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Natural Remedies To Treat Anxiety

By Bessie D. Burton


If you are experiencing anxiety problems then you need natural remedies for anxiety disorder. Although it is quiet normal to feel anxious sometimes but if you feel anxious for no reason at all and if these persist all the time then it can affect your day to day life. This is also known as an anxiety disorder. Symptoms for anxiety disorder include impatience, poor concentration, restlessness, irritability or feeling tense. Sometimes you can also notice physical health changes including jaw pain, headaches, difficulty in sleeping, muscle tension, fatigue, dry mouth, indigestion, excessive sweating, bloating and headache. It is very important that you visit your doctor so that you can have the proper diagnosis for your other medical problems which can be similar to anxiety.
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Here Are Some of the Natural Remedies for Anxiety Disorder.Bodywork can cure anxiety disorder. This includes shiatsu, massage therapy and other types of bodywork. They are widely used in relieving stress, reducing muscle tension and improving sleep.Mind and body techniques can be used also in reducing anxiety. These techniques include physical exercise, breathing exercises, tai chi, yoga, meditation, self-hypnosis and biofeedback. You can choose the technique that you want so that you can determine the routine that can best suit to your hectic schedule.

Herbal Remedies,Chamomile. Chamomile tea can calm the nerves and also helps with sleeping at night. It's easy to fix:Take on tablespoon of chamomile flowers and steep them in 1 cup of hot water for about 15 minutes.Breath in the aroma as as you're letting it cool.Strain it and drink when needed.

Topical Remedies.Baking Soda. Yes baking soda can even help calm the nerves. Just add 1/3 cup to a nice warm bath. In addition to the baking soda, add 1/3 cup of ginger. Relax in the tub for about 15 minutes to relieve any tension and anxiety,Sesame oil. If you enjoy the tension relief of a good massage, the you'll love adding this ingredient to the mix. For an incredible massage, just heat 6 ounces of sesame oil until warm (not hot). If you don't have sesame oil, coconut or corn oil will work as well. Once the oil is warm, rub it over your entire body including your scalp. If anxiety keeps you up at night, try this oil rub down before you go to bed.

Motherwort.The main use of motherwort is for the treatment of menstrual problems. But in many cases, it is also used by pregnant women to manage pregnancy tension, anxiety and stress. Though not recommended for the initial two trimesters, it is certainly considered effective in stimulating blood circulation without affecting the pulse rate. It also helps fight heart palpitations, high blood pressure, and it helps a person become calm without fatigue.Passionflower.It is kind-of like kava kava, except that it does not have any side effects. It is a safe treatment, and is used to cure moderate to mild anxieties. It is also useful for severe anxieties in some cases. It reduces insomnia and muscle tension, thereby calming your nerves and preventing agitation, headaches, hot flashes, and mood swings. But if you are using MAOIs, you should not take passionflower.

Skullcap.It has tonic, anti-inflammatory, and sedative properties. Skullcap soothes those twitching muscles, and even helps if you have the RLS (restless leg syndrome) or epilepsy. Since skullcap has natural sedative properties, some people use it for insomnia, rapid heartbeat, restlessness, and depression. Make sure to take it as directed. It is not recommended for pregnant women.

Passionflower Herb: The Passionflower herb is taken for its calming effects. It's perfect for nervous, stressed-out people who suffer from sleep disorders, restlessness, stress or anxiety. It is available in capsules or tablets as well as fluid extracts, the fluid extracts work faster but any form can bring relief from nervousness or anxiety. Sometimes the solution to anxiety can be as simple as taking something natural from the earth like the Passionflower herb.

Valerian Root.It is an incredibly efficient sedative. It is basically a sleep aid, but tranquilizing properties of valerian are helpful in relaxing muscles and reducing physical and mental stress greatly. It is also helpful in relieving uterine cramps, bronchial spasms, and importunate coughs. It is not suggested for children below 12, expecting mothers, or anyone consuming other anti-anxiety drugs or antidepressants.

Lemon Balm: This natural remedy has been used as early as 300 BC and was used for poisonous bites and stings and later to relieve stress and anxiety, lift people's spirits, help them sleep as well as ease digestion. Overall, if taken regularly it has been known to improve moods and help promote calmness and alertness. When used with other herbs like Valerian and chamomile the effects can be enhanced. A relaxing lemon balm tea can lead to tranquility.

A natural remedy for anxiety like the three simple solutions discussed above are a great way to try to cure your anxiety symptoms without the use of prescription medication. Passionflower herb, Kava root and lemon balm all have calming effects and can help decrease or eliminate anxiety symptoms naturally. Used in combination with other natural methods could mean you don't have to resort to anything that could have negative side effects. You can discuss these remedies with your doctor or homeopath before choosing which one will work the best for you.




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