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Posted : Sep - 14 - 2010 @ : 2:55 pm | Filled under: Therapies & Herbs
If you are looking for natural anxiety treatments, starting with changes in your lifestyle, and using certain herbs can assist you in finally getting a handle on your condition. However, if you are currently on any prescription medications, seek the advice of your physician before taking any herbal remedies as anxiety treatments.
Some of the best ways to change your lifestyle is by altering the way you think about yourself. Learn to stop getting mad at yourself, or think that you are to blame for your condition. By learning to laugh in the face of frustration, you will be one step closer to getting relief from your illness.
Meditation is another way to relax both your body and mind, which helps you let go of many of the feelings of anxiety and fear. Some people have a mantra they repeat to themselves in the mirror several times a day, and others use deep breathing and quiet to get back to their center, allowing for effective anxiety treatments.
Some herbs that can be used as anxiety treatments are ones like Kava, since it has been thoroughly researched, and has been shown to allow users to relax without sacrificing their mental awareness. For those with insomnia and performance anxiety, the use of Valerian has been effective. However, some that have used this treatment say the herb actually gives them more energy instead of allowing them to relax. California poppy has also been shown to relieve anxiety in some people, and also helps to ease pain. German’s Commission E has approved the use of Hops to treat anxiety as well as sleep disorders and restlessness. It is also an ingredient that is used when brewing beer.
When worry is the culprit, Passionflower has been shown to ease worry and insomnia. Lemon balm is great when used to relieve tension headaches and is good for mild sedation. For the majority of people, Lavender calms and relieves tension, and has been proven as good anxiety treatments.
What works for some might be different for another, but through trial and error, one can usually come up with anxiety treatments that work for them, without the need to resort to harsh prescriptions.
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