Relief from Anxiety, Stress and Panic Attacks - Naturally
In our modern life, stress is endemic. At work, at home, traveling between the two, and even in social settings. More of us are experiencing unacceptable levels of anxiety, which can increase to prolonged stress, and even panic attacks.
You know how how you feel when you're stressed, and you don't need me to tell you the this is bad news for your health if left untreated.
Although your medical practitioner will have pharmaceutical answers to your anxiety attacks, many people prefer self-help and wish to use natural methods to control their stress, anxiety or panic attacks.
If you'd like to look for alternative ways to calm down and relax, you've come to the right place!
You know how how you feel when you're stressed, and you don't need me to tell you the this is bad news for your health if left untreated.
Although your medical practitioner will have pharmaceutical answers to your anxiety attacks, many people prefer self-help and wish to use natural methods to control their stress, anxiety or panic attacks.
If you'd like to look for alternative ways to calm down and relax, you've come to the right place!
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* Take slow deep breaths through your nose, not through the mouth. The previous practice of re-breathing into a paper bag has been hailed as dangerous because it may lead to oxygen starvation.
* Here's a simple exercise: stand near to a wall, put your hand on it and hold your breath, then push as hard a possible, keeping your breath held for as long as possible. This tightens your muscles and can reduce anxiety.
* Spend more time outdoors outdoors. Listening to the birds, watching the sea, a river, or even just a pond or a tropical fish tank can be very soothing. A walk in a park or garden smelling the flowers can help relaxation and fight stress. You may even find that a screen-saver using a natural scene is helpful.
* List your problems on a piece of paper then crumple it into a ball and either stand on it, or burn it.
* Yoga is a great stress-buster, which can be practiced by anyone, but for maximum benefit go to a class to learn the correct techniques.
* Check out your diet - Caffeine, sugar and diet sodas all contribute to raised blood sugar. Also, those who are overweight are more prone to anxiety attacks, so reduce your intake of saturated fats.
* Chill out with a hobby you enjoy. If it's creative that's even better. Immersing yourself in a hobby can distract you from the worries of every day life.
* Get away from it all. It needed be far away in exotic lands. Relax at home with a good film or a good book and forget the stresses of the world.
* Aromatherapy - add essential oils to a warm bath inhale them while relax. Lavender is highly recommended for relaxation and is one of the only essential oils that it's safe to apply to the skin un-diluted. While aromatherapy can be practiced as a self-help therapy, you would be wise to consult a qualified practitioner in the first instance to produce a blend specifically for you.
* Acupuncture targets specific points in the body to promote healing, and has been proven beneficial for anxiety disorders. Obviously this isn't a self-help technique as you will need to consult a licensed practitioner, who is registered with a reputable professional body and will observe good hygiene practices.
* Talk it over! But be careful who you talk to - ideally a completely disinterested third-party, or at least someone completely divorced from the situation that's causing you anxiety. Counselors or Cognitive Behavioral Therapists are highly recommended to help reduce the occurrence of panic attacks.
* There are many herbal remedies known to be beneficial for anxiety and panic. Consult a qualified herbalist - this is not an area where self-prescription is advised.
Before implementing any change in physical activity or diet, check it out with your medical doctor. If he or she is unsympathetic to anything other than medication, consider getting a second opinion preferably from an integrative medicine physician.
* Here's a simple exercise: stand near to a wall, put your hand on it and hold your breath, then push as hard a possible, keeping your breath held for as long as possible. This tightens your muscles and can reduce anxiety.
* Spend more time outdoors outdoors. Listening to the birds, watching the sea, a river, or even just a pond or a tropical fish tank can be very soothing. A walk in a park or garden smelling the flowers can help relaxation and fight stress. You may even find that a screen-saver using a natural scene is helpful.
* List your problems on a piece of paper then crumple it into a ball and either stand on it, or burn it.
* Yoga is a great stress-buster, which can be practiced by anyone, but for maximum benefit go to a class to learn the correct techniques.
* Check out your diet - Caffeine, sugar and diet sodas all contribute to raised blood sugar. Also, those who are overweight are more prone to anxiety attacks, so reduce your intake of saturated fats.
* Chill out with a hobby you enjoy. If it's creative that's even better. Immersing yourself in a hobby can distract you from the worries of every day life.
* Get away from it all. It needed be far away in exotic lands. Relax at home with a good film or a good book and forget the stresses of the world.
* Aromatherapy - add essential oils to a warm bath inhale them while relax. Lavender is highly recommended for relaxation and is one of the only essential oils that it's safe to apply to the skin un-diluted. While aromatherapy can be practiced as a self-help therapy, you would be wise to consult a qualified practitioner in the first instance to produce a blend specifically for you.
* Acupuncture targets specific points in the body to promote healing, and has been proven beneficial for anxiety disorders. Obviously this isn't a self-help technique as you will need to consult a licensed practitioner, who is registered with a reputable professional body and will observe good hygiene practices.
* Talk it over! But be careful who you talk to - ideally a completely disinterested third-party, or at least someone completely divorced from the situation that's causing you anxiety. Counselors or Cognitive Behavioral Therapists are highly recommended to help reduce the occurrence of panic attacks.
* There are many herbal remedies known to be beneficial for anxiety and panic. Consult a qualified herbalist - this is not an area where self-prescription is advised.
Before implementing any change in physical activity or diet, check it out with your medical doctor. If he or she is unsympathetic to anything other than medication, consider getting a second opinion preferably from an integrative medicine physician.
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