Put Anxiety Behind You: The Complete Drug-Free Program

Brief Description: Everyone is affected by anxiety, whether their own or that of an anxious loved one, colleague, boss, or friend. According to the NIMH, nearly 20% of all American adults (40 million) experience an anxiety disorder in any given yearincluding panic disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, obsessivecompulsive disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder, and related phobias. In Put Anxiety Behind You, naturopathic doctor and licensed acupuncturist Peter Bongiorno offers a holistic approach for healing from these disorders and avoiding relapse. In a warm and compassionate tone, this book addresses causes, provides perspective, and offers natural remedies that work quickly and without any nasty side effects. Readers will learn about the many possible underlying causes for their anxietybiochemical, physical, situational, spiritual, etc.and will find suggestions for nonpharmaceutical remedies including specific nutrients, plantbased medicines, yoga poses, massage techniques, exercises, and acupuncture/acupressure points to try on their own for lasting relief. Bongiorno also tackles how to safely wean from antianxiety medication and how to supplement conventional medications with herbal and other natural remedies to increase efficacy and reduce side effects. Dr. Bongiorno recounts his own battle with anxiety and throughout the book shares his own experiences to help readers realize that anxiety can be an inspiration and helps move us forward to a happier, calm life. Review Quotes: "Another virtuoso performance by one of my best graduates. Everyone wanting to develop healthy emotional status through nutrition, herbal medicine, and lifestyle will find Dr. Peter's latest book an indispensable resource." --Joe Pizzorno, Jr., ND, author of "Total Wellness" and co-author of "Textbook of Natural Medicine"Publisher Marketing: You Don't Have to Feel This Way"You are not alone, and you're not saddled with anxiety--or the medications to treat it--forever. I'm going to outline a clear plan and give you clear steps to help you face your anxiety from every angle, in synergy, to truly get to the calm and healing you need and deserve. These tools work." -from the introductionNaturopathic doctor and licensed acupuncturist Peter Bongiorno has been researching natural approaches to anxiety for over 20 years and treating patients for a dozen. (His interest was professional, of course, but also partly personal; he had his own history with debilitating anxiety.) Here he offers his holistic approach to healing anxiety and avoiding relapse, with a toolkit that includes foods and plant-based medicines, plus anxiety-reducing yoga poses, massage techniques, and acupressure points you can try on your own for lasting relief. Bongiorno also tackles how to safely wean from anti-anxiety medication and how to supplement conventional medications with herbs and other remedies to increase their efficacy and reduce side effects. If you are one of the 40 million Americans with panic attacks, phobias, or other anxiety-related issues limiting your life, or are in close relationship with someone who is, this book will be a lifeline.

Contributor Bio:  Bongiorno Nd Lac, Peter Dr. Peter Bongiorno is a naturopath and acupuncturist with offices in NYC and Long Island. He is licensed as an acupuncturist in the State of New York and as a naturopathic doctor in the State of Washington. He is an adjunct faculty member at NYU, where he teaches classes on holistic healing. He also writes for "PsychologyToday, DrOz.com", and "Sharecare.com". Visit him at "innersourcehealth.com".