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According to American Medical Association (AMA)
stress is the cause of 80 – 85% of all illness and disease. Dr. Christopher Jackson, Ph.D., D.O.M., A.P. (FL), practices a neurological stress reduction technique using biofeedback combined with endorphin production
using cold laser acupuncture. He also uses natural
treatments for stress, sleeplessness, fatigue, anxiety, depression, obsessive thoughts, and panic attacks, including herbal
medicines, orthomolecular nutrition-based medicines, mind-body techniques, and guided imagery. Try following each sentence below (slowly repeat 3 times): Relax your body Relax your feet, legs, buttox, low back, shoulders, neck, eyes ... Relax your mind Focus on one sound or object and let stray thoughts pass by ... Relax your soul Be happy, accepting, grateful and content... Breathe through to your abdomen ... Studies show that music can affect mood and may be supportive in calming activities.
Listening to Jazz evokes feelings of joy, whereas Gregorian chants are helpful to support meditation and listening to Mozart
helps one feel balanced. Pharmaceutical antidepressants such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI),
including Prozac, Zoloft, Paxil, Lexapro, and Celexa, block a receptor that absorbs neurotransmitter serotonin in the brain. SSRIs
address the effects of serotonin deficiency but do not replenish serotonin. They may have the
opposite effect as the body adapts to the drug, and often result in a decline in sexual function. Natural approaches may
actually improve mood balance by helping to replenish serotonin and other neurotransmitters.
To discuss natural methods for
stress reduction, Call (727) 329-9637 for an appointment.
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