Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) affects both men and women. Treatments differ, and there is no one treatment that works well for everyone. Common Western medicine practices include prescribing anti-anxiety medication along with teaching patients mechanisms to help them cope with anxiety when it occurs. However, there are also many natural cures available that also work well for many GAD sufferers. The following guide will introduce you to a few of them.
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Depression is very difficult to live with, both for the person suffering from it and their loved ones. While there are a number of prescription medications on the market to help treat depression, some people do not like the side effects of medication or would prefer to try other methods to treat their depression before relying on strong pharmaceutical drugs. If you are suffering from depression, consider trying the following alternative treatments to see if they improve your condition:
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If you have an infant or toddler who spends much time around other children (or even adults), it's likely you've experienced your fair share of sleepless nights dealing with a congested, fussy, or even inconsolable child. During the cold and flu season, you may feel your child has no sooner beaten one illness than he or she is knocked flat with another one. Unfortunately, most over-the-counter (OTC) cough and cold medications aren't safe for children who aren't yet school-aged, and other home remedies may not be enough to help your child feel better.
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Ingesting clay is a form of natural or alternative medicine that humans have used for centuries. Not all clay is created equal -- the type of clay that is considered by some to have health benefits is calcium bentonite. If the thought of eating clay does not sound appealing, you can also take clay capsules for similar benefits. Since eating clay is not part of traditional western medicine, there are very limited academic studies, but many people who ingest clay regularly report the following benefits:
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If you have combination skin, you might struggle to find good exfoliating products since you have both oily and dry skin. Salt scrubs are great because they exfoliate your skin and remove dead skin cells, but also include ingredients that are great for your specific type of skin. Here is an easy salt scrub for combination skin.
Gather Your Ingredients
The first thing you need to do is decide what type of salt scrub you want to make.
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