Few feelings are worse than Anxiety. It is a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease, typically about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome. It is estimated that 18% of the population is deeply affected so much so that their career and/or relationship(s) are on the edge.
Natural medicine views anxiety as either a weakness of the Kidney energy and/or the Heart energy. When addressed via nutrition (particularly proper herbs), acupuncture/acupressure point therapy or other hands on methods, the feelings of anxiety can be dramatically reduced or eliminated.
Though the only true way to address your anxiety is to get personalized treatments, here are some “broad stroke” methods that have been shown to be rather effective. Please note that the Virtual Doc Wellness visit is the ideal way to address YOUR specific need. Click here to order now.
5 General Methods to Alleviate Anxiety
- L-theanine is an amino acid found in tea – green, black, and white teas, and has a direct calming, soothing effect on the heart. When taken after working or mental tasks, it is has been shown to lower blood pressure, heart rate, and overall stress.
- When levels of omega-3 fatty acids are low, social anxiety is a common reaction. One becomes as the mercy of their own chemistry at this point. 2.5 grams of Fish Oil per day reduced anxiety symptoms as well as providing many other health and wellness benefits. Side note: Adding 3g of Omega 3 to those dealing with substance abuse reduced anxiety and cravings for (abused) substance. Worth a shot.
- Adding probiotics and FOS (a sugar that allows for the growth of healthy bacteria in the gut) is an excellent way to reduce anxiety. Virtually all of the patients that I have seen over the years who struggled with anxiety also had gut related problems. Adding this reduced anxiety typically 75% or more.
- Ashwagandha is an herb known as “the Indian Ginseng.” it is an adaptogenic which means that it literally adapts to what the body needs. It is exceptional for reducing chronic stress, a major contributor to anxiety. It is also known to stabilize mood via strengthening the heart.
- Probably should have started with this one. Exercise results in chronic anti-inflammatory effects in the brain and overall immune boosting. Inflammation throughout the body contributes to anxiety, exercise neutralized this and allow for the release of brain chemicals which allow you to feel great.
Anxiety is by no means a permanent state. Take action. You have suffered enough already.
