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Kava Kava Herbal Tea for Relaxation

  • Posted on July 2, 2009 at 4:51 pm

Salam Alaykum (may peace be upon you), I have found a herbal tea, that is very delicious.

Kava Kava Is NOT Addictive ! Kava Kava may have relaxing effects ! Kava Kava may have Calming effects !

Kava tea is best taken after a long, and difficult day at work, as it relaxes, and calms, not only your body and mind, but also your muscles.

Kava is not something that should be had, cup after cup, and for some of our Muslim brothers and sisters, a cup is from 500 ML to 2 Liters at times… Even i don’t have a 2 Liter cup, but a 500 ML one (i love to drink tea). Kava tea comes from the root (which is harmless if not drank cup after cup) of the Kava plant.
The Kava plant has a pisonous top (the top of the plant), while the root has calming, non poisonous, relaxing effects (one cup on those stressful days – enjoy it but don’t overdo it).

Kava tea – can help with anxiety and depression – We must not forget to speak with our doctor before drinking Kava tea, as it is a herb, and may possibly interact with prescribed medications.

Recommended dose for Kava Kava tea – One cup per day (maximum of four days in a row, per month), using a single tea bag – either discontinue use of kava kava tea for at least two weeks after the first four days (recommended four week off period from drinking kava kava), or consume kava kava tea no more than once per week- if you let it steep for more than an hour in a tea pot, you can make two or three cups with the same effects, make the tea last longer, and share it with your wife, husband, mother, father, brothers, sisters, cousins. It is not recommended to give children more than one fifth (equal to one to two sips) of Kava Kava tea, as it may be too strong for them, even if you buy a low caffeine brand.

Kava Kava tea is only for those stressful and difficult days – Abusing Kava Kava tea has its side effects, and may be harmful to your body – It is highly inadvisable to drink multiple cups per day – It is even more inadvisable to drink it more than four times per week.

Kava Kava Warning – Kava Kava tea can damage/poison your liver. You need your liver ! You can not live without your liver ! Abusing Kava Kava tea, is very likely to guarantee anyone (who likes to abuse a herbal), permanant damage. Do not ignore the warning for over-consumption. It took me roughly half an hour to figure out how to write this warning, because it’s very important that you consider the safety conserns, and do not forget what kind of lfie threatening damage Kava Kava can do, if over-consumed with indequate off-time from Kava Kava, so that your liver may recover.

Kava Kava should not be mixed with any intoxicants !
Kava Kava should not be had while or even before attempting to operate a vehicle of any size or shape !

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What Drugs Are Prescribed For Panic Attacks?

  • Posted on July 1, 2009 at 9:04 pm

If you are a person who has anxiety or panic attacks then you understand that panic attack medication is a way to use drugs to minimize or eliminate your anxiety symptoms. Of course we will assume you have already saw your doctor or have made arrangements to do so. The purpose of this article is to educate you on the available medications before your visit.

Benzodiazepine Medication

These drugs are commonly used for the relief of panic attack symptoms. Of course like any drug out there it does more then just one thing. It’s greatest benefit for relieving panic attacks is it’s ability to calm a person down. This in turn leads to minimizing or eliminating anxiety, agitation and ultimately anxiety attacks. Because they work fast they can be utilized to stop a current attack or “wave” of imminent attacks. They are not suited for long term use because they can lead to addiction or physical dependence.

SSRIs

Probably the second most prescribed drug for people suffering from anxiety and depression. Keep in mind that an above normal level of anxiety is what leads to panic attacks. These drugs help lessen anxiety and therefore panic attacks. Most doctors will use citalopram and paroxetine.

Drug Free Alternative

A relatively new therapy coined “Cognitive Behavioral Therapy” (cbt) is commonly referred to as the leading non drug treatment for panic attack sufferers. The idea behind this therapy is that panic attacks are caused by a fear of panic attacks occurring. If you remove the irrational fear then there is nothing left to cause the panic attack.

Cognitive behavioral therapy recognizes this medical concept which is also called a “positive forward feedback loop”. With CBT, you learn how to recognize the very early stages of your anxiety spiraling out of control.

With CBT you can modify your thinking at these early stages and apply rationality and eliminate exaggeration. Over time, your way of thinking is modified to that or a healthy person without panic.

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