It's also important to eliminate, or at least reduce, the anxiety and stress factors in your life. Not doing so will minimize the enormous benefits of what you're about to learn. While each stress relaxation technique is safe to do, you should check with your health professional before trying them. Note also that combining techniques can bring greater benefits than either technique alone.
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Acupressure Points, Which Direction to Massage?
In which direction I should massage acupressure point for anxiety and depression? Clockwise or counter-clockwise?
Matthew's reply: Hi Ceca, generally ...
Anxiety and Loss of Appetite
Hello, I have severe anxiety and have lost my appetite. Can you help with points to increase and stimulate appetite? Thank you (the anxiety is also worse ...
Anxiety and Panic Attacks
What areas do i start to do when in an anxiety state or panic attack?
Matthew's reply: Hi Marie, in my experience one of the best things you can do ...
Stress and Heart Palpitations
I am having heart palpitations and it comes from stress. I seem to over work myself, not get enough rest and do not give my body time to recover from everything ...
Acupressure for Face and Jaw Tension
Are there any acupressure points to relieve tension in the jaw and face? It feels like there is no neutral position to let my jaw relax. Thanks for your ...
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
I just want to know some exercises to cure my Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD).
Matthew's reply: Hi, while exercise may help you, it won't target ...
Generalized Anxiety Disorder and Panic Attacks
I have had some relationship problems going on for quite some time. Now I have this generalized anxiety and intermittent panic attacks. I am anxious and ...
How to Stop Fear and Panic Attacks?
Are there any acupressure points to stop fears in their tracks? eg panic attacks, fear of passing out, anxiety etc.
Matthew's reply: Hi Simone, acupressure ...
Acupressure For Tics
Where are the acupressure points to relieve motor and vocal tics?
Matthew's reply: Hi Danielle, thanks for your question. Actually, rather than trying ...
Better Quality Sleep
Hi Matthew, I fall asleep pretty well straight away but wake up after 5 1/2 - 6 hours and can't go back to sleep. So i generally fell like crap for the ...
Anxiety At Night, Any Exercises?
I get anxiety at night because I can't fall asleep, are there any exercises to do to sleep?
Matthew's reply: Hi Diane, yes there are exercises and ...
Point 1 for Anxiety?
I was wondering if this the same point that is used for motion sickness relief? I have acupressure wrist bands that target this same point, at least it ...
Depression and Memory Problems
I'm 24 years old. I'm suffering from depression, poor concentration, delayed decision making, negative thought, boring life, frustration and serious memory ...
Social Phobia, Face Flushes, Blushing
Is there a relaxation technique or something that will help with blushing a lot! I have bad social phobia and I'm always stressing.
Matthew's reply:...
How to Relieve Tight Neck,Chest,Throat, Face, Jaw
I've been experiencing tight neck, chest, throat, face and jaw probably due to too much tics and twitches till at one point it made me feel like I have ...
Anxiety, Fast Heart, Dry Mouth and Throat
my mouth and throat goes very dry and I cannot even swallow the spit and my heart pumps fast. what is this exactly, is it due to stress?
Matthew's ...
How to Stop Palpitations?
How to get rid of palpitations?
Matthew's reply: Navin, I suggest you try acupressure and breathing exercises to stop palpitations, especially if ...
Anxiety Problems, Prozac
I come to this site in hopes of learning something that could aid the love of my life in battling her terrible anxiety issues. She is very discontent taking ...
Help Stop Panic Attacks
Can these exercises help stop panic attacks?
Matthew's reply: Hi, I guess you are asking about acupressure, reflexology and breathing exercises....
Nervous, High Heart Rate, Need to Relax
I get very nervous when i go to the doctor...my heart rate goes up and when i am ready to leave it comes down. I am trying to find a medium to help me ...
Having a Colonoscopy, Need to Relax.
I am having a colonoscopy tomorrow and I am so stressed and worried. I don't know how to cope. What is the best breathing exercise or anything you can ...
Heart Palpitations
I frequently experience panic attacks with heart palpitations where it feels like my heart skips a beat or does one hard beat. When it occurs once, my ...
Adrenal Fatigue
How do i really know if i have adrenal fatigue without going to the doctor?
Matthew's reply: Hi Evelyn, in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) adrenal ...
Exercises for Hypertension, Anxiety, Depression
I am suffering from hypertension, anxiety and some sort of depression, and would appreciate it if you can advise me how to treat it through acupressure....
Your Site Has Really Helped My Anxiety
I really know your site has helped me. It opened my eyes to "Chinese Methods Of Health". I now perform meditation and so many of your exercises I've learned ...
Thanks For The Anxiety Tips
Matthew,
I am a freelance writer and have been running a small online venture with the rest of my team. Because of deadlines and our determination ...
What Causes Anxiety and Panic?
What causes anxiety and panic and why does the body react so badly?
Matthew's reply: Hi, there is no easy answer to this because everyone is different ...
Exercise for Anxiety?
Are there some exercises that are better for people who suffer from anxiety?
Matthew's reply: Hi, acupressure and slow, deep breathing are superb exercises ...
Panic Attack - What To Do During One?
What should i do during a panic attack?
Matthew's reply: Hi Martin, as soon as you feel a panic attack starting try to focus on your breathing - taking ...