Overview

Please see conventional, complimentary and alternative medical treatments for important background information regarding the different types of medical treatments discussed on this page. Naturopathic, Complimentary and Alternative treatments that may be considered include:


Etiology

Anxiety, tension, and irritability may be associated with upregulated adrenal output of catecholamines in order to compensate for a low energy state caused by hypothyroidism [Barnes], [Starr2005, pg 124].

Differential Diagnosis


Treatment

Naturopathic, Complimentary and Alternative Treatments

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Low Dose Naltrexone (LDN)

[LdnResearchTrust_conditions] reports that anxiety is a condition that LDN could help. Dr. Weyrich has been trained in the use of Low Dose Naltrexone (LDN). However, Dr. Weyrich has not treated any cases of anxiety with LDN.

Please see What is Low Dose Naltrexone? for more information.

Neuro-Gen High Performance Neuromodulation (HPN)

HPN has been reported to be useful for treating anxiety [Snook]. Dr. Weyrich has been trained in the use of Neuro-Gen High Performance Neuromodulation system by it's inventor, Corey Snook. However, Dr. Weyrich has not treated any cases of anxiety with this technique.

Please see What is Neuro-Gen High Performance Neuromodulation? for more information.

Neurofeedback

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Neurofeedback has proven useful for treating anxiety. Dr. Weyrich has been certified in neurofeedback since 2008, and more recently completed an additional residency training program at ADD Clinic of Scottsdale, AZ. While at the ADD clinic, he treated numerous cases of anxiety.

Please see What is Neurofeedback? for more information.

Neurotransmitter Balancing

Neuro Research [Hinz2015] reports that anxiety is associated with GABA dysfunction and glutamine regulation, and can be benefited by balancing neurotransmitter levels in the body.

Dr. Weyrich has been trained in neurotransmitter balancing protocols, but has not treated anxiety using this technique.

Please see What is Neurotransmitter Balancing? for more information.


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