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I have anxiety due to work-related stress. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I have developed anxiety problems due to severe work-related stress. I work in the IT services with timings from 2:00 PM to 11:00 PM. So, I go to bed by 1:00 AM and wake up around 6.45 AM every day. Due to stress, I am having palpitations. I had a full echo, ECG, and a treadmill test t... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. If you have seven hours of continuous and undisturbed deep sleep, that is more than enough to compensate your trouble. Your drowsiness during your working hours and loss of interest in sex is because of the side effects of the drugs. I suggest the following therapies... Read Full »
I have been experiencing high levels of stress. Will Ashwagandha help?
Query: Hello doctor,I have been experiencing high levels of psychological stress and have heard that Ashwagandha is a natural dietary supplement that might help. Can you provide information on the effectiveness of Ashwagandha in managing stress and anxiety? Are there any potential side effects or considera... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Stress is one of the most common medical conditions. Ashwagandha is the best stress reliever and sleep-inducer of Ayurvedic medication. I advise you to follow the below-mentioned instructions. Ashwagandha is available in both powder an... Read Full »
I suffer from body weakess, hair thinning and memory loss due to masturbation. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am 19 years old and weigh about 143.30 Ibs. I am suffering from masturbation effects like leg pain, fatigue, nightfall, body weakness, and weak memory. I also think that my hair is getting thin and I lost a few hairs from the top of my head. I masturbate for the last seven years. In ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. This is not abnormal in this age. Please take the following drugs: 1) Rathina Purush (Rasna, Amrita, Argavadha) capsule one in the morning and one at night with a cup of milk. 2) Gnanavalli capsules (Centella asiatica, Bacopa monnieri, Acorus calamus) one in the m... Read Full »
Can I take Coenzyme Q10 and Ashwagandha on the same day?
Query: Hello doctor, Can I take Coenzyme Q10 and Ashwagandha on the same day? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Coenzyme Q10 had a specific benefit. Ashwagandha is a herbal supplement with multiple actions on various biochemical and metabolic pathways. From pharmacology, Naturopathy, and Integrative Medicine perspective, I can suggest taking both the medicine together. But I su... Read Full »
I am on Effexor and Trazodone for depression and anxiety. Is Ashwagandha safe for me?
Query: Hello doctor, I am on Effexor 187 mg and Trazodone 50 mg at night for depression and anxiety. My depression and anxiety have been worse, and I did not want to keep going up on with more medicines. So I tried Ashwagandha 600 mg in the morning and have seen a great deal of help in my mood and anxiety.... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Effexor (Venlafaxine) and Trazodone are good drugs for depression and anxiety but will have some side effects. You may take Ashwagandha 600 mg (morning and night), Centella Asiatica (morning and night) as a supportive therapy. There must be one hour gap between modern... Read Full »
Can Ashwagandha and SSRI be taken together?
Query: Hello doctor, I have been interested in the herb Ashwagandha for a long time. I am a 42-year-old woman, slightly overweight, moderately active and have anxiety, depression, and fatigue. I took Ashwagandha for a month when I was off Prozac and it seemed to help with my anxiety. When I increased my do... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. As you mentioned, Ashwagandha has health benefits, especially in anxiety. If the herb root is available in raw powder form, then it could be 0.04 oz or 0.05 oz. If it is in the extract form, then the therapeutic dose must be 200 to 300 mg. More than that, it is going to ... Read Full »