Panic Attacks, Depression Harm Your Mind And
Body
Author: Dr. Joseph Mercola
A study examined the medical histories of nearly 40,000
people who were diagnosed as suffering from panic disorder.
It found that those who suffer from panic disorder are
at almost double the risk for coronary heart disease, and those who suffer
from depression as well are at nearly three times the risk.
Panic disorder is a syndrome characterized by repeated
episodes of intense fear. These episodes are accompanied by physical
symptoms, which can include chest pain, heart palpitations, shortness of
breath, dizziness, and abdominal distress. Roughly
2.4 million Americans experience panic attacks each
year.
The way in which coronary heart disease is triggered by
panic attacks is unknown. However, some stress responses to depression
already have been shown to increase the risk of coronary heart disease.
Science Blog September 22, 2005
Dr. Mercola's Comment:
This should comes as no surprise considering what a major
role negative emotions play in your body's healing process. The connection
between your mind and your body is strong and well-documented by a
literal mountain of scientific research; healing your mind is a crucial
step in keeping your body healthy.
Unfortunately, most doctors, when faced with a patient
who suffers from panic disorder or depression, will reflexively resort to
prescribing potentially toxic medications as a form of treatment, even
though they don't provide any meaningful benefit. This is largely related
to the incredibly effective "brain washing" influence that the
drug companies have over their educational intervention.
How can I make such a bold statement?
Easy, I was one of the brain washed doctors. I went into
medical school fully believing in the power of your body to heal naturally
and I came out a drug prescribing doctor. I think I must have but several
thousand patients on antidepressants in the first few years of my practice
alone. Seemed like every other patient was walking out the door with a
script for Prozac or Wellbutrin.
But fortunately I finally woke up one day and began to
understand that there were far more effective options that actually
addressed the underlying cause of the disease.
One of my absolute favorite treatments that can make all
the difference to your health and help you deal with panic attacks or
depression is the Emotional Freedom Technique, the energy psychology tool
I use daily in my practice. It is particularly effective for panic
attacks.
Another wonderful tool you can use is meditation. Some
people use it to promote spiritual growth or find inner peace, while
others use it as a relaxation and stress-reduction tool.
Panic and anxiety disorders can be debilitating and
severely affect your ability to perform everyday tasks. They can also, in
addition, put you at risk for a variety of physical health problems.
Resolve your emotional stresses, and both your mind and your body will
experience the benefits.
Another excellent meditation tool is the Insight CD,
which I now recommend to all too many of my patients. The Insight CD is a
complete tool dedicated to helping you reduce stress, explore expanded
states of consciousness, and achieve deeper levels of self-awareness.
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