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New Herb Formula May Relieve Anxiety

Everyone experiences anxiety from time to time – it is a normal human emotion, after all.  We feel nervous or anxious at work, before a big exam or when making crucial decisions in our life. For some, however, anxiety goes beyond being just a passing feeling. Instead, it causes such great distress that affects their ability to live a normal life.  This is when anxiety becomes a disorder. Anxiety disorders affect about 18 percent of the American population, making them the most common mental illnesses in the country.  That means that at any given time, about 40 million are suffering from some sort of anxiety disorder.   

The exact cause of anxiety disorders is still unknown, but has been linked to chemical imbalances in the brain, as well as environmental stressors – or a combination of the two. 

Over the last 18 months, researchers in an FDA-certified laboratory in New York have been perfecting how the three safest and most potent herbs to fight anxiety can be combined into one natural compound. 3 natural herbs in a formula called A2X work together to help the body's natural defense system kick in. What are the herbs? Ashwagandha, L-Theanine, and Passion Flower which have been clinically proven to boost GABA and serotonin levels in the human body. The result? You're more relaxed. Worries don't seem as big. Anxiety disappears. And over time, A2X helps to calm your body's natural response to anxiety so you can feel like yourself again.

Studies have shown that these natural ingredients can stimulate the production of GABA and serotonin in your body so worry goes away and you feel calm and anxiety-free. And best of all was A2X's safety rating. There were no reported side effects.

A2X is not available in stores. But through August 31st, they are offering a limited number of 30 Day Trials to the public.

How good is prescription medication if the side effects are worse than your original problem? A2X was created to be not only effective but also safe for long-term use with no side effects. A2X is made in a GMP-certified, FDA-inspected laboratory in New York to ensure the highest standards of safety.

There are several recognized types of anxiety disorders, as well as ways to combat them and mitigate the symptoms they cause.

Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD): People with this disorder worry excessively even when there is little or nothing to provoke this tension or anxiety.  Currently, about 6.8 million adults are affected by GAD.

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD): People with OCD are overwhelmed by constant thoughts or fears (obsessions) which in turn cause them to perform certain routines (compulsions) as a way to deal with the obsession.  Hoarding is an example of OCD behavior.

Panic disorder: People with this condition have often say it feels like they are choking or having a heart attack.  There are feelings of extreme anxiety that strike unexpectedly, again and again without warning.

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD):  This a condition that can develop following a traumatic event, such as a sexual or physical assault, or a natural disaster. People with PTSD often have reoccurring thoughts and memories of their ordeal and are often emotionally numb.

Social anxiety disorder: This disorder involves overwhelming worry and self-consciousness about everyday social situations. The worry often centers on a fear of being judged by others, and being embarrassed or ridiculed.

Specific phobias: This is an intense fear of a specific object or situation, such as insects, germs or flying. The intense level of fear someone feels can cause them to avoid common, everyday situations.

Symptoms of anxiety disorders can include:

  • Feelings of panic, fear, and uneasiness
  • Uncontrollable, obsessive thoughts
  • Recurring thoughts or flashbacks of traumatic experiences
  • Nightmares
  • Compulsive behaviors, such as repeated hand washing
  • Problems sleeping
  • Cold or sweaty hands and/or feet
  • Shortness of breath
  • Heart palpitations
  • An inability to be still and calm
  • Nausea
  • Muscle tension
  • Dizziness