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Acupuncture, or the use of needles to manipulate the "chi" or body energy, originated in China over 5,000 years ago. Several studies have reported benefits in anxiety disorders, but the studies have been small and poorly designed, leaving the scientific evidence on acupuncture use in anxiety inconclusive.

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Aromatherapy for Anxiety
Fragrant oils have been used for thousands of years. Aromatherapy is a technique in which essential oils from plants are used with the intention of preventing or treating illness, reducing ....

 

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Massage for Anxiety
Various forms of therapeutic superficial tissue manipulation have been practiced for thousands of years across cultures. Several human trials have assessed the effects of massage in patients with anxiety, including ....

 

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Bacopa

Bacopa for Anxiety
Bacopa (Bacopa monnieri) is commonly called "brahmi" and is used in the Ayurvedic system of medicine in India. Although bacopa is traditionally used for anxiety, high-quality clinical trials are lacking. ....

 

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Music Therapy for Anxiety
Music is an ancient tool of healing. Many different forms of music intervention have been used to reduce anxiety in a variety of medical conditions and medical procedures. Most studies ....

 

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Art Therapy for Anxiety
Art therapy may enable the expression of inner thoughts or feelings when verbalization is difficult or not possible. Some evidence suggests that creative expression programs in schools involving art therapy ....

 

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elizabeth Art therapy really helps me with my anxiety and depression. I am so much happier since I began painting and drawing.
Posted by elizabeth , 7 months ago
Christy I have been doing Qi gong for several years now. I find it really does help reduce my anxiety and stress as well as improve my overall mood.
Posted by Christy , 7 months ago
Aaron I tried quantum healing for my anxiety and it didn't work but maybe I will try to see another healer.
Posted by Aaron , 7 months ago
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Judy Does acupuncture help fibromyalgia patients?
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WillieD Whats the difference between acupuncture and acupressure?
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Charles Acupuncture needles?
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Martine Is Acupuncture painful?
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