Magnolia Bark Anyone?

[Lilith]

I have an eye condition called Central Serous Chorioretinopathy, which causes disturbances in vision due to fluid leakage around the retina. It is caused mainly by stress. (Big surprise, huh?) The culprit is supposed to be high cortisol levels. Someone else with this problem recommended I try magnolia bark, a natural supplement. It is supposed to reduce cortisol levels and thereby, stress levels.

The reason I'm posting this info here is because, while my eyesight has unfortunately not improved yet, I am feeling MUCH more relaxed since I started taking it a week ago! I have always shyed away from ANY kind of supplements because I am afraid of the side effects, but in this case, the fear of permanent sight impairment was greater.

Just thought I'd pass along some info that might help someone here in the quest to destress....:D

[grace]

hi lilith,

i havent heard of magnolia bark before. i am also afraid of taking anything cos of possible side effects. are there any with this. im glad you found something that works for you and hope it will have a good effect on your eyesight aswell.

xxx grace

[Meg]

Lilith,

I'm really pleased that its helping you so much . Keep us posted .

It's not very widely available in the UK .




Meg

Anxiety is a thin stream of fear trickling through the mind.
If encouraged, it cuts a channel into which all other thoughts are drained.
Robert Albert Bloch

[Viney]

Hi All

I have been taking Magnolia & Rhodiola Complex which has Relora, Rhodiola Rosae and L-Theanine for about the last 6 months and my PANIC ATTACKS are now 95% gone. I can go in supermarkets on the tube and in crowds. I say 95% as I still get infrequent scares now and then if a tube is stuck for too long.

The product is made by Lifetime vitamins and is ONLY available from Victoria Health food shops. I get mine from the Edgware road branch in London.

This is the best product ever. It was previously called 'Calm and Calmer', and you may have read reviews on that in other groups/sites.

The only supplier is Victoria health in the UK. I emailed Lifetime vitamins to see if there were any others cheaper, but there is not. Victoria Health seem to be the sole supplier in the UK.

I found a change within 2 weeks and take two tabs a day, one in the morning and one at night.

Try one bottle and I think you will be amazed.

I DO NOT work for Victoria Health or Lifetime Vitamins. I do however suffer from Panic Attacks (much less now though) and am writing this to help you others who do not know about it.

If you find it cheaper elsewhere then please let me know.