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ElizaBeth Adams wrote:
> Sometimes people can not afford to repeatedly visit a physician, even if
> their professional help is needed. Getting wisdom from these two qualified
> authors is worth a shot. It may help eliminate or cut down on the number of
> in person trips that are needed. From this standpoint, I feel this book is
> very practical.

Very true, some may not have the financial capability to book in therapy sessions. Gustavo did a commendable job of coming up with this guide.
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As much as i believe the recommendations in this book are practicable, some are self explanatory, i think it will be most effective with proper supervision and assistance. One may need the aid of a dietitian or a therapist for accountability and consistency.
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Fae Liesl Enchantee wrote:
> I think this is practical, but still, if someone knows that they are
> suffering too much, he or she should just get help. I find this as a way to
> help those mild cases only.

This book may be used as a guide for those suffering from mild to severe conditions. After seeing a therapist, people that are experiencing severe conditions can combine their medication, if any, with the practical recommendations given by the author.
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djr6090 wrote:
> I find it odd that the book claims to be about natural remedies, but then
> goes on to discuss some herbal supplements in pill and capsule form. Just
> because something comes from a plant extract does not mean that it is safe
> and natural.

I beg to differ with your statement. The herbal supplements could be categorized as natural remedies. That's if they haven't been added other ingredients during the transformation phase. Currently, even though they are in different forms, a lot of items on our food shelves have been labeled natural. The 'natural' sense is the limitation of additional human processed additives, which isn't compromised by the packaging used.
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The book is a practical guide and it's teachings can be relied upon. However, professional medical advice and consultation is not filled out when the condition warrant it. Following the practical guide in the book reduces the need for professional medical advice.
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I think this book provides helpful information, however as helpful as it is I still think professional help from a trained medical practitioner is important. That should be primary to prevent any major incidents arising.
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It may not be professional, but I think that it is practical. Everyone has different coping mechanisms that help them manage their anxiety because anxiety looks different for every person. I don't think someone necessarily needs to go to a professional to manage their anxiety if they find something that works for them, in extreme cases, professional help should be considered - the author admits to that too.
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I believe that the book has some really good practical advice for the reader.
To help the reader with anxiety or stress related instances. I do believe that any one suffering from these types of instances can benefit from the advice shared in the book.
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Professionals write books that would be helpful but in all case will still require the readers to visit practising professionals. The practicality of this book can't be minimized; it only needs to be coupled with the advice of a professional, but not replace it.
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I don't believe that any of this books methods could make the problem worse. Not all of the methods are practical all the time. I think that the most important thing is to find a method you are comfortable with and then stick with it. It is a wonderful compilation of things to try before settling on YOUR answer.
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Joseph_ngaruiya wrote:
> TCG wrote:
> > Your question is reasonable. Let me approach the answer this way: when you
> > decide to handle anxiety through exercise, there are chances that your new
> > worry and stress become the exercise and how to complete the therapy.
> > Therefore, while you are mindful of the stress, the new exercise can bring
> > more anxiety.
>
> From my understanding and analysis of this book, Kinrys practical remedies act as a
> replacement for the stressor. If for example, the stress is in your workplace,
> building better relationships with your co-workers, replaces the thought of the
> working environment being a stress factor.

Yes, that is correct however, it does not changes the fact that you would need professional therapy to deal with the issue. If your stress is somethig personal. simply natural remedies wont do you any good as long as you are not solving the root cause. So professional help should be always given priority.
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djr6090 wrote:
> I find it odd that the book claims to be about natural remedies, but then
> goes on to discuss some herbal supplements in pill and capsule form. Just
> because something comes from a plant extract does not mean that it is safe
> and natural.

Yeah, however, I think the main aim of this book is to list all possible ways to help you counter your stress or increase your knowledge about it. It is like a proper handbook which gives you a list of the different ways you can relieve your stress. It even summarizes the information in tabular format at the nd to help you get a quick glance.
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Arite Seki wrote:
> I think that the information is practical. There are very helpful solutions
> provided and these can increase the quality of a person's life greatly. I
> do think that someone who is already seeking medical help can always speak
> to their health practitioner and get their constructive advice on how they
> would implement those suggestions.

Yes, it is never meant to substitute a doctor. It is like a precaution that you take. Like when you have a fever, you have an idea of which tablets to take to make your fever go down. It is just a precaution to keep you from feeling helpless.
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TCG wrote:
> Your question is reasonable. Let me approach the answer this way: when you
> decide to handle anxiety through exercise, there are chances that your new
> worry and stress become the exercise and how to complete the therapy.
> Therefore, while you are mindful of the stress, the new exercise can bring
> more anxiety.

Yeah, Professional therapy remains a core part of solving stress related problems if the situation becomes out of hand. However, removal of stress generally takes time and it would be better for the natural options to help in your stress if they are continued even after the therapy. In that way the book is a welcome guide.
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Dayodiola wrote:
> Professionals write books that would be helpful but in all case will still
> require the readers to visit practising professionals. The practicality of
> this book can't be minimized; it only needs to be coupled with the advice
> of a professional, but not replace it.

Yes, take any academic book for example if you know the stuff inside and maybe if you are experienced on that topic, you may able to understand all concepts in that book without any help. But if you are an ameteur at that topic, you will struggle to understand the concepts properly without the help of someone who can explain you the concepts properly.
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