This is the first book specifically written for healthcare professionals asa guide to the orthomolecular diagnosis and treatment of anxiety disorders.While examining the vast amount of literature on orthomolecular medicine, Dr Jonathan Prousky has synthesized old and new information on anxiety disorders into this one volume. He discusses the medical evaluation and treatment of anxiety disorders while guiding the reader through the orthomolecular approach. Some of the orthomolecular diagnoses featured include nutrient deficiencies and dependencies, cerebral allergies, and hypoglycemia. Also featured are full descriptions of the many orthomolecular treatment strategies available that can significantly ameliorate anxiety. Some of these treatments are niacinamide (nicotinamide), vitamin B-12, other B vitamins, inositol, minerals, amino acids, and essential fatty acids. Case descriptions, prescribing information, and side effects for each of the orthomolecular treatments arealso provided. --- from the publisher |