Natural Treatment For Anxiety
Wednesday, January 23rd, 2008 | Author: Organic Blogger
Most people experience feelings of anxiety before an important event such as a big exam, business presentation, or first date. Anxiety disorders, however, are illnesses that fill people’s lives with overwhelming anxiety and fear that are chronic, unremitting, and can grow progressively worse. Tormented by panic attacks, obsessive thoughts, flashbacks of traumatic events, nightmares, or countless frightening physical symptoms, some people with anxiety disorders even become housebound.
Often times when people are stressed out by everyday life and circumstances they turn to prescription drugs for relief. While some of these drugs may help ease stress, they are only a temporary solution to the problem.
So is there a natural way to treat anxiety? The good news is..YES! Holistic medicine has become popular within the last 5 years and more people are looking for a safer alternative in treating anxiety. Here are some ideas to consider if you or someone you know need a help with anxiety.
1 - Take 1-2 tablespoons of coconut oil daily to improve hormone balance and natural mental wellness.
2 - Make a herbal sachet or small pillow stuffed with cotton and herbs for relaxation at night. Use lemon balm leaves, chamomile, catnip and valerian and keep it next to your pillow at night.
3 - Consider using St. John’s Wort, another herbal remedy for depression and anxiety. Dubbed “herbal Prozac” by some, St. John’s wort can be grown at home, or purchased in herb or supplement form. Again, take under the recommendations of a professional.
4 - Try Native Remedies’ Pure Calm supplement (see link under resources, below) as a natural treatment for anxiety. This alternative medicine combines herbs in a liquid form for fast assimilation.
5 - Try Kava in capsule or drink form. One of the primary herbs used to treat anxiety, Kava is a root known for its calming effect on the nervous system. It is a mild sedative and used to help treat tension, too. It can not be used in conjunction with prescription medicines, however. Kava should only be taken a few times a week. Contact an herbalist or homeopathic doctor for proper dosages.
Note*
Anxiety disorders often occur with other illnesses.
It is common for an anxiety disorder to accompany depression, eating disorders, substance abuse, or another anxiety disorder. Anxiety disorders can also co-exist with illnesses such as heart disease, high blood pressure, irritable bowel syndrome, thyroid conditions, and migraine headaches. In such instances, the accompanying disorders will also need to be treated. So, it is important, before beginning any treatment, to have a thorough medical examination to determine the causes of symptoms.
Thursday, 6. March 2008
Yes, many people suffer anxiety. I found this article really great to cure anxiety. I should learn about it. Thanks for sharing.
Friday, 30. May 2008
Its true! Many persons are feelings and it is caused to anxiety. The steps used to resolve anxiety are good and can be followed to overcome remedies. Thanks!
Wednesday, 19. November 2008
Panic attacks and depression usually go together. Every individual have certain levels of anxiety as they go through their daily life. It is when these anxiety levels exceed beyond tolerable limits that it results in disorders like anxiety attacks or panic attacks, depression etc.
Anxiety is a mental phenomenon. It is caused when the mind perceives a relatively harmless situation to be some kind of a potential danger and starts signaling the body to react with sensations like increased heart rate, sweating etc.
People suffering from anxiety and depression usually avoid socializing with people and live life in a cocoon. The severe stress causes lack of sleep and which in turn leads to more stress and daytime drowsiness during the day. The fear of panic attacks will also add to the restlessness and depression.
Saturday, 13. December 2008
I was totally homebound for years with severe panic attacks and agoraphobia. It is no fun. Excellent article.
Friday, 13. March 2009
Great post! Anxiety and panic attacks are so common these days that it becomes imperative for everyone to know the causes and remedies for them. Thanks for sharing it. Keep writing.
Tuesday, 14. July 2009
Good article. Promoting green fitouts will also help improve indoor environmental quality, reducing stress levels due to poor occupant comfort.
Thursday, 20. August 2009
Great post. Some natural anxiety remedies to look into are St.John’s Wort, SAMe, L-Theanine, and Tryptophan. There’s also cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and programs like Panic Away and The Linden Method, to name a few. Hope this helps!