Addiction

Planetary Formulas for Alcohol Addiction Kudzu Recovery

Solaray Solaray Spectro

New Chapter Holy Basil

Nutritional Therapeutics Complex B Factor 60 Tabs

Nature's Answer for Nicotine Addiction Lobelia Herb 3X 1oz.

Renew Life Liver Detox

Olympian Labs Anxiety-X 90 Caps

Barleans Greens 9.3oz

Now Vitamins Now 5HTP

Addiction is the chronic or habitual use of a substance to alter states of mind or body for other than medically warranted purposes. Addictions can include drug, alcohol, caffeine, growth hormone/steroid and tranquilizer abuse. The most commonly referenced being drug and alcohol abuse/addiction, although caffeine is one of the most widely used stimulant drugs in the world. Many people begin taking drugs, alcohol or stimulants to alleviate boredom, fatigue or physical/emotional pain. In almost every case, nutritional health and well being will be severely compromised. Depletion of critical nutrients like vitamins, minerals and essential fatty acids results from this addictive/abuse to the body. Behavioral patterns associated with addictions include abrupt changes in work or school attendance, quality of work, unusual flare-ups or outbreaks of temper, Withdrawal from responsibility, General changes in overall attitude, deterioration of physical appearance and grooming, unusual borrowing of money from friends, coworkers or parents, secretive behavior, and stealing items from employer, home or school. Lifestyle therapy helps treat addictions by minimizing the discomfort and maximizing the healing process. It may take up to a year or more to detoxify the blood, and consistent therapy is necessary.

How do you know if you have an addiction?
-Do you only feel happy and relaxed after having a drink or taking an antidepressant or mood elevating drug?
-Do you find you can't relieve daily stress without a drink or a drug?
-Do you have liver problems or your stomach protrude but you are thin everywhere else?
-Are the whites of your eyes reddened, skin jaundice, or sweat alot?
-Loss of appetite?
-Poor digestion? Metallic taste in your mouth?
-Do you feel shaky or sweaty?
-Are you continually tired?
-Do you have frequent memory loss?
-Is your immune response low? Frequent colds, or flu?
-Are you unusually anxious or paranoid?

Some of the signs of chemical dependency and substance abuse include: the building up of a tolerance to the drug or stimulant, so that it must be taken more frequently, a decreased desire to work, inattentiveness, mood swings, temper tantrums, susceptibility to illness, insomnia, light sensitivity, diarrhea, headaches, and disorientation when the drug or stimulant is stopped.To effectively withdraw and discontinue drug, alcohol and stimulant dependence, it is necessary to seek the help of a healthcare professional to make the withdrawal process safe and effective. Certain herbal and nutritional remedies may aid in the detoxification and withdrawal process. Nervines herbs, such as scullcap and passionflower can relax and assist in the rebuilding of the nervous system. Detoxification herbs for the liver, such as milk thistle seed extract, dandelion or turmeric. Tonic adaptogens for normalizing and strengthening the system are ginseng, astragalus and chlorella For cravings and depression, rosemary tea is essential. Oatstraw tea or valerian extract may be used for anxiety and sleeplessness during withdrawal. Chamomile tea is sought for stress, and ginko biloba to restore memory loss.

The information presented is for informational purposes only. The results reported may not necessarily occur in all individuals. Consult your doctor or healthcare practitioner for any health problem and before using any supplements.

Products

NOW 5HTP-helps by increasing the cell’s output of serotonin.
Olympian Labs Anxiety-X- provides nutrients necessary to help your mind and body deal more effectively with anxiety and stress related symptoms.
Renew Life Liver Detox- a natural herbal/mineral product to support normal detoxification funtion of the liver.
Nature's Answer Lobelia- homeopathic herbal tincture for detoxification.
Barlean's Greens-nutrient rich superfood containing green food concentrates, phytonutrients, herbal antioxidants and full spectrum enzymes.
Nutritional Therapeutics Complex B Factor- B vitamin complex with co-enzyme activity and supportive health benefits to the nervous system, organs and tissues.
Solaray Spectro MultiVitamin- vitamin/mineral complex to support healthy nervous system function.

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