Re: looking for a natural anti-depressant/anxiety treatment....

[Guest guest]

>

> This post is for myself (for a change). I recently had to go on

> Zoloft - I was having really bad depression, hormonal swings, anger,

> anxiety about social situations, worrying about not only my own

> problems, but other people's too in an obssessive way. I have never

> had this problem before, but it was getting worse and worse. so, my

> doc put me on Zoloft. Wow, it made such a good difference for me. I

> was able to focus on my son's issues without obsessing and things are

> just so much better and I feel happier, less hormonal - no more worry

> or anxiety - instead of hubby saying, it's okay, calm down, it will

> get better, I'm the one saying this.

>

> So, the problem is that I am gaining weight no matter how hard I try

> not to. This has not been my problem in the past, but it is fast

> becoming one. I am trying weight watchers, I am exercising more, but

> I have still gained six pounds since being on this med (about two

> months now. My doc told me, oh, Zoloft, it's good for 20 pounds! I

> cannot gain 20 pounds - so I want to wean myself off and try

> something more natural.

>

> What can I take that will help in the same way the Zoloft has helped,

> but naturally? I'm a short person (5'2 " ) and have always weighed 120-

> 125. I am now up to 130 and continuing to gain. Not a good thing.

> I am excersing six days a week, watching what I eat (although having

> a hard time with this, it's not bad).....

>

> So what kinds of things can I use naturally for anxiety, depression,

> hormonal type things?

>

> I think I have had some thyroid or adrenal issues, though the testing

> comes back on the low side of normal. My doc says there's no low or

> high, normal is normal, but I think this might be part of my issue.

>

> Any suggestions? I am slowly weaning myself off of the Zoloft

> (started taking a half a cap a day instead of a whole one (50 mg)).

> I'm afraid the depression and anxiety might come back.

>

> Viola

>

Hi Viola,

I too face the same issues as you have. I have thyroiditis and adrenal

issues- The tests always say on the low side of normal for me too. But

my nutritionist says that some people can really feel if their thyroid

is not functioning right and it bothers them hormonally and affects

their adrenals and makes you obsessive and scared- that is where I am

at and I just had to start my Paxil again and Ativan for anxiety. My

psychiatrist mentioned about omega 3's and that sometimes they help

people. I will try them- i just had my gallbladder out last Friday so

have to watch fat intake for a little bit. I know there are a lot of

supplements out there that are natural for antidepressants but alot

conflict with taking at the same time as antidepressants. Paxil is so

hard to come off of- when I don't take it I get a zap feeling

throughout my system (as do most people) so had to go back on it for

now. If the Zoloft is working for you stay on it and talk to your

doctor about maybe trying an antidepressant that doesn't cause so much

weight gain. Also maybe ask about a trial of synthroid or something

like that at your doctor because maybe you do need a boost to your

thyroid. Please write back as I am really in the same boat and don't

want to be on the Paxil either. I just got my thyroid tested yesterday

so waiting for the results. I am supposed to do a 24 hour urine

collection for my adrenal function that tests how it is effecting

neurotransmitters. If you are curious about this test I have more info

on what it is testing for. I think it will find something- but, my

doctor thinks it will be fine- but something with my adrenals is not

working as it has been messed up in the past. i am bummed that I have

to wait another week to do the urine test. Got my period today- bummer

but I actually feel better hormonally when I get it. I am a mess prior

to then. There are a lot of supplements out there for adrenals. I

thought I had a good one from my doctor but now I see it has soy and I

am trying to avoid soy because of my thyroid issues and soy has too

much estrogen. Well talk to you soon, Thanks, Wanda

[Guest guest]

I am considering SAM-e. Like someone else mentioned, you can't try

anything that is a natural antidepressant (st johns, SAM-e, 5HTP)

while you are on a Rx or even a few weeks after so keep that in mind.

I tried st johns wort earlier and it helped in ways but in ways it

made me more hormonal so I stopped.

>

> This post is for myself (for a change). I recently had to go on

> Zoloft - I was having really bad depression, hormonal swings,

anger,

> anxiety about social situations, worrying about not only my own

> problems, but other people's too in an obssessive way. I have

never

> had this problem before, but it was getting worse and worse. so,

my

> doc put me on Zoloft. Wow, it made such a good difference for me.

I

> was able to focus on my son's issues without obsessing and things

are

> just so much better and I feel happier, less hormonal - no more

worry

> or anxiety - instead of hubby saying, it's okay, calm down, it will

> get better, I'm the one saying this.

>

> So, the problem is that I am gaining weight no matter how hard I

try

> not to. This has not been my problem in the past, but it is fast

> becoming one. I am trying weight watchers, I am exercising more,

but

> I have still gained six pounds since being on this med (about two

> months now. My doc told me, oh, Zoloft, it's good for 20 pounds!

I

> cannot gain 20 pounds - so I want to wean myself off and try

> something more natural.

>

> What can I take that will help in the same way the Zoloft has

helped,

> but naturally? I'm a short person (5'2 " ) and have always weighed

120-

> 125. I am now up to 130 and continuing to gain. Not a good

thing.

> I am excersing six days a week, watching what I eat (although

having

> a hard time with this, it's not bad).....

>

> So what kinds of things can I use naturally for anxiety,

depression,

> hormonal type things?

>

> I think I have had some thyroid or adrenal issues, though the

testing

> comes back on the low side of normal. My doc says there's no low

or

> high, normal is normal, but I think this might be part of my issue.

>

> Any suggestions? I am slowly weaning myself off of the Zoloft

> (started taking a half a cap a day instead of a whole one (50 mg)).

> I'm afraid the depression and anxiety might come back.

>

> Viola

>

[Guest guest]

>

> This post is for myself (for a change). I recently had to go on

> Zoloft - I was having really bad depression, hormonal swings, anger,

> anxiety about social situations, worrying about not only my own

> problems, but other people's too in an obssessive way. I have never

> had this problem before, but it was getting worse and worse. so, my

> doc put me on Zoloft. Wow, it made such a good difference for me. I

> was able to focus on my son's issues without obsessing and things are

> just so much better and I feel happier, less hormonal - no more worry

> or anxiety - instead of hubby saying, it's okay, calm down, it will

> get better, I'm the one saying this.

>

> So, the problem is that I am gaining weight no matter how hard I try

> not to. This has not been my problem in the past, but it is fast

> becoming one. I am trying weight watchers, I am exercising more, but

> I have still gained six pounds since being on this med (about two

> months now. My doc told me, oh, Zoloft, it's good for 20 pounds! I

> cannot gain 20 pounds - so I want to wean myself off and try

> something more natural.

>

> What can I take that will help in the same way the Zoloft has helped,

> but naturally? I'm a short person (5'2 " ) and have always weighed 120-

> 125. I am now up to 130 and continuing to gain. Not a good thing.

> I am excersing six days a week, watching what I eat (although having

> a hard time with this, it's not bad).....

>

> So what kinds of things can I use naturally for anxiety, depression,

> hormonal type things?

>

> I think I have had some thyroid or adrenal issues, though the testing

> comes back on the low side of normal. My doc says there's no low or

> high, normal is normal, but I think this might be part of my issue.

>

> Any suggestions? I am slowly weaning myself off of the Zoloft

> (started taking a half a cap a day instead of a whole one (50 mg)).

> I'm afraid the depression and anxiety might come back.

>

> Viola

>Hi Viola,

I am obsessing about my son too and not knowing what supplements help

or make him worse. What kinds of things were you obsessing about your

son? Just because I have felt so alone about this obsessing over my

son thing. I just wanted to see what another parent with the same

issues worried about so that I know I am not the only one, and that

can help me redirect myself into knowing that it is only an obssession

and that everything is still okay. He just seems different lately and

I know I have been too. But, I think it is more me than him. Did you

find that out too?

Wanda

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dalywanda <dalywanda@...> wrote:

>

> This post is for myself (for a change). I recently had to go on

> Zoloft - I was having really bad depression, hormonal swings, anger,

> anxiety about social situations, worrying about not only my own

> problems, but other people's too in an obssessive way. I have never

> had this problem before, but it was getting worse and worse. so, my

> doc put me on Zoloft. Wow, it made such a good difference for me. I

> was able to focus on my son's issues without obsessing and things are

> just so much better and I feel happier, less hormonal - no more worry

> or anxiety - instead of hubby saying, it's okay, calm down, it will

> get better, I'm the one saying this.

>

> So, the problem is that I am gaining weight no matter how hard I try

> not to. This has not been my problem in the past, but it is fast

> becoming one. I am trying weight watchers, I am exercising more, but

> I have still gained six pounds since being on this med (about two

> months now. My doc told me, oh, Zoloft, it's good for 20 pounds! I

> cannot gain 20 pounds - so I want to wean myself off and try

> something more natural.

>

> What can I take that will help in the same way the Zoloft has helped,

> but naturally? I'm a short person (5'2 " ) and have always weighed 120-

> 125. I am now up to 130 and continuing to gain. Not a good thing.

> I am excersing six days a week, watching what I eat (although having

> a hard time with this, it's not bad).....

>

> So what kinds of things can I use naturally for anxiety, depression,

> hormonal type things?

>

> I think I have had some thyroid or adrenal issues, though the testing

> comes back on the low side of normal. My doc says there's no low or

> high, normal is normal, but I think this might be part of my issue.

>

> Any suggestions? I am slowly weaning myself off of the Zoloft

> (started taking a half a cap a day instead of a whole one (50 mg)).

> I'm afraid the depression and anxiety might come back.

>

> Viola

>Hi Viola,

I am obsessing about my son too and not knowing what supplements help

or make him worse. What kinds of things were you obsessing about your

son? Just because I have felt so alone about this obsessing over my

son thing. I just wanted to see what another parent with the same

issues worried about so that I know I am not the only one, and that

can help me redirect myself into knowing that it is only an obssession

and that everything is still okay. He just seems different lately and

I know I have been too. But, I think it is more me than him. Did you

find that out too?

Wanda

------------------------------------

[Guest guest]

I can relate.

New Chapter Rhodiola Force 100 (Rhodiola Rosea is an herb that boosts

seratonin levels), multivitamen, biotin, magnesium help me a lot.

************************************

> So what kinds of things can I use naturally for anxiety, depression,

> hormonal type things?

>

> Viola

>

[Guest guest]

> >Hi Viola,

> I am obsessing about my son too and not knowing what supplements help

> or make him worse. What kinds of things were you obsessing about your

> son? Just because I have felt so alone about this obsessing over my

> son thing. I just wanted to see what another parent with the same

> issues worried about so that I know I am not the only one, and that

> can help me redirect myself into knowing that it is only an obssession

> and that everything is still okay. He just seems different lately and

> I know I have been too. But, I think it is more me than him. Did you

> find that out too?

> Wanda

>

Wanda:

I was being influenced by my son's behavior like I couldn't believe.

If he had a bad day, I would blame myself, some med I picked or didn't

pick for him, so I too would have a bad day. If he had a good day, I

would feel a lot better, but I was constantly worried about what to

give him and wanted things to work like yesterday! I started to feel

lilke maybe I was making him worse, instead of better and second

guessing everything, until I felt unsure about EVERYTHING! It is

definitely better since starting the Zoloft.

Viola

[Guest guest]

Have you heard of Bach Flowers? They have a product called Rescue Remedy that

is for anxiety that you can get in health food stores but I had someone make up

my own custom Bach Flowers. My whole family just loves them - sounds nutty that

flower essences will calm you but I swear they do work. You could check the

Bach Flowers website to see if there is someone near you who could give you the

checklist to make a custom product, or just try Rescue Remedy. I have had some

unlikely people tell me that they are also using this and how much they like it.

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[Guest guest]

I would start loading the magnesium daily!! As far as hormonal, I

have heard many times of wild yam!! It does apparently come in

supplement form. I personally haven used(am going to check into it)

but know this is supposed to be very good for the hormones!! Also

getting an organic green blend(powder form) is very good for the

natural seratonin(dark green foods are best) along with many other

beneficial health! My son was borned disabled, blinded the first year

of life, kidney surgery, seizures etc. etc. I was able to handle all

of his first 5yrs pretty well until the vaccine shots at 5yrs old.

Our family lives feel apart! He was sooo ill etc. I actually lost

weight without trying(20lbs) just over the trauma, I have never lost

weight without trying in my life! 3yrs later, much better(the darn

weight is even back:), I just made small adjustments in our family

eating. Rare eating out, slowly took junk out(some is still there:).

Lessoned the tap water(loaded with clorine and lots of crap, use

spring water) Started adding supplements not only for our son but us

as well!! Aloe vera juice is also a natural calmer. I take befor bed

and this helps with the sleep/tossing nights! Things arent perfect,

but we arent spiraling down hill no more, we are moving uphill

finally!! As far as weight try adding green tea's/probiotics also!!

Jennie<><

>

> This post is for myself (for a change). I recently had to go on

> Zoloft - I was having really bad depression, hormonal swings,

anger,

> anxiety about social situations, worrying about not only my own

> problems, but other people's too in an obssessive way. I have

never

> had this problem before, but it was getting worse and worse. so,

my

> doc put me on Zoloft. Wow, it made such a good difference for me.

I

> was able to focus on my son's issues without obsessing and things

are

> just so much better and I feel happier, less hormonal - no more

worry

> or anxiety - instead of hubby saying, it's okay, calm down, it will

> get better, I'm the one saying this.

>

> So, the problem is that I am gaining weight no matter how hard I

try

> not to. This has not been my problem in the past, but it is fast

> becoming one. I am trying weight watchers, I am exercising more,

but

> I have still gained six pounds since being on this med (about two

> months now. My doc told me, oh, Zoloft, it's good for 20 pounds!

I

> cannot gain 20 pounds - so I want to wean myself off and try

> something more natural.

>

> What can I take that will help in the same way the Zoloft has

helped,

> but naturally? I'm a short person (5'2 " ) and have always weighed

120-

> 125. I am now up to 130 and continuing to gain. Not a good

thing.

> I am excersing six days a week, watching what I eat (although

having

> a hard time with this, it's not bad).....

>

> So what kinds of things can I use naturally for anxiety,

depression,

> hormonal type things?

>

> I think I have had some thyroid or adrenal issues, though the

testing

> comes back on the low side of normal. My doc says there's no low

or

> high, normal is normal, but I think this might be part of my issue.

>

> Any suggestions? I am slowly weaning myself off of the Zoloft

> (started taking a half a cap a day instead of a whole one (50 mg)).

> I'm afraid the depression and anxiety might come back.

>

> Viola

>

[Guest guest]

I was feeling this way myself pretty bad. I have the symptoms of high

blood histamine levels (which can be caused by under-methylation, this

is genetically related to the spectrum), and am being tested, but to

test myself I went on a low histamine diet and it has REALLY helped,

plus my seasonal allergies are mostly gone. The symptoms that I (and

my family) have are anxiety, depression, moodiness and mood swings,

obsessive or compulsive tendencies, sometimes panic attacks,

dizzyness, vision disturbances, seasonal allergies, insomnia and

difficulty waking up, tired crashes during the day, craving sugar,

problems with weight loss or weight gain, adrenal issues, asthma or

breathing issues, heart racing or palpitations, and more. It can

cause low seratonin levels and adrenal fatigue (adrenaline is what

your body uses to counter the histamine). I would especially suspect

this if your symptoms have gotten worse during spring, even if you

don't have the signs of seasonal allergies.

I haven't been thrilled with the info online about this- the histamine

diet stuff is not consistent, so I am using trial and error. What's

interesting to me is that how much I like a food is in direct

relationship to how high it is in histamine. This can also be treated

with supplements (I think B3 and C?), but I haven't researched it that

much yet. 1000mgs of calcium and 250mg or more of B5 are good to

support the adrenal gland, and isn't 5HTP good support for low

seratonin? Good luck with this, please let us know what works for you!

-Sierra

>

>

> I can relate.

>

> New Chapter Rhodiola Force 100 (Rhodiola Rosea is an herb that boosts

> seratonin levels), multivitamen, biotin, magnesium help me a lot.

>

> ************************************

> > So what kinds of things can I use naturally for anxiety, depression,

> > hormonal type things?

>

> >

> > Viola

> >

>

[Guest guest]

>

> This post is for myself (for a change). I recently had to go on

> Zoloft - I was having really bad depression, hormonal swings, anger,

> anxiety about social situations, worrying about not only my own

> problems, but other people's too in an obssessive way.

At my house, anti-virals [OLE, Virastop, vitamin C, and lysine],

mB12/TMG/folic/carnitine, and yeast control [biotin and GSE] were very

good for my son for obsessions, language, and social issues, and for

another son and myself for anxiety and obsessions. Depression was

helped by B50, fish oil, and SAMe.

> So, the problem is that I am gaining weight no matter how hard I try

> not to.

Carnitine and digestive enzymes helped with that problem here.

Dana

[Guest guest]

This may sound like something that won't work, but have you thought of trying

yoga for both the anxiety and the weight gain. I've lost just about 30 pounds in

the last year with a daily yoga practice. I also added meditation and I can tell

you that it is great for reducing stress and anxiety and giving you an overall

more peaceful life. The deep breathing exercises are also great for my daughter

who has autism. Helps calm her down.

B.

[Guest guest]

,

My son has substantial depression and anxiety which has steadily been

improving. Fish oil (Carlson x 3gelcaps x twice daily with enzymes)

has helped a lot and also treatment to get rid of Candida (with

Candidase: 3 capsules twice a day on an empty stomach) helps. I

believe 's anxiety is related to certain foods which cause

inflamation in his brain. I suspect dairy and maybe corn. When he eats

pizza (try to keep an 18 yr. old from eating pizza when everyone else

is eating it in Youth Group!) he gets very depressed and angry but

when he has 2 or 3 capsules of enzymes, I see no such reaction.

We also see a Chinese Medicine doctor (Dr. Harry Hong near Chicago)

who has helped. (Not cheap, tho. Never is.)

Sally

>

> This may sound like something that won't work, but have you thought

of trying yoga for both the anxiety and the weight gain. I've lost

just about 30 pounds in the last year with a daily yoga practice. I

also added meditation and I can tell you that it is great for reducing

stress and anxiety and giving you an overall more peaceful life. The

deep breathing exercises are also great for my daughter who has

autism. Helps calm her down.

> B.

>

>

[Guest guest]

Viola,

Join the crowd. If having an autistic kid doesn't make you depressed,

you aren't human. My husband and I are both on a small dose of

antidepressant.

I used Lexapro but it is so expensive and now I use a very small

amount of Celexa--I think that is the key to keeping the weight

down--small doses. Also, I am now treating my own yeast (from the

med?) with Candidase and am not constantly yearning to eat.

Sally

> >

> > This post is for myself (for a change). I recently had to go on

> > Zoloft - I was having really bad depression, hormonal swings,

> anger,

> > anxiety about social situations, worrying about not only my own

> > problems, but other people's too in an obssessive way. I have

> never

> > had this problem before, but it was getting worse and worse. so,

> my

> > doc put me on Zoloft. Wow, it made such a good difference for me.

> I

> > was able to focus on my son's issues without obsessing and things

> are

> > just so much better and I feel happier, less hormonal - no more

> worry

> > or anxiety - instead of hubby saying, it's okay, calm down, it will

> > get better, I'm the one saying this.

> >

> > So, the problem is that I am gaining weight no matter how hard I

> try

> > not to. This has not been my problem in the past, but it is fast

> > becoming one. I am trying weight watchers, I am exercising more,

> but

> > I have still gained six pounds since being on this med (about two

> > months now. My doc told me, oh, Zoloft, it's good for 20 pounds!

> I

> > cannot gain 20 pounds - so I want to wean myself off and try

> > something more natural.

> >

> > What can I take that will help in the same way the Zoloft has

> helped,

> > but naturally? I'm a short person (5'2 " ) and have always weighed

> 120-

> > 125. I am now up to 130 and continuing to gain. Not a good

> thing.

> > I am excersing six days a week, watching what I eat (although

> having

> > a hard time with this, it's not bad).....

> >

> > So what kinds of things can I use naturally for anxiety,

> depression,

> > hormonal type things?

> >

> > I think I have had some thyroid or adrenal issues, though the

> testing

> > comes back on the low side of normal. My doc says there's no low

> or

> > high, normal is normal, but I think this might be part of my issue.

> >

> > Any suggestions? I am slowly weaning myself off of the Zoloft

> > (started taking a half a cap a day instead of a whole one (50 mg)).

> > I'm afraid the depression and anxiety might come back.

> >

> > Viola

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Hi there,

Some suggestions for anxiety and depression:

Happy Camper herbal supplement:

http://www.herbalsmokeshack.com/happycamper.html

Anxiety free Cd:

I listen to this while I'm asleep (I loaded it on my ipod)

http://www.learningstrategies.com/Paraliminal/AnxietyFree.asp

Find a good Qigong cd. I like this one because it's only

7 minutes long and yet effective:

http://www.gaiam.com/product/media-library/fitness-dvds/eastern-practices/qigong\

+for+cleansing+dvd.do?search=basic & keyword=qigong & sortby=bestSellers & page=1

Bach flower remedies. This is a good one size fits all remedy:

http://www.gaiam.com/product/media-library/fitness-dvds/eastern-practices/qigong\

+for+cleansing+dvd.do?search=basic & keyword=qigong & sortby=bestSellers & page=1

Aroma therapy:

I carry this in my pocket along with the rescue remedy.

Lasts forever, simply smell when stressed.

http://www.amazon.com/Young-Living-Essential-Oil-Joy/dp/B0016CESRM/ref=sr_1_1?ie\

=UTF8 & s=hpc & qid=1210052966 & sr=1-1

Hope that helps some, good luck, you're in good company; we have

a hard job with these kids.

My Mama's Love

http://www.my-mamas-love.com/

> > >

> > > This post is for myself (for a change). I recently had to go on

> > > Zoloft - I was having really bad depression, hormonal swings,

> > anger,

> > > anxiety about social situations, worrying about not only my own

> > > problems, but other people's too in an obssessive way. I have

> > never

> > > had this problem before, but it was getting worse and worse. so,

> > my

> > > doc put me on Zoloft. Wow, it made such a good difference for me.

> > I

> > > was able to focus on my son's issues without obsessing and things

> > are

> > > just so much better and I feel happier, less hormonal - no more

> > worry

> > > or anxiety - instead of hubby saying, it's okay, calm down, it will

> > > get better, I'm the one saying this.

> > >

> > > So, the problem is that I am gaining weight no matter how hard I

> > try

> > > not to. This has not been my problem in the past, but it is fast

> > > becoming one. I am trying weight watchers, I am exercising more,

> > but

> > > I have still gained six pounds since being on this med (about two

> > > months now. My doc told me, oh, Zoloft, it's good for 20 pounds!

> > I

> > > cannot gain 20 pounds - so I want to wean myself off and try

> > > something more natural.

> > >

> > > What can I take that will help in the same way the Zoloft has

> > helped,

> > > but naturally? I'm a short person (5'2 " ) and have always weighed

> > 120-

> > > 125. I am now up to 130 and continuing to gain. Not a good

> > thing.

> > > I am excersing six days a week, watching what I eat (although

> > having

> > > a hard time with this, it's not bad).....

> > >

> > > So what kinds of things can I use naturally for anxiety,

> > depression,

> > > hormonal type things?

> > >

> > > I think I have had some thyroid or adrenal issues, though the

> > testing

> > > comes back on the low side of normal. My doc says there's no low

> > or

> > > high, normal is normal, but I think this might be part of my issue.

> > >

> > > Any suggestions? I am slowly weaning myself off of the Zoloft

> > > (started taking a half a cap a day instead of a whole one (50 mg)).

> > > I'm afraid the depression and anxiety might come back.

> > >

> > > Viola

> > >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Viola,

I didn't follow the whole thread, so forgive me if its a repeat, but I do really

well on SAMe. As well as on an antidepressant.

Good for you for taking care of yourself. We all need to do a better job of

that, probably!

Good luck,

[Guest guest]

Hi,

I'm new to this group and to enzymes. What is SAMe and what does it do?

I'm also on an antidepressant.

Judy

From:

[mailto: ] On Behalf Of

Sent: Wednesday, May 07, 2008 1:28 AM

Subject: Re: looking for a natural anti-depressant/anxiety

treatment....

Hi Viola,

I didn't follow the whole thread, so forgive me if its a repeat, but I do

really well on SAMe. As well as on an antidepressant.

Good for you for taking care of yourself. We all need to do a better job of

that, probably!

Good luck,

[Guest guest]

Hi,

We use Sam-e on our 12 years old. He gets one 200mg tablet in the

morning on an empty stomach every other day. We also use a product

from Now call " True Calm " . We give this daily 2 hours before bed and

on a as needed basis. We also use L-Theanine (Now brand) on an as

needed basis if he is really anxiety ridden.

We have found ours sons behaviors are closely linked to his bowel

movements. The school thinks we are nuts, but it is true. Keep them

regular. We have found powdered magnesium citrate (1/4 teaspoon)

mixed in with 1 part apple juice(2oz), 1 part Aloe Vera juice (2oz)and

3 parts filtered water (6oz) given once or twice a day really helps

keep things moving!

Hope this helps a bit,

Mike