Treat Yourself to Natural Anxiety Remedies

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Stress can Lead to Anxiety if Ignored

Anxiety disorders are often a product of stress so when looking for anxiety remedies it makes sense to include those for stress... and who isn't experiencing stress as the world markets crash?

So what is stress? It is a person's physical or emotional response to demands or pressures they may experience from time to time. These pressure demands can be work, relationships, illness and money. While stress can help us to be stimulated to take action there are consequences if stress exceeds our ability to cope.

From GAD (generalized anxiety disorder) to panic disorder, you can cut back on the anxiety in your life by reducing stress.

Herbal Remedies 

Ashwaganda is also known as Withania somnifera, Ashwagandha, Indian ginseng, Winter cherry, Ajagandha, Kanaje Hindi and Samm Al Ferakh. see Wikipedia

Ashwaganda is a member of the pepper family and is found in Western India, Northern Africa, the Mediterranean and Middle East.

All parts of the plant are used: for cooking, to thicken plant milks when making vegan cheeses, insect repellent and medicinal purposes. It is the root of the plant that is helpful for people who are extremely agitated. It is also beneficial to the immune system and has anti-aging and anti-inflammatory properties.

Ashwaganda is known as an adaptogen which is a term used by herbalists for substances that enhance the body's ability to resist stress and increase its general performance by helping the body to resist disease.

NB It is not recommended for pregnant women.

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Books on Herbal Anxiety Remedies 

Healing Anxiety with Herbs

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Herbs for Reducing Stress & Anxiety (Natural Health Handbooks)

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Healing with the Herbs of Life

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The Healing Power of Chinese Herbs and Medicinal Recipes

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Laughter is the Best Medicine 

Laughter really is the best medicine. Research has shown that smiling and laughing cause physiological changes in your body. There is a reduction in cortisol which is a chemical that indicates stress in the body and increases mood elevating endorphins. No only this but laughter is thought to improve the circulation, stimulate the nervous system, heighten the immune system, and make the heart stronger.

Laughing releases tension and helps keep things in perspective. When we release tension, the high levels of the body's stress hormones revert to normal allowing our immune systems to work more effectively.

Even faking laughter is known to cause the body to respond as though the laughter is real.

Tips:

* Practice laughing 5 minutes every day. Fake it till you make it.

* Laugh with other people when they laugh.

* Wear a smile. It puts you closer to laughing and is the beginning of laughter.

* Seek out activities that make you laugh.

* Lower your anxiety by visualizing a humorous situation and replace the view of an anxiety-producing situation.

Books to Laugh With 

Laugh Yourself Healthy

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The Gift of Laughter [VHS]

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Laughter : The Light Solution for Stress [VHS]

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Laughter Yoga 

As I said before: Fake it till you make it.

Benefits of Laughter Yoga with John Cleese

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Herbal Teas as a Remedy for Anxiety 

Drinking tea is an enjoyable pastime and adding herbal teas to your repertoire will have added health benefits.

Herbal tea is basically the combination of boiling water and dried fruit, flower or herb. Documents discussing the enjoyment and uses of herbal tea have been discovered dating back to as early as Ancient Egypt.

Those that are particularly good for calming the nerves and reducing stress and anxiety are:

* Chamomile - made from the Chamomile flower this tea was considered a remedy for all ills by the ancient Egyptians. It is a modern favorite for promoting calm and relieving anxiety.

* Lemon Balm - has been used successfully since the Middle Ages to help with nervousness and anxiety by helping calm and relax the nerves.

* Skullcap - is commonly used in connection with anxiety, nervous tension, muscle spasms, PMS-related symptoms, tension headaches, restless legs syndrome, insomnia, and mild Tourette's syndrome.

* St John's Wort - best known as a mild antidepressant, it is also being studied for its possible affects on other mood disorders such as anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorder.

* Valerian -- best known for its calming effect, and is used in nervous related conditions such as anxiety, nervous restlessness, anxiety-induced headache or upset stomach.

Visit Vitabase Health Supplements for your herbal tea selection.

Massage Benefits 

This is my favorite stress and anxiety remedy.

Massage is one of the oldest forms of treatment, first recorded in China during the second century B.C. Massage is not just a luxury found in exotic spas and up-market health clubs. Massage therapy combined with traditional medical treatments is used to reduce stress and pain and promote healing in people with certain health conditions.

Isn't it a human trait when your friend is hurting to rub their hand or pat their shoulder? Because massage involves direct contact with another person through touch, it can make you feel cared for and improve your self-image.

Massage can relieve tension in muscles and relieve stress and anxiety. Massage can also cause your body to release natural painkillers, and it may boost your immune system. Most people use massage for relaxation in conjunction with relaxing potions and oils.

Now that I've told you it isn't just a luxury and had genuine health benefits which will help remedy your anxiety go and get yourself a massage.

Sort Your Finances 

This is on a more serious note...

Debt is a worldwide problem and it's causing major stress and anxiety. Don't bury your head in the sand. Confront the problem and start by taking a serious look at your budget. You will find some helpful information on my lens on "How to Gain Control of Your Personal Finances"

Also visit my website which has a section dealing with budgeting

Chase Panic Away 

Sometimes you may need extra help if your stress and anxiety have reached a point that you are suffering from anxiety and panic attacks. These can be frightening and make you feel as though you are about to die.

If you have tried everything you will be amazed at how such a simple technique known as the One Move Technique(TM) could be so powerful and restore you back to your care free self. Joe Barry has developed this unique technique and helped many sufferers of anxiety and panic attacks.

I am not only talking about getting rid of panic attacks but also getting your general anxiety level right back down to zero. All without the use of any medication or alternative therapies. This technique is based on advanced psychology made simple for everyone to apply.

>>>Visit Panic Away

Stress Management Kit 

Give this as a gift and include the following contents

An eraser, so you can make all your mistakes disappear.

A penny/cent, so you will never have to say "I'm broke"

A marble, in case someone says "You've lost your marbles".

A rubber band, to stretch yourself beyond your limits.

A string, to tie things together when everything seems to fall apart.

A button, for your lips, so you'll have time to think before you speak.

A knot, so when you reach the end of your rope you'll have something to hang on to.

And

A hug and a kiss, to remind you that someone cares about you. OOXX

Stress Relief For People With Pain 

Free ebook...

Stress and anxiety go hand in hand with chronic pain. Physical pain brings mental pain as you try to cope. If that sounds like you this ebook is for you, "Stress Relief For People With Pain".

Reader Feedback 

Share your stress and anxiety remedies with others

Colorfulscene wrote...

Timely information in this time of such high uncertainty. Found via Facebook- thanks for sharing!

ReplyPosted February 25, 2009

KristinaParker wrote...

Thanks, your lens was just what I was looking for.

ReplyPosted February 03, 2009

Lensmaster

Terry Gill wrote

Great Lens... like the stress reduction kit, worked for me... :-) Seriously... like the tea section, good collection of herbs that can calm anxiety.
If you get a chance, check out my anxiety remedies blog.

Reply Posted December 09, 2008

WG-Tiaras wrote...

A fantastic list of ways to beat stress, I've given you five stars, I think everyone should read this!!

ReplyPosted October 29, 2008

stan33man wrote...

I agree; there aren't many things causing more anxiety and stress in people's lives right now than the economy, and uncertainty about our future. This site really helps us to cope, and to deal with things in those areas where we do have control, namely our emotions and the extent to which we allow outside influences to "stress us out." Thanks for some great advice!

ReplyPosted October 13, 2008

 
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