Newsweek recently ran the article, "The Depressing News about
Antidepressants," by Sharon Begley. This article states what many of us have experienced firsthand, and backs it up with scientific data taken from studies done over the course of many years. From the article...
"Studies suggest that the popular drugs are no more effective than a placebo. In fact, they may be worse."
Caffeine has long been a part of our culture, but these days many of us are consuming too much. Many American coffee shops offer huge 24oz. cups of strong coffee, while some convenience stores sell gigantic 128oz. tankers of sugar-
laden fountain soda. These excessive amounts of caffeine (and sugar) can be a powerful and unhealthy shock to your system, especially if you suffer from any uncomfortable level of anxiety.
So what can you do as an alternative to sipping coffee or soda all day?