv Res. (2018)
2. LeBouthillier DM, Asmundson GJG. The efficacy of aerobic exercise and resistance training as transdiagnostic interventions for anxiety-related disorders and constructs: A randomized controlled trial. J Anxiety Disord. (2017)
4. Kava (8 studies)
1. https://examine.com/rubric/effects/view/4704c697a33ca01d73f005b56b43de29/042f3f19742d86e6bbfa31ee9af3bfa6/all/
5. Ashwagandha (9 studies)
1. https://examine.com/rubric/effects/view/a42299063269c89b14ced47e812decef/042f3f19742d86e6bbfa31ee9af3bfa6/all/
6. Inositol (4 studies)
1. https://examine.com/rubric/effects/view/9f2214165054558aac9062eaca39f435/042f3f19742d86e6bbfa31ee9af3bfa6/all/
7. Lavender (5 studies)
1. https://examine.com/rubric/effects/view/cfd0263c171138d7de5ef3ed550183ca/042f3f19742d86e6bbfa31ee9af3bfa6/all/
8. Bacopa Monnieri (2 studies)
1. https://examine.com/rubric/effects/view/d645417b150d52049f871944bd112add/042f3f19742d86e6bbfa31ee9af3bfa6/all/
9. Binaural Beats (3 studies)
1. https://examine.com/rubric/effects/view/09528fec061975be10b43e83a486abafa06e631c/042f3f19742d86e6bbfa31ee9af3bfa6/all/
10. CBD (5 very short term studies): needs more research
1. https://examine.com/rubric/effects/view/ee25ec2838ec82a3ddab984a158808c0d2408f57/042f3f19742d86e6bbfa31ee9af3bfa6/all/
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