Anxiety is normal in life as a particular amount of unease or uncertainty especially in stressful situations; examination, competition, giving a presentation, new work environment or new school is expected and normal….CONTINUE READING...CONTINUE READING THE FULL ARTICLE>>>
But when an individual experiences anxiety more frequently and in situations where there is no threat to the level that it interfere with normal daily activities, affecting their work, home, and personal lives, there is a need to take action.
At such points when individuals start to experience anxiety in levels that can be described as generalised anxiety disorder, panic disorder or phobias, they must seek for treatment. And while it can be stressful to deal with anxiety, it is actually treatable. Treatment is usually through medications but there are also some natural remedies that can help.
Natural remedies for anxiety are procedures that do not involve conventional medications and includes use of herbs, aromatherapy and more importantly, engaging in actions that promote relaxation. And sometimes, natural remedies are combined with conventional treatments.
Natural remedies for anxiety include exercise which benefits both physical and mental health and helps to alleviate symptoms of anxiety by aiding the body to release endorphins, which are known as natural feel-good hormones.
There are several herbs that may help alleviate anxiety symptoms and help people relax and to make it easier, many of such herbs have been produced into s which are produced herbal supplements that helps to feel calmer. Most common of such herbs are chamomile, lavender, lemon balm, passionflower and kava.
Also helpful is aromatherapy which involves the use of essential oils like grapefruit, ylang ylang, lavender, clary sage and bergamont to improve health and overall well-being.
In addition, meditation and deep breathing exercises are also natural remedies that put anxiety at bay. While meditation focus on removing chaotic thoughts from the mind and replacing them with calm, deep breathing involves taking deliberately deep and measured breaths to restore normal breathing patterns, which can help to reduce anxiety.
Also, experts claim that the pressure of weighted blankets can be beneficial for alleviating symptoms of anxiety as they put the body into “rest mode,” and thereby reduce anxiety symptoms.
People that have anxiety disorders must quit tobacco and alcohol as smoking can worsen symptoms of anxiety and tobacco may cause a dependence that affects emotions.
But while it has been proved that natural remedies are effective, you must see your doctor when your anxiety is chronic (long-lasting), and it interferes with your ability to function daily, anxiety has persisted for six months or more, you are experiencing physical symptoms such as rapid heart rate, difficulty sleeping, stomach issues, or chronic fatigue, avoiding people or having suicidal thoughts….CONTINUE READING
