So there you are. Sitting in a frigid waiting room staring at the clock. Each time the second-hand moves it seems to clang louder and louder. Tic-Toc. Tic-Toc. As you rub your sweaty hands together suddenly your name gets called out, which causes your stomach to hit the floor. Then you suck in a big gulp of air and take the long walk into the examination room. Eyes glued to the medical assistant's heels as you hope, wish, and pray that you don't panic. But I'm not writing to tell you that some people get nervous when they see a
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One Life Changing Idea
People in distress want instant relief. This makes sense. After all, who likes to suffer? However, focusing on instant relief, or outcomes, can be a problem. It can be problematic for the anxious person on many different levels. When you're seeking relief from anxiety you almost always think less about how you're going to achieve freedom from anxiety and more about what it would be like to not have anxiety. This mindset can blind you to the most important part of solving the anxiety puzzle, namely, finding a process that works and
Can Yogurt Kill Anxiety?
Could yogurt really be the answer to your anxiety problems? A new study out this week showed that this is true for mice and could be true for humans in the future. Mice fed a probiotic broth were, in fact, calmer than mice not given the probiotic broth. The probiotic fed mice not only appeared calmer but their levels of stress hormone was also measurably lower. This is important because it's a well-known fact that there is a connection between your gut and brain that can affect your overall health. In this regard, if you have