Valerian for anxiety disorders

Miyasaka, Lincoln Sakiara; Atallah, Álvaro Nagib; Soares, Bernardo

doi:10.1002/14651858.cd004515.pub2

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“…Although little research on alternative therapy was conducted in the past, several recent studies have reported their efficacy in patients with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) [1], general anxiety disorders (GAD) through herbal therapy [2], anxiety and mood disorders through several complementary therapies [3], anxiety disorders through yoga therapy [4], and anxiety disorders through meditation and relaxation [5]. …”

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Effect of juggling therapy on anxiety disorders in female patients

Nakahara

Uehara

et al. 2007

BioPsychoSocial Med

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AimsThe aim of this study was to investigate the effect of juggling therapy for anxiety disorder patients.Design and MethodSubjects were 17 female outpatients who met the DSM-IV diagnostic criteria for anxiety disorders. Subjects were treated with standard psychotherapy, medication and counseling for 6 months. For the last 3 months of treatment, subjects were randomized into either a non-juggling group (n = 9) or a juggling therapy group (juggling group: n = 8). The juggling group gradually acquired juggling skills by practicing juggling beanbags (otedama in Japan) with both hands. The therapeutic effect was evaluated using scores of psychological testing (STAI: State and Trate Anxiety Inventry, POMS: Profile of Mood Status) and of ADL (FAI: Franchay Activity Index) collected before treatment, 3 months after treatment (before juggling therapy), and at the end of both treatments.ResultsAfter 6 months, an analysis of variance revealed that scores on the state anxiety, trait anxiety subscales of STAI and tension-anxiety (T-A) score of POMS were significantly lower in the juggling group than in the non-juggling group (p < 0.01). Depression, anger-hostility scores of POMS were improved more than non-jugglers. In the juggling group, activity scores on the vigor subscale of POMS and FAI score were significantly higher than those in the non juggling group (p < 0.01). Other mood scores of POMS did not differ between the two groups.ConclusionThese findings suggest that juggling therapy may be effective for the treatment of anxiety disorders.

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Effect of juggling therapy on anxiety disorders in female patients

Nakahara

Uehara

et al. 2007

BioPsychoSocial Med

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“…Cochrane meta-analyses found two studies of passiflora (passion flower) indicating it was as effective as benzodiazepines (Level 2) [633], and one study of valerian which found no significant differences between placebo, valerian, or diazepam (Level 2, negative) [634,635]. Unfortunately, because these preparations are poorly standardized and have substantial variation in proportion of the active ingredient in different products, they cannot be widely recommended.…”

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Canadian clinical practice guidelines for the management of anxiety, posttraumatic stress and obsessive-compulsive disorders

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BackgroundAnxiety and related disorders are among the most common mental disorders, with lifetime prevalence reportedly as high as 31%. Unfortunately, anxiety disorders are under-diagnosed and under-treated.MethodsThese guidelines were developed by Canadian experts in anxiety and related disorders through a consensus process. Data on the epidemiology, diagnosis, and treatment (psychological and pharmacological) were obtained through MEDLINE, PsycINFO, and manual searches (1980–2012). Treatment strategies were rated on strength of evidence, and a clinical recommendation for each intervention was made, based on global impression of efficacy, effectiveness, and side effects, using a modified version of the periodic health examination guidelines.ResultsThese guidelines are presented in 10 sections, including an introduction, principles of diagnosis and management, six sections (Sections 3 through 8) on the specific anxiety-related disorders (panic disorder, agoraphobia, specific phobia, social anxiety disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and posttraumatic stress disorder), and two additional sections on special populations (children/adolescents, pregnant/lactating women, and the elderly) and clinical issues in patients with comorbid conditions.ConclusionsAnxiety and related disorders are very common in clinical practice, and frequently comorbid with other psychiatric and medical conditions. Optimal management requires a good understanding of the efficacy and side effect profiles of pharmacological and psychological treatments.

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“…Sheldon et al (12) suggested that pharmacologic agents are likely to be effective in decreasing patient anxiety, though few studies have adequate sample sizes to determine the most effective agents. Both Miyasaka et al (13) and Male et al (14) found that anxiety was reduced after the use of diazepam in one of their anxiety questionnaires but not in all. Helmus et al (15) reported that 10 mg of diazepam had an anxiolytic effect only for highly anxious subjects.…”

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