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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Foreword
Introduction

I The Story of the Wounded Healer
 
II The Neurotransmitter Connection

III Causes and Symptoms of Stress
    Symptoms of Stress
    The Physiology of Stress

IV GABA and How It Affects Our Behavior

V The Nature of Fear and Phobias
    Panic Attack or Allergic Reaction

VI The Orthomolecular Approach to Treatment of Anxiety

VII Solving the Puzzle—The Healing Begins

    Implement a Multi-Dimensional Approach to
    Desensitization and Healing
    Understanding Your Body Biochemistry
    Biofeedback Therapy
    Depression

VIII  Post Trauma and Anxiety

IX  The Self-Help Movement

X Self-Help Information
    Relaxation Exercise
    How to Stop a P.A.s (Panic Attacks)
    How to Take a Tablet or Capsule
    Hyperventilation

XI Nutritional Medicine
    Amino Acids
    Special Amino Acid Formulations
    B and C—The Water Soluble Vitamins
    A, D, E—The Fat Soluble Vitamins
    The Minerals
    The Herbs
        The HormonesAdditional Support Products
    The Healing Mind

XII Closing Comments

Adequate Nutrition ...108
Food Reactions ... 115
Amino Acid Testing ...116
Hypoglycemia, Anxiety, and Panic... 117
Phobia Dictionary ... 118
You Hold the Key ... 119
Product Information ... 120
Other Resources ...121
Bibliography ...122
Index ...126
Other Books by Dr. Sahley ... 129
About the Author ... 132

Charts and Illustrations

Nerve Cells and Neurotransmitters ... 19
Stress Reaction ... 23
Stimulation of the Limbic System ... 29
The Limbic System 30
Amino Acids’ Direct Action on Brain Function ... 31
Amino Acid for Brain and Body Function... 33
Brain Command Center ... 35
Blood Flow and Panic Attacks ... 38
Anatomy of A Phobia ... 43
Fear-Panic-Loss of Control Cycle... 46
Mechanized, Urbanized, Unbalanced Individual ... 51
Biochemical Imbalances ... 53
Symptoms of Anxiety... 54
Causes of Anxiety, Panic, & Phobias ...56
Brain Pathways of Mental Distress ... 57
Symptoms of Hyperventilation and Hysteria ... 79
Stress/Anxiety Reactions ... 80
Anxiety /Depression Meds Withdrawal Symptoms ... 81
Anxiety/Magnesium Connection ...82
Cycle of Feelings...83
Important Notice ... 93