Hey everyone,

I’ve been hanging out with my puppy and I figured I could write about the health benefits of having a pet. I never used to have pets when I was younger… but now I realize how much my dog helps me cope with my anxiety.

Anyways… I did some research and found out some cool ways that pets help a person health! (I also wanted to post some pics of Taxi… Yup I named my dog Taxi!)

What are the major health benefits of having a pet?

They help keep you fit.

A recent study from St. Georges University has proven that kids and adults with dogs take an extra 360 steps in a day… and they exercise for 11 minutes more than people without dogs. All the extra exercise will help to relieve stress and anxiety.

They keep people calm.

Cuddling up with a pet helps people relax and de-stress. When a person pets an animal their heart rate slows down, which helps to make a person feel calm. Research done at the State University of New York found that people with pets have lower blood pressure when responding to stress than people without pets.

They help you cope with life.

Having a pet can help a person get through life’s tougher times. Pets always provide unconditional love and companionship while encouraging laughter and playfulness. Pets also help people take their mind off of panic and anxiety… It’s always a little harder to be depressed/anxious around your favorite pet!

Pets boost your immune system.

Dogs give your immune system a boost. A study done at Detroit’s Henry Ford Hospital found that kids who live with dogs are 50 percent less likely to develop allergies when they grow up. Researchers believe that a compound called endotoxin boosts the immune system. This compound is found in the mouths of both cats and dogs and people are exposed to them through petting, play, and wrestling.

Hi There,

This is just a small sample of some of the videos you get when you order Panic Away.

Video 1:

“Dealing With Panic Attacks #1″

Video 2:

“Dealing With Panic Attacks #2″ Read the rest of this entry »

Panic Attacks & Depression:

A lot of people ask me if depression can cause panic attacks. There are many doctors out there prescribing antidepressants to cope with panic attacks… and I wanted to see if they are necessary!

As you probably well know panic attacks are defined by an onset of severe anxiety associated with a bunch of physical symptoms. The most frequent symptoms include sweating, loss of breath, dizziness, chest pains, and heart pounding.

The symptoms are really scary and people often misinterpret them as something really serious (heart attack or stroke) and end up in a hospital emergency room. Symptoms like these do appear in people that are depressed… but they are just as likely to appear when a person is NOT depressed. Read the rest of this entry »

Does your child have anxiety or panic disorders? Are you terrified that these attacks can make him or her physically ill? If untreated, an anxiety disorder can lead to problems such as muscle pains, cramps, rashes, hives, high heart rate, etc. While anxiety attacks don’t kill, they can still cause physical pain and discomfort if left untreated.

You can breathe a sigh of relief. Read the rest of this entry »

Is your teen struggling with depression or anxiety? Are you very concerned about your teen’s state of well-being? Teenage depression and anxiety can lead to serious problems, such as low self-esteem or even suicide! As a parent or caregiver, it’s your responsibility to help the adolescent in your live overcome his/her problems. It’s easier said than done though, isn’t it?

It’s not difficult, either! You can really help teenagers overcome their depression or anxiety. Support and encouragement are the best things they need. In order to provide support and encouragement, you need to understand teenage depression and anxiety and why they are serious problems. Read the rest of this entry »

Have you been suffering from panic attacks due to stress, nervousness, or anxiety? Have you ever been hit by a panic attack walking around at the store, or simply sitting around the house? They do come out of nowhere sometimes. Anybody can experience them. What’s so frightening is that they make you feel as if you are dying! Some people even believe that they are having a heart attack.

As scary as they are, you need to understand that they won’t hurt you. There are ways to get rid of panic attacks. Some people go to a doctor and seek help. They’re usually put on anti-anxiety meds and told to see a therapist. Read the rest of this entry »

To really understand panic attacks… you have to get to their root cause. The short and obvious answer is: panic attacks are caused by high anxiety.

But, what exactly is anxiety? Understanding how anxiety manifests itself will help you defeat panic attacks. Read the rest of this entry »

Your best bet for effectively treating panic attacks is to get help as soon as you start to notice any symptoms. Many people wait way too long to get any help because they are embarrassed to be suffering from panic attacks. The benefits of treating panic attacks early greatly outweigh any embarrassment that you may feel from admitting to them. It is recommended that you get treatment early so your panic attacks do not get out of control. Many people delayed treating panic attacks because there are embarrassed and ashamed to admit to the disorder. Read the rest of this entry »

You can learn how to cure anxiety naturally… however it is no walk in the park. Getting rid of anxiety symptoms is more like an uphill struggle… there are tons of options and treatments for you to choose from… and quite frankly it can get very confusing. Read the rest of this entry »

Very few people in this world can claim that learning how to relax with anxiety would not benefit them. Everybody feels anxiety at one point or another in their lives. If it’s not money, it’s the job, the children, or the spouse… it’s always something. This kind of worrying is normal and nothing to be concerned about… as long as your anxiety symptoms do not go overboard. Read the rest of this entry »