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Anxiety disorders from mild unease to intense panic and fear affect 10 million people. Over 28% of Americans suffer from some kind of mental disorder severe enough to require treatment. Four million people in the U.S. suffer from Alzheimer's, afflicting 10% over the age of 55 and 50% over 85. Senile Dementia is the 4th leading cause of death in people over 60. Depression and anxiety are the most common emotional problems, and incidences among children, adolescents, and the elderly are rapidly increasing.
In studies of Senile Dementia, it has been suggested that 50% of preventable cardio- and cerebrovascular problems are responsible for many kinds of confused thinking patterns. Tissues decline and die from lack of nutrients and oxygen. Nutrient deficiencies and imbalances, hormone imbalances, food allergies and sensitivities, allergies to food additives, toxic metals such as aluminum, mercury, and lead, poor handling of stress and absorption of nutrients, hypoglycemia, aspartame, alcohol, smoking, medications, immune system malfunction, brain chemistry imbalance, addiction and withdrawal, environmental causes, and lighting have all been implicated as causes in poor mental health.
Social ties, support groups, stress reduction, relaxation techniques, music, breathing exercises, nutritional supplements, dietary and environmental changes can all help prevent mental health problems and help restore healthy mental functions.
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