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"Fear" is the normal response to a genuine danger. A phobia is a type of fear-based anxiety that is persistent, irrational or an exaggerated fear of a particular animal (e.g., spiders), objects (e.g. tunnels, bridges), situation (e.g., eating in public), activity (e.g., flying), setting (e.g., being in a public environment), or even a bodily function (e.g., having a bowel movement) - all of which are not basically dangerous nor an appropriate source for anxiety. Most people with phobias recognize that the fear is inappropriate to the situation. Phobias are among several anxiety disorders, which also include panic disorder, post traumatic stress disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder and generalized anxiety disorder.
Phobias affect people of all ages, from all walks of life, and in every part of the world. The American Psychiatric Institute for Research and Education (APIRE) has reported that in any given year, 7.8 percent of American adults have phobias. They are the most common psychiatric illness among women of all ages and are the second most common illness among men older than 25. Phobias are divided into categories according to the cause of the reaction and avoidance. Phobias are classified as:
- SOCIAL PHOBIA. A person with social phobia fears being watched or humiliated while doing something in front of others. This is more than shyness. Social phobia involves a combination of excessive self-consciousness, a fear of scrutiny and a fear of negative evaluation by others. The activity is often as mundane as signing a personal check or eating a meal. Some of the most common social phobias are the fear of public speaking and/or performing or using public bathrooms. Many people have a generalized form of social phobia, in which they fear and avoid interpersonal interaction. This makes it difficult for them to go to work or school or to socialize at all. Social phobias generally develop after puberty and, without treatment, can be lifelong.
- AGORAPHOBIA. Agoraphobia is the fear of being alone in any place or situation where it seems escape would be difficult or help unavailable should the need arise. People with agoraphobia may avoid being on bridges, in elevators, malls, busy streets, or in crowded stores or a room full of people. Some people with agoraphobia become so disabled they literally will not leave their homes. If they do, it is only with great distress of when accompanied by a friend or family member. Two-thirds of those with agoraphobia are women. Symptoms usually develop between late adolescence and mid 30's. The onset may be sudden or gradual. Most people with agoraphobia develop the disorder after first suffering from one or more spontaneous panic attacks - feelings of intense, overwhelming terror accompanied by symptoms such as sweating, shortness of breath, or faintness. These attacks seem to occur randomly and without warning, making it impossible for a person to predict what situation will trigger such a reaction. The unpredictability of the panic attack "trains " individuals to anticipate future panic attacks and, therefore, to fear any situation in which an attack may occur. As a result, they avoid going into any place or situation where previous attacks have occurred.
- SIMPLE OR SPECIFIC PHOBIA. People with a specific phobia generally have an irrational fear of specific objects or situations. The disability caused by this phobia can be severe if the feared object or situation is a common one. The most common specific phobia in the general population is the fear of animals - particularly dogs, snakes, insects, and mice. Other specific phobias are fear of closed spaces (claustrophobia), flying (pterygophobia), water (hydrophobia) and the fear of heights (acrophobia). They may include storms, dentists, tunnels, bridges, and not being able to get off public transportation quickly. There are many simple phobias. Most simple phobias develop during childhood and eventually disappear. Those that persist into adulthood rarely go away without treatment.
The Phobia List - A Complied List of Phobia Names and their Fears
SOME COMMON PHOBIAS
- Ablutophobia - Fear of washing or bathing.
- Achluophobia - Fear of darkness.
- Acrophobia - Fear of heights.
- Aeroacrophobia - Fear of open high places.
- Agliophobia - Fear of pain.
- Agoraphobia - Fear of open spaces or of being in crowded, public places like markets.
- Agraphobia - Fear of sexual abuse
- Aichmophobia - Fear of needles or pointed objects.
- Ailurophobia - Fear of cats.
- Alektorophobia - Fear of chickens
- Allodoxaphobia - Fear of opinions.
- Amathophobia - Fear of dust.
- Amaxophobia - Fear of riding in a car.
- Ambulophobia - Fear of walking.
- Amnesiphobia - Fear of amnesia.
- Androphobia - Fear of men.
- Anuptaphobia - Fear of staying single.
- Apeirophobia - Fear of infinity.
- Aphenphosmphobia - Fear of being touched.
- Apiphobia - Fear of bees.
- Apotemnophobia - Fear of persons with amputations.
- Arachibutyrophobia - Fear of peanut butter sticking to the roof of the mouth.
- Arachnophobia - Fear of spiders.
- Astraphobia - Fear of thunder and lightning.
- Ataxophobia - Fear of disorder or untidiness.
- Atelophobia - Fear of imperfection
- Atomosophobia - Fear of atomic explosions.
- Aurophobia - Fear of gold.
- Autodysomophobia - Fear of one that has a vile odor.
- Automatonophobia - Fear of ventriloquist's dummies, animatronic creatures, wax statues - anything that falsely represents a sentient being.
- Batonophobia - Fear of plants.
- Belonephobia - Fear of pins and needles.
- Bibliophobia - Fear of books.
- Blennophobia - Fear of slime.
- Bogyphobia - Fear of bogies or the bogeyman.
- Bromidrosiphobia - Fear of body smells.
- Cacophobia - Fear of ugliness.
- Caligynephobia - Fear of beautiful women.
- Carcinophobia - Fear of cancer.
- Cardiophobia - Fear of the heart.
- Carnophobia - Fear of meat.
- Catoptrophobia - Fear of mirrors.
- Chaetophobia - Fear of hair.
- Chemophobia - Fear of chemicals or working with chemicals
- Chionophobia - Fear of snow.
- Chorophobia - Fear of dancing.
- Chrometophobia - Fear of money.
- Chromophobia - Fear of colors.
- Chronophobia - Fear of time.
- Cibophobia - Fear of food.
- Claustrophobia - Fear of confined spaces.
- Cleptophobia - Fear of stealing.
- Cnidophobia - Fear of strings.
- Coimetrophobia - Fear of cemeteries.
- Coitophobia - Fear of coitus.
- Coprastasophobia - Fear of constipation.
- Coprophobia - Fear of feces.
- Coulrophobia - Fear of clowns.
- Crystallophobia - Fear of crystals or glass.
- Cypridophobia - Fear of prostitutes or venereal disease.
- Defecaloesiophobia - Fear of painful bowels movements.
- Dementophobia - Fear of insanity.
- Demonophobia - Fear of demons.
- Dextrophobia - Fear of objects at the right side of the body.
- Dipsophobia - Fear of drinking.
- Dysmorphophobia - Fear of deformity.
- Dystychiphobia - Fear of accidents.
- Ecclesiophobia - Fear of church.
- Emetophobia - Fear of throwing up.
- Epistaxiophobia - Fear of nosebleeds.
- Epistemophobia - Fear of knowledge.
- Equinophobia - Fear of horses.
- Erotophobia - Fear of sexual love or sexual questions.
- Eurotophobia - Fear of female genitalia.
- Gamophobia - Fear of marriage.
- Geliophobia - Fear of laughter.
- Geniophobia - Fear of chins.
- Genophobia - Fear of sex.
- Genuphobia - Fear of knees.
- Gerascophobia - Fear of growing old.
- Gerontophobia - Fear of old people or of growing old.
- Glossophobia - Fear of speaking in public or of trying to speak.
- Gymnophobia - Fear of nudity.
- Hadephobia - Fear of hell.
- Hagiophobia - Fear of saints or holy things.
- Hamartophobia - Fear of sinning.
- Harpaxophobia - Fear of being robbed.
- Hedonophobia - Fear of feeling pleasure.
- Helminthophobia - Fear of being infested with worms.
- Hemophobia - Fear of blood.
- Heterophobia - Fear of the opposite sex.
- Hippopotomonstrosesquippedaliophobia - Fear of long words.
- Homophobia - Fear of homosexuality or of becoming homosexual.
- Hoplophobia - Fear of firearms.
- Hylephobia - Fear of epilepsy.
- Hypnophobia - Fear of sleep
- Iatrophobia - Fear of going to the doctor
- Ichthyophobia - Fear of fish.
- Ithyphallophobia - Fear of seeing, thinking about or having an erect penis.
- Kolpophobia - Fear of genitals
- Kyphophobia - Fear of stooping.
- Lachanophobia - Fear of vegetables.
- Leprophobia - Fear of leprosy.
- Leukophobia - Fear of the color white.
- Levophobia - Fear of things to the left side of the body.
- Limnophobia - Fear of lakes.
- Liticaphobia - Fear of lawsuits.
- Lockiophobia - Fear of childbirth.
- Logophobia - Fear of words.
- Lutraphobia - Fear of otters.
- Mageirocophobia - Fear of cooking.
- Maniaphobia - Fear of insanity.
- Mastigophobia - Fear of punishment.
- Mechanophobia - Fear of machines.
- Medomalacuphobia - Fear of losing an erection.
- Megalophobia - Fear of large things.
- Melanophobia - Fear of the color black.
- Melophobia - Fear or hatred of music.
- Meningitophobia - Fear of brain disease.
- Menophobia - Fear of menstruation.
- Merinthophobia - Fear of being bound or tied up.
- Metallophobia - Fear of metal.
- Methyphobia - Fear of alcohol.
- Metrophobia - Fear of poetry.
- Microphobia - Fear of small things.
- Mnemophobia - Fear of memories.
- Mottephobia - Fear of moths.
- Musophobia - Fear of mice.
- Mycophobia - Fear or aversion to mushrooms.
- Myrmecophobia - Fear of ants.
- Mythophobia - Fear of myths or stories or false statements.
- Necrophobia - Fear of death or dead things.
- Nelophobia - Fear of glass.
- Neopharmaphobia - Fear of new drugs.
- Noctiphobia - Fear of the night.
- Nosocomephobia - Fear of hospitals.
- Nosophobia - Fear of becoming ill.
- Novercaphobia - Fear of your mother-in-law.
- Obesophobia - Fear of gaining weight.
- Oenophobia - Fear of wines.
- Ommetaphobia - Fear of eyes.
- Oneirophobia - Fear of dreams.
- Oneirogmophobia - Fear of wet dreams.
- Ophidiophobia - Fear of snakes
- Ophthalmophobia - Fear of being stared at.
- Ouranophobia - Fear of heaven.
- Papyrophobia - Fear of paper.
- Paraphobia - Fear of sexual perversion.
- Paraskavedekatriaphobia - Fear of Friday the 13th.
- Parthenophobia - Fear of virgins or young girls.
- Patroiophobia - Fear of heredity.
- Pediophobia - Fear of dolls.
- Pedophobia - Fear of children.
- Peladophobia - Fear of bald people.
- Phagophobia - Fear of swallowing or of eating or of being eaten.
- Phalacrophobia - Fear of becoming bald.
- Phasmophobia - Fear of ghosts.
- Phengophobia - Fear of daylight or sunshine.
- Philemaphobia - Fear of kissing.
- Philophobia - Fear of falling in love or being in love.
- Photoaugliaphobia - Fear of glaring lights.
- Phonophobia - Fear of noises or voices or one's own voice
- Phronemophobia - Fear of thinking.
- Placophobia - Fear of tombstones.
- Plutophobia - Fear of wealth.
- Pneumatiphobia - Fear of spirits.
- Pogonophobia - Fear of beards.
- Politicophobia - Fear of politicians.
- Pharmacophobia - Fear of drugs.
- Psellismophobia - Fear of stuttering.
- Pteronophobia - Fear of being tickled by feathers.
- Rhabdophobia - Fear of being severely punished or beaten by a rod
- Rhytiphobia - Fear of getting wrinkles.
- Sciophobia - Fear of shadows.
- Scoleciphobia - Fear of worms.
- Scriptophobia - Fear of writing in public.
- Selenophobia - Fear of the moon.
- Seplophobia - Fear of decaying matter.
- Siderophobia - Fear of stars.
- Somniphobia - Fear of sleep.
- Soteriophobia - Fear of dependence on others.
- Spheksophobia - Fear of wasps.
- Staurophobia - Fear of crosses or the crucifix.
- Stygiophobia or Stigiophobia - Fear of hell.
- Tachophobia - Fear of speed.
- Taphephobia - Fear of being buried alive
- Tapinophobia - Fear of being contagious.
- Teratophobia - Fear of bearing a deformed child
- Thalassophobia - Fear of the sea.
- Theatrophobia - Fear of theaters.
- Theophobia - Fear of gods or religion.
- Tremophobia - Fear of trembling.
- Triskadekaphobia - Fear of the number 13.
- Tyrannophobia - Fear of tyrants.
- Uranophobia - Fear of heaven.
- Urophobia - Fear of urine or urinating.
- Vaccinophobia - Fear of vaccination.
- Venustraphobia - Fear of beautiful women.
- Vestiphobia - Fear of clothing.
- Virginitiphobia - Fear of rape.
- Vitricophobia - Fear of step-father.
- Wicaphobia - Fear of witches and witchcraft.
- Xenophobia - Fear of strangers or foreigners.
- Xerophobia - Fear of dryness.
- Zelophobia - Fear of jealousy.
- Zoophobia - Fear of animals.
FREQUENT SIGNS & SYMPTOMS
Phobias are emotional and physical reactions to feared objects, activities or situations. Anxiety symptoms occur when exposed to, or thinking of the phobic stimulus:
- Persistent, irrational fear of a specific object, activity or situation.
- An immediate response when exposed to the object of fear.
- Feelings of panic, dread, horror, or terror.
- Recognition that the fear goes beyond normal boundaries and the actual threat of danger.
- Reactions are automatic and uncontrollable, practically taking over the person's thoughts.
- Extreme measures are taken to avoid the feared object or situation.
- Impaired ability to function at normal tasks because of the fear.
- Physical reactions associated with extreme fear:
- Palpitations, rapid heartbeat.
- Sweating.
- Tremors, trembling.
- Flushing.
- Shortness of breath.
- Nausea.
- Experiencing negative thoughts and scary images.
- Overwhelming desire to flee the situation - all the physical reactions associated with extreme fear.
CAUSES
Exact cause of a phobia is unknown. Possibly a learned response (conditioning) such as being raised by someone with a similar fear or having an early frightening experience that has become associated with the object or situation. Children may learn phobias by observing their parents or another family member's phobic reaction to an object or situation. An example of a common learned phobia may be the fear of snakes. Other theories focus on the phobia as having a symbolic meaning.
RISK INCREASES WITH
Family history of anxiety.
Separation anxiety in childhood.
Presence of another psychiatric disorder.
Perfectionist type individual.
PREVENTIVE MEASURES
There is no specific measure to prevent the phobia. Techniques are available to prevent or control the reaction.
EXPECTED OUTCOME
SIMPLE PHOBIAS -- Some spontaneously stop as a person ages, others don't cause any impairment if the object can be avoided (such as fear of snakes); for some phobias, the people struggle through their fearful situations (such as flying); and others can be cured with treatment.
SOCIAL PHOBIAS -- May be overcome with treatment; medications is often helpful.
AGORAPHOBIA -- person becomes more and more home-bound without treatment (is often associated with panic disorder).
POSSIBLE COMPLICATIONS
SOCIAL ISOLATION. Lifestyle constrictions brought on by avoidance of the phobia stimulus. Agoraphobia in particular restricts an individual's social activities by avoiding public places and is severely disabling.
SUBSTANCE ABUSE. Dependence on drugs or alcohol to overcome anxiety. This unwise and unhealthy choice can lead to abuse of alcohol or other drugs.
DEPRESSION. The avoidance of many activities that other people find enjoyable in their personal and professional lives may lead you to become depressed.
TREATMENT
GENERAL MEASURES
Any phobia that interferes with daily living and creates extreme disability should be treated. If your phobia isn't disrupting your life, its not considered a disorder and you may not need treatment. But if your fear becomes irrational and uncontrollable to the point that it affects your social interactions or job duties, you may have a disorder that requires medical or psychological treatment. You should see your health care provider or a mental health professional such as a psychiatrist or psychologist. If you first see a mental health professional who is not a psychiatrist - psychiatrists are medical health care providers - be sure to see your medical health care provider as well to rule out other causes for your anxiety.
With proper treatment, the vast majority of phobia patients can completely overcome their fears and be symptom-free for years, if not for life. Effective treatment and relief can usually be gained through either behavior therapy, medication, or a combination of both.
DIAGNOSIS
Diagnosis involves a medical and social history, and physical examination (sometimes). Your health care provider will likely ask you to describe your symptoms, how often they occur and what triggers them. Sometimes physical disorders occur along with anxiety disorders. As with other anxiety disorders, you'll probably undergo a complete physical exam so that your health care provider can determine whether health conditions other than phobias could be causing your symptoms of anxiety. Phobias sometimes occur along with other anxiety disorders and may be accompanied by depression, abuse of alcohol or other substances, or eating disorders. Your health care provider may try to identify other mental disorders that may exist before suggesting a course of treatment.
TREATMENT
Your health care provider or a mental health professional may suggest medications or behavior therapy or both to treat phobias. Most people don't get better on their own and require some type of treatment. The objective of treatment is to reduce anxiety and fear and to help you better manage your reactions to the object or situation that causes them.
COGNITIVE BEHAVIOR THERAPY
In behavior therapy, one meets with a trained therapist and confronts the feared object or situation in a carefully planned, controlled, gradual way and the patient learns to control the mental and physical reactions of fear. By confronting, rather than fleeing the object of fear, the person becomes accustomed to it and can lose the terror, horror, panic, and dread he/she once felt.
Psychotherapy or counseling for severe phobias and for phobias that are life-style restricting have several different types of therapy that are used. One such example is desensitization or flooding.
HOW BEHAVIOR THERAPY WORKS
Behavior therapy is the desensitization or exposure therapy focuses on changing your response to the feared object or situation. Gradual, repeated exposure to the cause of your phobia may help you learn to conquer your fear. For example, if you're afraid of flying, your therapy may progress from having you think about flying to looking at pictures of airplanes, to going to an airport, to sitting in an airplane, and to finally taking a flight. Some major airlines offer programs to help you adjust to flying. For example, a group of people with the same fear may all sit in an airplane together, but the airplane won't take off. There are Fear-of-flying clinics available in many communities.
WHAT TO DO WHEN CONFRONTED WITH A PHOBIC SITUATION
If you feel your fear taking hold:
- Shift your thoughts from negative -- "the dog will bite" -- to thoughts that are positive and real -- "the dog is on a leash".
- Do something manageable -- count backward from 1000, read a book, talk aloud, take deep-measured breaths.
- Shift your thoughts to pleasant ones. Cognitive behavior therapy is a more comprehensive form of therapy. It involves you and your therapist learning ways you can view and cope with the feared object or situation differently. You learn alternative beliefs about the feared object or situation and the impact it has on your life. There's special emphasis on learning to develop a sense of mastery and control of your thoughts and feelings.
- Practice relaxation, meditation, and/or self-hypnosis techniques.
COPING SKILLS
If phobias persistently cause you anxiety and cause disruptions to your life on a daily basis, seeing your health care provider is a necessary first step along a course of professional treatment. But to deal with everyday anxieties, whatever their cause, try these coping strategies:1. Take action. Determine what's making you anxious and address it.
2. Let it go. Try not to dwell on past concerns. Change what you can and let the rest take its course.
3. Break the cycle. When you feel anxious, take a brisk walk or delve into a hobby to refocus.
4. Take care of yourself. Get enough rest, eat a balanced diet, exercise and take time to relax. Avoid caffeine and nicotine, which can worsen anxiety. Don't turn to alcohol or unprescribed drugs for relief.
5. Talk to someone. Share your problems with a friend or a counselor who can help you gain perspective. Ask your health care provider about support groups in your area for people who have phobias.
TREATMENT CHOICES
Treatment choices Simple phobias usually are treated with behavior therapy. Social phobias may be treated with antidepressants or beta blockers, along with behavior therapy. Agoraphobia, especially when it's accompanied by a panic disorder, is usually treated with SSRIs and behavior therapy.
HELP & SUPPORT GROUPS
Join a support group, if available.
Additional information available from:
The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
5600 Fischers Lane, Rm. 15 C-05
Rockville, MD 20867
(301) 443-4513
Anxiety Disorders of America
6000 Executive Blvd., Suite 200
Rockville, MD 20852
(301) 231-8368
American Psychiatric Association (APA)
1000 Wilson Blvd.
Suite 1825
Arlington, VA 22209
(703) 907-7300
www.healthyminds.org
Anxiety Disorders Association of America (ADAA)
8730 Georgia Avenue
Suite 600
Silver Spring, MD 20910
(240) 485-1001
www.adaa.org
National Mental Health Association (NMHA)
2001 N. Beauregard Street
12 th Floor
Alexandria, VA 22311
(800) 969-NMHA (6642)
www.nmha.org
National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI)
Three Colonial Place
2107 Wilson Blvd. Suite 300
Arlington, VA 22201-3042
(703) 524-7600
Information Helpline:
(800) 950-NAMI (6264)
www.nami.org
MEDICATION
Medications are used to control the panic experienced during a phobic situation, as well as the anxiety caused by anticipation of that situation and are often used to treat social phobia and agoraphobia. Medications may be prescribed for a short period of time during therapy.
BETA BLOCKERS
Beta blockers are medications that work by blocking the stimulating effect of epinephrine (adrenaline). They block some of the peripheral signs of adrenaline's stimulation and anxiety, including increased heart rate, elevated blood pressure, pounding of the heart, and shaking voice and limbs. These can be very effective for people who have stage fright but must give a presentation before other people. However, not all beta blockers are effective for this purpose, and they're only available by prescription, so check with your health care provider.
ANTI-DEPRESSANTS
Antidepressants also can reduce anxiety. The most commonly used antidepressants are selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors (SSRIs). These medications act on the chemical serotonin, a neurotransmitter in your brain that's believed to influence mood. SSRIs include citalopram (Celexa), escitalopram (Lexapro), fluoxetine (Prozac), fluvoxamine (Luvox), paroxetine (Paxil) and sertraline (Zoloft). Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) block the chemical monoamine oxidase in the nervous system. MAOIs include phenelzine (Nardil) and tranylcypromine (Parnate).
SEDATIVES
Sedatives such as medications called benzodiazepines help you relax by reducing the amount of anxiety that you feel. They include lorazepam (Ativan), diazepam (Valium), alprazolam (Xanax) and chlordiazepoxide (Librium). Sedatives need to be used with caution because they can be addictive. It's generally safe to use low doses of sedatives infrequently or only for short periods. However, sedatives should be avoided if you have a previous history of abusing alcohol or other drugs.
ACTIVITY
No specific restrictions. Discuss activity restrictions, if any, with your health care provider.
DIET
There is no specific diet for phobia fears, However, if you are prone to panic attacks, consider making dietary and lifestyle changes that will help decrease the frequency and intensity of your panic episodes. MoonDragon's Panic & Anxiety pages has holistic and nutritional suggestions and recommendations. Before taking any dietary supplement, herbal remedy, beginning any type of therapy, be sure to discuss changes with your health care provider.
BENEFICIAL DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS
Mimulus is the Bach Flower Remedy for known fears.
Ashwagandha Root is effective in treating phobias, anxiety disorders and panic attacks.
Magnesium relieves anxiety, tension and nervousness.
SAMe is a natural anti-depressant.
Vitamin B Complex promotes normal nervous system function.
Vitamin C decreases stress and aids brain function.
Zinc calms the central nervous system.
Valerian reduces anxiety and is useful in treating insomnia.
Kava has a calming affect that can aid sleep, restlessness and anxiety.
Multivitamin and Mineral Supplement reduces anxiety and stress.
5-HTP helps regulate mood, appetite, behavior and sleep.
Melatonin induces restful sleep.
Feverfew is used to relieve anxiety-induced headaches.
St. John's Wort restores emotional stability.
Skullcap prevents panic attacks at night when taken at bedtime.
Passionflower, Chamomile and Catnip are safe, natural sedatives that promote relaxation and prevents panic attacks.
PHOBIA SUPPLEMENTAL PRODUCTS
Information, supplements and products for phobias, persistent, unreasonable fears triggered by intense, unfounded and enduring concerns of a specific object or activity. thinks is going to happen.
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Mimulus (Mimulus Guttatus) is the Bach Flower Remedy for known fears. In other words whenever you are frightened of something or you are anxious about something, and you can say what that something is, then Mimulus is the remedy to take.Just An Ounce Calcium and Magnesium Liquid, Almond Flavor, 16 fl. oz.
Just An Ounce, Calcium and Magnesium Liquid can help with the development of strong bones and teeth, also prevents muscle cramping, risk of colon cancer, maintain regular heart beat, protects against osteoporosis and helps relax the central nervous system.Vitamin C 500 W/ Rosehips, 100% Natural, 500 mg, 250 Caps
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The vitamins and minerals in iron free Multi-Vitamin & Multi-mineral play many important roles in the body: antioxidants to protect fats, cells and DNA, coenzyme precursors for energy production and metabolism, and cofactors for hormones and enzymes which regulate body processes.Sublingual Melatonin, Nature's Way, 2.5 mg, 100 Lozenges
Nature's Way Melatonin is formulated into an advanced sublingual form. Sublingual dosing is the most rapid way to absorb certain nutrients.Melatonin: Nature's Sleeping Pill, By Ray Sahelian, M.D.
This book introduces some never-before-published clinical studies on melatonin and how it may be able to help us sleep better, improve our mood, prevent jet lag, have more energy and even possibly prolong life.St. Johns Wort Standardized Extract, 300 mg, 90 Caps
St. John's Wort promotes a positive mood and extracts have been proven in many clinical studies in Europe, to have antidepressant effects, and is widely used for this reason.Scullcap, 425 mg, 100 Caps
Scullcap is one of the most powerful herbs to help you get a better night's sleep. It calms the nervous system, relaxes the muscles, and helps balance blood pressure.Feverfew Herb Tincture (Tanacetum parthenium), 100% Organic, 2 fl. oz.
Feverfew herb is mainly used for the prevention and treatment of chronic, recurring migraine headaches.Passion Flower Tincture, 100% Organic, 2 fl. oz.
Passion Flower is a powerful relaxant to the nervous system important in the treatments of anxiety, tension and insomnia.Chamomile Tea, Caffeine Free, NOW Foods, 30 Tea Bags
Chamomile Tea is the world's most popular evening drink because chamomile tea has a soothing effect on many.Catnip Herb Tincture, 100% Organic, 2 fl. oz.
Catnip herb has also been used to treat anxiety, colds, flu, fever, inflammation, and general aches and pains.Massage Bar, 1 Bar
Handcrafted silky smooth natural moisturizing bars made with cocoa butter, shea butter, and essential oils. Rub the bars on your skin to release its natural scent and oils.5-HTP The Natural Serotonin Solution By Richard Passwater, Ph.D. & J. South, M.A
Explains how 5-HTP (Hydroxytryptophan) helps raise serotonin levels to alleviate depression, insomnia, anxiety and eating disorders.SAMe: The Remarkable Substance That Promotes Detoxification, Relieves Arthritis, and Fights Depression By Rita Elkins, M.H.
This Booklet provides valuable information on the breakthrough research, safety and therapeutic uses of SAM-e that promotes detoxification, relieves arthritis and fights depression.
NOTIFY YOUR MIDWIFE OR HEALTH CARE PROVIDER IF...
You or your family member feels any phobia is restricting or disrupting your life.
Symptoms of the phobia return after treatment.
New, unexplained symptoms develop. Drugs used in treatment may produce side effects.
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