Review by Twylla -- Natural Relief for Anxiety and Stress

Twylla · Post by **Twylla** » 19 Aug 2020, 11:20

[Following is a volunteer review of "Natural Relief for Anxiety and Stress" by Gustavo Kinrys, MD.]

4 out of 4 stars

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Anxiety and stress can be caused by anything from rush hour traffic to an unexpected job loss. Uncontrolled anxiety and stress can build up and take a toll on a person's physical and emotional well-being. Natural Relief for Anxiety and Stress: A Practical Guide is a nonfiction self-help book written by Dr. Gustavo Kinrys and Alexandra Gold. This comprehensive guide defines anxiety disorders, the resulting symptoms, and natural solutions. Solutions include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), nutrient-based and herbal-based remedies, natural remedies such as deep breathing and relaxation exercises, physical exercise, meditation, alternative therapies, technology-based therapies, and dietary changes.

My personal top three stress relievers are vigorous exercise, good sleep, and nutritious food. In our culture, there seems to be a pharmaceutical solution for whatever is wrong with us. But there is no substitute for letting the body heal itself through natural means. There are good reasons for taking pharmaceuticals to address depression and anxiety under proper medical supervision. But I like the way the authors encourage natural remedies that complement pharmaceutical solutions.

My favorite feature of the book is the Appendix that includes summary tables and the grocery list. I updated my grocery list from the one in the book. I also appreciate that the proposed solutions are affordable as well as practical.

Most health insurance policies have a mental health option that would cover Cognitive Behavioral Therapy or CBT. In times of extreme stress like a divorce or a death in the family, this option is one that should be seriously considered. CBT is a short-term therapy technique that can help people modify their responses to anxiety and stress by changing their thought patterns. CBT can help people learn to cope with difficult relationships, deal with grief, and many other challenges.

There is good stress and bad stress. Good stress is like tuning the strings on a violin to their perfect pitch. Bad stress is like tightening the strings on a violin until they break. They are not designed to be stretched beyond a certain limit. We need to keep our stress levels within tolerable limits, and those limits are different for everyone.

Natural Relief for Anxiety and Stress: A Practical Guide is well written and professionally edited. I didn't find any errors. I would recommend this book to anyone who needs a little extra help in relieving everyday anxiety and stress. If you are currently experiencing overwhelming depression, you should seek medical advice immediately. I am giving this book a rating of 4 out of 4 stars.

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Ada Ling · Post by **Ada Ling** » 25 Aug 2020, 17:25

"My personal top three stress relievers are vigorous exercise, good sleep, and nutritious food." - Agree. We should use natural ways to deal with the anxiety and stress.

pablo10 · Post by **pablo10** » 01 Sep 2020, 02:43

I agree, we are too dependant on pharmaceutical solutions nowadays.

jdsatosk · Post by **jdsatosk** » 30 Sep 2020, 11:28

I love your comparison of stress to violin strings! That is a great way to describe the feelings of stress on the body! I just read and reviewed this book as well, and I really like your review. Your introductory sentence really eases the reader into the topic gently and adds interest.

Abbas Ahmad Bulangu · Post by **Abbas Ahmad Bulangu** » 13 Oct 2020, 13:27

this book make me happy thanks alot

roSemin2400 · Post by **roSemin2400** » 19 Oct 2020, 20:56

This book has alot of help to me thanks much.

Magnify3 · Post by **Magnify3** » 21 Oct 2020, 05:54

Great review! I had no idea that there was such a thing as good stress.

Askar Ali · Post by **Askar Ali** » 29 Oct 2020, 15:39

In chain of best books "Natural Relief for Anxiety and Stress" is one of good page. Author experienced it in little different manner by three types of stress reliefs. vigorous exercise, good sleep, and nutritious food.

If the book in the Appendix contains lot of Groceries then it is difficult to keep it in mind. And in the time of stress these won't come in to our mind.

I like that two types of stress "Good and Bad".

Melexa · Post by **Melexa** » 30 Oct 2020, 19:54

We all experience anxiety and stress from time to time. Sadly, we may be exhibiting symptoms without knowing that they are as a result of anxiety and stress.

It's comforting that there are natural and nutritional remedies. Indeed, 'there is no substitute for letting the body heal itself through natural means.'
I'll just go ahead and read the book for an in-depth knowledge. Thanks for the interesting review.

Hailey_duchess · Post by **Hailey_duchess** » 31 Oct 2020, 08:03

I think that it's great that you emphasized the importance of working on your inner self and trying our CBT instead of seeking help in pharmaceuticals and medicaments. We are the only ones who can fully influence our regeneration and rehabilitation.

Reader5698 · Post by **Reader5698** » 01 Nov 2020, 12:04

I loved the part where you talked about letting the body heal itself. I have just started breathing exercises and guided meditation, and I do feel a difference. Of course, it is not an option for everyone, but I think natural remedies are always preferable if possible. I loved reading your review, and you made me want to give this book a try.

Nobodyy · Post by **Nobodyy** » 03 Nov 2020, 15:06

This was a helpful review. I needed it since I was planning to read this book. Thankful to come across your review. good day.

MrCamunez · Post by **MrCamunez** » 04 Nov 2020, 17:06

This looks like the perfect remedy to stay away from dangerous pharmaceuticals that only lower your lifetime. I will always prefer to go for the natural way to get rid of the negative vibes. Thank you for the review!

Ndiviwe · Post by **Ndiviwe** » 22 Jan 2021, 09:55

I suffer from severe anxiety and sometimes it becomes difficult to deal with. Sometimes I have anxiety about having anxiety. Think this book could be of great help to me and some other people I know.