Natural Approaches for the Management of Anxiety

We are living in the age of anxiety. Between the constant hustle and worries both big and small, there are stressors around every corner. At any given time, roughly one in fourteen (7.3%) people around the world have an anxiety disorder and about one in nine (11.6%) would experience an anxiety disorder in a given year [1] 

While anxiety disorders often co-occur with other mental disorders (such as depression or eating disorder), anxiety diagnoses are also relatively common in people with chronic diseases (such as cancer, cardiovascular diseases, diabetes and chronic respiratory diseases). [2] [3]

Anxiety and depressive disorders are also reported to be the most common health issues in Hong Kong [4]. Hong Kong has one of the longest working hours in the world (51.1 hours per week), with 39% of people working 4-8 hours overtime each week [5]. 1 in 4 Hong Kong workers suffer symptoms of depression and anxiety – 2.5 times the global average – and around 18% require psychological treatment [6].

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Bioclinic Naturals Sereni Pro™

Bring the body back into equilibrium, with Sereni-Pro. An innovative blend of botanicals, created to induce relaxation while enhancing mental clarity. Potent adaptogenic herbs enable mind and body to better adapt to stress, while building mental resilience.

Ashwagandha calms the mind by limiting hormonal response to stress, and acting as a GABA receptor. It also helps reduce mental and physical fatigue.

Siberian ginseng contains eleutherosides which have been clinically proven to reduce fatigue and stress while improving athletic performance. This herb also has immune-regulating benefits.

    Vital Nutrients Tension Ease

    This formula features Sensoril®, a potent extract of ashwagandha, which is renowned for its ability to balance hormonal response to stress. Research shows that those taking Sensoril® over two months enjoyed improved sleep and developed a refreshed and more positive attitude towards life.  

    Tension Ease also uses other relaxing herbs, like valerian, passion flower, chamomile and lemon balm. It soothes the mind with a dose of theanine, an amino acid derived from green tea.

    This synergistic blend of botanicals supports the physiological process of relaxation, and helps promote a balanced mood. It makes an excellent addition to a relaxing supplement regime, especially when used in tandem with B complex and magnesium glycinate.

    Designs for Health Liposomal Neurocalm™

    Liposomal NeuroCalm™ is a unique blend of GABA and L-theanine to support mental calm and a healthy response to stress.**

    The ingredients are formulated with liposomal technology. Liposomes are spheres made of phospholipids—the primary building blocks of cell membranes. Owing to this structure, liposomes bond easily with cell membranes to facilitate intracellular delivery of their nutrient cargo.

    Thanks to this enhanced delivery and absorption, nutrients delivered in liposomal form offer superior absorption and bioavailability. Each 2 mL serving (4 pumps) of this formula provides 240 mg of GABA and 100 mg of L-theanine.

    Designs for Health Insomnitol™

    Insomnitol™ is a blend of botanicals, nutrients, and neurotransmitter precursors designed to support quality, restful sleep.

    By providing nutritional support for calm brain activity, Insomnitol™ helps promote the body's natural ability to fall asleep and stay asleep. Key ingredients include botanicals that support nervous system function, PharmaGABATM (a proprietary form of GABA), L-theanine, melatonin, 5-HTP, and pyridoxal-5-phospate (activated form of vitamin B6).