7/09/2013

How to Use Natural Remedies to Treat Anxiety

No medicine (natural or otherwise) should be the only treatment for anxiety. The reason herbal medicines are so beneficial is because while you use herbal supplements you can also learn valuable anxiety-coping strategies.
Prescription anxiety medications dull anxiety and the brain too much, and make it much harder to
learn to cope with stress, while herbal and natural remedies keep your mind intact for learning to control anxiety symptoms.
In addition to herbal supplements, there are several breathing exercises, alternate coping strategies,
diets, and physical exercises that are effective for anxiety. Some people also find relief by reducing
their ingestion of stimulants (coffee, soda, etc.) and alcohol. Drinking more water may also be effective.
Finally, remember that non-medicinal strategies are also natural ways to treat anxiety. Desensitization and improving your internal dialogue are both effective anxiety control methods. Before you can treat your anxiety, however, you need to make sure you understand it in full, read my article on social anxiety.

Tips when using Herbal Supplements for Anxiety:


  • Avoid mixing herbs with prescription medications or alcohol without consulting a doctor.
  • Never abuse herbal remedies (take the recommended dose of the remedy).
  • Do not use herbal remedies for an extended period of time without talking to a doctor.
  • Check to make sure you are not allergic to an herb before you use it.
  • Always combine herbal supplements with healthy lifestyle choices.



Sources:
www.calmclinic.com
www.mayoclinic.com

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